So, which position group should Snead/McVay really go ‘all in’ on in this draft?

[Rams43]

And I’m talking ‘absolutely, positively must have’ here.

Knowledgable posters have greatly differed on this topic, to be sure.

Some have said that OL must be improved because it all starts there. Perhaps new blocking schemes and maybe a couple of new players to implement them? These posters want a LOT and an OC early on Day 2. Period.

Others demand better run D. We’re currently okay against the lesser running teams, but good running teams have dominated our #1 D. Is it a DL problem? Or an ILB problem? Both? Might we see one of each taken on Day 2?

Still others insist that a CB at 57 is the way to go. Gotta be an outside CB to replace DW next year. Then take a slot CB later in the draft. This would keep our secondary at an elite level for years to come, a huge accomplishment in today’s NFL. That’s 2 CB’s in a CB rich draft.

How about WOLB? I mean, we currently have 3 wannabe’s over there opposite Floyd, 2 of those wannabe’s can’t even stay healthy. Are we serious about a SB run or are we gonna ‘settle’? C’mon...

Heck, maybe just take the BPA at a ‘need’ position at each pick and let the chips fall where they may is the way to go? A sorta shotgun approach?

We’ve seen Snead ‘flood’ an area of perceived need before. Do you think he might be preparing to do it again this year at one of the above position groups? Hmmmmm...

What do y’all think? Talk to me.

 

[dang]

Just traded heavily for Stafford. Get him the OL to protect him for the next 4-5 years. Also need a deep threat to replace Jackson next year So let’s get the Offense straight. I’d be fine with a CB and 5 offensive players in this years draft.

 

[Soul Surfer]

It depends on how they feel about Noteboom's ability to replace Whitworth next year or if we have an injury this year.

If they think the left tackle of the future is there at 57, they almost have to grab him.

But, other than that, I would like to see the best player available between defensive back, DL, ILB or OLB.

 

[oldnotdead]

I've been saying it for a while now. The only position worth trading up for is edge and this will be dependent upon what they think of Lewis long term and Jonah Williams as a rotational player. IMO Lewis has flashed enough to show he has the first round talent evaluators saw in his draft but his injuries are troubling.

I still think the most likely scenario is a trade-up about 10-12 spots in the second round. The way things look it could include Hekker and either their 2nd or one of their 3rd round picks. That potentially could get them a good edge player who is a fit for the type of defense the Ram's like to run.

That's about as all in as I see. The Ram's starters are pretty set except at the edge opposite Floyd. I think their cap limits much more than a draft day scenario.

 

[12intheBox]

No position group - you don’t go into the draft absolutely needing anything - especially with as little draft capital as we have. There is nothing we absolutely have to have in this draft - if there is something you absolutely have to have, you get it in free agency. This team is too talented to be relying on a must have piece with only day 2 and 3 picks.

 

[Rams43]

No position group - you don’t go into the draft absolutely needing anything - especially with as little draft capital as we have. There is nothing we absolutely have to have in this draft - if there is something you absolutely have to have, you get it in free agency. This team is too talented to be relying on a must have piece with only day 2 and 3 picks.

You missed the point of the thread, Box.

Rams don’t have a ‘must have’ position in this draft. The thread proposition was whether Rams should go all in on any position group as they have occasionally done in the past.

As in 2 or more picks for one particular position?

 

[MauiRam]

And I’m talking ‘absolutely, positively must have’ here.

Knowledgable posters have greatly differed on this topic, to be sure.

Some have said that OL must be improved because it all starts there. Perhaps new blocking schemes and maybe a couple of new players to implement them? These posters want a LOT and an OC early on Day 2. Period.

Others demand better run D. We’re currently okay against the lesser running teams, but good running teams have dominated our #1 D. Is it a DL problem? Or an ILB problem? Both? Might we see one of each taken on Day 2?

Still others insist that a CB at 57 is the way to go. Gotta be an outside CB to replace DW next year. Then take a slot CB later in the draft. This would keep our secondary at an elite level for years to come, a huge accomplishment in today’s NFL. That’s 2 CB’s in a CB rich draft.

How about WOLB? I mean, we currently have 3 wannabe’s over there opposite Floyd, 2 of those wannabe’s can’t even stay healthy. Are we serious about a SB run or are we gonna ‘settle’? C’mon...

Heck, maybe just take the BPA at a ‘need’ position at each pick and let the chips fall where they may is the way to go? A sorta shotgun approach?

We’ve seen Snead ‘flood’ an area of perceived need before. Do you think he might be preparing to do it again this year at one of the above position groups? Hmmmmm...

What do y’all think? Talk to me.

Can't go wrong with BPA. O-line generally takes longer to develop at the NFL level - as much as it appears we need a center, I'd be leery of drafting a rookie and starting him. Not impossible, but certainly an element of danger .. Edge and dbs are not going to be overlooked. We've been pretty good at developing later round draftees & UDFA players. It will be very interesting to see what the Rams do at #57. Do we go up? Do we go down and garner more picks? I have no idea, I only know I'll be recording and watching ...

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The Rams need so much in regards to future needs. But one immediate need is Cornerback. Even if you take next years needs off the table, the one glaring hole is at corner. There are a few corners that could fill that role.

All other positions have capable bodies to fill them as well as someone that they’d likely be able to draft.

That being said, if a player falls to them in an unlikely event who is an obvious upgrade over what they already have, then they should take him. Like ILB Jamin Davis for instance.

But if you look at every position the Rams could actually play a season with the current roster. But the most glaring positions are corner (and no I don’t think Long is the answer) and Deep threat. Jackson is unreliable and deep threat is an important piece of the offense that’s been missing.

I know I’ve beaten the drum for a center for several years. However it’s possible that they could feel that Anchrum or Corbett could fill that position and any drafted Olinemen come later in the draft and are viewed as developmental.

But we are all just guessing. I think Snead’s got everyone guessing this year.

 

[Loyal]

Oline,Oline,Oline.

 

[Reddog99]

I'm hoping at some point in the draft we take an interior OL and a OT. Not necessarily early just at some point. So I think they take multiple OL in the draft. I'd like to see them use early picks to make the defense better. Id be ok with LB at #57. That position needs help bad imo. That said I don't think it'll be a LB that the Rams pick at #57 I think it'll be a WR.

 

[Jorgeh0605]

We don’t have the draft capital to go “all in” on anything in the draft. Take what the draft gives you. Its not like a 6th round C is gonna be that missing piece.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Snead will trade back to get a bigger "group' of draft picks.

 

[12intheBox]

You missed the point of the thread, Box.

Rams don’t have a ‘must have’ position in this draft. The thread proposition was whether Rams should go all in on any position group as they have occasionally done in the past.

As in 2 or more picks for one particular position?

That wasn’t the way I read it. Sorry for missing the point. I read it as “which position group should the Rams go all in on?” I guess it was really more of a “should the Rams go all in on a position group?” Which I answer as no. Unless the top player on their board in multiple rounds plays the same position, in which case - yes - that position.

 

[dieterbrock]

I think the group they’ll be focusing all the attention to is “draft eligible players”

 

[dang]

I think the smart play is to trade R2.57 for 2 third round picks. The exception is if the Rams feel an immediate quality starter falls to them for that pick.

 

[Neil039]

This is my second post requesting a Center/CB hybrid!

 

[Soul Surfer]

Snead will trade back to get a bigger "group' of draft picks.

I wouldn't be surprised.

I truly think that Snead believes he increases his chance of hitting on a player by just the pure number of players drafted.

Some people feel you have a better chance of hitting on talent if you have higher picks but I think Snead just likes to have a higher NUMBER of picks to increase his chances of hitting on players.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Sticking solely to the question, not taking into consideration our capital or the depth of specific positions...OL.
It is the most weakest part of our O and we just invested in a win now QB.
Otherwise I agree you go BPA and then hit the FA market to fill needs after the draft.

 

[FrantikRam]

Based on the players we have, and thinking about what could go wrong, it makes WR the biggest priority.

I don't think a single one of us think Jackson will be healthy in the playoffs. Kupp has missed half of his potential playoff games.

We would not be in good shape if our three WRs come playoff time were Woods/VJ/Webster or Jackson. But this potential rookie WR would get to take some time before DJax gets hurt to get acclimated.



After WR, it's EDGE - ideally we could draft someone who can platoon with Lewis, and allow Hollins to be solid depth.



After EDGE it would be CB - however, I think the need here is not a rookie - I wouldn't be surprised if we added a vet after the draft.



For the future it would be OL - I'd love for a center to start as a rookie, but I doubt it will happen. With four more OL likely leaving next year (five if Hav gets traded like so many on this site try to do), we probably need to draft at least two to let them develop.




After OL, for the future, it's CB - but the Rams might already know whether we will be able to re-sign Williams, if they've spoken to his agent. If they're confident we can re-sign him, this isn't as much of a need.





When talking the injuries to the WRs, it's because they've happened frequently. Obviously any player that gets hurt, you can argue you need depth there. But with the Rams, we've had a starting WR miss time every year since McVay has been here.

 

[TexasRam]

As it stands today we need a guard, assuming Corbett to center, and a LT. So if I am answering the question correctly I would say Oline.

But I would like to poop on the question. I think best strategy is we best available player. We could use so many positions. lets get one or two of them right.