Rush OLB is now our top need

[Mackeyser]

Let's also not act like Longacre and Ebukam are any sort of answer for a blindside rush. Neither of those dudes have the quicks for it.

It is a huge need. Without a doubt the top need for this team now.

Respectfully disagree.

Our biggest need is still the unfilled NT position.

 

[Corbin]

Respectfully disagree.

Our biggest need is still the unfilled NT position.

I still think this our biggest need as well. Regardless if you trade/cut Barron or keep him we need somebody to fill that NT. If we could get somebody who keeps the OL off the ILB's regardless of who they are you'll see a whole change in the Run D. Part of a D-Linemen's job if they can't get the ball carrier or disrupt the blocking scheme is to occupy the offensive linemen so the LB's can do their jobs.

I'm debated on where to draw the second and third tier needs now with our moves. Maybe OLB? or CB #2? Going to be interesting the next few weeks to say the least.

 

[PressureD41]

Longacre is no starter. He is a excellent rotational guy but if you think he can be a 3 down starter and have an impact you are seriously kidding yourself. We must have a huge amount of prospects we love deeper in the draft that we think will work out for us. If that is true, this could be the first transition our organization needs to get over this hump and become a perennial contender.

fuck ya I am drinking that cool-aid bro!!!! #HornsUp!

 

[PressureD41]

The good news is we seem to be able to draft CBs late into the draft!!!!

In Snead we Trust

 

[PhillyRam]

The LB from Boise would be an interesting option late round 1. Saw him compared to Chad Greenway. He's 6-4 250, very athletic... could be a great fit inside or maybe outside.

 

[Mackeyser]

I don’t think CB2 is nearly the need others do.

If we retain Tru? Done.

If Tru walks and we promote Hill? Done.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d be thrilled if Tru walks, we then pick up Talib.

I’d also be thrilled if we could get Josh Jackson in the draft. I think 23 has the potential to really be a nice spot.

I’d agree if we get Star Lotulelei, Dontari Poe or a solid Vet NT that OLB becomes the top priority.

But id almost rather go for Settle (Vea will be long gone and I’m still not quite back on the DaRon Payne train) in the first...Yeah, he’s gonna go late first because teams don’t like to spend on NTs and he’s a guy you can get and hopefully by year 3, he’s your 10 year reasonable plug at the nose.

Doesn’t mean OLB isn’t a big need. It is, but we have to address the run game and that happens starting at NT

 

[WestCoastRam]

What about Harold Landry, anyone got a bead on that kid? Seems like he'd be there at 23. And NT can be filled by a number of different FA's/picks in the draft. If we want pass rush, we maybe have to go after it in the 1st.

 

[Boston Ram]

What about Harold Landry, anyone got a bead on that kid? Seems like he'd be there at 23. And NT can be filled by a number of different FA's/picks in the draft. If we want pass rush, we maybe have to go after it in the 1st.

I really like this kid. Has all the natural pass rushing traits to be a great edge rusher. Plays all out on every play. Can play in coverage and hold the edge. Ankle injury this year led to a dip in production. You will love this kid in horns. Plays balls out for 60 minutes

 

[So Ram]

Let's also not act like Longacre and Ebukam are any sort of answer for a blindside rush. Neither of those dudes have the quicks for it.

It is a huge need. Without a doubt the top need for this team now.

I think things are a little bit ahead of top needs before FA. Connor Barwin will probably be back on other side.

I’m not into the draft as much as years past , especially when The Rams are in good hands.

The interesting though with drafting an OLB.
The Rams are new playing a 3/4 . The one position they have never really drafted for going back to the Kevin Green Day’s.
The Packers & Steelers have lived off the fact those type of players get passes up early.

A Jason Taylor is a guy that comes to mind with the Dolphins. Speed & athletic are key.
Even Charles Haley ? The Niners have had an elephant type player in the day. The Stork with Da Raiders.

 

[Merlin]

Respectfully disagree.

Our biggest need is still the unfilled NT position.

NT is definitely a big need Mack, but blindside rush is an inherently more critical position in this league than a run stuffer in the middle of a very good DL.

Nice thing is the NT value at 23 might be very good too, although once again this particular DL group is ridiculously deep. That is going to factor in too I think. Rams will almost surely snap up a run stuffer at some point by midrounds.

 

[Merlin]

I think things are a little bit ahead of top needs before FA. Connor Barwin will probably be back on other side.

Rams probably won't go after a blindside rush option in FA, as they're prohibitively expensive on the market. Gotta draft those dudes usually.

And I doubt Barwin returns. He was prone to the same issues Quinn was, and while he improved on the contain as the year went on his sack days are behind him. Rams gonna make some investments in LB IMO.

 

[Merlin]

What about Harold Landry, anyone got a bead on that kid? Seems like he'd be there at 23. And NT can be filled by a number of different FA's/picks in the draft. If we want pass rush, we maybe have to go after it in the 1st.

Landry worries me, personally, but there's no doubting the dude's rush ability. He's a blindside twitch type dude, no doubt about it, and has a good chance to be there I agree. Prefer Carter, but Landry's more talented and I suspect the Rams will be very thorough in vetting him.

Also in our earlier discussions on the draft board I put up some cutup vids on him and some others that are worth watching if you haven't seen him play.

 

[Jacobarch]

I personally don't like the trade but I trust Wade has an answer either thru FA or the draft. Because the guys we have on our team won't cut it.

 

[CanadaRam]

Respectfully disagree.

Our biggest need is still the unfilled NT position.

Agreed, unless Joyner is somehow allowed to leave.

 

[jrry32]

Landry worries me, personally, but there's no doubting the dude's rush ability. He's a blindside twitch type dude, no doubt about it, and has a good chance to be there I agree. Prefer Carter, but Landry's more talented and I suspect the Rams will be very thorough in vetting him.

Also in our earlier discussions on the draft board I put up some cutup vids on him and some others that are worth watching if you haven't seen him play.

Personally, I really like Obo Okoronkwo if we wait until the 3rd round (if he's there). He can do it all as a 3-4 OLB (set the edge, rush the passer, and cover), and he has a sophisticated pass rush plan for such a young player. If we're going OLB with our first pick, I'd strongly consider trading back and taking Hercules Mata'afa if he tests well at the Combine. Mata'afa reminds me of Melvin Ingram. He explodes off the ball with a lightning quick first step and great anticipation of the snap, he's strong enough to set the edge, and his short stature allows him to play under blockers with natural leverage.

The LB from Boise would be an interesting option late round 1. Saw him compared to Chad Greenway. He's 6-4 250, very athletic... could be a great fit inside or maybe outside.

Personally, I think he's my leading candidate after the Quinn trade. Put him next to Ogletree while adding a veteran NT upfront, and we'll stop the run. He'll play the pass damn well too. I think he has Brian Urlacher-type tools. He's a more physically gifted player than Chad Greenway imo.

 

[badnews]

Sometimes it seems as if everybody in this league must suck, cost too much or something...

BSPN BREAKING NEWS:
"Rams trading Gurley to 49ers for a 2nd round pick in 2019"

DerpyMcGoob • I actually love this trade!

skinnyjeansLumberjack • Rams FO thinking long term. TG3 was going to cost a lot, and his knee is iffy, imo.

H8N4satan • 30 is fools gold! McVay schemed him open all year! Remember 2016?!?

Postradamus420 • I totally predicted all of this in that one thread, 48 weeks ago

 

[UKram]

The Minnesota game was when I finally became disenchanted and disillusioned with Quinn ... he made zero impact in that game and was blocked at least a couple of times on pass plays 1 on 1Against a TE

Super talented player but injuries and predictability rendered him ineffective .. I don’t know about potential draftees but ebukam and longacre may be able platoon and match Quinn’s output but I wish him all the luck in the world a good move for everyone involved

 

[TexasRam]

I hearby do solemnly declare that our greatest need is to sign Donald followed by signing Sullivan or a veteran center.

... and to get our secondary squared away.

Then rush OLBer!!

 

[Giles27]

Nwosu from USC would be a player to look at. He's very versatile.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

It's amazing! After reading 16 weeks and a playoff games gameday threads all of a sudden Quinn is irreplaceable. All year people complained he wasn't as good as a rusher any more. He only had one move. He couldn't set the edge and got abused that way. Now we trade him he's suddenly great.

I'm gonna miss Quinn as well but he wasn't the same the last few years and he had issues as an OLB in a 3-4.

I think Quinn was good enough and his production could be hard to replace. He isn't great but now there is a need that is not likely to be filled in free agency. It's never good to be so transparent.

Respectfully disagree.

Our biggest need is still the unfilled NT position.

Nose Tackle could be found later in the draft or in free agency. It wouldn't be a great player but just getting a lane flogger to rotate with Walker would do. I also think that Poe wasn't very expensive last year. He still can rush the passer and take on blockers. Edge rusher is rated third after QB, and OT,. They are harder to find.

I personally don't like the trade but I trust Wade has an answer either thru FA or the draft. Because the guys we have on our team won't cut it.

I think it created a huge need going into the draft. Any time a team has such an obvious need they are subject to being jumped in the draft.