So, what should we reasonably expect coming out of this draft?

[Rams43]

Here’s my best guess, fwiw.

Well, Snead has already hit a HR with our 1st round pick Ramsey.

Even without any Snead trade downs, which I consider HIGHLY unlikely, I expect solid and quality football players through at least 104 and probably our 4th rounder, too. They may not be ‘blue chippers’, but they will be very solid. In fact, Snead has stated that this might be the year to make ‘safer’ picks.

Remember some of the Snead/McVay 2nd/3rd round picks of the past 3 years? I see no reason not to expect more of the same from this deep draft.

May not get Kupp or JJ lucky, then again they might.

Check this out. [www.nfl.com]

In 2019

Rapp
Henderson
Long
Evans
Edwards

That’s 5 likely starters in ‘20, 3 started in their rookie years.

In 2018

Noteboom
Kiser
Obo
Joseph-Day
Howard
Lawler

Kiser and Howard likely ‘20 starters, Joseph-Day started his rookie year, and there are high hopes for Boom and Obo for near term possible starting status.

In 2017

Everett
Kupp
Johnson
Reynolds
Ebukam

What can I say? A classic Exhibit A for quality football players in rounds 2-5, huh?

So, to extrapolate? I expect another 4-5 solid football players will be added, one or two more if Snead can trade down, as expected.

Look for the following as soon as the end of Day 2:

A WR that will seriously challenge Reynolds for ‘20 snaps and likely become our 3rd WR by ‘21.

A RB that will seriously challenge Hendo for starter status in’20 and a significant contributor at the very least.

A C that will seriously challenge Blythe for starter status in ‘20 and will become starter in ‘21.

An Edge player to seriously compete for snaps if not starter status in ‘20. Will be a possible starter in ‘21.

An ILB that will seriously compete for starter status in ‘20 with Young and Howard. Might take over there by midseason and beyond.

Other developmental players at FS and CB will likely be added on Day 3. Should be ST contributors this year and might be ready, if needed, to fill in in ‘21.

Wish I knew the exact names of all these kids, but that’s unknowable. I do, however, feel reasonably certain that Snead/McVay will accomplish most of those Day 2 goals, especially if Snead gets his trade down(s).

Kudos to Snead for extending Blythe and signing those 2 PK’s, removing the necessity of reaching in this draft at either position.

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[bluecoconuts]

Reasonable guesses?

That the Rams will select some players.. Some on offense, some on defense. Few skill guys, probably some trenches guys.

Don't be surprised when my brave prediction comes true everyone.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I've learned that it's better to have my expectations of the draft to be very low. That way I am not so disappointed when I see them pass on players I like.

I don't think I've ever seen a draft that would please me the way some of the mocks on this board can. The results are always underwhelming in comparison. Then we try to talk ourselves into some of these players that we aren't too familiar with and hold onto hope.

It's especially anticlimactic when you remind yourself that McVay rarely starts a rookie, and if he does its 6+ weeks into the season. It's like getting a gift on Christmas but your good that you cannot play with if until next Summer.

 

[CGI_Ram]

It's especially anticlimactic when you remind yourself that McVay rarely starts a rookie, and if he does its 6+ weeks into the season. It's like getting a gift on Christmas but your good that you cannot play with if until next Summer.

I can see how you’d feel that way the last 2 years, especially.

But... we’ve only had one pick inside the 3rd round, and the last two years “less of a path to a starting role” as the roster was fairly loaded. Hard for a 3rd rounder or higher to crack that.

The one pick inside the 3rd; Rapp. And he played a fair bit.

2017, Kupp played a lot. But again, he had a path to a starters role.

 

[oldnotdead]

They have 5 picks total in rounds 2-4 which puts them in good position to really get some quality players. If they can trade Havenstein and Hill to clear cap it will also give them a 6th pick in that range.

A true SAM OLB, i.e. 6'4" - 6'5" - 245-255 lbs, running in the upper 4.4 to upper 4.5 range. Someone who can be a true blitz threat and still set a hard edge with coverage ability. All the things Ebukam does right now. He's in his contract year and have zero behind him. This will allow them to move Samson to replace Brockers in 2 years.

An edge at about 6'4"-6'5" with 33" arms and true 4.5 speed at 250 lbs. If they intend to keep Ebukam at SAM.

RB maybe 5'9"-5'10" and 200-215 lbs running 4.4 to the low 4.5 range. One cut downhill runner with good vision and with enough evasiveness and burst to exploit inside holes. I can easily see them adding a FB into the mix if they don't move Mundt into a H-back role.

Unlike most I think they are set at ILB. They seem very high on Kiser and they had a reason for trading for Kenny Young. Reeder showed he can play at this level as did Travin Howard. I see those two as the rotational backups.

I see them picking up another CB, with good length (5'11" - 6'1" with at least 32" arms) and at least 4.4 speed. They need a 3rd boundary man coverage capable CB. I can easily see them taking a CB with a second-round pick.

I also think they will pretty much stand pat on the o-line except for late round (6th & 7th round) type developmental picks for the PS.

I think they will draft a WR, and I would think he would be at least 6' tall and run a 4.4. Shorter WRs like shorter boundary CBs take too much of a pounding to stay healthy. I think that is the lesson from Cooks. Webster isn't tall but neither is he a smurf at 5'10". I think we will see a lot more of Webster, with his good hands. Not just as a returner but as a slot receiver. I don't see them taking a WR until the 4th round. I honestly think they will play Everett in the slot where he will be a nightmare matchup for most slot CBs. Their 3 receiver sets probably will be Woods & Kupp outside, with Everett in the slot and Higbee at TE. With Henderson at RB that's 5 potential receivers. That's why any receiver they take is likely to be later in the draft as a developmental player.

Recap: 2nd rd - OLB, CB 3rd rd - Edge, RB 4th rd - RB/FB But I really think they will get another 2nd or third for trading Havenstein and Hill and they can pick up a WR with that 4th round pick.

 

[CGI_Ram]

If the ability to coach up players is impacted because of a modified offseason plan... how does that impact draft strategy?

Premium on “smart players”?

 

[Kevin]

Trading Havenstein clears about $1.65 million in cap. Not worth doing IMO before this season.

 

[Loyal]

I predict several HOFers........wut?

 

[shovelpass]

Trading Havenstein clears about $1.65 million in cap. Not worth doing IMO before this season.

I think if he's traded before June 1st it'll clear 5.4mil in cap space.

https://overthecap.com/player/rob-havenstein/3905/

 

[Dieter the Brock]

They have 5 picks total in rounds 2-4 which puts them in good position to really get some quality players. If they can trade Havenstein and Hill to clear cap it will also give them a 6th pick in that range.

A true SAM OLB, i.e. 6'4" - 6'5" - 245-255 lbs, running in the upper 4.4 to upper 4.5 range. Someone who can be a true blitz threat and still set a hard edge with coverage ability. All the things Ebukam does right now. He's in his contract year and have zero behind him. This will allow them to move Samson to replace Brockers in 2 years.

An edge at about 6'4"-6'5" with 33" arms and true 4.5 speed at 250 lbs. If they intend to keep Ebukam at SAM.

RB maybe 5'9"-5'10" and 200-215 lbs running 4.4 to the low 4.5 range. One cut downhill runner with good vision and with enough evasiveness and burst to exploit inside holes. I can easily see them adding a FB into the mix if they don't move Mundt into a H-back role.

Unlike most I think they are set at ILB. They seem very high on Kiser and they had a reason for trading for Kenny Young. Reeder showed he can play at this level as did Travin Howard. I see those two as the rotational backups.

I see them picking up another CB, with good length (5'11" - 6'1" with at least 32" arms) and at least 4.4 speed. They need a 3rd boundary man coverage capable CB. I can easily see them taking a CB with a second-round pick.

I also think they will pretty much stand pat on the o-line except for late round (6th & 7th round) type developmental picks for the PS.

I think they will draft a WR, and I would think he would be at least 6' tall and run a 4.4. Shorter WRs like shorter boundary CBs take too much of a pounding to stay healthy. I think that is the lesson from Cooks. Webster isn't tall but neither is he a smurf at 5'10". I think we will see a lot more of Webster, with his good hands. Not just as a returner but as a slot receiver. I don't see them taking a WR until the 4th round. I honestly think they will play Everett in the slot where he will be a nightmare matchup for most slot CBs. Their 3 receiver sets probably will be Woods & Kupp outside, with Everett in the slot and Higbee at TE. With Henderson at RB that's 5 potential receivers. That's why any receiver they take is likely to be later in the draft as a developmental player.

Recap: 2nd rd - OLB, CB 3rd rd - Edge, RB 4th rd - RB/FB But I really think they will get another 2nd or third for trading Havenstein and Hill and they can pick up a WR with that 4th round pick.

You lost me at trade Hill

 

[Ram Ts]

Trading Hill?!? An inexpensive CB in his prime. Instead we’ll have hugely inexperienced CB opposite JR (not to mention nickel packages). Teams will go all day at their 2/3rd WR options and eat us alive.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

I think if he's traded before June 1st it'll clear 5.4mil in cap space.

https://overthecap.com/player/rob-havenstein/3905/

I think the Rams will take their time to find out if they are getting 2018 Rob who is worth $8 a season
or 2019 Rob who needless to say is not

 

[Merlin]

I'd like to see 4 starters, with one of them a high end Pro Bowl type when all is said and done. Not starters as rooks mind you, but starter level talent who will start let's say year 2. That would be a tough order normally but this draft is loaded so it is possible.

One way to increase the odds on "4 starters" IMO is to take the RB in round 3 or 4. Should be able to find a starter level quality back there.

I suspect Snead will move back with one of the round 2 picks. Will be surprised if he doesn't. That should net us another pick in a good range for maybe adding starters.

If they take a shot at LT of the future at 52 then I wouldn't move back with the 57th pick, I'd go after an impact player there. But either way I'm going to enjoy this draft rather than put a ton of expectations on things and hope we get an impressive haul. I just hope they stay away from the injury-tendency types and assclowns who don't love the game. This is a big draft for Snead IMO and if he doesn't deliver he's going to end up with someone else coming in to be our GM.

 

[shovelpass]

I think the Rams will take their time to find out if they are getting 2018 Rob who is worth $8 a season
or 2019 Rob who needless to say is not

Agreed. I think he deserves a shot to prove himself. Having OTAs could've provided some insight.

 

[Kevin]

I think if he's traded before June 1st it'll clear 5.4mil in cap space.

https://overthecap.com/player/rob-havenstein/3905/

I’m not totally sure, just going by what Spotrac shows as $6.15 million in dead money if traded or cut vs. $7.8 million salary cap if he’s on the team. Spotrac said his $3.75 million 2020 roster bonus was guaranteed on March 15. Big cap savings after the 2020 season though, per Spotrac.

 

[shovelpass]

I’m not totally sure, just going by what Spotrac shows as $6.15 million in dead money if traded or cut vs. $7.8 million salary cap if he’s on the team. Spotrac said his $3.75 million 2020 roster bonus was guaranteed on March 15. Big cap savings after the 2020 season though, per Spotrac.

Looks like Spotrac and OTC are giving different information, or I'm just reading it wrong. Spotrac has his post June 1st cut/trade savings as 3.25mil.

 

[dang]

Let’s temper our expectations a bit. It’s highly unlikely any starters will come out of pucks from R2.52 or later. They could trade up a bit to get a starter at ILB or a serious contributor at RB. Otherwise I think we are looking at future impact players and depth. Not sure the Cap relief but unless it’s for a starting RT I don’t see trading Hav for a draft pick. I think we need Hill and Everett this year so I don’t see them being traded. I love the draft but I won’t expect much impact this year on the starting lineup.

 

[Kevin]

Looks like Spotrac and OTC are giving different information, or I'm just reading it wrong. Spotrac has his post June 1st cut/trade savings as 3.25mil.

If I’m reading this right, cutting or trading Havenstein saves $1.65 million this year. I could be wrong, I don’t know about the post June 1 stuff

Los Angeles Rams Salary Cap | Over the Cap

Los Angeles Rams salary cap, contracts, bonus money, dead money, and cap savings for every player

overthecap.com

nevermind, I see it now.

 

[bomebadeeda]

From the lists I am seeing coming out, I would expect a C and LB. (OK hope....) They seem to be graded out at or around our 2 picks in the 2nd. But then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With the offseason going the way it has (and seems will be.....) I just can't see picking a skill position that high, expecting them to contribute right away (as most higher choices do....).
But then again, that's my thoughts, what the hell do I know.......

 

[rdlkgliders]

I would be happy with 2 contributors of 40%+ of their available snaps with 1 more finding the field in a situational role by season end