Reasons for WR at 19

[Merlin]

Okay. I did some research on Brian Thomas. I loved his highlight film, but I don’t think he’s versatile enough for the Rams. He’s a go route type of receiver. He’s got a great speed/height combination, but he’s had some drops and the key for me was his route running at the combine. He looks fantastic running straight but he was awkward running any other routes, especially crossers. I don’t think McVay would want a one trick pony. I understand McVay loving Odunze. He is a complete receiver. I don’t think the Rams would ever be able to reach him though.

So I rescind my take on Thomas. He’s not a first rounder in my book. The Rams got Chris Givens in the 4th years ago didn’t they?

I've been working through them too. Thomas would be fed on deep outs and posts all day long by Stafford. But if the rumors are to be believed he is gone before we pick anyway.

As of this moment I think the wideout they are sweet on is Franklin. Suspect he is in their hot group for 19.

 

[CGI_Ram]

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Some of the comments lol

Totally looks the part “a Rams type of WR”.

 

[rdlkgliders]

It is really about available talent and fit at 19. If we go WR I think that would indicate that our top targets are gone already. It's going to be interesting.

 

[rdlkgliders]

McConkey's stutter is wicked.

 

[OldSchool]

I've been working through them too. Thomas would be fed on deep outs and posts all day long by Stafford. But if the rumors are to be believed he is gone before we pick anyway.

As of this moment I think the wideout they are sweet on is Franklin. Suspect he is in their hot group for 19.

Think I'd prefer Mitchell over the skinny Franklin.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I've been working through them too. Thomas would be fed on deep outs and posts all day long by Stafford. But if the rumors are to be believed he is gone before we pick anyway.

As of this moment I think the wideout they are sweet on is Franklin. Suspect he is in their hot group for 19.

Gee. I don't think so. Franklin looks like a taller Tutu to me.

 

[PARAM]

All I can say is WR, C, OT, Edge, CB, TE, DT in the first round aside, this is going to be one enjoyable draft to watch. I wish there was a bar we could all meet at to watch. Everybody pick a position. Losers buy rounds. And since there are going to be many losers, that's a lot of free beer!!!

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

How do you guys rate him compared to Pearsall?



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I was watching, and reading about him this morning. He is a great athlete, but he struggles with corners getting physical with him, especially off the line. I’d see that it might be a negative for the Rams because they value blocking skills with receivers.

 

[Loyal]

WR at #19? Boy that would be a shocker. You know how some teams can't draft well at certain positions? What position is that for the Rams? WR? No, they drafted some studs and other pretty good WRs. Kupp in the 3rd. Puka in the 5th. Reynolds in the 4th. Two positions are their blind spot. OL and CB. They've drafted 10 OL since McVay arrived. Two have worked out to some degree. Avila (#36) and Noteboom (#89). The other 8 were drafted in the 90's or later. And not one has produced well. Edwards held down LG for a while but he was a turnstile at times. And then concussion issues arrived. They've drafted 5 CBs and only 1 higher than 130 (Long at #79 and he wasn't good). My point is, draft OL high and there's a better chance for success. CB? They've yet to have success though there are 3 still with the team so they have a chance to succeed. But their best CBs were acquired via trade. Sign a CB or trade for one, draft OL early. I hope they take an OL at #19 or trade down and take one in the 20's.

WTH are you talking about? Avila only worked out "to some degree?"
Dude is a freakin STUD, no matter what PFF thinks.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I've been working through them too. Thomas would be fed on deep outs and posts all day long by Stafford. But if the rumors are to be believed he is gone before we pick anyway.

As of this moment I think the wideout they are sweet on is Franklin. Suspect he is in their hot group for 19.

I would imagine Rams would want him to run a ton of digs which is a huge staple of this offense (an intermediate throw that's been around since McVay was in Washington!).

 

[WestCoastRam]

I was watching, and reading about him this morning. He is a great athlete, but he struggles with corners getting physical with him, especially off the line. I’d see that it might be a negative for the Rams because they value blocking skills with receivers.

I like this guy from what I've seen but if we go WR, I want a pass catcher with skills we don't have on the roster and don't want to duplicate what we already have. I want a big X receiver with size, speed, and catch radius or most of these things.

 

[MachS]

Id love a bigger more physical presence like Legette or Coleman if Thomas Jr and Mitchell are gone.


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[Elmgrovegnome]

I like this guy from what I've seen but if we go WR, I want a pass catcher with skills we don't have on the roster and don't want to duplicate what we already have. I want a big X receiver with size, speed, and catch radius or most of these things.

As deep as this wide receiver crop is, after the big three they all have warts. With Kupp playing mostly from the slot, McConkey isn’t likely to be a Ram, even though he’s able to play outside. But he can block.

I’ve seen Pearsall rated as low as 4th round. But I agree that it seems a true field stretcher would be a nice compliment. I don’t know if McVay does. But we all know that Stafford historically has had some taller receivers. The Rams interest in Mike Evans would indicate that maybe they are thinking the same as you. If they took one early I’d lean AD Mitchell. In round 2 maybe Leggette.

But there are a lot of options in middle rounds.

 

[WestCoastRam]

As deep as this wide receiver crop is, after the big three they all have warts. With Kupp playing mostly from the slot, McConkey isn’t likely to be a Ram, even though he’s able to play outside. But he can block.

I’ve seen Pearsall rated as low as 4th round. But I agree that it seems a true field stretcher would be a nice compliment. I don’t know if McVay does. But we all know that Stafford historically has had some taller receivers. The Rams interest in Mike Evans would indicate that maybe they are thinking the same as you. If they took one early I’d lean AD Mitchell. In round 2 maybe Leggette.

But there are a lot of options in middle rounds.

Lots to like about AD. Think he probably goes around our pick or right after us.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Id love a bigger more physical presence like Legette or Coleman if Thomas Jr and Mitchell are gone.


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Yeah he’s a tough, physical runner with speed.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The one unknown for a lot of these guys is character/leadership/love for football, for us fans.

From what McVay said a few months ago, and the success of the last draft, I think that they will continue to scrutinize that part of it. So who knows how that turns out.

 

[dieterbrock]

Again not a first round pick, and we see the results. But that could also be due to the fact the Rams didn’t have a first round pick, so this year, if the Rams keep the pick, will be a mystery.

Who has McVay drafted with a first round pick? Whether it be the 2nd round or 3rd, whatever player was taken first was McVay's top choice

Edit- McVay did in fact trade a 1st rounder for Brandin Cooks, and a 2nd round pick with a good player for Sammy Watkins

 

[OldSchool]

Who has McVay drafted with a first round pick? Whether it be the 2nd round or 3rd, whatever player was taken first was McVay's top choice

It's not a good argument.

2017 first 2 picks are a TE and a RB
2018 first 2 picks a T and a C
2019 We have our first D player in Rapp followed by a RB, CB and T
2020 first 2 picks a RB and WR
2021 a WR and ILB
2022 an OG/OT
2023 Avilla

So every year but 1 McVay's first pick has been on offense with most years the first 2.

 

[Flatlyner]

I've been working through them too. Thomas would be fed on deep outs and posts all day long by Stafford. But if the rumors are to be believed he is gone before we pick anyway.

As of this moment I think the wideout they are sweet on is Franklin. Suspect he is in their hot group for 19.

Lord I hope not. I'd have Franklin just barely in my top 10 of WR's, behind the big 3, McConkey, AD, Coleman, Thomas, etc. Not a big fan of him. Rail thin and not very special at anything but deep balls.

 

[dieterbrock]

It's not a good argument.

2017 first 2 picks are a TE and a RB
2018 first 2 picks a T and a C
2019 We have our first D player in Rapp followed by a RB, CB and T
2020 first 2 picks a RB and WR
2021 a WR and ILB
2022 an OG/OT
2023 Avilla

So every year but 1 McVay's first pick has been on offense with most years the first 2.

Yup. In 7 seasons, McVay has used 1- 1st rounder and 3- 2nd rounders to acquire WR
And while the best WR currently on the team were not in that group, it surely doesnt mean that's the only aisle he'll shop in