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It's football season, not draft time. I'm always hoping the Rams can figure it out and get on a winning streak. The O-line was supposed to be an area of strength this year but has not worked out and it started in training camp with Avila and Jackson switching positions, then the injuries, then the rust with guys coming back from injuries. The line can play better and I bet they will from now on. Always hope the Rams can get into the playoffs. Remember 1979?
 

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I always hope for a playoff game, even if we get doinked.

It would be valuable exp for the young guys as well.
 

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It's football season, not draft time. I'm always hoping the Rams can figure it out and get on a winning streak. The O-line was supposed to be an area of strength this year but has not worked out and it started in training camp with Avila and Jackson switching positions, then the injuries, then the rust with guys coming back from injuries. The line can play better and I bet they will from now on. Always hope the Rams can get into the playoffs. Remember 1979?
We had a hell of a defense in 1979.

Our offense sucked until we made Ferragamo the permanent QB.
 

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PFF 2025 NFL Draft Preview

• It's a good year to target defensive backs and interior defenders: Star-studded cornerback and safety classes lead the way in the 2025 NFL Draft, while the defensive tackle group is flooded with depth players and potential NFL starters.

• Michigan's Colston Loveland tops a strong tight end class: He and Penn State’s Tyler Warren have a chance to be first-round picks.



QUARTERBACK: BELOW AVERAGE

The high-profile quarterback class in 2024 is giving way to a 2025 group with less hype, though we know the NFL's need for the position will still be strong.

Miami’s Cam Ward is racing up Heisman boards with his Hurricanes at the top of the ACC. His improved big-time throw and turnover-worthy play rates make him an intriguing bet at the top, but it is no guarantee due to his up-and-down play style.

Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe and Garrett Nussmeier offer intrigue of their own, but again, not to the level we saw last year, which could mean an NFL team may be able to draft a top quarterback in a lower slot, even outside of the first round.


RUNNING BACK: GOOD

Running back draft classes seem to be at least average every year. The 2025 class is once again a deep group that can litter the league with starters and committee backs.

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, who boasts a 96.8 PFF rushing grade through Week 10, is on a record-breaking pace this season and will surely be the top running back taken. The only question now is whether he can crack the top 10. Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson and Quinshon Judkins could be considered as late first- or early second-round picks, while Ollie Gordon, DJ Giddens, Jonah Coleman and TreVeyon Henderson could hear their names called early on Day 2.


WIDE RECEIVER: GOOD

Every year is a good year for the wide receiver class, but it doesn’t feel as star-studded at the top compared to 2024. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan will be coveted by every team in the top 10, as will two-way phenom Travis Hunter. After them, Luther Burden III, Isaiah Bond and Emeka Egbuka all possess first-round talent. It’s not quite the top-10-rich class we’ve seen in years past, but it is a good one nonetheless.


TIGHT END: GREAT

I really like this tight end class. Michigan’s Colston Loveland remains a first-round type of talent as a receiving tight end despite the Wolverines' quarterback struggles this season. Penn State’s Tyler Warren has also come on as a complete in-line player whom every NFL team will love. Both have a chance to be first-round picks.

Then there are players like Eli Stowers, Mason Taylor, Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin Jr., all of whom I would feel comfortable drafting on Day 2. That kind of first-round potential and depth doesn’t come around often with tight end classes.


OFFENSIVE TACKLE: GOOD

The 2024 NFL Draft featured a high-profile offensive tackle class that yielded eight first-rounders, with four going in the top 15 and two in the top 10. This year’s class doesn’t appear to be as strong at the top, but it is deep enough that five or six names could land in the top 40.

Texas’ Kelvin Banks Jr. and LSU’s Will Campbell have top-10 potential. Banks' 91.4 PFF pass-blocking grade ranks first among FBS tackles and Campbell is on track for his third straight 70.0-plus season-long PFF overall grade, but neither is at 2024 prospect Joe Alt‘s level.

While Cameron Williams, Wyatt Milum, Aireontae Ersery and Josh Simmons could each hear their name called in Round 1, too, this group doesn’t feel as polished as 2024's batch.


INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE: SCARCE

The 2025 class may churn out some starting NFL interior offensive linemen, but it is a tougher group to find players you are confident in.

At least one center has been selected in the top 50 in every draft since 2017, but there is a good chance that streak ends in 2025.

As for guards, Tyler Booker, Taint Ratledge and Donovan Jackson seem to be getting the most hype. However, it's currently a long shot that we see any of them drafted in the first round. For that reason, look for NFL teams to hit free agency hard at center and guard in March.


INTERIOR DEFENDER: GREAT

Michigan’s Mason Graham, who would have been the first defensive tackle off the board in the 2024 class, leads this year's strong interior defender group. After that, Omarr Norman-Lott, Kenneth Grant and Tyleik Williams are first-round talents, and Walter Nolen, T.J. Sanders, Dontay Corleone and Deone Walker are all firmly in the top-50 conversation. Oregon's Derrick Harmon is a big riser, too.

It feels like one of the deeper defensive tackle groups over the past five years. It's a good year for NFL teams with a need for the position.


EDGE DEFENDER: GOOD

This is a tricky position group to label because its star power isn’t a lock despite the class' potential.

There are years when we talk about edge rushers in the top five and even No. 1 overall. But although 2025 doesn't include a Jadeveon Clowney, a Myles Garrett — or even a Will Anderson Jr. or an Aidan Hutchinson in terms of pre-draft dominance — there are plenty of names to know.

First-round chatter often includes Nic Scourton, Abdul Carter, James Pearce Jr. and Mykel Williams, but even they are currently expected to be selected between Pick Nos. 10-20. Then there are Landon Jackson, LT Overton, Shemar Stewart and Princely Umanmielen, all of whom could be late first- or early second-round options.


LINEBACKER: SCARCE

It will be hard for NFL teams to find a linebacker they love in this class.

LSU’s Harold Perkins Jr. possesses intriguing athleticism, but he is undersized and is now coming off an ACL tear. Oklahoma’s Danny Stutsman is a thumper who checks the size boxes but isn’t coveted at a first-round level. Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell is a high-ceiling player, but a young one who is still growing.

Deontae Lawson, Lander Barton and Jack Kiser are likely mid-to-late Day 2 selections at best right now, although they can be contributing NFL players.

Reliable starting linebackers could be at a premium in the 2025 NFL Draft.


CORNERBACK: GREAT

Headlining a star-studded cornerback class are Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Michigan’s Will Johnson — currently top-10 prospects. Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison and East Carolina’s Shavon Revel were also showing first-round-worthy play before going down with injuries.

Jahdae Barron and Sebastian Castro have shown reliable coverage ability in the slot, and Barron has even played strong on the outside. Tacario Davis brings unique size at 6-foot-4. A handful of names could go off the board in the top 50 this year, and plenty should be drafted on Day 2.


SAFETY: GREAT

It’s a good year to need a secondary player. Though Georgia’s Malaki Starks is having a bit of a down season, his freshman and sophomore campaigns were elite, making him worthy of a first-round pick.

Penn State's Kevin Winston Jr. showcases NFL-level ability but was injured early this season. Oklahoma’s Billy Bowman Jr. and Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts have been talked about in the top 60, and South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori has been a massive riser, as well. Throw in Lathan Ransom, Kamari Ramsey and Keon Sabb, and you’ve got a bigger buffet of safety choices than we typically see in one draft class.
 

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I am still wondering if Byron Young could move to inside LB. He has prototypical size, could be an outstanding blitzer, and he is a smart kid that could pick it up.

If you do that, then maybe you take a guy like Jame's Pearce, who at 6-5" 250 has the prototypical size for an edge. He is projected as a mid first rounder and those two moves add athleticism & size to the front 7, which is a huge need right now.

And you wouldn't need to spend a 1st rd pick on edge, the position is deeper than others, or maybe Brennan Jackson could push for the job or compete with a 3rd rounder for the role.

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I am still wondering if Byron Young could move to inside LB. He has prototypical size, could be an outstanding blitzer, and ge is a smart kid that could pick it up.

If you do that, then maybe you take a guy like Jame's Pearce, who at 6-5" 250 has the prototypical size for an edge. He is projected as a mid first rounder and those two moves add athleticism & size to the front 7, which is a huge need right now.
If they go get a rangy bastard they could plug him in at 4/5T on the front to play over the tackles and keep Young where he is. But I'd prefer a massive and powerful NT type. Our problem is we don't have that anchor up front. We have a bunch of penetrator types.

But honestly just take the guy you think is an impact player at this point. We need game changers. That's what we are lacking. If it's a DL then that unit will almost surely dominate next season. If it's a CB then our secondary will turn the corner. If it's a LT then our OL should be on the upswing. If it's a stud TE or wideout our pass game weapons should be hard to solve. And so on.
 

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Rams control their own destiny. Right now they look too inconsistent to make a run. However, WHEN they beat NO and see they are in the thick of the NFC West race - they need to quickly figure out what to do at OL (Hav back? Avila starter?) and ILB (thx for your participation Rozeboom we wish you the best but…). Without major improvements in those areas it’s game over.
 

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For Me? Neither.

I still want the 2024 Rams to be the best they can be in 2024.

I am frustrated and disappointed up to now but only one game separates the four NFC West teams; and each one pretty much controls it's own destiny. I'm still hopeful; and, while I look at the 2025 Draft prospects to get a sense which positions have talent and depth, my primary focus is on the New Orleans Saints.
Yep - just curious on what positions look good ?

I’m always thinking about a QB if the future.I have my views-?

There’s a couple players I like from a far .Oldsschool seems to at least think he has it figured out.If he hit on those players he said,it’s impressive.I know he was talking about LT.That’s not where I wanted them to go.He made a good call on Jared Verse.Never thought he would have made it to The Rams.

-Didn’t want Turner & thought CB was the way to go.If Verse & or Latu weren’t there.Those QB’s in 2024 should be the biggest class of first RD QB’s in NFL history.
 

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Rams control their own destiny. Right now they look too inconsistent to make a run. However, WHEN they beat NO and see they are in the thick of the NFC West race - they need to quickly figure out what to do at OL (Hav back? Avila starter?) and ILB (thx for your participation Rozeboom we wish you the best but…). Without major improvements in those areas it’s game over.
What about HIG BEAST?? Parkisian is he hurt. What a disappointment.They really struck out in FREE AGENCY!!! Bringing back D.Williams was really the only nice pick up.

T” White ? What a joke.Saw him on Monday Night -He is battling though . lol -

Who’s playing guard for The Rams the next 2 years ?? An expensive back up ?
 

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Yep - just curious on what positions look good ?

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Too early for me to say what positions look good in the 2025 Draft.

From a Rams' need point-of-view, in my opinion, the #1 priority should be Cornerback; and if Alaric Jackson is not re-signed, Left Tackle and CB are priorities 1A and 1B.

Other needs ... in my opinion ... are interior DL (do not expect Bobby Brown to be re-signed) and off-ball-LB; plus Wide Receiver because Kupp and Nacua are so physical, they will miss time with injuries.

Don't like what I see in pending Free Agency, so I'm thinking one of the priorities could be addressed in the middle of Round One. See CB, LT (if Jackson leaves) or WR but will also throw-out interior D-Line because there seems to be some depth there, and it is Not a typical priority position for high first round picks.

The only thing about drafting a DL with the 1st round pick is that it would mean the Rams using their first and second round draft capital for two straight years on the defensive front. Verse and Fiske in 2024 (and Fiske also cost the 2025 second round pick).

As far as specific players (Free Agency or the Draft), I am not investing any time until the Rams are officially out of post-season contention.
 

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If they go get a rangy bastard they could plug him in at 4/5T on the front to play over the tackles and keep Young where he is. But I'd prefer a massive and powerful NT type. Our problem is we don't have that anchor up front. We have a bunch of penetrator types.

But honestly just take the guy you think is an impact player at this point. We need game changers. That's what we are lacking. If it's a DL then that unit will almost surely dominate next season. If it's a CB then our secondary will turn the corner. If it's a LT then our OL should be on the upswing. If it's a stud TE or wideout our pass game weapons should be hard to solve. And so on.
Totally agree. Need a dominate anchor to take on 1-2 guys in the middle which means they can only really tun effectively outside the 3 and 4 holes.

That would be amazing for Fiske and Turner and create a hell of a D line rotation that’s always fresh like those bastard Eagles have of crazy talent linemen.
 

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I think they must have planned to look more at offense this year after a heavy defensive draft in 24.

Jackson has been a good stop gap at LOT but we need that 10 year beast who will anchor the line for the foreseeable future.

Is Havenstein near the end? Needing to add 2 starters on the oline might be a big stretch in this years draft. From the little I’ve read OT prospects are pretty thin.
 

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I think they must have planned to look more at offense this year after a heavy defensive draft in 24.

Jackson has been a good stop gap at LOT but we need that 10 year beast who will anchor the line for the foreseeable future.

Is Havenstein near the end? Needing to add 2 starters on the oline might be a big stretch in this years draft. From the little I’ve read OT prospects are pretty thin.
If they re-sign Jackson I still think their intent will be for him to be the future RT... it just might not be until 26' when he gets moved. So hopefully they can find a legit LT over the next 2 years.
 

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Yeah I think over time and participation here on this board the posts illuminate us on who the fucking complainers are. The ones who only show up on gameday threads to shit on the boys.

For the rest of us, discussion of all aspects of the team are in play as they should be. Only discussing the good things is a fucking retarded idea.

Back to this year's team what is ironic is they are stronger throughout than they were last season. But their schedule has provided better opponents I think. This Philly team is in playoff form and we felt that. The fear was their OL would lean on us and they did. That OL is more powerful than our DL and we really didn' t have a chance to win that game. There is no way we could replicate the easy yards they pick up on the ground vs that defense.

If our offense had a fucking OL then we could have hung with them in a shootout but these boys are simply not up to snuff. Also I don't think this unit as a group play up to their talent snap to snap, game to game. They're up and down as fuck. And they're not gonna do a damn thing in the playoffs vs teams like Detroit, Philly, Green Bay, etc., who will all beat their asses in the trenches.

I never like to say "season over." I am typically relentlessly optimistic but this team does not have what they need. They are lacking at too many critical spots. Our OL is the biggest problem. Our secondary is not going to figure shit out either this year as they're a corner short and the others can either be beaten or are inconsistent. And we don't have enough beef on that DL, as well as lack speed on offense so we have to dink and dunk our way downfield due to that limitation and no protections.

This team is done. Even if they make a run and get into the playoffs it's going to be a quick exit this year.
No quicker than last year! I stay hopeful until the end. We are alive until we are not. Right now, we are still alive. Teams jell at different times. Eagles just might hit that lull before things are said and done. Chiefs seem to be hitting it now. Our Rams haven't jelled for more than a Qtr or two yet. It's all about putting it together at the right time. We just have to survive to get that chance.
 

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If they re-sign Jackson I still think their intent will be for him to be the future RT... it just might not be until 26' when he gets moved. So hopefully they can find a legit LT over the next 2 years.
I see AJ as a legit LT now, but if they have a chance down the road to get a stud cornerstone type LT then I can see him moved then.

But that type is hard to obtain. It usually takes a top 10-15 pick.
 

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Too early for me to say what positions look good in the 2025 Draft.

From a Rams' need point-of-view, in my opinion, the #1 priority should be Cornerback; and if Alaric Jackson is not re-signed, Left Tackle and CB are priorities 1A and 1B.

Other needs ... in my opinion ... are interior DL (do not expect Bobby Brown to be re-signed) and off-ball-LB; plus Wide Receiver because Kupp and Nacua are so physical, they will miss time with injuries.

Don't like what I see in pending Free Agency, so I'm thinking one of the priorities could be addressed in the middle of Round One. See CB, LT (if Jackson leaves) or WR but will also throw-out interior D-Line because there seems to be some depth there, and it is Not a typical priority position for high first round picks.

The only thing about drafting a DL with the 1st round pick is that it would mean the Rams using their first and second round draft capital for two straight years on the defensive front. Verse and Fiske in 2024 (and Fiske also cost the 2025 second round pick).

As far as specific players (Free Agency or the Draft), I am not investing any time until the Rams are officially out of post-season contention.

YEP ! Freaking SILLY for any Rams Fan to go there at this time.There’s still so much left in the season.

Good report though. We don’t even know if Stafford wants to comeback ?
 

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I always hope for a playoff game, even if we get doinked.

It would be valuable exp for the young guys as well.

I'm not convinced that the Rams are bonafide SB contenders, but hey, we are in the mix to win the NFC West. Other than the Bills, we should have a chance to win all of the rest of the games. And if the Rams win the NFC West, the whiners miss the playoffs for sure.

I think the Rams are another draft away from being rebuilt. There are great pieces in place. A few more will put us back in a position to challenge for a title.
 

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I'm starting to look at the draft to guess where we will pick. Still wanting 32 but feel we won't pick lower than 16 unless a tank is in order but I don't think McVay has a tank in his repertoire.
 

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I'm starting to look at the draft to guess where we will pick. Still wanting 32 but feel we won't pick lower than 16 unless a tank is in order but I don't think McVay has a tank in his repertoire.
Yeah I'm thinking somewhere 15th to 19th. That range can be great if you snap up the top value who slides.
 
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What have any of the other teams in the division shown? It's not a strong division. I don't like rolling over and dying when were only one game back. Anything can happen.
But what have we showed …. That we are not a good football im sorry but that’s just how I feel the offense is not good line can’t block no explosive players, no speed at wr or rb and don’t say they got tutu … tutu be watching the games just like us … the defense is a work in progress …. We’re just a mid team this year and that’s ok…. We barely beat or struggle with bad teams … After i seen how easily Miami beat patriots compared to how we beat them was all I needed to see