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Draft: Reading Between the Lines

Nobody feared our offense last year. Nobody. Opposing teams could key on whatever they wanted, without fear.

As a result; everyone looked incompetent. The QB. The RB. The TE's. The oline.

I see good pieces on the oline, just as I do Goff, Gurley, etc. Change the offense, as we've done, and the appearance of where our weaknesses are will likely shift.
I think our first two regular Season games will tell us a lot. I think we will be "Unpredictable" which will give us the edge! Then we just have to maintain that unpredictability!!(y):heh::snicker::shades:

Grade the Draft

If we could grab a HOF player (Donald) every draft, imagine how good we'd be! For that reason alone this draft gets an "A".

Joyner, Gaines, and Alexander are good players.

Robinson might not ever live up to the 2nd overall spot, but he's going to have a long career in this league at RT or guard and maybe another shot at LT. With the Rams or elsewhere. Hardly as bust, IMO.

It's an "A" draft, no question in my mind. Statistically speaking we could have grabbed other players and made this an A+++ but if that kind of hindsight can be bottled... pass me some.

I already don't like what we are doing

John Sullivan:
Few have been better at the position since 2009, when Sullivan first took over the starting center job in Minnesota. He's started 93 of the last 96 games for the Vikings, all while steadily developing into one of the league's most dependable interior linemen.

In fact, "dominant" might be the better word.

According to Pro Football Focus, Sullivan graded (plus-81.7)out as a site's top center in the league 2011-2014. Sullivan finished as PFF's best center in 2012 and third-best in 2011 and 2013.
To bad it's not 2009.
Or 2014.
3 years ago is light years in the NFL which is why they Not For Long. He's a question mark to see if he'll be what he was or healthy for that part.

As far as I'm concerned him and everybody to to right is a concern. And that's not even considering Saffold pulling something from taking a crazy dump.

2017 NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3

There are some very good Centers still available. No need to call the players left on the board garbage because you didn't get your guy.
We probably won't take a Center at all in the draft at this point...Every single draft, it seems that position is destined to be filled by UDFA's or by Guards not good enough to start at Guard. No, Lamp was never my "guy" because he was supposed to be gone by #37...We had him, but whatever...I'll like the new guys better since they are all Rams now, but I am sorry, this seemed like a huge miss to me.

Five players the Rams should decide between at pick No.112

Five players the Rams should decide between at pick No.112
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https://www.downtownrams.com/single...-the-Rams-should-decide-between-at-pick-No112

George Kittle, TE, Iowa
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The Rams just picked a tight end in the second round, so why on earth would the Rams double up on the position? Why? Because, George Kittle is the best blocking TE in the class and he would instantly be not only the best blocking TE on the roster, but the most athletic as well. Kittle, at just under 250 pounds ran a 4.52 at the combine, and a vertical jump of a 37 inches. I have been in love with him throughout the entire pre-draft process since the combine and he is going to be a real good player. He can fit in right away since McVay wants to run some 13 personnel’s. The 13 personnel allows there to be three tight ends which would be Everett, Higbee and Kittle and a running back which would be Gurley. On top of that Kittle could play fullback if need be. Yes, the Rams drafted Temarrick Hemingway last year, but he can flex out to wide receiver in my opinion and if he can’t, he honestly isn’t that big of a player to pass on a freak show like Kittle.

Carl Lawson, OLB, Auburn
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No edge rushers thus far in the draft, but Lawson who I graded out as a borderline first round talent could be the pick. He is a stout pass rusher and that’s really all he can do at a high level. He would fit right into a rotation early on and when the linebacker coaches got down to business with him they could teach him the ways of coverage and run stopping. Bottom line is, Lawson can come in right away and get you six-to-eight sacks off the bench in a rotational pass rusher role. I had a vividly awkward dream the Rams selected Lawson, but perhaps it ends up coming to fruition.

Jermaine Eluemunor, OT, Texas A&M
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This physical talent has little football experience coming from the UK. Eluemunor had himself rising up the draft boards and could go early in the fourth round. He is somewhat of a project at tackle, but the Rams would be getting a stellar guard if they picked Eluemunor. At 6-foot-4 and 332 pounds he has raw power and his core strength is unmatched in this draft. He would likely start with Havenstein in the interior and maybe open up the door for a trade to get a fifth round pick back or possibly another fourth round pick.

Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
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Dupre was never used at LSU, well at least to my liking. Still though, he is a real good prospect who could make some noise in the NFL. There was a reason LSU didn’t use him or his teammate Travin Dural and that is because of the fact LSU had the craziest running game with Derrius Guice complimenting No.4 overall pick Leonard Fournette. Make no mistake Dupre gives the Rams a big WR target and with late 4.4 forty yard dash speed, he could be in play for the Rams as they need a deep threat.

Blair Brown, ILB, Ohio
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I love Blair Brown, I mocked him to the Rams in the fourth round of my mock draft. He’s a phenomenal player who is going to be around the league for a while. I compared his game to Gary Brackett with a little Dexter Coakley in his compact small frame. He is small, but make no mistake about it he is a powerful and fast man. Brown has the sideline to sideline speed that you love to have in an inside linebacker, but what I love about Brown is his ability to power through blocks. I think this is another player that may not start right away, but he could be in an inside linebacker rotation with Mark Barron and maybe even open up the door for a trade with Barron. Brown would have a role in Wade’s defensive system, no doubt about it and this would be a sneaky good pick for the Rams who have already selected two small-school studs early on.

What are your thoughts Rams fans? Who do you want the Rams to get? Who are you targeting as a potential Ram at pick 112? Let us know! Also, be sure to stay tuned as we will have a pick 141 top five article as well as the draft progresses.

What the Everett pick says about McVay

Love the post but what's there to purge?
All the players are young and talented and like you say can be coached up
I mean who are you getting rid of that's not already gone (Barnes) or half-way out the door (Robinson)?
Hey Dieter, how ya been? The country club, show up, get your check days are gone and they all know it. I think that's what Leo was talking about. If you're not here to learn or giving 100%, you will be shown the door. I think Fisher was a lot more laid back in that respect. Like you said, we really need everyone that's already here, so he won't shoot himself in the foot by cutting guys left and right. But, he's like a mobster just waiting for the right time to get you in the car for a one way ride when you least expect it.

Les SNEAD's Track Record in the 2nd & 3rd Rounds

JEFF FISHER TRACK RECORD

2016 Second & Third Round
#No selections
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2015 Second Round
#57 Rob Havenstein - did Not like the pick. He showed me up in his rookie season. Last season :unsure:

2015 Third Round
#72 Jamon Brown- did Not like the pick
#89 Sean Mannion- did Not like the pick
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2014 Second Round
#41 Lamarcus Joyner- did Not like the pick. He has been scrappy and fairly productive

2014 Third Rround
#75 Tre Mason- did Not like the pick
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2013 Second Round
# No selection

2013 Third Round
#71 T.J. McDonald-was Okay with the pick
#92 Stedman Bailey- was Okay with the pick
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2012 Second Round
#33 Brian Quick- did Not like the pick
#39 Janoris Jenkins- Liked the pick. was a stud at Florida. Troubles transferred to N.Alabama
#50 Isaiah Pead- did Not like the pick

2012 Third Round
#65 Trumaine Johnson- was Okay with the pick. Turned out to be a better than I thought.
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