See my post above regarding Purdy. #2,858. It's way more plausible when your guy is on a rookie contract.
Which QB should the Rams draft in the 1st Round next year?
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After going through all of Nussmeier's games and cutups I could get my hands on I will say that he is a guy the Rams may target in this draft.
First off he has more than one season of film as a starter, and his 2025 season being an immense disappointment works in the Rams favor as a buy-low option. And when it comes to his performance on the field it could be argued that it was a perfect storm situation that makes it difficult for the QB to perform at his best.
He had to play through injury that affected his throwing motion. He faced a ton of protection breakdowns. He had no run game to speak of. And there was a general dysfunction from the top down with that team this year that undoubtedly affected the product on the field. Certainly Nussmeier's value is low, so this is not excuse making, but rather trying to look objectively at the prospect as a buy-low option at the QB position.
As to tools...
He moves well and has good feel in the pocket. His pressure to sacked rate has always been favorable and he passes the eye test for me in the pocket where he never really looks panicked. His mobility extends to moving the chains, he can get it for you if he's got a seam to run.
He has a nice arm that is strong enough to start in the NFL. Makes a lot of throws in different ways, from low trajectory midrange throws over the middle to being able to hit deep passes with a ball that is arced nicely to allow receivers to run under it. He stretches the field with accuracy.
He sees the field well. Bottom dropped out for him and he got benched this year, however he's got a lot of real nice examples of what it can look like when he's progressing his reads. Also he keeps his eyes downfield with the rush, which to me is something a staff cannot teach a QB.
He is a gambler who will fit the ball in and trust his accuracy and arm sometimes too much. Some staffs may not like that. But I don't think that bothers McVay.
He is probably going to be yet another QB from this class that measures in below ideal range. I don't think he looks small out there, but he's not a guy you say has the size you want. Probably an inch short, and his frame is not as solid as a guy like Mateer for example.
I don't think he's some slam dunk prospect by any means. He has flaws. Simpson for example in direct comparison I think has an edge on him in passing acumen alone, but his advantages end there. I see Nussmeier listed round 2 range, no idea where teams are going to see him of course but again he seems to be a fit for McVay and could cook on the bench, and they may be able to get him after expending those top two picks on a corner and wideout or whatever else they want.
First off he has more than one season of film as a starter, and his 2025 season being an immense disappointment works in the Rams favor as a buy-low option. And when it comes to his performance on the field it could be argued that it was a perfect storm situation that makes it difficult for the QB to perform at his best.
He had to play through injury that affected his throwing motion. He faced a ton of protection breakdowns. He had no run game to speak of. And there was a general dysfunction from the top down with that team this year that undoubtedly affected the product on the field. Certainly Nussmeier's value is low, so this is not excuse making, but rather trying to look objectively at the prospect as a buy-low option at the QB position.
As to tools...
He moves well and has good feel in the pocket. His pressure to sacked rate has always been favorable and he passes the eye test for me in the pocket where he never really looks panicked. His mobility extends to moving the chains, he can get it for you if he's got a seam to run.
He has a nice arm that is strong enough to start in the NFL. Makes a lot of throws in different ways, from low trajectory midrange throws over the middle to being able to hit deep passes with a ball that is arced nicely to allow receivers to run under it. He stretches the field with accuracy.
He sees the field well. Bottom dropped out for him and he got benched this year, however he's got a lot of real nice examples of what it can look like when he's progressing his reads. Also he keeps his eyes downfield with the rush, which to me is something a staff cannot teach a QB.
He is a gambler who will fit the ball in and trust his accuracy and arm sometimes too much. Some staffs may not like that. But I don't think that bothers McVay.
He is probably going to be yet another QB from this class that measures in below ideal range. I don't think he looks small out there, but he's not a guy you say has the size you want. Probably an inch short, and his frame is not as solid as a guy like Mateer for example.
I don't think he's some slam dunk prospect by any means. He has flaws. Simpson for example in direct comparison I think has an edge on him in passing acumen alone, but his advantages end there. I see Nussmeier listed round 2 range, no idea where teams are going to see him of course but again he seems to be a fit for McVay and could cook on the bench, and they may be able to get him after expending those top two picks on a corner and wideout or whatever else they want.
Sure. And if the Rams select and hold on to someone in this next draft, he'll be on a rookie contract.
Agree on the borrowing from the future. His cap hit this year I think was less than $20M. That is now catching up to them. As for drafting, they have hit on day 1 & day 2 guys for the most part. They rarely do anything after rd 3 with the exception of Mailata.
Yeah, in that case, they may not need the elite guy initially. The danger comes in when you have to choose between extending him or starting over after 3-4 years. Both are unpalatable, which is why you want to find a long-term guy instead.
IF one believes that guy is necessary with McVay.
However, it's a team game no matter the QB.
The highest paid QBs in the NFL (Prescott, Burrow, Lawrence, Goff, Hebert, Jackson, Love, Allen) still need a lot of help no matter how special. Even Stafford as he showed in Detroit.
Valid point on their day 3 drafting. But part of what makes them a great drafting team is Roseman's penchant for trading back and/or trading players for future picks. He's embraced delayed gratification in a league that wants instant gratification.
I think Snead drafts better than him but Roseman consistently has extra premium picks, whereas the McSnead team is more often aggressive and impatient and will trade a premium pick like a future 2nd for a Fiske.
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They should close this thread as moot. There will be no QB in the 1st round for the Rams.
It's a general rules that applies IMO and I see no evidence that McVay is so far ahead of everyone else that it doesn't apply to him.
