With the 57th pick in the NFL draft the Los Angeles Rams select Van jefferson

[LARams_1963]

Yeah, not quite sure why having a great route runner is a negative...

 

[Legatron4]

Man, I can’t believe what I’m seeing from some of you. We’re actually complaining about having too many weapons. Remember when Kenny Britt and Brian Quick we’re our top two receivers?

 

[jrry32]

Who do you think gets more catches by the end of the year - Reynolds or Jefferson?

I don't know. Josh has flashed in the past, but he hasn't broken out. If he doesn't break out this year, I think Van will be starting by the end of the season.

 

[fearsomefour]

I guess agree to disagree. Josh is a long strider who can stretch the field and run decent routes. Jefferson is an absolutely assassin when it comes to route running. And he’s much more agile after the catch. I’ve already said he’s basically a faster Mohammed Sanu.

OHHHHH, I like the Sanu comparison.
First thing I would look at with WR is route running....above all other things basically.
I don't hate the pick just not the biggest needs to me.
But, that's ok.
If they have confidence in the young guys in the others spots......added LBs the last two years knowing guys would be leaving....they are drafting a WR to develop now to replace Reynolds (this year or next).
My only hesitation with that is they had faith in their OL plan last year and it was a disaster.
Time will tell.

 

[fearsomefour]

Man, I can’t believe what I’m seeing from some of you. We’re actually complaining about having too many weapons. Remember when Kenny Britt and Brian Quick we’re our top two receivers?

Not complaining about weapons, just holes in other places......I still like the Quick pick by the way.....potential.....tons of potential.

 

[Angry Ram]

They didn't lose any or even touch the OL.......right, that's the problem, haha

Or maybe they already did the fan service and picked those guys the past couple years.

The reality of development and injuries didn't provide instant gratification to fans, so fans jump like Yosemite Sam they're passing on players fans think or want.

God sometimes I really hate the draft. Just enjoy the potential in the new players. Jeez.

 

[Merlin]

Yeah you guys need to simmer down. I think you're going to feel a lot different about this dude when you see him in this offense. He's gonna play outside the hashes for us and give our young QB a possession option he needs.

Think about this... He'll be drawing CB3s this season in 11 personnel which is where he'll get mixed in at first. In this scheme with his route running ability and the Rams finding their run game balance you fuckers crying about him will probably be purchasing his jersey.

 

[fearsomefour]

Or maybe they already did the fan service and picked those guys the past couple years.

The reality of development and injuries didn't provide instant gratification to fans, so fans jump like Yosemite Sam they're passing on players fans think or want.

God sometimes I really hate the draft. Just enjoy the potential in the new players. Jeez.

I am

 

[LouisvilleRam]

Who do you think gets more catches by the end of the year - Reynolds or Jefferson?

Jefferson but Reynolds has more TD's

 

[Angry Ram]

I am

Good.

The butthurt is annoying as fuck tho. Every year.

 

[Memento]

Yeah you guys need to simmer down. I think you're going to feel a lot different about this dude when you see him in this offense. He's gonna play outside the hashes for us and give our young QB a possession option he needs.

Think about this... He'll be drawing CB3s this season in 11 personnel which is where he'll get mixed in at first. In this scheme with his route running ability and the Rams finding their run game balance you fuckers crying about him will probably be purchasing his jersey.

I can't afford jerseys, and I promised that the only jersey I'd buy if I had money was a Steven Jackson jersey. I lost my original in a fire.

But anyway, Jefferson is a Ram, and I'll live with it. I'm still not - in any way - a fan of the pick, but the player, I will live with.

 

[fearsomefour]

Good.

The butthurt is annoying as fuck tho. Every year.

Its just opinions about where picks should go. None of it means much.
I find the drafts in the Snead era very interesting.
Used to bother me because his approach didn't make "sense" to me.....but, what the hell do I know?
I think overall he has done a good job finding talent with very productive picks.
Finding guys like Hill at CB is fantastic work. All three of our TEs are guys that took time to develop and contribute in big ways, differently, but contributors.
Ive learned enough to not judge his drafts when they happen because he has a very different approach that I enjoy for the most part.
Just because I would have used a pick on an OL and DL (which I probably would almost every year) doesn't mean I hating on the pick that was made and certainly not the kid coming in.

 

[TXRams86]

You know, back in 2014 the Rams greatest needs did not include a defensive tackle. They picked up a guy named Aaron Donald anyway. He turned out ok.
Just give the guy a chance, jeez.

 

[fearsomefour]

Van Jefferson does not suck, and we can always use a precise route runner. Our two precise route runners each put up over 1000 yards last year.

Henry Ellard agrees.

 

[Angry Ram]

Its just opinions about where picks should go. None of it means much.
I find the drafts in the Snead era very interesting.
Used to bother me because his approach didn't make "sense" to me.....but, what the hell do I know?
I think overall he has done a good job finding talent with very productive picks.
Finding guys like Hill at CB is fantastic work. All three of our TEs are guys that took time to develop and contribute in big ways, differently, but contributors.
Ive learned enough to not judge his drafts when they happen because he has a very different approach that I enjoy for the most part.
Just because I would have used a pick on an OL and DL (which I probably would almost every year) doesn't mean I hating on the pick that was made and certainly not the kid coming in.

I'm fine with opnions. Blasting the pick because he's not "your guy" or not trying to at least understand the pick bothers me.

The team has taken a bunch of good players lately, I agree. I think they earned the right to pick without being drilled by the criticism police.

I mean idk who the new RB really is. I literally said who is this guy? But hey, its who they felt best helps the team. So whatevs.

 

[XXXIVwin]

I think Reynolds is entrenched at the #3 spot, he’s got three years of experience in this O and will be highly motivated in a contract year. Also Rooks may have a harder time in general this year without spring minicamps to get acclimated.

I see Jefferson as moving up to #3 next year, assuming we resign Kupp for a ton of $ and choose to let Reynolds go to a higher bidder.

 

[CanadianFan]

I have confidence in Snead drafting WR!

 

[fearsomefour]

I'm fine with opnions. Blasting the pick because he's not "your guy" or not trying to at least understand the pick bothers me.

The team has taken a bunch of good players lately, I agree. I think they earned the right to pick without being drilled by the criticism police.

I mean idk who the new RB really is. I literally said who is this guy? But hey, its who they felt best helps the team. So whatevs.

I agree.
I didn't blast either of the picks, not sure what that is about.

 

[fearsomefour]

I think Reynolds is entrenched at the #3 spot, he’s got three years of experience in this O and will be highly motivated in a contract year. Also Rooks may have a harder time in general this year without spring minicamps to get acclimated.

I see Jefferson as moving up to #3 next year, assuming we resign Kupp for a ton of $ and choose to let Reynolds go to a higher bidder.

I really like Reynolds actually.
He struggled with some early drops last year but got his groove back later.
I think Reynolds could have a very good year this year.
Kupp will be resigned if he stays healthy.
Woods is a stud and with Reynolds and the kid the Rams can decide which guys to keep.....if they have to move away from Woods. I love how Kupp and Woods play and play together, really compliment each other.
Having Reynolds and Jefferson have to battle it out for playing time is a positive if Jefferson pushes Reynolds. If Reynolds is entrenched then Jefferson can learn without a bunch of pressure, also a positive.

 

[Angry Ram]

I agree.
I didn't blast either of the picks, not sure what that is about.

Trying to convey a reason why they didn't take an OL that early.

I get triggered and shit you know.