You are correct! Picks 14 and 24 equate in value to pick 4. And McSnead is aggressive, so we don't have to assume they'll only be in play for a second-tier guy. I'd say the odds are higher for a massive trade-up than for a 2nd or mid-round QB.
Which QB should the Rams draft in the 1st Round next year?
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...and then there not might be a 1st round QB worth taking, period. Still early.
Every year the chosen ones rise and fall. I’m guessing by the end of the season a totally different QB picture will be painted. I still think this is a pretty deep class of good and potential very good QBs. Some will show the chinks in the armor, others may really step up.
If there are 4 or so QBs that look good, it may very well be that we could get our guy with a pick in the top 10-15 or so. Look at Dart from last year. I think we might have taken him if he fell just a little further. I think he has potential franchise QB written all over him. And that class appeared to be weaker than this year’s crop.
If there are 4 or so QBs that look good, it may very well be that we could get our guy with a pick in the top 10-15 or so. Look at Dart from last year. I think we might have taken him if he fell just a little further. I think he has potential franchise QB written all over him. And that class appeared to be weaker than this year’s crop.
The top 2 or 3 teams could take QBs. If it's the Jets, Miami, Saints, Browns, then SOL. Now, Browns are showing enough life, they may not pick that high. We'll just have to wait and see. So the point is, no guarantee they can or will trade up for QB or even take one in rd 1.
Also, if Stafford has a healthy MVP caliber season, as he has thus far, and comes back in 26', then all bets are off. They may just take the two best players that can address needs, and try to win a SB in 26' again.
You're right. There is no guarantee they will trade up for a QB or take one in round 1, but given that they have two 1st-round picks this year, the timing couldn't be better to nab the QB of the future. If I were betting, I'd put the odds much higher that they trade up than waiting until the 2nd or later.
I think we forget that McSnead is aggressive. Every year, they attempt a bold trade-up. Imagine how much more aggressive they will be for a QB.
Traditional wisdom would say you’re right but I suspect this scouting department has had QB as their biggest quest for at least 3 years and I’m confident that they have some ideas that none of us see. Yes, they could have their top choices taken early but they probably also have a couple they’d be willing to make moves for, a QB they think may drop to them or a QB they feel they can nab from another team.
I don’t think we’ll wait another year even if Stafford decides to play in ‘26 or even ‘27.
For sure, this year’s draft will be interesting with two #1s in our pocket and a full complement - at least until the trade deadline. I still think we are in play for a CB. Even if Spoon comes back he will need a couple games to get back up to speed and he’s good but not one I’d trust as the #1 against playoff teams.
I’m expecting that the entire Rams organization would LOVE to win the Superbowl in whiner land. And isn’t SOFI getting another one soon?
I think this organization understands that they can’t win it every year but will do what it can to be in contention and then pull the trigger when it’s within their grasp.
McVay is in a great situation and so are Snead, Pastoors, and KD. I’m guessing they realize that and I see no reason for those core people to move on or retire.
Our owner is shrewd and spends money to have people who know football. And he leaves them the fuck alone. And the Rams are his crown jewel.
Shit! I’m giving myself a woody.
I also don't think McVay would have the patience to "develop" a young QB. Yes... he could sit for a year but that's no guarantee that he would be great in his second year. You can't teach experience. So go after a Mac Jones or a Cam Ward or a Joe Burrow... whatever. And don't forget McVay already has a seasoned veteran in Jimmy Garoppolo... so they really don't need to draft a QB. Why not draft a #1 corner and a stud tackle to add to an already super-bowl-contending-team. Then follow those picks up with a center, another corner, and another WR and TE in whatever order. Or trade one of those #1 picks into TWO #2 picks. Oh the possibilities! Glad I'm not Snead.
PS - I believe Stafford will be back next year as long as he stays healthy this year. He's having too much fun out there!
PS - I believe Stafford will be back next year as long as he stays healthy this year. He's having too much fun out there!
I would sign for this RIGHT NOW!
A wet dream for me if THIS happens.
2026 NFL mock draft: Jets land QB Fernando Mendoza as loaded WR class takes shape - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...raiders-take-qbs-strong-wr-defensive-classes/
A wet dream for me if THIS happens.
2026 NFL mock draft: Jets land QB Fernando Mendoza as loaded WR class takes shape - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...raiders-take-qbs-strong-wr-defensive-classes/
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I agree, I'm not sure about McVays ability to "develop" a young QB either, but god forbid we have to use Garoppolo as a backup and worse as our #1 QB at some point in the future, that guy has only played something like 15 regular season games in six years... I just pray Stafford can just stay healthy, and as you stated go after Joe Burrow at some point.
I would think McVay would go Mateer over Simpson in that scenario, I think he fits the mold more than Ty. I wouldnt hate the pick for sure but single year starters havent fared too well
Since Simpson would be sitting, one maybe TWO years i dont see it as a problem. Simpson a better prospect than Mateer, IMO, who I've also liked.
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draft a QB4? why would the Rams do that? the jury is still out on Cam Ward. But look at Jaxson Dart. You draft these kids to be QB1, and if you hit on a good one, you're set for 10+ years. We HAVE to get one next year. sitting for a year under Staff & Grappolo would be ideal for a rookie. Getting a FA QB1 means you're shipping Staff off, and he's good for at least 1 more year.
Stafford situation was an outlier and there isnt, or hasnt been anything close to that scenario. Only thing close would be like Buffalo putting Allen on market. Which aint happening.
Between the draft capital they have, and the eff them picks mentality, the Rams could offer a couldnt refuse package to land a QB in the top 5. What remains to be seen is if there will be one worth trading up for
As Ram fans; "In Snead We Trust". Please forgive me if I have said this before.
100% agree
Ultimately I will be thrilled with the direction they take but it's still worth chatting about what we think it will be
QB4 just means the 4th consensus QB in the draft.
He developed Goff. I don’t care what anyone says, after his 7 games his rookie season, nobody thought he would be a top QB in this league. Then McVay came along…
100%
I dont know where this idea of him not wanting to develop a young QB comes from. Looking at Goff and Cousins, seems to me he's surely not adverse
FYI - Dart went 1 pick ahead of The Rams.The Giants traded up & then The Rams traded back with the Falcons.
Don’t think Dart was really on there Sneads list.Bo Nixs was probably higher on The Rams board & would’ve went higher in the 2025 draft value wise comparably.
2026 Draft is still a long way away.
Of course it’s not possible to say where the Rams placed Dart and Nix. I’ve heard that the Giants pulled a fast one because the suspicion was that the Rams were going to take Dart so they jumped in front of them. It does seem more than coincidental that the midgets traded into that specific position in the draft.
But alas… we’ll never know.