Rams won’t need a premium pick to draft their next franchise QB

[Loyal]

One nice thing about Jimmy is if he does by any chance end up playing vs the Shitters he will almost surely play lights out for us. Always sort of works that way.

Also I am fully off the dude's nuts about that Shitter association. He's a Ram now. I don't want to see him in there if it is avoidable, but if we do need our QB2 we're in damn fine shape compared to the rest of the league. As QB2s go he's near the top of that list.

Ex-Niner lover!

 

[snackdaddy]

That’s what I’m talking about! Don’t ruin today worrying about tomorrow. Enjoy our QB situation. I can’t think of a more experienced, well-rounded, rocket armed dog than our guy!

Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday.

 

[Corbin]

CARSON BECK, GEORGIA​

Beck isn’t the kind of slam-dunk prospect Caleb Williams was last summer, but he should still be seen as the early QB1 favorite ahead of 2025. He’s a signal-caller with precise accuracy and timing, placing in the top five of the FBS in both adjusted completion rate and average time to throw. His 91.5 overall grade ranked fourth among all quarterbacks in the country last season.

SHEDEUER SANDERS, COLORADO​

Sanders is an advanced processor who earned the country's third-best clean pocket passing grade (92.9) this past season. The only two who posted better marks were the first two picks in 2024: Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels.

Sanders kept the ball out of harm’s way, too, as his 1.6% turnover-worthy play rate ranked fourth among all FBS signal-callers.

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QUINN EWERS, TEXAS​

Ewers still has a ways to go, but he improved dramatically in 2023. He cut his turnover-worthy play rate by more than half (1.7% in 2023 compared to 3.6% in 2022) and upgraded his passing grade to 85.6 after earning just a 70.9 passing grade as a redshirt freshman.

The Texas quarterback has a live arm but will need to carry more of the offense next season, as the Longhorns lost Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell, Jonathon Brooks, Ja’Tavion Sanders and Jordan Whittington to the NFL ranks.

JALEN MILROE, ALABAMA​

The redshirt sophomore recorded a 9.2% big-time throw rate in 2023, the second-best mark in the nation, while his 35 runs of 10-plus yards were fourth among FBS quarterbacks. Milroe’s 96.9 passing grade on deep throws trailed only Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels among the country’s signal-callers, as well.

He needs to speed up his internal clock and be more consistent in the intermediate range, but the arrival of head coach Kalen DeBoer could do wonders for his development.

DREW ALLAR, PENN STATE​

Many were disappointed by Allar’s box-score stats this past season, but those numbers won’t tell you how hamstrung he was by his receivers and playcalling. Despite so much working against him, Allar’s 86.3 grade was still a top-20 mark among all quarterbacks in the nation. He took care of the football at an elite rate, as his 1.1% turnover-worthy play rate trailed only Bo Nix among FBS signal-callers.

The surrounding talent is still a concern, but the arrival of new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki should allow Allar to utilize his outstanding arm talent even more as a junior.

CONNER WEIGMAN, TEXAS A&M​

Weigman got off to a rapid start to his sophomore season, earning a 91.9 grade through the first four games. Unfortunately, that’s all we saw from the former five-star recruit, as he suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 4.

The Aggies passer has a good arm but an inconsistent follow-through right now. If he can build off the few games we saw in 2023, he can be a dark-horse QB1 candidate next April.

DILLON GABRIEL, OREGON​

Gabriel’s 91.9 PFF grade trailed only Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix among FBS quarterbacks last season. The former Oklahoma quarterback is an experienced signal-caller with the wisdom to keep the ball out of harm’s way, as his 2.0% turnover-worthy play rate during his two seasons with the Sooners stands third among returning FBS quarterbacks in that span.

A lot like Jordan Travis in this past draft, Gabriel is an excellent collegiate quarterback whose below-average traits will likely make him a backup in the NFL.

JAXSON DART, OLE MISS​

Dart took a major leap from his sophomore to junior year, improving his passing grade by more than 13 points (75.2 in 2022 to 88.7 in 2023). A major reason for that jump was the significant stride he made when forced outside of the pocket. In 2022, he posted just a 42.8 passing grade outside the pocket, 111th among FBS quarterbacks. Dart improved that mark to 74.6 this past season, 15th in the nation.

Overall, his 91.2 grade was tied for sixth among all signal-callers in the country. The question will be how much he was elevated in Lane Kiffin’s RPO/play-action-heavy offense. On plays without an RPO or play-action, Dart recorded as many turnover-worthy plays (six) as big-time throws. Still, he should be one of the top Heisman contenders next year and could launch up draft boards.

RILEY LEONARD, NOTRE DAME​

The former Duke signal-caller will replace Sam Hartman at Notre Dame this upcoming season. He can create big plays with his arm by pushing the ball vertically and with his legs. Since 2022, Leonard’s 1,164 rushing yards are eighth among Power Five quarterbacks. He still has work to do in terms of accuracy, though, and he has earned sub-70.0 passing grades in each of the past two seasons.

CAMERON WARD, MIAMI (FL)​

Ward’s tape is truly a roller coaster. The former Washington State quarterback has ridiculous arm talent that allows him to make throws that very few in college football are capable of making. Ward’s 24 big-time throws were tied for eighth in the Power Five. However, he’s far too careless with the football. Since 2022, his 42 turnover-worthy plays are the most among Power Five quarterbacks. He has the talent to go in the first round but will need to rein it in to get there.

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Obviously it's extremely early for prospects and more but the one that is really catching my eye right now is Cameron Ward. Curious to see how he starts off at Miami.

One nice thing about Jimmy is if he does by any chance end up playing vs the Shitters he will almost surely play lights out for us. Always sort of works that way.

Also I am fully off the dude's nuts about that Shitter association. He's a Ram now. I don't want to see him in there if it is avoidable, but if we do need our QB2 we're in damn fine shape compared to the rest of the league. As QB2s go he's near the top of that list.

I agree totally except I'm finding it's harder for me to fully route for the guy without giving him some shit! lol Maybe if he becomes the starter that will help out some? I hope it doesn't happen but if it does may it be against the Whiners!

 

[Merlin]

to fully route for the guy

 

[Corbin]

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Haha I missed my calling as a Editor!

 

[WestCoastRam]

I guess it depends on what’s happening with Dallas and Dak.

Jerry doesn’t want to pay Dak $50M, but he’ll get close to that on the open market if they let it get to that.

Considering what Trevor just got and what Tua probably will Dak's gonna blow past 50 and then some...

 

[Tano]

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route route for the home team

I did say in another thread that I am a jerk

 

[Soul Surfer]

Russell Wilson is still in the NFL?

The way he played for Denver, he looked like he retired last off-season mentally.

Who the hell would want that guy leading your team?
Pittsburgh better have a good backup plan in place when he flops like he will

 

[Allen2McVay]

Russell Wilson is still in the NFL?

The way he played for Denver, he looked like he retired last off-season mentally.

Who the hell would want that guy leading your team?
Pittsburgh better have a good backup plan in place when he flops like he will

How do you feel about Justin Fields?

 

[Tano]

How do you feel about Justin Fields?

He would be better as a RB who can pass a little

 

[Tano]

He would be better as a RB who can pass a little

@Allen2McVay didn't you see the sarcasm.

 

[Allen2McVay]

@Allen2McVay didn't you see the sarcasm.

After your exchange just last night with the poster I Like Rams, I could not resist using the Not Sure emoji.

You didn't realize that?

 

[Tano]

After your exchange just last night with the poster I Like Rams, I could not resist using the Not Sure emoji.

You didn't realize that?

No - whenever I use a Not So Sure emoji - I almost always follow up with an explanation why unless I had been arguing with the person before I finally use one

Grumbles get with the program grumbles grumbles

 

[Allen2McVay]

No - whenever I use a Not So Sure emoji - I almost always follow up with an explanation why ...

Great Minds Think Alike!

I was actually typing-out an explanation to my playful Not Sure emoji response but you were lightning-quick with your response asking if I saw the sarcasm.

I just checked the timing above. My Not Sure emoji was 8:01; and your reply was 8:02 ... Lightning Quick!

 

[VegasRam]

@Allen2McVay - you need a hobby.

 

[Tano]

Great Minds Think Alike!

I was actually typing-out an explanation to my playful Not Sure emoji response but you were lightning-quick with your response asking if I saw the sarcasm.

I just checked the timing above. My Not Sure emoji was 8:01; and your reply was 8:02 ... Lightning Quick!

That was just by accident lol

I am at work and check every now and then

 

[VegasRam]

As long as it does not cut into your posting time.

 

[Tano]

@Allen2McVay - you need a hobby.

He has one. Messing with everyone on the board.

 

[Allen2McVay]

He has one. Messing with everyone on the board.

Not everyone ... but ... I get to get that @VegasRam guy.

 

[Soul Surfer]

How do you feel about Justin Fields?

At least he has a *chance* to develop out. Other than that they're definitely going to be in the market I would think in '25.