Rams draft TE Pick 36?

[dieterbrock]

didn't the rams already go through this with everett?

Not even close.
Everett was a raw prospect from a route running perspective and his blocking skills were non existent
This guy can step on the field day 1 as an inline TE in 12 formation. His pass catching skills will need to grow, but looking at the Rams current TE's and the catches made as a rookie, Higbee 11, Long 1, Hopkins 0, its not like the bar is set very high for receptions.

 

[Corbin]

I wonder how true the reports are on LaPorta's medical. What a bummer that is if true. But as much as I like Kincaid and Mayer it's not like their film is 10x better than that of LaPorta. I think while not being as big as them he's in their class in the pass game or so close that it's splitting hairs in ranking them.

But it does feel like Edge and Corner need to be prioritized. Pisses me off in some ways because I really want one of these TEs. But we do have 3x picks in rounds 2 and 3. So it is possible we get one of these guys.

Washington is one of the guys I prefer we steer clear of because I simply do not like guys who lack production. I don't care how good your measurables are, if you can't produce in college why would I think you'd produce in the NFL. But if he's the guy he is a bit of a lottery ticket in that his upside is enormous so maybe we hit on him.

Musgrave sort of rubs me the wrong way on his film. Just feels like he goes down at first contact. He's a catch & flop type, in a day and age where you want guys with RAC. Rams and this offense if you're not getting a guy who can threaten underneath then just pick a damn Edge or Corner and then go get one of the project types later. But if the Rams like him I'll get behind him. He is a nice big athlete just prefer Kraft to him by some margin and both are estimated in the same range, actually Musgrave I've seen ranked above Kraft mostly. Re: Musgrave when I watch his film he's not really all that much better than Whyle, who is a big/smooth athlete who will go off the board much later.

Also I've talked shite about Kuntz because he's another workout warrior without the big production but it's not like I wouldn't welcome him later in the draft. But I'd also welcome Strange, who is a smaller LaPorta type.

So honestly all I care about is come out of this draft with one of these TEs.

I seriously want nothing to do with Musgrave. Talk about zero production and still getting super hype. Throw in injury concerns and he'd be off my board period. I'd absolutely take Washington (who actually has slightly more production then Musgrave and at least his lack of production can be explained), Kraft, LaPorta all well above Musgrave.

I agree 100% on Musgrave, i don’t know if it’s lack of effort or he thinks it’s okay to go down on first contact but there is some I’ve seen and they barely touch him and he loses his balance like he got blasted. No thankyou!

 

[Corbin]

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didn't the rams already go through this with everett?

pick a bonafide football player, someone who can step onto the field in week 1. no projects.

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I thought we like projects? Lol

Not even close.
Everett was a raw prospect from a route running perspective and his blocking skills were non existent
This guy can step on the field day 1 as an inline TE in 12 formation. His pass catching skills will need to grow, but looking at the Rams current TE's and the catches made as a rookie, Higbee 11, Long 1, Hopkins 0, its not like the bar is set very high for receptions.

100%! Everett was rough asf and couldn’t even block.

I fully expect we trade down with our 2nd pick tomorrow but if we stay pat I wouldn’t be surprised to take another TE or DL.

 

[Corbin]

Corbin, have you turned over a new leaf? You typically tell us why something will not happen or can’t work and here you are putting your head on the chopping block for a blocking TE at 36

Keep it up! Nice analysis but sorry, no chance this happens

Listen here you can’t question me questioning someone’s logic got it?!

 

[Ram65]

What do you think? Am i crazy?

No. Nice writeup.

You want players that are duel threats. A very good blocking TE that can catch the ball can be a difference-maker. He seems a bit too risky for the Rams at this time considering their needs and current picks to help fill them. Should he drop the Rams may have interest. He needs some work in the weight room and route running. He could become a top-level duel TE in time if he is willing to put in the effort.

It will be interesting to watch his career path.

 

[blackbart]

I would have TE 4th among needs behind edge, CB and IOL but, I never am in the same page as the Rams drafting.

I think 36 is too early to take a TE and would be unhappy if they don’t take a day 1 starter who contributes immediately at 36.