Rams Failed in 2026 Draft Approach

[Pupped]

How many 3 receiver sets do the rams run? Boston or Concepcion or whoever would likely only just now being seeing the field now that Adams is hurt.

And how do you know that people wanted to move up to 13? The rumors leading up to the draft was that teams were having a hard time moving down because it was such a top heavy draft

You think the only opportunity for a wide receiver in the Rams offense would be as the third WR in 11 personnel?
There would be plenty opportunity for that third wide receiver.

Sure, you’re right. I don’t know. But neither do you.

 

[Ram_Rally]

You think the only opportunity for a wide receiver in the Rams offense would be as the third WR in 11 personnel?
There would be plenty opportunity for that third wide receiver.

Sure, you’re right. I don’t know. But neither do you.

You're right. Neither of us know. Yet here you are saying the rams SHOULD HAVE picked a receiver even though you don't know that he would fit what the rams want to do.

 

[Pupped]

You're right. Neither of us know. Yet here you are saying the rams SHOULD HAVE picked a receiver even though you don't know that he would fit what the rams want to do.

I’m not saying I would’ve drafted a wide receiver with that first pick.

But if your answer is that there is no one in the draft that could’ve helped the Rams, I would say you’re high.

 

[Ram_Rally]

I’m not saying I would’ve drafted a wide receiver with that first pick.

But if your answer is that there is no one in the draft that could’ve helped the Rams, I would say you’re high.

I think you're high, because you're using hindsight bias. We talked all off-season long about how the 13th pick was a hard spot for them because there wasn't a clear player to pick.

 

[DzRams]

It doesn’t take a genius to see that they don’t have a fucking wide receiver who can play right now.

It doesn’t take a genius to see they don’t have anyone who can return a kick or a punt.

It’s funny, I haven’t gone on a rant like this in a long time.

My best comp to this, is how I felt about Raheem Morris and defending him.

I was right then, and I’m pretty sure I’m right now.

I don't think you were right on Raheem Morris. See what he's doing in SF? A lot of these issues rest at McVay's feet.

 

[PARAM]

It doesn’t take a genius to see that they don’t have a fucking wide receiver who can play right now.

It doesn’t take a genius to see they don’t have anyone who can return a kick or a punt.

It’s funny, I haven’t gone on a rant like this in a long time.

My best comp to this, is how I felt about Raheem Morris and defending him.

I was right then, and I’m pretty sure I’m right now.

If only they would have traded those draft picks for established WRs we'd be fine. Probably way over the cap, but fine otherwise.

I have a great idea (I think). Let's sit back and see how the season plays out, eh? Then we can pound our chests about how right we were.

 

[Pupped]

I think you're high, because you're using hindsight bias. We talked all off-season long about how the 13th pick was a hard spot for them because there wasn't a clear player to pick.

I’m high in observing obvious roster issues?

Okay, dude.

And.. of course this is hindsight.. it is literally after the fact. It’s an observation.

You have to identify failures to avoid repeating the mistakes in the future.

 

[Pupped]

I don't think you were right on Raheem Morris. See what he's doing in SF? A lot of these issues rest at McVay's feet.

I defended Raheem.
So, yes, I was right.

 

[DzRams]

If only they would have traded those draft picks for established WRs we'd be fine. Probably way over the cap, but fine otherwise.

Right. The only way to get a Concepcion or Boston would have been to not draft Simpson or trade for Garrett. I'm not super impressed with this last WR draft class. I wasn't hot on them when we were debating using a pick on them.

I'm happy that they didn't draft any of those guys versus what they did do.

 

[DzRams]

I defended Raheem.
So, yes, I was right.

Ah, got it.
I was a defender, too.

 

[Pupped]

If only they would have traded those draft picks for established WRs we'd be fine. Probably way over the cap, but fine otherwise.

I have a great idea (I think). Let's sit back and see how the season plays out, eh? Then we can pound our chests about how right we were.

Yup.

Move money.. or you might have traded for somebody on the last year of their rookie deal.

 

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[Pupped]

Right. The only way to get a Concepcion or Boston would have been to not draft Simpson or trade for Garrett. I'm not super impressed with this last WR draft class. I wasn't hot on them when we were debating using a pick on them.

I'm happy that they didn't draft any of those guys versus what they did do.

I think some of the third round guys could absolutely be making a contribution right now. Not to mention the kick returner that Pittsburgh drafted in the fourth.

 

[DzRams]

I think some of the third round guys could absolutely be making a contribution right now. Not to mention the kick returner that Pittsburgh drafted in the fourth.

They had an opportunity to draft those 3rd rounders but decided they like Klare and Trost more. How is this not run of the mill hindsight?

 

[Pupped]

They had an opportunity to draft those 3rd rounders but decided they like Klare and Trost more. How is this not run of the mill hindsight?

Klare is the issue here.

I’ve got no issue with Trost from a prospect approach or from an overall approach.

I guess I should’ve added “top of” to my headline

 

[DzRams]

Klare is the issue here.

I’ve got no issue with Trost from a prospect approach or from an overall approach.

I guess I should’ve added “top of” to my headline

I'm not following how this isn't simple hindsight.

If the Rams had Klare rated higher on their board than any of the WRs that went in the 3rd round, what should they have done?

 

[Pupped]

I'm not following how this isn't simple hindsight.

If the Rams had Klare rated higher on their board than any of the WRs that went in the 3rd round, what should they have done?

Klare plays a position where the Rams already have depth and is not expected to contribute.. and is VERY UNLIKELY to have the opportunity to contribute.
The Rams didn’t even have one reliable 3rd WR.

Approach.

 

[DzRams]

Klare plays a position where the Rams already have depth and is not expected to contribute.. and is VERY UNLIKELY to have the opportunity to contribute.
The Rams didn’t even have one reliable 3rd WR.

Approach.

So...what's your answer to my question?

There are receivers on the board that they don't much like or think fit. They really love Klare, but he's depth. What's your call Mr. Would Be GM?

 

[Pupped]

So...what's your answer to my question?

There are receivers on the board that they don't much like or think fit. They really love Klare, but he's depth. What's your call Mr. Would Be GM?

Not knowing the parameters of what McVay/Snead laid out as priorities.. I can’t answer that.

If you think you can, good for you!

That’s why it’s about “the Rams approach”.

 

[DzRams]

Not knowing the parameters of what McVay/Snead laid out as priorities.. I can’t answer that.

If you think you can, good for you!

That’s why it’s about “the Rams approach”.

Figures. This should have been an easy question for you to answer if you feel they're wrong to not have drafted a WR early. I get it though: You're not willing to say that you would have forced a WR pick because of need.

This means that you've completely failed to make a case that something was wrong with their approach.