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One of the ways the Rams can make up for their lack of drafting a developmental QB option in the past couple drafts is to trade for a QB who was taken in the past couple years and get that time back so to speak given that their target has had a season or two through camps and carrying a clipboard. My guess is Snead may target one of the guys listed below and pair him with Bradford and a QB draftee from this draft, so I think it's worth discussion to look at them and see which might be the ones, if any, that he goes after.
Gonna stick with the young vet types here, who have not yet proven themselves but who might have some preseason film and who have managed to stick on rosters thus far. Gonna avoid some others who have not been able to stick on rosters since chances are late round guys who can't stick just aren't good enough; Tyler Wilson, for example, who I liked coming out of college but who has been cut from two teams, it's just easier to avoid those types.
Also, those who have not had extensive chances or looks are viewed in this list as a benefit, because it affects their value in trade making them cheaper in some cases.
So here goes, in order of priority as I see them from a value/upside perspective given the Rams offering a non-premium pick in trade:
1. Manziel. Everyone seems to dislike him but I don't think his immaturity would be something Fish can't handle. Browns would likely jump at a possibility of getting some value for him, so I list him at 1 overall due to potential of getting a first round drafted kid for competition for the price of an affordable pick in return. Right now he is probably the most undervalued guy out there due to teams' fears of him being an off the field disaster.
2. Savage. I remain a fan of his, another QB I liked coming out of Pitt who I felt was underrated. Houston has good depth at the position and he can probably be had for a reasonable offer. Good size, excellent arm.
3. Dysert. He's probably too expensive given that the Broncos are going to be looking for a QB so he'll factor into their plans I am sure. But he does have 2 camps and preseasons under his belt, and good size/arm. Depending on what Elway plans with the rebuild, they may move him for an affordable return.
4. Glennon. Others have posted about him quite a bit. I have him lower than some might like on this list due to the fact we know more about his limitations in comparison to some of the others. I wouldn't say he's a career backup type right now, but he is very close to that. Still, he can probably be shaken loose given that he's not viewed as the answer in Tampa.
5. Nassib. Manning's backup in NY. Not a big fan of his personally, but he's a solid option. I'd still rather see us offer 2 first round picks to NY for Manning but that's a different discussion.
6. Gilbert. This might end up being a real irritation to Rams fans in the future. I don't like him being on the New England roster, where they undoubtedly have better offensive coaching and it makes me think he might end up developing into a starter. Rams did like him before, and I'm not sure what his status of availability is but he has the size, arm, and upside you want.
7. Fales. Has one camp under his belt, like with Dysert however I don't know that the Bears would part with him for an affordable trade since the Bears are looking at a restacking of the staff and position. Good talent level with decent size and good enough arm.
8. Garoppolo. He's down low because he will cost to get him from the Pats. They are looking for their QB of the future in case Brady slows down, so if they really like JG he would not come cheap. I'd like to see him on our depth chart but don't think the Rams can afford it.
9. McCarron. Good height, solid game manager type who has one camp and preseason under his belt but his shoulder status is not good. I doubt the Rams consider him even if they did like him out of college because of that.
Gonna stick with the young vet types here, who have not yet proven themselves but who might have some preseason film and who have managed to stick on rosters thus far. Gonna avoid some others who have not been able to stick on rosters since chances are late round guys who can't stick just aren't good enough; Tyler Wilson, for example, who I liked coming out of college but who has been cut from two teams, it's just easier to avoid those types.
Also, those who have not had extensive chances or looks are viewed in this list as a benefit, because it affects their value in trade making them cheaper in some cases.
So here goes, in order of priority as I see them from a value/upside perspective given the Rams offering a non-premium pick in trade:
1. Manziel. Everyone seems to dislike him but I don't think his immaturity would be something Fish can't handle. Browns would likely jump at a possibility of getting some value for him, so I list him at 1 overall due to potential of getting a first round drafted kid for competition for the price of an affordable pick in return. Right now he is probably the most undervalued guy out there due to teams' fears of him being an off the field disaster.
2. Savage. I remain a fan of his, another QB I liked coming out of Pitt who I felt was underrated. Houston has good depth at the position and he can probably be had for a reasonable offer. Good size, excellent arm.
3. Dysert. He's probably too expensive given that the Broncos are going to be looking for a QB so he'll factor into their plans I am sure. But he does have 2 camps and preseasons under his belt, and good size/arm. Depending on what Elway plans with the rebuild, they may move him for an affordable return.
4. Glennon. Others have posted about him quite a bit. I have him lower than some might like on this list due to the fact we know more about his limitations in comparison to some of the others. I wouldn't say he's a career backup type right now, but he is very close to that. Still, he can probably be shaken loose given that he's not viewed as the answer in Tampa.
5. Nassib. Manning's backup in NY. Not a big fan of his personally, but he's a solid option. I'd still rather see us offer 2 first round picks to NY for Manning but that's a different discussion.
6. Gilbert. This might end up being a real irritation to Rams fans in the future. I don't like him being on the New England roster, where they undoubtedly have better offensive coaching and it makes me think he might end up developing into a starter. Rams did like him before, and I'm not sure what his status of availability is but he has the size, arm, and upside you want.
7. Fales. Has one camp under his belt, like with Dysert however I don't know that the Bears would part with him for an affordable trade since the Bears are looking at a restacking of the staff and position. Good talent level with decent size and good enough arm.
8. Garoppolo. He's down low because he will cost to get him from the Pats. They are looking for their QB of the future in case Brady slows down, so if they really like JG he would not come cheap. I'd like to see him on our depth chart but don't think the Rams can afford it.
9. McCarron. Good height, solid game manager type who has one camp and preseason under his belt but his shoulder status is not good. I doubt the Rams consider him even if they did like him out of college because of that.
