I've got a suspicion Davante may be around for however long Stafford is, unless his skills are significantly declining.
You can add one piece to the offense this offseason, what do you add?
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Trading for a CB is not my preference either, but I understand that it fits the Rams MO. They like to trade for vets at that position and they refrain from drafting it early. That's been the pattern for 9 years, which is sufficiently long to discern their values.
If we're going by Spotrac, they're not close to equal talents. McDuffie is projected to sign a $27.9mil/year contract, which reflects him being elite. McDuffie was the one who drew the top WR in KC.
I liked 1st year Everett much more than 1st year Fergs. Fergs has to put up quite a bit more (offensive) production to match Everett’s time here. Everett was TE2
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I think this is a totally fair assessment but Fergy to me has a much much higher ceiling. Excited to see what he can do next year but totally get if people are underwhelmed.
Just get Kenyon Sidiq. He'll be All Pro in three years and with Ferguson at the other TE they can run 12 personnel full time. Puka and Adams will benefit. Draft a speed guy in R3 or R4 to develop, and make sure he can return kicks. You're welcome.
Yeah. Fergs is already a better blocker and (likely) teammate than Everett.
We’re not in dire need of blocking TE’s. Everyone here blocks.
If you had choice of Sidiq or Boston with the R1.29 pick who do you select?
He separates and is a hell of a nice athlete. But it seems like he's been hurt a lot.
The only way he comes to the Rams is if he wants to win a possible SB.
As 3rd receiver, he wouldn't get enough passes come his way.
I'd say WR but not until #29. Get a CB or ILB with the first 1st round pick.
The CBS mock has the OT from Miami going at #13 and KC Concepcion at #29.
The CBS mock has the OT from Miami going at #13 and KC Concepcion at #29.
Have to keep in mind that Everett also had the opportunity to be with 1st year McVay. The way McVay does things now I dont think Everett would have even seen the field if he was a rookie. I expect big things from Ferg this year
Granted I am not a draft expert but for me it is just about maximizing the value at pick 13. The Rams have a chance to get an elite talent at that range, so I am for grabbing that type of player no matter what the position (minus K& P). With that being said, CB, Edge, DT, WR, tackle and QB are the only blue-chip positions I would generally advocate for drafting at pick 13. RB, Interior OL, TE, ILB, or Safety all have to be truly elite generation talents to be considered at 13 but any could be options at 29. RB Love and Safety Caleb Downs appear to be the only players at the aforementioned positions currently considered in that strata from what little I know about the current draft class.
CB is the obvious choice for me followed by WR and then OT at 13. if an Aaron Donald type player were to fall into the spot at DT or edge. Then I would not hesitate. From my limited knowledge of this class there is nobody like that likely to be there at 13.
If WR is better value than CB based on the board, I would love to get one at 13 and it appeared the options at WR may be better than at CB in the 13 spot. If both a WR or CB are there that are comparably graded, then the CB need trumps the WR want.
I really need to see what the Rams do in free agency first. The Rams have most of their money tied up in the offense but is that about to change? I think they double dip at CB by bringing in a vet via FA or trade and also drafting one high. CB would be good value at 13.
For all of the hype about our Rams defensive front I still would not mind seeing another good edge player taken to keep the pipeline full, but probably not at 13.
I still feel a little uneasy about the tackle position. Jackson has the clot concerns, and I am still not sold on McClendon as a long-term answer at RT. His 2024 play was mostly bad. Although he filled in well for Havenstein in the regular season, I thought his play dipped some in the playoffs. I am not sure he has the ideal size and especially length that I like to see in tackles. He is only 6-4 which is in the short end for tackle. He weighs in a respectable 315 but we know the roster wights cannot always be trusted. If the Rams have struggles at tackle the whole offense will go in the shitter.
CB is the obvious choice for me followed by WR and then OT at 13. if an Aaron Donald type player were to fall into the spot at DT or edge. Then I would not hesitate. From my limited knowledge of this class there is nobody like that likely to be there at 13.
If WR is better value than CB based on the board, I would love to get one at 13 and it appeared the options at WR may be better than at CB in the 13 spot. If both a WR or CB are there that are comparably graded, then the CB need trumps the WR want.
I really need to see what the Rams do in free agency first. The Rams have most of their money tied up in the offense but is that about to change? I think they double dip at CB by bringing in a vet via FA or trade and also drafting one high. CB would be good value at 13.
For all of the hype about our Rams defensive front I still would not mind seeing another good edge player taken to keep the pipeline full, but probably not at 13.
I still feel a little uneasy about the tackle position. Jackson has the clot concerns, and I am still not sold on McClendon as a long-term answer at RT. His 2024 play was mostly bad. Although he filled in well for Havenstein in the regular season, I thought his play dipped some in the playoffs. I am not sure he has the ideal size and especially length that I like to see in tackles. He is only 6-4 which is in the short end for tackle. He weighs in a respectable 315 but we know the roster wights cannot always be trusted. If the Rams have struggles at tackle the whole offense will go in the shitter.
Sign Watson, draft at either 13 (McCoy/Delane) or 29 (Cisse, Terrell, Hood). ILB is deep in this class, as is WR.
While I do really like Mauigoa, I'd bet a LOT of money we don't take a OT at 13. We are clearly all in this season and I'm not sure what a OT sitting on the bench behind our starters would contribute to that. It's insane how most "experts" have us taking a OT in the 1st round just because a non starting Havenstein retired.
I'm all about Concepcion at #29 but I seriously doubt he drops there. He's a perfect whiner pick.
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Hahaha, I agree!
Center is such an interesting position - more cerebral than any position on the oline and honestly on most of the field - but because that's the most important factor, less likely to be as dominate physically and easier to find later in the draft. In 2025, Centers blocked a player 1 on 1 50% of the time while OT's blocked players 1 on 1 80% of the time. It's hard to want to spend premium picks on guys who aren't tasked with locking down the guys opposite them more often than not. Centers are paid the least of the olinemen for a reason.
Centers are a little bit like safeties... an elite one can do so so much and unlock incredible versatility in play calling and can even erase bad play from elsewhere on the field but I'd still rather have a shut down corner than an all-pro safety if I had to choose.
Agreed. That particular player will not get by SF at 29. If the Rams want him specifically, then they should move down from 13 and take him before you hit the 20s. Because I think he's closer to Lemon than the media sites are insinuating. Difference with him is the drops but those aren't bad enough to where I'd overlook his strengths. Both players are offensive and ST impact picks.