OldSchool said:

I had Kuntz in my last mock would love to see him in Horns.

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fanotodd said:

I have read and seen that as well, but I have also seen Steen ranked higher than Uzumah. I believe Walter football has Steen mocked to the Rams at #36. Im cool no matter how we get both guys. They would be building blocks on both sides of the ball.

Just curious, how did you react when the Rams passed on a Center and picked Atwell? Did your dog survive?

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I had a cat back then. Easy choice.

Memphis Ram said:

I see the same thing Steve Smith Sr. sees. This kid scares me. A real boom or bust prospect. Not enough dawg in him ala Jefferson, IMO.

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Interesting.

Allen2McVay said:

"Rams players arrive for 1st day of offseason program"​

All fourteen of them!?!

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Fifteen! Tutu counts as a whole person.

So clearly it’s a what have you done for me lately kind of list.

I say it every year.
Team needs don't influence player availability.
Teams draft players and not positions.

It would be utterly foolish for this team to focus on a particular position and pass on a better player that happens to not play a position being focus upon.

Take the BPA within reason and fill holes with free agency.

They wont draft a punter

I don't have a top 10, but I would take a good look at Viliami Fehoko from SJSU. I'm familiar with him because he's from Hawaii.

I think the kid can play and can be taken with a 3rd day pick.

I still think Tanner McKee is the biggest sleeper in this draft at QB. He's like Stafford a pure pocket passer with the height and arm strength to survey the field and make those deep strikes. He's very experienced at reading defenses coming from a west coast offense, featuring multiple WR options and route combinations. In other words he's the perfect fit for McVays. They probably can get him at 36 and they will get a QB that can be the successor to Stafford after two years. If Stafford doesn't last that long then he would be capable of stepping in and running McVay's offense.

I like Tune but I love McKee's ceiling. He plays like Stafford and it would be a mistake not to take him if he's on the board at 36.

Angry Ram said:

Mike Mayok hates you.

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Mike Mayock hates himself. He graded out as a CFL waterboy.

And for the completists, the final spring football game of the weekend...

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Tiger looked more worse for wear this year than he did last year. Biggest problem he has is that he wont lay off the practice. After the Masters its really got to burn his ass that his nemesis, Phil Mickleson, sets record for oldest guy to finish top 5 while his buddy, Fred Couples sets record for oldest guy to make cut.
Plantar fascitis is no joke, it heals when it heals. Tiger's biggest hurdle is Tiger himself.
I'll never rule the guy out though

dieterbrock said:

Cook is a great player, and if he's released, he'll get a nice contract. Wont be from the Rams though.
Fully guaranteed deal for an injury prone RB? Good grief....

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Spot on! Didn't we recently attempt this shit with some guy named Gurley?

For better or worse - and I'm on the record saying we will be a playoff team - I'm excited to see all these young guys play this year. The only thing I won't be excited about is coming to this forum....might be good to make two different threads when the Rams lose this year - "doom and gloom" and "positives"

Ramrasta said:

Hoecht is a promising pass rusher but I was furious last year with his inability to set the edge. He will either show huge improvement in his containment/gap assignments or he will fall down the depth chart.

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Totally agree. And maybe they move him back inside. He's got a good motor and should be in the rotation somewhere.

Allen2McVay said:

Maybe you were thinking of Drew Hill.

Back-up WR with the Rams but a productive Kick-off return man.

Traded to the Houston Oilers and had Pro Bowl seasons as part of their Run-and-Shoot offense.

Sadly, Drew Hill passed-away in his 50s.

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Yeah , I think your right.He was one of my favorite players.

I saw Tony Hill play QB in High School.Then Drew Pearson was also a Cowboy.
Always thought The Rams had the best of both.They were all in that same era. Sad he passed so early

Billy Waddy #50 overall or Tony Hill #62 ? I always liked Tony Hill
and Stanford grad.

What an excellent draft - some of my favorite players drafted in 1977 though.
Vince Ferragamo’s brother was a local favorite.Banning High School was another Top LA football machine.
—Going to Nebraska was a big deal.

Good on OBJ to get another contract. I didn't like him at the beginning, but he's a major reason why we won the Super Bowl. So good luck to him, unless we face him.

Elmgrovegnome said:

Now I’m more confused. So guaranteed money can be shared or assumed by the team acquiring the player? But it is still dead cap and all of it comes due at the time of the trade by whichever team is paying it? If so, then why is Kupp or AD considered untraceable? If a team wants them badly enough they could take on the dead cap hit.

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I think @dieterbrock explained it concisely and well; and the follow-up post from @OldSchool, where he wrote:
"Guaranteed salary not yet paid out goes with the player to his new team just like roster bonuses go to the new team."
provides even more clarity.

it is, for 2024

Honestly, just like Dick Vermeil, it takes on average 3 years to vet a roster etc. This year we have the chance to fill out our depth and role player's with some nice blue/red chip talent at the top. 2024 draft/FA will be to fill in immediate starters etc. It's doable for Staffords and AD's last hoorah.

Below are some HINTS just in case anyone else is brave enough (or bored enough!) to give this quiz a shot. Below I'll list the FIRST WORD of the answer to each clue:

Worst thing my wife ever did was when she said yes to the marriage proposal. Probably the last time she's said yes come to think of it

Malibu said:

To a degree I believe but Stafford didn't have an off-season with ARob and was always comfortable with Kupp.

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Well there is a degree everywhere. Just like
Einstein .

Kupp had The Best year(season) of any Ram WR ? Makes Bruce & Holt days more important to say Torry Holt should be in the HOF.

Kupp in 2021 had Robert Woods & DJ1 complaining to Mcvay of not getting the FB.

I just remember watch the first half of the niner Ram game. Will also think what the season could have been in the cards played out a little better.

The updated/final version of my Rams draft board is here:

BTW - looked at the list just to take a quick view at players coming in.

There are a few players on the list that will(McDonald) long gone by -#36.

Find it interesting Jaren Hall was brought back for a second visit.
-shows there is interest

OldSchool said:

So you type something out then highlight it with your mouse then click the 3 dots up top then the spoiler when that opens up. And you're asked to make a title of the spoiler

Spoiler: Spoiler

Like this

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got it , thanks !!!