So, is this gonna be a 2nd consecutive “redshirt” draft?

[BonifayRam]

If they draft an OL in the first, he becomes the primary backup like Noteboom last season, figuring he becomes a full time starter in year 2. .

Snead did well on the 3rd & 4th selections in last yrs draft. It will pay off greatly this season. Selecting an LT who is versatile enough to be the main game day plugin for four posts is a miracle!

Rams do have a first round pick right? Even at 31 in round one the Rams should get a starter-high snap count player. I keep thinking NT. A safety could take plays away form Countess and Christian.. An ILber could beat out Kiser. Remote chance an offensive lineman is taken but, if one is he has to start. I don't see the Rams wasting a year sitting their first round pick on the bench.

If they select an OL'er with that first pick & one injury to one starting Ram OL'er would mean that pick would never see much of that bench.

Sure hope so. No injuries for the Rams this upcoming season would be a positive thing for a return trip to the Super Bowl.

It would be highly unusual for the Rams to go through a third straight season with no injuries. :notsure:What would happen if a very normal part of the NFL takes place & Noteboom was injured? who starts @ LG who would back up the LT post on game day?

Okay let's look at what Kromer has now in starters in the OL:

LT-Whitworth oldest starting OT in the NFL. There is a reason he is an oddity OL'ers are very high up each & every season on being injured & IR's are always full of OL'ers. Rams are set to utilize their only LT reserve as a starting OG. Who's the back up ready to protect the blind side for Goff if Whitworth is unable too? This situation is poor & worrisome should be cause for concern.

RT- Havenstein is still young & healthy & Kromer has two reserves RT's who have several NFL seasons on NFL rosters....signed currently both have NFL experience as starters or relievers. This posts situation is okay

OC- Rams have made it known that 2nd yr OL'er Brian Allen will start @ center for the first time. Allen has yet to start an NFL game. Rams have several other OL'ers who have started in the NFL @ center (Blythe/Neary). This situation is good.

LG- NoteBoom is the planned starter @ LG. If the need is Rams do have several possible prospects who might be inserted to start @ LG....current reserves Jamil Demby or Aaron Neary neither have any playing experience @ LG in regular season This situation appears to be weak if Noteboom goes down.

RG- Blythe is still young & still learning... his play was surprising after the Rams lost starter Jason Brown. However he was destroyed in the SB last February. Reserve @ this time would most likely be Jamil Demby or Darrell Willimas. NOT good not bad either. Needs to be improved & addressed IMO

I would think Kromer desires a talented OG & LT prospects to be drafted on day 1 or day 2 in order to address the Whitworth retirement & the UFA'cy of Blythe. . A center prospect would be nice on day 3.

 

[Ram65]

If they draft an OL in the first, he becomes the primary backup like Noteboom last season, figuring he becomes a full time starter in year 2. Or more likely they trade down, get an extra pick or two and take one there.

We were on roll with agreements.

If the Rams spend first round draft capital on a offensive lineman he better be a starter. I can see a third rounder waiting a year but, not the first rounder. You never know but, I don't see them picking an offensive lineman unless someone graded really high is remaining at #31. It's been awhile since the Rams had a number one pick. They have to make this one count.

 

[Ram65]

I can see your philosophy for the nose tackle.
5 years of a superior nose tackle would be ideal.
It would definitely help unleash Donald and Brockers.
I just don't want them reaching.
We saw enough of that before McVay arrived.

There are other options with CB, ILBer and Edge. I don't see them reaching as this is a very good draft team that Snead has in place.

 

[Ram65]

If they select an OL'er with that first pick & one injury to one starting Ram OL'er would mean that pick would never see much of that bench.

If they draft an O Lineman in round one then look for Blythe or Allen to be a backup.

 

[Soul Surfer]

If they draft an O Lineman in round one then look for Blythe or Allen to be a backup.

Has anybody else noticed that on the Rams site and other places I've seen Blythe listed as a center only?

What's up with that?
He played the entire year as a starting guard almost.

It may be foreshadowing. :shocking:

 

[Petrowsky]

Meaning that there will be no immediate starters and that the players picked will be intended for a one year development cycle/ NFL strength training before taking on starter status?

I’m thinking that it could well be so, maybe even the new strategy.

The 2018 draft was a redshirt draft and it’s looking like a pretty smart one with the benefit of hindsight.

Then there’s the fact that we pick late. Very, very late. And have no 2nd rounder presently. Not to mention that our roster is fairly loaded except for maybe a couple of starting positions.

That sure seems like a recipe for a redshirt draft to me.

If I had to guess, and assuming that we stay at #31, I really see only 2 likely positions that any 31st pick would remotely become a rookie starter. DL and interior OL. That’s it. And of the two I think DL would be easier to crack the starting lineup.

The days of getting 3-4 new starters via draft every year are over, y’all. We is now much more like the Patriots than the Cardinals. Lol.

I love it!

If that is their strategy, then I wouldn’t mind seeing a trade down with Cleveland for their 2nd and 3rd round picks. The value matches up well. If the Rams keep the 1st round pick, I think that player will start. I’m really ok with them going either direction.

 

[Akrasian]

If that is their strategy, then I wouldn’t mind seeing a trade down with Cleveland for their 2nd and 3rd round picks. The value matches up well. If the Rams keep the 1st round pick, I think that player will start. I’m really ok with them going either direction.

I'm hoping that a QB falls and some QB desperate team decides they should pay a premium for the Rams' pick. Likely not as much as the article about Cincinnati said (their 2nd, 3rd and a 6th - a very large premium) but more at least than straight draft trade value chart would imply. Enough to get two good players who are key reserves at least in 2019 and who are future starters.

 

[So Ram]

I’m still trying to figure how we put up a 50 burger vs cheifs but lay an egg at the SB

Ebukham had 2 td’s

 

[So Ram]

If they draft an OL in the first, he becomes the primary backup like Noteboom last season, figuring he becomes a full time starter in year 2. Or more likely they trade down, get an extra pick or two and take one there.

IMO Bradbury or Lindstrom would be the pick if there & probably be starters.
Suh & Saffold are to big time spots to fill.

 

[fearsomefour]

We have 3 starting DL spots - I really doubt any rookie will come in and be better than Brockers or JFM.

I would hope a first rounder would be better than Myers.

 

[fearsomefour]

I’m still trying to figure how we put up a 50 burger vs cheifs but lay an egg at the SB

#16.

 

[Merlin]

If they draft an OL in the first, he becomes the primary backup like Noteboom last season, figuring he becomes a full time starter in year 2. Or more likely they trade down, get an extra pick or two and take one there.

Having no depth is a big problem Akrasian. We have zero depth on the OL right now, so it's going to be really hard to fault them for not messin around if they take an OL early on, even if they go and address it later too.

Allowing this OL to derail our season and endanger our young QB is not gonna happen. So if BPA at 31 is OL, which is possible, you take it. IMO.

 

[dang]

I believe the Rams will trade down from their 1st round pick unless a top 15 Defensive player falls to them. The trade down should give the Rams 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds allowing them to add very solid DL/OL/CB/LB players.

 

[Akrasian]

Having no depth is a big problem Akrasian. We have zero depth on the OL right now, so it's going to be really hard to fault them for not messin around if they take an OL early on, even if they go and address it later too.

Allowing this OL to derail our season and endanger our young QB is not gonna happen. So if BPA at 31 is OL, which is possible, you take it. IMO.

I agree it's a priority. I suspect they will trade down, use one of the picks for OL, and also get a good defensive player. I also think they will sign an inexpensive, versatile vet after the comp pick deadline, about a week and a half after the draft. They can't expect every pick to be ready to help out at the beginning of the season, and they need depth to cover for some injuries. And yes, I expect a second, later pick used on OL - likely a tackle/guard earlier, and a guard - maybe one who can play center too - later.

Of course, specifics depend on who is available. A guy who they think could be a star cornerback available at #31 would likely negate the trade down, for instance.

 

[8to12]

A safety could take plays away form Countess and Christian..

Uh, Yes! Isn't that the point? to get better? I think those two players are average.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I don't see them reaching as this is a very good draft team that Snead has in place.

This has to be one of the best group of Scouts the Rams have ever had.

PERIOD.
Despite not having much in the way of high draft picks we have still managed to get some excellent players with excellent potential.

 

[Mackeyser]

We will likely have a new starter on the DL - either NT with Brockers moving to DT (my preference) - or DT with Brockers moving to NT.

If they don't add someone, I would expect they move Brockers back to the 1T and bring in JFM to play the 5T. I really liked JFM as the 5T, actually against the run and pass.

Honestly, that might be the plan. If one of the CBs drops to us that the FO likes, I see us going CB and then just going BPA the rest of the draft.

 

[Mackeyser]

Snead did well on the 3rd & 4th selections in last yrs draft. It will pay off greatly this season. Selecting an LT who is versatile enough to be the main game day plugin for four posts is a miracle!
If they select an OL'er with that first pick & one injury to one starting Ram OL'er would mean that pick would never see much of that bench.
It would be highly unusual for the Rams to go through a third straight season with no injuries. :notsure:What would happen if a very normal part of the NFL takes place & Noteboom was injured? who starts @ LG who would back up the LT post on game day?

Okay let's look at what Kromer has now in starters in the OL:

LT-Whitworth oldest starting OT in the NFL. There is a reason he is an oddity OL'ers are very high up each & every season on being injured & IR's are always full of OL'ers. Rams are set to utilize their only LT reserve as a starting OG. Who's the back up ready to protect the blind side for Goff if Whitworth is unable too? This situation is poor & worrisome should be cause for concern.

RT- Havenstein is still young & healthy & Kromer has two reserves RT's who have several NFL seasons on NFL rosters....signed currently both have NFL experience as starters or relievers. This posts situation is okay

OC- Rams have made it known that 2nd yr OL'er Brian Allen will start @ center for the first time. Allen has yet to start an NFL game. Rams have several other OL'ers who have started in the NFL @ center (Blythe/Neary). This situation is good.

LG- NoteBoom is the planned starter @ LG. If the need is Rams do have several possible prospects who might be inserted to start @ LG....current reserves Jamil Demby or Aaron Neary neither have any playing experience @ LG in regular season This situation appears to be weak if Noteboom goes down.

RG- Blythe is still young & still learning... his play was surprising after the Rams lost starter Jason Brown. However he was destroyed in the SB last February. Reserve @ this time would most likely be Jamil Demby or Darrell Willimas. NOT good not bad either. Needs to be improved & addressed IMO

I would think Kromer desires a talented OG & LT prospects to be drafted on day 1 or day 2 in order to address the Whitworth retirement & the UFA'cy of Blythe. . A center prospect would be nice on day 3.

Part of the reason our guys are healthy is that they create space in the run game so that they or their blocking assignment aren't crashing into the legs of other Rams OL. They also do a good job of keeping their feet in pass pro so that they aren't engaging in friendly fire. So often, OL get injured when another OL falls into their lower legs.

So Kromer's scheme has a lot to do with it. Also, being in LA, we haven't had a bunch of late season cold weather games which can be tough on those long lower legs of 6'5" OL.

 

[Mackeyser]

I would hope a first rounder would be better than Myers.

I think JFM is rounding into form. It is possible a legit 1st round 5T drops as lots of teams don't run a 3-4. That said, I'd much rather they find someone for Talib to train at CB... a long, cerebral CB, maybe even a former WR so he knows how to catch and play the ball.

 

[fearsomefour]

I think JFM is rounding into form. It is possible a legit 1st round 5T drops as lots of teams don't run a 3-4. That said, I'd much rather they find someone for Talib to train at CB... a long, cerebral CB, maybe even a former WR so he knows how to catch and play the ball.

Could see this pick going either way.
I hope one of the 5T DL falls to the Rams.
Could certainly see a CB falling to the Rams. Could also see a LB. With a probable rush on Edge rushers I could see an ILB being taken as well.
The advantage to picking late is also the disadvantage. The options tend to open up but the clarity in talent level gets blurry.
DL, Edge, ILB, CB, S, OL....a whole bunch of options at 31. A trade down is very possible too.
I put more value on a defense player to closer to the line he plays. Probably an old school view of things. I value a first round DL over a first round DB unless there is a big need or a clearly special player.