Rams draft winners & losers

Rams’ winners and losers from the 2021 NFL draft

Looking at the Rams' 2021 draft haul, who are the winners and losers in L.A.?

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[Tano]

Couldn't the Rams trade Kupp or Woods next year? Like a salary dump, in exchange for a 5th or 6th round pick?

I believe Dead Cap occurs during trades too.

 

[OldSchool]

Jefferson will start, along with Woods and Kupp in our base formation. Bank it

So they signed DJax and drafted a speed guy after McVay non stop talking about adding speed and the speed guys don’t start? Ok banking on McVay lying to us about wanting speed.

 

[dieterbrock]

That's where your argument goes off-the-rails. The cap and Dead-$ are real things and can't be completely ignored.

There is no argument. The Rams have shown that they arent concerned with dead money, 40 mill last year and they went on a playoff run despite their QB and DT being hurt. So this off season, they're eating another 40 mill in a reduced cap year. And they dont sweat it.
You might, but that isnt the point that was made.
Yup, the Rams do things different than other teams, and until it backfires, they should not be doubted.

 

[dieterbrock]

Couldn't the Rams trade Kupp or Woods next year? Like a salary dump, in exchange for a 5th or 6th round pick?

They are still on the hook for the dead money though, that cant be traded because its already been spent. Like Signing bonus monies paid out and just being written off, or restructure monies.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Jefferson will start, along with Woods and Kupp in our base formation. Bank it

I don't see it that way but we'll see.

Woods Kupp DJax
Higbee
Akers
These are the 11 personnel base starters IMO.

Jefferson & Henderson first guys in on rotation/matchup/situation. First TE off the bench? Idk.

 

[FarNorth]

There is no argument. The Rams have shown that they arent concerned with dead money, 40 mill last year and they went on a playoff run despite their QB and DT being hurt. So this off season, they're eating another 40 mill in a reduced cap year. And they dont sweat it.
You might, but that isnt the point that was made.
Yup, the Rams do things different than other teams, and until it backfires, they should not be doubted.

I agree the Rams do things differently. The way I would put it is that dead cap did not keep the Rams from moving on from players and contracts when they felt it was necessary.

I would not say the Rams don't sweat the dead cap space. It's a really big liability that limited their options this year to resign guys on the team or sign new free agents.

The dead cap space is the elephant in the living room for the 2021 roster. Naturally, the Rams don't admit this in public. But the elephant is still there. Fortunately it's lumbering on elsewhere next year.

 

[TheTackle]

So they signed DJax and drafted a speed guy after McVay non stop talking about adding speed and the speed guys don’t start? Ok banking on McVay lying to us about wanting speed.

It’s a little-old-thing called sub packages

 

[dieterbrock]

I agree the Rams do things differently. The way I would put it is that dead cap did not keep the Rams from moving on from players and contracts when they felt it was necessary.

I would not say the Rams don't sweat the dead cap space. It's a really big liability that limited their options this year to resign guys on the team or sign new free agents.

The dead cap space is the elephant in the living room for the 2021 roster. Naturally, the Rams don't admit this in public. But the elephant is still there. Fortunately it's lumbering on elsewhere next year.

Just the same as trading away all the 1st round picks.
It isnt an issue to them, until it is

 

[OC--LeftCoast]

End of season: we better address the oline.

Goff is traded: it was 100% the olines fault.

Draft day.: What??!!@ no olinemen!!??

Day after draft: no way to grade the draft until 2 years out.

Two days after draft: We drafted :insert players name here: replacement

3 days after draft: continuous talk trying to convince ourselves that our oline is awesome.

Time will certainly tell, and I’ll leave it at that

One thing is 100% certain, the absolute weakest link in our pass pro is gone

 

[TheTackle]

I don't see it that way but we'll see.

Woods Kupp DJax
Higbee
Akers
These are the 11 personnel base starters IMO.

Jefferson & Henderson first guys in on rotation/matchup/situation. First TE off the bench? Idk.

I think they will limit DJax’s snaps to keep him fresh and healthy. He may line up to open games, in which case you are right, but I think Jefferson will see more playing time than DJax myself

 

[Riverumbbq]

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[Riverumbbq]

Watch: Italian OT Max Pircher gets call from Sean McVay welcoming him to Rams

The Rams added Max Pircher after the draft as part of the NFL's International Pathway Program.

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There's a sentence in this article which may pertain to the question @RamFan503 was inquiring about in reference to his eligibility to move up to the 53 roster.

 

[PhillyRam]

Time will certainly tell, and I’ll leave it at that

One thing is 100% certain, the absolute weakest link in our pass pro is gone

Yep, if they are correct, moving Corbett to C and Evans to OG might be the interior improvement they needed.

 

[OldSchool]

It’s a little-old-thing called sub packages

Got it! The only free agent signing on offense was DJax and our first pick in the draft was Tutu but McVay means he only wants speed in sub packages got it. It's part time speed he's talking about.

 

[Riverumbbq]

Rams announce rookie jersey numbers: Tutu Atwell to wear 15, Robert Rochell takes 31

Tutu Atwell will wear No. 15 with the Rams, while Robert Rochell is taking Darious Williams' number.

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