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Team Needs: St. Louis Rams

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on April 15, 2013, 3:00 PM EDT

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In a division that was headlined by the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks in 2012, the St. Louis Rams made strides to return to respectability after six straight losing seasons. The Rams defense finished the season tied for the league lead in sacks and went 4-1-1 against the rest of the NFC West. Here’s a look at what they still need to try and keep pace with Seattle and San Francisco next year with the No. 16 and No. 22 picks in the first round.

Running Back: With the departure of franchise all-time leading rusher Steven Jackson to Atlanta, the Rams are left with two mostly unproven options in the backfield. St. Louis drafted Isaiah Pead in the second round last year only to feel more comfortable in seventh round selection Daryl Richardson in the backup role to Jackson. Terrence Ganaway is a big bruising back that could find a role as well, but the Rams need to find a feature back for their offense. Eddie Lacy could be the only running back selected in the first round. St. Louis may be the team that elects to take him.

Wide Receiver: The addition of Jared Cook gives the Rams a much-needed weapon to a passing attack that has been mostly devoid of quality options for quarterback Sam Bradford. However, with the departure of Danny Amendola to New England, the receiving corps remains fairly lacking. The Rams have invested several draft picks to the position in recent years with the selections of Austin Pettis (3rd round, 2011), Brian Quick (2nd round, 2012) and Chris Givens (4th round, 2012) but still are lacking a dynamic threat to command a defense’s attention. The Rams have been evaluating many of the receivers in the class and Tavon Austin of West Virginia could be the selection if he’s still on the board at No. 16.

Safety: Neither of the Rams two starting safeties from last season are still on the roster. Craig Dahl signed with San Francisco and the Rams released Quintin Mikell in March. Darian Stewart is the only remaining safety on the roster to have started a game. Kenny Vaccaro is widely considered the best safety prospect in the draft and might be a strong option for the Rams with one of their two first round selections.

Guard: With the departure of Robert Turner to Tennessee, the Rams need help along the interior offensive line. Harvey Dahl is a serviceable starter but Rokevious Watkins, Shelley Smith and Brandon Washington are largely unproven options. St. Louis could use the middle rounds to add depth to the position.

 

[RamFan503]

This is not aimed at you Shawn but does anyone else grow weary of people calling second year players "unproven" or "lacking in experience" when it comes to draft discussions? As if a rookie coming in changes any of that.

 

[RamFan503]

And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

 

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And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

Agree 99%.



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[Shawnbb158]

And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

This is how I feel too

 

[DR RAM]

And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

I agree 98.9%.

 

[Ramhusker]

And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

I agree 98.9%.

I got your other 1.1% and I think with a trade in the first, picking up an additional 2nd round pick, we could see the Rams fill most of those needs in the first two rounds. I think a good RB and CB could be found in the 3rd and 4th rounds too.

 

[nittany ram]

And another thing. I do believe that Pead will step up. Richardson will be the 2nd RB coming in and Gannaway will see quite a few carries. I don't think the Rams are looking at RB early. There are other positions that would bring much more value IMO and plug starters into positions of fairly low talent level. I think Guard is something they will go after but not because of the unproven deal but because Harvey is getting long in the tooth. They may even cut him after the draft if they get their guy.

All just a guess but I think we go after WR, Safety - particularly FS, Guard, OLB, CB before we look at a RB. Again - just a guess.

I tend to agree but I'm not quite as sure about it as you are. For me, I'm not sure Fisher believes he's set at RB with Peade, Richardson and Gannaway but does he think Lacy is the answer? I tend to doubt it, but...I dunno.

Draft just get here already.

 

[Angry Ram]

Compared to some of the other team needs, the Rams don't seem as much. And they are luxury positions.

 

[DR RAM]

Compared to some of the other team needs, the Rams don't seem as much. And they are luxury positions.

We are finally almost there. Think about 1st rounders in the next draft. We will have luxury, and probably be picking for depth. It's been a long time to get here though.