One week away - what's your gut say?

[Flatlyner]

He runs tomorrow so let’s see if he can actually do it before we put him on the list.

I thought I heard he isn't actually going to run the 40, but who knows. Thought he was just going to run drills and routes.

I had AI crunch several recent drafts and Lemon is the pick by a large margin.

Something tells me Lemon might go earlier.

I think Lemon and Tyson may go earlier then we expect. Lot of WR needy teams in the top 12, and throughout the 1st round honestly.

Why not a trade up for Tate?

Because, IMO, he isn't worth it like those others we tried to trade up for. He isn't elite at anything and his performance last year, while solid, was truly against inferior coverage then most of the top guys due to one, Jeremiah Smith. I honestly have Tyson and Lemon over him and wouldn't bat an eye about Cooper Jr over him, he at least has some elite traits.

 

[Badfinger]

My gut says big splash trade up for one of the blue chippers.
That, or I just need Prilosec.

 

[majrleaged]

I think they can get the receiver they need in the second round. They will go defense. Most likely Edge.

 

[JonRam99]

I think they can get the receiver they need in the second round. They will go defense. Most likely Edge.

I'm still hoping we can trade up a bit in the 2nd & get J-Rod. Failing that, hoping one of the better coverage ILB's can still be had like Golday. Trotter would be cool but we need a coverage backer.

 

[PressureD41]

I am thinking they will go OT in Rd 1, LB Rd 2, CB rd 3 WR Rd 4

 

[Dodgersrf]

Lemon if we stay at #13.


But I bet the odds are higher that they trade down.
Even out of the 1st rnd entirely, to pick up high draft capital for next season.

 

[dang]

Of course, definitely we want something higher than just 4th and 5th rounds after trading out of 13th spot but still have the lower 1st round pick.

March 12th called: “Rams trade for Trent McDuffie includes their R1.29 pick +”.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Cooper

Cue up the return of the "Coooooooop" chant

 

[Tumak61]

I'm still thinking Mesidor. He can play all over the front and is ready day one.

 

[dieterbrock]

I can’t see McVay not drafting an offensive toy

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Trade up for Tyson

 

[Loyal]

"I gotta ease up on the fried Oreos.." ~ @El Chapo Jr

 

[Ram65]

Cut/trade Allen, and use Sadiq as a weapon, not necessarily a TE. With McVay's creativity he could be put all over the place on the field and be matched up vs LBs or safeties, all of whom he'd beat. And one bonus - once he gets to his second contract he'd be considered a TE for purposes of salary as opposed to a WR, which would save money down the line. Regardless, the pick better be for an offensive player, as a lot of money has been spent on their defense this offseason.

I don't know about cutting Allen. I do like the possibilities of Sadiq. I recently heard he has solid football knowledge, so playing WR is not out of the question.

Lemon seems like the perfect fit.

OT won't surprise me.

 

[PhillyRam]

Guessing a WR high or maybe Sadiq. However, would not be shocked if they go OL. So pretty much I have no idea.

I will say I think they reach for one of those mid QBs, who they might like, at some point in the draft.

 

[Neil039]

Not sure who but not impressed with Lemon. His interviews have dropped his status IMO.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Trade up for Tyson

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[El Chapo Jr]

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Get it right, more like......

 

[FrantikRam]

I don't think Lemon makes any sense for us. Lacks ideal size, lacks ideal speed, and I can't get the clip of him not paying attention at the combine out of my head. I can't imagine McVay wanting him.

I had been thinking we trade down and take Cooper, but I'm leaning more toward offensive line in the first, WR in the 2nd

 

[CGI_Ram]

I had AI crunch several recent drafts and Lemon is the pick by a large margin.

Something tells me Lemon might go earlier.

I think Lemon and Tyson may go earlier then we expect. Lot of WR needy teams in the top 12, and throughout the 1st round honestly.

I think Lemon and Tate are gone before us.

We traded that away for McDuffie

In this draft, #29 for McDuffie is looking brilliant!

 

[MansSearch]

Of course, definitely we want something higher than just 4th and 5th rounds after trading out of 13th spot but still have the lower 1st round pick.

I asked AI - If the Rams trade out of their 13th pick in the NFL draft next week for a pick lower than #22, what can they expect in return? Short answer - if it's a switch for a pick around #25, they'd also get a good 2nd rounder.

• Pick No. 13 is valued at 1,150 points
• Pick No. 22 is valued at 780 points
• Pick No. 25 is valued at 720 points
• Pick No. 30 is valued at 620 points

That means the Rams would be giving up 370–530 points of value, depending on how far back they move in the round. So then you just find the value of a 2nd-rounder in that point range.
Example:

• Pick No. 13 (1,150 points)
• ≈ Pick No. 25 (720) + Pick No. 45 (450)

If the Rams move down past No. 22, realistic compensation falls into three buckets:

1. Late first + early second (clean, most likely)
2. Late first + second + late-round pick (if there’s competition)
3. Late first + future second or third (if current-year picks are limited)