A lot of folks are listing the combine weights for these RBs, but it's also possible that some of these guys slimmed down just a bit the run a better 40 time. Besides, they all should be able to add some weight muscle wise depending on their build. For examples, Jahmyr Gibbs doesn't look frail to me but could definitely get bigger in a NFL weight program.

Flatlyner said:

I'm going to continue to pound the table for Jaren Hall. He has all the tools to be a + starter. His biggest negatives are; he is not 6'4 and he is an older prospect. Those negatives are going to push him down the draft to an extremely valuable range for us to grab a back up with potential for cheap.

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I absolutely agree. He's got incredible athleticism, a strong and accurate arm, but he's an injury concern with his size, and he'll be twenty-five because he's from BYU. But I fucking love this kid's upside.

Anyway, here's my three sleeper picks:

Thomas Incoom, EDGE, Central Michigan.

(The first thing I see when I look at Incoom is his hustle. His motor is constantly hot, he's always working toward the ball, which makes him excellent at setting the edge on contain; he knows that if he gets to the quarterback eventually, that the QB will eventually make a mistake. He's surprisingly-athletic, and he's obviously a 3-4 outside linebacker with his size. He doesn't have the technical know-how just yet, but he has that sort of potential. Honestly reminds me of Samson Ebukam at the same age.)

Lew Nichols III, RB, Central Michigan.

(Probably the single most-impressive player on this team when he's at his best. Nichols has the ability to completely take over games with his physical, punishing, tackle-breaking running. He's not just some plodder either; he's more athletic than a 5'11", 220 lbs. back has any right to be, able to beat people to the corner when he bounces out. He'll get caught from behind, but we're talking about a 5'11", 220 pounder; if he was Steven Jackson in college, he'd go in the first. As it is, I could easily see him as a Day 3 pick. He needs to work on his third down play. He's willing in pass protection, but isn't there yet. He has okay hands for screens, but I'm not sure about other receiving traits. Still, he really gives me Marion Barber vibes.)

Arquon Bush, CB, Cincinnati.

(Bush is as good a ballhawk corner as you'll see in the later rounds, and he's willing to lay the boom. He has nine picks, fifteen pass breakups, and he's got solid size at 6'0", 187 lbs. He's not the most athletic cornerback; he's not the plodder that Derion Kendrick is, but he's not one who's going to impress with long speed. It may make him more useful in the slot, but he has the instincts for the ball, to bait quarterbacks, to stick his nose in running plays to be a very valuable late round pick. He's what Derion Kendrick wishes he was.)

fanotodd said:

Where do you think he would have to be (round/pick) for the Rams to realistically consider drafting him? The Rams DID want this offseason to be about the offense. A back up QB could be in line with that plan.

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I'd say 5th-6th round range. He's an older prospect, has had injuries, and isn't ideal size or he'd be top 100 IMO.

The way the o line played, early on, especially with all the injuries, I don't think we can truly evaluate any player on offense that got a snap beyond Havenstein.

I'm a WWE fan and im just glad it didn't go to Saudi. Was hoping for Disney. ESPN and WWE fit nicely together...oh well. Just don't jack up the PPV prices like they do for UFC.

Can we we edit the title, or close the thread being that April fools is long gone?
(Unless you are family of @RhodyRams who treats April Fools like Christmas, might even have the 12 days of)

Merlin said:

If 9 is healthy and motivated I am sure he'll be among that top group but I am worried about his age, mileage, and whether he's gonna be fully back. So no reason to stick him up there.

He's clutch as F though when he's healthy no doubt about it.

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I think Sheattle will pick him. Pete has some Fisher in him when it comes to bad eggs.

I don’t see anything appealing about either one of them. That’s an odd commercial too. They need a new ad agency

HE WITH HORNS said:

Can we lock this shit now?

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Yep

Man I really like their penalty review system. Showing Dean break it down and making sure they get it right is nice.

In 2017 -
Everett & JJ43 - or Dalivn Cook

In 2022 Johnathan Taylor
Cam (T. Lewis) Jefferson
Just to add a different view as well.
JK Dobbins & AJ Dillion

This season Zach Charbonnet

I've said this before. As long as the Rams have Snead and McVay this franchise will be a contender. They will find the guys and make it happen. They have a culture here that is unique in the NFL. It's why top free agents want to come to LA. Players will see how just a partial season in LA gave them the opportunity to resurrect Mayfield's career. Playing for McVay in this market carries a lot of weight. That isn't lost on the players in the NFL. It's most visible with the coaches, but it's also with the players.

Yeah, as long as the Rams have Snead and McVay they will be in the hunt. I would bet that between now and the end of the 2025 season this team will be in the Super Bowl again. This time Snead is going to build a team that isn't just a one year wonder. They are building the foundation for that team this year. That is what all the cap clearing is for. I don't see them signing one year rental gunslingers anymore. I think from now on any vet they bring in will be on a multiyear basis. Ramsey and Floyd were key contributors and are the way to go. No more OBJs and Millers.

bubbaramfan said:

Ha! Ha! Den, there are no special teams.

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Our Special Teams for 2023 will consist of this guy and his 2 brothers ...

Ram Ts said:

I’m not sure why you would move Havs this season

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I concur, keep the last man standing one more year and next year would be the time to move him.

I knew it was BS because there weren’t about a dozen exclamation points in the thread title.

Q729 said:

I read somewhere the XFL went to Vegas with the intention of using Sam Boyd, but UNLV effectively closed it down for business because Allegient. The league was left scrambling and ended up with garbage Cashman.

Found the article. Sounds like piss-poor communication and planning. Doesn't sound like they officially pursued Sam Boyd though, since it was never on the table.

https://lvsportsbiz.com/2022/11/14/...um-will-not-be-used-by-xfl-vegas-vipers-team/

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I read that Twitter thread. Looks like the games are getting some decent ratings. Excellent!

dang said:

Reeder stunk up the TB playoff game but I don’t recall how he did in the SF game.

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I just remember a play against SF where Deebo dragged Reeder an extra 5 to 7 yards for a first down on a 3rd and 10

And other plays where he was dragged an extra 3 to 5 yards

I gotta think knowing Snead's history he will try to trade down for extra picks. If he does I think something like the #36 for picks in the 50's and 80's would be similar value. Which would give them 4 day two picks. The trick is finding the right trade partner.

Honestly, I'd like the following positions to be off limits at 36:
RB - No back that should be available here is going to be much if any talent upgrade on Akers and many available later
MLB - Dont think any worth it here
OT - don't see any that would be great value at 36)
Safety - none talented enough IMO
WR - Do not need to pick one here, especially if the expected 1st round talent ones go as planned
TE - I'm personally not in love with any TE this high
QB - Unless one of the big 4 drop, no. Just no.

Any of the rest I could see happening (obviously not special teams guys or FBs). Edge, DL, CB, IOL should be our main concerns.

TexasRam said:

Rapp and Long were picked on relentlessly when in coverage. They were the two biggest holes in our defense in coverage.

But Rapp was solid near the line as a tackler. He could also float back and get some picks in the short zone.

Addition by subtraction for our defense. Bust pick at 61st overall.

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Yeah both Rapp & Scott just require to be utilized in box roles and both are fine. Both have the potential to give great return to their new teams as well, if that happens. Gonna miss both of them but they had to go.

OldSchool said:

I am most definitely not having a few drinks and messing with the mock draft simulator

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Michael Mayer as the 2nd round pick?

Does he use a knife to cut a path through the secondary?

Cjcinec said:

Hufanga is an excellent box safety that can blitz well and tackle. He’s not the most effective player in coverage but he benefits from the Niners pass rush that protects the secondary. Put Tufanga on the Rams and he’s going to look a lot like Taylor Rapp. Put Rochelle on the Niners and he gets an immediate bump in play. Secondaries are rarely effective without a strong front seven supporting them.

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The point that I was making is the Niners evaluated and drafted a starter by year two, who was very productive and fit their scheme. The Rams drafted a raw fantasy that they felt could be the next Jalen Ramsey, but he hasn’t played much and doesn’t seem to know the position.

You are getting hung up on details that I was not pointing out.

PARAM said:

My post had absolutely nothing to do with Bonifay. I was commenting on your comments. The draft? I hope they get a C who can play both G and C. They seem to like versatility. If they used #36 on Schmidt, I'd be fine but I don't think he lasts till then. He's more hyped than Creed Humphrey was, who was the 3rd ranked C. If they go another direction, I'm fine with that too. We need Edge desperately and could use a TE, RB, CB, C/G, WR, ILB, PK, S, DL and another Edge. In no particular order (though I hope Edge is early and twice selected).

Creed Humphries did help KC win a SB. So he and Brian Allen are tied in Lombardi's. But just like any other great draft pick, you can't get them all. You can only use your picks as you see fit.

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Joe Tippan will be a better Center & Bruss isn’t as good.Hindsite would be have a couple of do overs.

I say put The pipe down if Schmitz is The Rams choice. He WILL be there at #36.

I totally agree with all your other positions need. I think finding a say Joesph Noteboom (better) type OT that could be a swing guy . Maybe even competing for a Starting Tackle Spot L/R?

An EDGE is a must & almost drafting The Best Available is the Bigger need.Value of the Draft always comes into play.

Taylor Rapp IMO was a reach.The Rams valuing a FS/SS that high?
JJ43 was a Free Pick in 2017.I believe in trading up.

Wanted Johnathan Taylor because he was NFL ready.Cam Akers is only 22(23). Les Snead needed to draft a bigger RB. The RB from BC(GB) instead of Can Jefferson. Could The Rams have traded up with The T. Lewis pick & Cam Akers? I don’t know.

—I think both Cam Akers & Van Jefferson have excellent seasons. There both in contract years though.