can anyone please give me a free stream for the draft?

thank you in advance...

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Egbuka to the Rams.

We are in a win now mode as we all know. We also know that Stafford only has a couple years left with us at least. Is Travis Hunter worth mortgaging the future for moving up to 2? Even with our need at QB soon…

Sorry to make a new thread but… just want to know.


If yes, what is fair to give up in your mind?

Edit: For the record I don’t think there is a chance at all we would do it.

It was nearly ten years ago, May 1, 2015, when Rams running back Zac Stacy infamously tweeted "Yikes", in response to the Rams selecting Todd Gurley #10 overall in the NFL draft. As he rightly anticipated it spelled the end to his career with the Rams, and after a brief stint with the Jets, the end of his NFL career as well.

I remember the year before when the Rams selected Aaron Donald thinking, "We don't need interior D-lineman. We are set! with Brockers and Langford." Boy, good thing I wasn't in charge of the Rams draft. (Plus who wasn't excited about Jermelle Cudjo?)

As the Rams head into tonight's draft, surely some player on the team will receive a strong, and maybe surprise message that the Ram BrainTrust is looking to upgrade the position they were hoping to hold on this year's Rams roster. Maybe a starter. Maybe a key backup.

Who will be tweeting "yikes" tonight?

Weigh in on the poll question, and let us all know in the comments.

We’re finally here. We have bandied about a lotta players who are possible 1rst rounders.
Who have we missed?
Is there anybody out there you see as a Surprise 1rst Rounder?
I’m not talking about out those you feel aren’t deserving, but might get picked anyway; I’m talking about a player no one is saying much about and slips into tonight’s festivities.

Anybody come to mind?

The 2025 NFL Draft - Round 1 Thread​

Thursday, April 24: Round 1, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, April 25: Rounds 2-3, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 26: Rounds 4-7, Noon ET

How to watch:​

You can watch the draft live on NFL Network, NFL+, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24 to catch all the Day 1 draft action live. Coverage of Rounds 2-7 will be available in the subsequent days on the same platforms.

When and where is the draft:​

This year's draft will take place outside the historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Has the Rams trading down with NYG. Giants take Dart at 26 and Rams receive #34 and #99.

From what it's worth, he's pretty tied in to the league outside of Denver.

Denver Broncos

Benjamin Allbright 2025 NFL Draft Mock Draft​

ByBenjamin Allbright
Apr 23, 2025

I tried to do my best to match player or position to team rather than projecting trades. I do believe there are several trade candidates in this draft. Carolina and Minnesota have both been vocal about wanting to move back, whether or not they actually succeed. I did not include Jaxon Dart in the first round although I do think it's likely a team could trade into the last 12 picks for him. I am not buying the Tyler Shough hype for the first round, although I know two teams at are fairly high on him and could look to draft him in the second round.
Send all complaints to me.
As always, enjoy.

1. Titans QB Cam Ward
2. Browns WR/DB Travis Hunter
3. Giants Edge Abdul Carter
4. Patriots OL Will Campbell
5. Jaguars RB Ashton Jeanty
6. Raiders OL Armand Membou
7. Jets TE Tyler Warren
8. Panthers Edge Jalon Walker
9. Saints Edge Mykel Williams
10. Bears OL Kelvin Banks Jr
11. Niners DT Mason Graham
12. Cowboys WR Matthew Golden
13. Dolphins DB Jaddae Barron
14. Colts TE Colston Loveland
15. Falcons Edge Mike Green
16. Cardinals OL Josh Simmons
17. Bengals DL Walter Nolen
18. Seahawks OL Grey Zabel
19. Bucs LB Jihaad Campbell
20. Broncos RB TreVeyon Henderson
21. Steelers QB Shedeur Sanders
22. Chargers DT Kenneth Grant
23. Packers WR Tetairoa McMillan
24. Vikings DB Nick Emmanwori
25. Texans WR Emeka Egbuka
26. Rams DB Maxwell Hairston
27. Ravens OL Tyler Booker
28. Lions Edge James Pearce Jr
29. Commodes RB Omarion Hampton
30. Bills DB Malaki Starks
31. Chiefs OL Josh Conerly
32. Eagles DL Shemar Stewart

... who will make you throw your TV out of the window.

Seeing it's the eve of the draft, who is the ONE player you do not want to see the Rams select with their first pick, whether that's via trade up, trade down, or staying put at 26. Let's limit it to players who have been linked with us in the media recently, not some unknown punter from a second division school that nobody has ever heard of.

If the Rams use (or should that be, waste) their first pick on Jalen Milroe, it's bye bye Bravia for me.

Who have you got?

This is the silly time in the NFL. Everybody and their Fantasy League brother are doing goofy mock drafts.

I clicked on this article expecting to roll my eyes. But I found it surprisingly intriguing.

I'm curious what you gents think of this guys speculation on Jeanty. I could see this happening. And like when we picked Gurley years ago when "We don't need a running back",
this move, though I doubt it is likely, could make this offense amazing!

Davante Adams: “True optimism” about Rams, not just hoping like last few seasons​

Davante Adams has changed teams for the third time in the last four years, which is a pretty good sign that things have not been going as hoped for the All-Pro wideout.

Adams was traded to the Raiders in 2022 and lost a lot of games while playing for two different head coaches before being traded to the Jets during the 2024 season. That move reunited him with Aaron Rodgers, but the Jets were playing with an interim head coach amid a disastrous season. They released both former Packers at the end of the year and Adams wound up signing with the Rams a short time later.

During an interview with Mike Silver of TheAthletic.com, Adams reflected on the last three seasons by quipping that if it gets dysfunctional with the Rams, “it means that I was the one making those organizations dysfunctional” because the NFC West club has shown no signs of it.

“This is like true optimism versus just hoping,” Adams said. “Obviously, knowing what I know about the management there, the players, the team success they’ve had in recent years and just over time . . . those are usually the type of teams that have stressed success. The most important thing was [joining] a good, winning team.”

Adams said that he feels he’s “playing equal or better ball” than he was during a run of three straight seasons as a first-team All-Pro and that he believes he will team with Puka Nacua to form a duo that’s going to be a lot for opposing defenses to handle. There were similar thoughts about the impact he would have in his last two stops, but Adams won’t find much argument that the overall situation looks better this time around.

Kobie Turner, Matt Stafford, Quentin Lake and Rob Havenstein

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Predicts offensive skill or lineman first pick and a move back. ILB and QB make an appearance in her mock!

Colts or Jags. I hope neither.

Okay, how about we add a different spin to this as the draft week starts. What is one prospect (and I think there might be a few in this draft class) who you see as a surprise 1st round pick and why?

Nothing groundbreaking here but I think - right now - Mason Taylor makes it into the 1st round. He's not a crazy ceiling guy but he's an eventual Y TE for a team for the next 8 years in a so so pass catching class. Outside that, I think there'll be an olineman who sneaks into 1st round since the cupboard is so bare at OT, Center and even a little guard this year.

250 years ago today

the birth of the American Revolution

I think America 250 officially kicks off on Memorial day


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Midnight Rides of Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott (April 18, 1775)
Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)
Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 through March 17, 1776)
Skirmish at Grape Island (May 21, 1775)
Battle of Chelsea Creek (May 27-28, 1775)
Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)
Conflict at Little Brewster Island (July 20 and 31, 1775)
Battle of Gloucester (August 8, 1775)
Fortification of Ploughed Hill (August 26-27, 1775)

‘Twas the week before Christmas.....eerrr NFL Draft – Mock

Don't know about anyone else, but I feel giddy this week just like a kid looking forward to Christmas.

Preface: This last mock before the Draft centers on players the Rams would pick based on Snead’s recent interview stating they’re focusing on players from larger schools, conferences who have played in big games, are NFL ready, and can contribute from Day 1, meshed with players that I like who I think fit that description.

Going to propose some CAP reduction in order to facilitate trade below.

• Extend Kevin Dotson ; possible CAP savings between 8-10 million

• Cut Post June 1st - Colby Parkinson 5.2 million savings

• Cut Post June 1st - Derion Kendrick 3.4 million savings

Trade: Early Day 2 of Draft Rams reach agreement with Miami for Jalen Ramsey in trade. Rams send this years #90 and a 5th Rnd from 2026. Miami agrees to pay 6-million of 18.6 million due this season.
Rams get that needed shot in the arm of experience and tenacity in the secondary to help make the Defense Top 5 in the League. It is a short term gamble for a Superbowl run while they still have Stafford. Shula to play mostly Zone coverage allowing Ramsey to keep everything in front of him.

Draft:
Trades-
Rams trade back with Cleveland for them to get a QB with 5th year option.
Rams send #26 ; Browns send #33, #94 & #179

5th Round: Rams send #190 & #201 ; Houston sends #166 .

#33 TE - Mason Taylor - LSU
Mason Taylor LSU Tigers 2024 Highlights

Taylor is arguably the most NFL ready player in the Draft. He also may be the most under utilized. Most of his targets were within 10 yards of the LOS. It is rare to see him catching a ball 15-20 yards downfield, but when he does he has great body control. He has the skillset and the willingness to do whatever McVay requires in the offense. IMO, he will be TE1 by mid-season.

#94 Safety - Andrew Mukuba - Texas
Drew's Clues | Andrew Mukuba NFL Draft Report & Scouting Profile

At 5’11 195 lbs, Mukuba has a slighter frame than other Safeties. However, this dose not eter from being one the hardest hitters when playing downhill and attacking ball carriers. He has 4.45 speed and can play sideline-to-sideline. He has elite football IQ and when in Zone can close gap on an open receiver “in a hurry”. He is versatile enough to play the slot. I think he can improve the Rams secondary similarly to the way Brian Branch did with the Lions, which is also noted in the video. He also had great production in 2024 with 6 INT’s an 5 passes defensed. With Kamren Curl and Quentin Lake only under contract one more season, Safety is as much a need as CB.
I see him being utilized in a 3 Safety implementation in sub packages and he could also sub for Lake against opponents with smaller, quicker receivers lined up in the slot.

#101 RB - Dylan Sampson - Tennessee
Dylan Sampson | 2024 Tennessee Highlights

Sampson brings the explosiveness and change of pace that I believe McVay is looking for when he mentions that he wants to tweek the offense in a way that they used Brooks in the Buccaneers’ offense. He’s got 4.40/40 speed, and he had 39 explosive runs in 2024. He can make defenders miss in a phone booth, he’s a good pass catcher but will need some work as a pass protector.

#127 CB - Dorian Strong - Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech DB Dorian Strong | 2025 NFL Draft Tape

Strong has enough size to play boundary CB at 6’1” 185 lbs. He has good make-up speed. He has a balanced skill set for both Zone and Man coverage ; evident by his PFF grades of 70 for both types of coverage. In 2023, he was only targeted 33 times an allowed 9 catches. He had a forced incompletion percentage of 13% over 4 seasons.

#166 DE - Elijah Roberts - SMU
"Elijah Roberts Is A GAME WRECKER!" | 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Spotlight!

Roberts has prototypical size for a 3-4 DE ; 6’4” 295 lbs. He had 3 years of experience @ Miami before transferring to SMU. So, he has a lot of game experience in the ACC. He had 8 sacks in 2024 along with a Pass Rush Win Rate of over 16%, which is great for a player his size playing DE and not getting the same head start that other OLB’s get with more space between them and the OT. He is relentless in pursuit, has powerful hands. Is a bit more stiff than most edge rushers and therefore mostly a Power Rusher at this point. If you like Jared Verse, you’re going to like Elijah Roberts.

#179 LB - Cody Simon - Ohio State
NFL DRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: LB Cody Simon | Ohio State Football

Simon has great experience along with being a Starting ILB of the National Champion Buckeyes. He is requisite size, 6’2” 235 lbs. He grades out highly by PFF, 87.7 overall, 90 vs Run, 80 as blitzer, 72 in pass coverage. ONe of his limitations is not a great wing span for disrupting the catch point with receivers. Other than that, he is above average playing coverage in Zone. Other attributes that the Rams love was that was team captain in 2024 and also won the “Bill Willis Block ‘O’ Jersey” for leadership, toughness, accountability, and character.

#195 WR - Keandre Lambert-Smith - Auburn
Keandre Lambert-Smith 2024 Auburn Season Highlights

Keandre will bring explosiveness to the X position in the Rams receiver room. He runs a 4.37/40 with 1.52 10 yd split. He’s 6’1” 190 lbs., surprisingly physical as a blocker despite his lean frame. Has elite change of direction displayed in his short shuttle time of 3.83 which translates to his route running efficiency. Consistently productive with 74% of his receptions going for first downs or TD’s. He will need to work on beating press coverage and work on lining up on the left side of the formation more. About 90% of all his snaps were from the right side.

#202 OT - Esa Pole - Washington St

Esa Pole | The Best Sleeper OT of the 2025 Draft - YouTube



Esa has great size for playing LOT, 6’7” 319 lbs. He started 22 games for the Cougars and during the 2024 season allowed 0 sacks on 498 Pass snaps. He has the second highest pass protection grade of any LOT in PFF at 86. However , he will need to improve his run blocking, with a grade of only 58.

Let's get everyone's best guesses on who will be the Rams first pick, whether it be at 26 or after a trade up or trade down. So basically your best targets or fits that make sense.

Mine...as of now... Lol!!!

And I am leaning towards trade down, then stand pat at 26. I would be surprised by a trade up.

Emeka Egbuka
Trey Amos
Mason Taylor
Jaxon Dart
Josh Simmons

1. Prizes​

First Place: $350
Second Place: $75
Third Place: $25

Friday, April 18

Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers – 8:00 PM ET (FOX)

Saturday, April 19

St. Louis Battlehawks at Arlington Renegades – 12:30 PM ET (ABC)

Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks – 7:00 PM ET (FOX)

Sunday, April 20

San Antonio Brahmas at DC Defenders – 5:00 PM ET (FOX)

In the last two Rams drafts they have done very very well. I have been a fan for 50 years and these last two drafts combined are the probably best comprehensive 2-year draft period that I can recall. The key to their draft success especially in 2024 was focusing more on mental traits than physical traits. High character, leadership, competitiveness, toughness, and love for the game. Some of the guys drafted like Verse also have elite athletic traits as well but quite a few don’t check all those trait boxes. I think the Rams need to continue following this North Star - Character, competitiveness, toughness, and love of the game.

In 2023 even without a first-round choice they found 4 legitimate starters (5 if you include Evans the punter) though the draft. They also found 4 rotational depth guys from that class along with a UDFA long snapper. In year three 10 of the 14 picks are still on the roster. And the other four are still in the NFL for now. Note: the 4 that are gone were basically edged out due to the finding better players in 2024. The two standouts from that class were Puka Nacua and Kobie Turner, Nacua made the pro bowl and was runner up for offensive rookie of the year. Kobe Turner was third on the list for defensive rookie of the year and continued to ascend in 2024, becoming a young leader for the defensive front. The Rams also have Emmanuel Forbes a former 1st round pick from the 2023 draft class now on the roster. Currently 11 players from the 2023 draft class were on the roster in 2024. Note: this excludes Stetson Bennett who spent the 2024 season on the practice squad and may be long shot to make the team in 2025.

In the 2024 draft the Rams found 4 more starters (including a kicker) along with a nice bounty of 9 total draft choices, along with 5 undrafted free agents that also netted them a starter and two waiver wire claims that populated 53-man roster. The 2024 class netted a total of 16 players that have spent time on the 53-man roster at various times. There is potential for some of those backups and rotational players to graduate to starters in the future. Many of the non-starters from 2024 contributed and some significantly, with only 7th round pick, KT Leviston, not playing due to being stashed on IR. All of the 16 players from the 2024 draft class are still rostered on the team in 2025 heading into the draft.

List of the 10 Established starters from the last two draft classes

• Steve Avila Starting RG -2023 2nd ; PFWA all-rookie team 2023
• Kobie Turner Starting DT 2023 3rd; PFWA all-rookie team 2023
• Byron Young Starting OLB 2023 3rd; PFWA all-rookie team 2023
• Puka Nacua Starting WR 2023 5th; PFWA all-rookie team 2023; 2nd team All Pro 2023;
• Ethan Evans Punter 2024 7th
• Alex Ward Long Snapper 2023 UDFA
• Jared Verse Starting OLB 2024 1s; PFWA all-rookie team 2024; Pro Bowl 2024; Defensive Rookie of the Year 2024
• Braden Fiske Starting DT 2024 2nd PFWA all-rookie team 2024
• Omar Speights Starting ILB 2024 UDFA
• Joshua Karty kicker 2024 6th

There are 5 potential future starters from 2023 and 2024. Even if none of them start in 2025 they will still be key depth and rational players for the Rams.

• Bo Limmer RG 2024 6th (14 starts 2024 including 2 playoff games)
• Emmanuel Forbes 2023 1st (Waiver claim - 8 career starts & 1 for the Rams in 2024)
• Kamren Kinchens Safety 2024 3rd (4 starts in 2024)
• Blake Corum RB 2024 3rd (1 start in 2024)
• Davis Allen TE 2023 5th (6 career starts in with 5 in 2024)

Other key rotational depth and potential future starters

• Jordan Wittington WR 2024 6th (3 starts in 2024)
• Justin Dedich C/G 2024 UDFA (3 starts in 2024)
• Josh Wallace CB 2024 UDFA (3 starts in 2024)
• Jaylen McCoullugh Safety 2024 UDFA (1 start 2024)
• Tyler Davis DT 2024 6th No credited starts but a key rotation player

There are also some practice squad players from the 2024 class who were not on the 53 -man roster in 2024 that could still find their way on the final 53.

Are we now spoiled, and do we now have too high of an expectation that the Rams will continue to hit it big in the draft? My Expectations have been raised but I also understand that not all drafts are equal in talent offered.