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Los Angeles Rams already receiving calls for pick #31 in 2019 NFL Draft

Is there a strong possibility for the Rams to trade out of the first round all together?
By Sosa Kremenjas Apr 25, 2019


Well, the inevitable has arrived. According to Adam Schefter, the Los Angeles Rams have already received calls for the 31st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft from numerous interested teams:

At No. 31, the Rams already have received calls from teams interested in trading into the back of the first round, per sources. Teams value getting the fifth-year option in the contract’s of first-round picks, and the back of the draft tonight is likely to be fluid and busy.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2019
This should come as a shock to nobody as General Manager Les Snead has always been a player when it comes to draft-day trades. Like Schefter mentioned, teams value the fifth-year option on rookie contracts, and only first-round picks have the option on their contracts.

What does this mean for the Rams?

Well, it means their draft will suddenly include more players — if they trade back. The Rams currently lack a second-round pick due to the trade for CB Marcus Peters last offseason, though it’s a possibility they could recoup that pick (or something later) if the decision to trade back comes to fruition.

As it stands, here’s the Rams’ current crop of draft selections:

2019 NFL Draft LA Rams Order

Rd # Rd# Pick
1 31 31 Rams pick
3 94 30 Rams pick
3 99 35 Comp pick
4 133 31 Rams pick
5 169 31 Rams pick
6 203 31 Rams pick
7 245 31 Rams pick
If history is any indication, don’t expect the Rams to stay put and make a draft selection tonight. Happy draft day!

UPDATE:

Teams I’m told have shown the most interest in trading down: #Jets (3), #Lions (8), #Dolphins (13), #Seahawks (21/29), #Rams (31).

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2019

I seriously doubt he will still be available when the Rams pick and I am not even sure they would select him if he was available but I will be keeping my fingers crossed that he is available and that the Rams select him!!!

Mock drafts are fun but like many fans, I enjoy having a top 15 consensus for each position group.

I made a list below that you may or may not think is realistic compared to your own ranking system or sources etc..

This is merely another resource to view and I realize you might personally have number #4 ranked #7 or might not even have #9 rated in your top 15.

For myself, this top 15 positional list is close to the vest and was created from a mixed variety of draft sites that I've visited.

For the simple entertainment of having a first round mock draft, I randomly selected Brian Perez (Fansided) to headline this years NFL draft primer "Top 15" positional rankings.

I have some disagreements with his first round mock but thought he was on the radar for what might happen until the trades quickly blow up a good portion of several draftniks first round mocks.





2019 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 (Brian Perez)
1. Cardinals KYLER MURRAY QB, Oklahoma
2. 49ers NICK BOSA Edge, Ohio State
3. Jets ED OLIVER DL, Houston
4. Raiders QUINNEN WILLIAMS DL, Alabama
5. Bucs JOSH ALLEN Edge, Kentucky
6. Giants JONAH WILLIAMS OT, Alabama
7. Jaguars T.J. HOCKENSON TE, Iowa
8. Lions BRIAN BURNS Edge, Florida State
9. Bills JAWAAN TAYLOR OT, Florida
10 Broncos DEVIN WHITE LB, LSU

11 Bengals DEVIN BUSH LB, Michigan
12 Packers NOAH FANT TE, Iowa
13 Dolphis DWAYNE HASKINS QB, Ohio Statens
14 Falcons JEFFERY SIMMONS DL, Mississippi St.
15 Redskins DREW LOCK QB, Missouri
16 Panthers DALTON RISNER OT, Kansas St.
17 Giants DANIEL JONES QB, Duke
18 Vikings ANDRE DILLARD OT, Washington St.
19 Titans CLELIN FERRELL Edge, Clemson
20 Steelers GREEDY WILLIAMS CB, LSU

21 Seahawks D.K. METCALF WR, Ole Miss
22 Ravens MONTEZ SWEAT Edge, Mississippi St.
23 Texans CODY FORD OT, Oklahoma
24 Raiders BYRON MURPHY CB, Washington
25 Eagles RASHAN GARY Edge, Michigan
26 Colts HAKEEM BUTLER Iowa St., WR
27 Raiders JOSHUA JACOBS RB, Alabama
28 Chargers CHRISTIAN WILKINS Clemson, IDL
29 Seahawks DEANDRE BAKER CB, Georgia
30 Packers CHRIS LINDSTROM OL, Boston College
31 Rams ERIK MCCOY OL, Texas A&M
32 Patriots IRV SMITH, TE, Alabama
https://withthefirstpick.com/2019/0...ft-kyler-murray-nick-bosa-quinnen-williams/6/

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DEFENSIVE "Positional Rankings" TOP 15

DEFENSIVE ENDS (Edge)
1 Nick Bosa Ohio State 6'4" 266
2 Josh Allen Kentucky 6'4" 262
3 Rashan Gary Michigan 6-4 277
4 Clelin Ferrell Clemson 6'4" 264
5 Montez Sweat Miss St 6'5" 260
6 Jaylon Ferguson Louisiana Tech 6'5" 262
7 Brian Burns Florida State 6'4" 249

8 Zach Allen B.C. 6'4" 281
9 Oshane Ximines Old Dominion 6'3" 253
10 Chase Winovich Michigan 6'3" 256
11 Anthony Nelson Iowa 6'7" 271
12 Jachai Polite Florida 6'2" 258
13 L.J. Collier TCU 6'2" 283
14 Max Crosby E.Mich 6'4" 255
15 Austin Bryant Clemson 6'3" 271
16 Jalen Jelks Oregon 6'5" 256

DEFENSIVE TACKLES
1 Quinnen Williams Alabama 6-3 303
2 Ed Oliver Houston 6-2 287
3 Christian Wilkins Clemson 6-3 315
4 Jeffery Simmons Miss. State 6-4 300
5 Dexter Lawrence Clemson 6-4 342
6 Jerry Tillery Notre Dame 6-6 295
7 Dre’Mont Jones Ohio State 6-3 281

8 Khalen Saunders W. Illinois 6-0 324
9 Gerald Willis Miami 6-2 302
10 Trysten Hill UCF 6-3 308
11 Chris Slayton Syracuse 6-4 307
12 Isaiah Buggs Alabama 6-3 306
13 Daylon Mack Texas A&M 6-1 336
14 Russell Wren Arizona State 6-5 318
15 Terry Beckner Missouri 6-4 296

INSIDE LINEBACKERS
1 Devin White LSU 6'0" 237
2 Devin Bush Michigan 5'11" 234
3 Mack Wilson Alabama 6'1" 240
4 Germaine Pratt N.C. State 6'2" 240
5 Cameron Smith USC 6'2" 238
6 Joe Giles-Harris Duke 6'1" 234
7 Jahlani Tavai Hawaii 6'2" 250

8 Te'Von Coney Notre Dame 6'0" 244
9 Tre Lamar Clemson 6'3" 253
10 Cody Barton Utah 6'2" 237
11 T.J. Edwards Wisconsin 6'0" 230
12 Bobby Okereke Stanford 6'1" 239
13 Ty Summers Texas Christian 6'1" 241
14 Dakota Allen Texas Tech 6'0" 232
15 Josiah Tauaefa UTSA 6'1" 245

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
1 Vosean Joseph Florida 6'1" 230
2 David Long Jr. West Virginia 5'11" 227
3 Terrill Hanks New Mexico State 6'2" 242
4 Chase Hansen Utah 6'2" 222
5 Gary Johnson Texas 6'0" 226
6 Blake Cashman Minnesota 6'1" 237
7 Malik Reed Nevada 6'1" 237

8 Sione Takitaki BYU 6'1" 238
9 Emeke Egbule Houston 6'2" 245
10 Sutton Smith N. Illinois 6'0" 233
11 Terez Hall Missouri 6'2" 230
12 Khalil Hodge Buffalo 6'1" 240
13 Drue Tranquill Notre Dame 6'2" 234
14 Ryan Connelly Wisconsin 6'2" 242
15 E.J. Ejiya North Texas 6'3" 231

CORNERBACKS
1 DeAndre Baker Georgia 5-10 185
2 Byron Murphy Washington 5-11 182
3 Greedy Williams LSU 6-1 182
4 Rock Ya-Sin Temple 6-2 190
5 Amani Oruwariye Penn State 6-0 209
6 Lonnie Johnson Kentucky 6-3 218
7 Justin Layne Michigan State 6-3 195

8 Trayvon Mullen Clemson 6-2 190
9 Julian Love Notre Dame 5-11 193
10 Sean Bunting C.Michigan 6-1 181
11 David Long Michigan 5-11 187
12 JoeJuan Williams Vandy 6-2 205
13 Jamel Dean Auburn 6-2 208
14 Isaiah Johnson Houston 6-2 208
15 Kris Boyd Texas 5-11 201

SAFETIES
1 Johnathan Abram Mississippi State 6-0 215
2 Nasir Adderley Delaware 5-11 200
3 Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Florida 5-11 210
4 Taylor Rapp Washington 6-0 207
5 Juan Thornhill Virginia 6-0 200
6 Deionte Thompson Alabama 6-2 196
7 Darnell Savage Maryland 5-11 191

8 Amani Hooker Iowa 6-0 210
9 Jaquan Johnson Miami 5-11 190
10 Sheldrick Redwine Miami 6-1 195
11 Mike Edwards Kentucky 6-0 201
12 Marquise Blair Utah 6-2 195
13 Marvell Tell USC 6-2 195
14 Mike Bell Fresno State 6-3 200
15 Lukas Dennis Boston College 5-11 188
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OFFENSIVE "Positional Rankings" TOP 15

QUARTERBACKS
1. Kyler Murray Oklahoma 5'10"
2. Dwayne Haskins Ohio St 6'3"
3. Drew Lock Missouri 6'3"
4. Daniel Jones Duke 6'5"
5. Ryan Finley NC State 6'3"
6. Jarrett Stidham Auburn 6'2"
7. Tyree Jackson Buffalo 6'7"

8. Brett Rypien Boise State 6'2"
9. Will Grier West Virginia 6'1"
10. Gardner Minshew Wash St 6'2"
11. Jordan Ta'amu Ole Miss 6'2"
12. Clayton Thorson N.Western 6'3"
13. Nick Fitzgerald Miss St 6'4"
14. Trace McSorley Penn State 6'0"
15. Easton Stick N Dakota St 6'2"

OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1 Jonah Williams Alabama 6-4 302
2 Jawaan Taylor Florida 6-5 312
3 Andre Dillard Washington State 6-5 315
4 Kaleb McGary Washington 6-7 317
5 Dalton Risner Kansas State (T-G) 6-5 312
6 Tytus Howard Alabama State 6-5 322
7 Greg Little Ole Miss 6-5 310

8 Yodny Cajuste West Virginia 6-5 312
9 Isaiah Prince Ohio State 6-6 305
10 Dennis Daley S. Carolina 6-6 312
11 Mitch Hyatt Clemson 6-5 303
12 Bobby Evans Oklahoma 6-4 312
13 Chuma Edoga USC 6-3 308
14 Max Scharping NIU 6-6 327
15 Olisaeneka Udoh Elon 6-5 323
16 David Edwards Wisconsin 6-6 308

GUARDS
1 Cody Ford Oklahoma 6-3 329
2 Chris Lindstrom Boston College 6-3 308
3 Dalton Risner Kansas St. (G-T) 6-5 312
4 Michael Deiter Wisconsin 6-5 309
5 Connor McGovern Penn St. 6-5 308
6 Michael Jordan Ohio St. 6-5 312
7 Nate Davis Charlotte 6-3 316

8 Chuma Edoga USC 6-3 308
9 B Benzschawel Wisconsin 6-6 309
10 Ben Powers Oklahoma 6-4 307
11 Drew Forbes SE Missouri St. 6-4 308
12 Phil Haynes Wake Forest 6-3 322
13 Iosua Opeta Weber St. 6-4 301
14 Alex Bars Notre Dame 6-5 312
15 Ryan Bates Penn St. 6-4 306

CENTERS
1 Garrett Bradbury North Carolina St. 6-2 306
2 Erik McCoy Texas A&M 6-3 303
3 Elgton Jenkins Mississippi St. 6-4 310
4 Lamont Gaillard Georgia 6-2 305
5 Ross Pierschbacher Alabama 6-3 307
6 Toa Lobendahn USC 6-3 300
7 Connor McGovern Penn State 6'5" 308

8 Nate Trewyn Wisconsin-Whitewater 6-3 313
9 Nick Linder Indiana 6-3 307
10 Nick Allegretti Illinois 604 310
11 Alec Eberle Florida St. 6-3 297
12 Sean Rawlings Ole Miss 6-5 293
13 John Keenoy Western Michigan 6-2 299
14 Keegan Render Iowa 6-3 305
15 Jesse Burkett Stanford 6-4 303

TIGHT ENDS
1 T.J. Hockenson Iowa 6-4 251
2 Noah Fant Iowa 6-4 249
3 Irv Smith, Jr. Alabama 6-2 242
4 Josh Oliver San Jose St. 6-4 249
5 Kaden Smith Stanford 6-5 255
6 Dawson Knox Ole Miss 6-4 254
7 Jace Sternberger Texas A&M 6-4 251

8 Kahale Warring San Diego St. 6-5 252
9 Caleb Wilson UCLA 6-4 240 4.56
10 Drew Sample Washington 6-4 255
11 Foster Moreau L.S.U. 6-4 253 4.66
12Trevon Wesco West Virginia 6-3 267
13Dax Raymond Utah St. 6-4 255
14 Alizé Mack Notre Dame 6-4 249
15 Tommy Sweeney Boston College 6-4 251

WIDE RECEIVERS
1 DK Metcalf Ole Miss 6-3 228
2 Marquise Brown Oklahoma 5-9 166
3 N’Keal Harry Arizona St. 6-2 228
4 A.J. Brown Ole Miss 6-0 226
5 DeeBo Samuel South Carolina 5-11 214
6 Parris Campbell Ohio St. 5-11 205
7 Riley Ridley Georgia 6-1 199

8 Hakeem Butler Iowa St. 6-5 227
9 Kelvin Harmon N.Carolina St. 6-2 221
10 JJ Arcega-Whiteside Stanford 6-2 225
11 Andy Isabella U.MASS 5-8 188
12 Miles Boykin Notre Dame 6-3 220
13 Terry McLaurin Ohio St. 6-0 208
14 Mecole Hardman Georgia 5-10 187
15 Preston Williams Colorado St. 6-4 211

RUNNING BACKS
1. Josh Jacobs Alabama 5-10 220
2. David Montgomery Iowa St. 5-10 222
3. Damien Harris Alabama 5-10 216
4. Devin Singletary FAU 5-7 203
5. Darrell Henderson Memphis 5-8 208
6. Miles Sanders Penn St. 5-11 211
7. Elijah Holyfield Georgia 5-10 217

8. Justice Hill Oklahoma St.5-10 198
9. Rodney Anderson Oklahoma 6-0 224
10. Benny Snell Kentucky 5-10 224
11. Mike Weber Ohio St. 5-10 211
12. Bryce Love Stanford 5-9 200
13. Trayveon Williams Texas A&M 5-8 206
14. Myles Gaskin Washington 5-9 205
15. Karan Higdon Michigan 5-9 206
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2019 NFL DRAFT ORDER Rounds 1-4 (Subject to change with trades)

Round 1
1. Arizona Cardinals
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. New York Jets
4. Oakland Raiders
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6. New York Giants
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Detroit Lions
9. Buffalo Bills
10. Denver Broncos
11. Cincinnati Bengals
12. Green Bay Packers
13. Miami Dolphins
14. Atlanta Falcons
15. Washington Redskins
16. Carolina Panthers
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Tennessee Titans
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. Seattle Seahawks
22. Baltimore Ravens
23. Houston Texans
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)
25. Philadelphia Eagles
26. Indianapolis Colts
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)
28. Los Angeles Chargers
29. Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City Chiefs)
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)
31. Los Angeles Rams
32. New England Patriots

Round 2
33. Arizona
34. Indianapolis (from N.Y. Jets)
35. Oakland
36. San Francisco
37. N.Y. Giants
38. Jacksonville
39. Tampa Bay
40. Buffalo
41. Denver
42. Cincinnati
43. Detroit
44. Green Bay
45. Atlanta
46. Washington
47. Carolina
48. Miami
49. Cleveland
50. Minnesota
51. Tennessee
52. Pittsburgh
53. Philadelphia (from Baltimore)
54. Houston (from Seattle)
55. Houston
56. New England (from Chicago)
57. Philadelphia
58. Dallas
59. Indianapolis
60. L.A. Chargers
61. Kansas City
62. New Orleans
63. Kansas City (from L.A. Rams)
64. New England

Round 3
65. Arizona
66. Pittsburgh (from Oakland)
67. San Francisco
68. N.Y. Jets
69. Jacksonville
70. Tampa Bay
71. Denver
72. Cincinnati
73. New England (from Detroit)
74. Buffalo
75. Green Bay
76. Washington
77. Carolina
78. Miami
79. Atlanta
80. Cleveland
81. Minnesota
82. Tennessee
83. Pittsburgh
84. Kansas City
85. Baltimore
86. Houston
87. Chicago
88. Detroit (from Philadelphia)
89. Indianapolis
90. Dallas
91. L.A. Chargers
92. Seattle
93. N.Y. Jets (from New Orleans)
94. L.A. Rams
95. N.Y. Giants (from New England through Cleveland)
96. Washington*
97. New England*
98. Jacksonville (from L.A. Rams)*
99. L.A. Rams*
100. Carolina*
101. New England*
102. Baltimore*

Round 4
103. Arizona
104. San Francisco
105. N.Y. Jets
106. Oakland
107. Tampa Bay
108. N.Y. Giants
109. Jacksonville
110. Cincinnati
111. Detroit
112. Buffalo
113. Baltimore (from Denver)
114. Green Bay
115. Carolina
116. Miami
117. Atlanta
118. Green Bay (from Washington)
119. Cleveland
120. Minnesota
121. Tennessee
122. Pittsburgh
123. Baltimore
124. Seattle
125. Denver (from Houston)
126. Chicago
127. Philadelphia
128. Dallas
129. Indianapolis
130. L.A. Chargers
131. Buffalo (from Kansas City)
132. N.Y. Giants (from New Orleans)
133. L.A. Rams
134. New England
135. Indianapolis*
136. Dallas*
137. Atlanta*
138. Philadelphia*
http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/26316995/full-2019-nfl-draft-order-all-254-picks


TOP 100 Prospects (Sporting News) updated 04/24/2019
1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
2. Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky
3. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
4. Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan
5. Montez Sweat, OLB/DE, Mississippi State
6. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
7. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
8. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
9. Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston
10. Devin White, ILB, LSU
11. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
12. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
13. Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
14. Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
15. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma

16. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
17. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
18. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
19. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
20. Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
21. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
22. Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State
23. Irv Smith, TE, Alabama
24. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
25. Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
26. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
27. Jaylon Ferguson, OLB/DE, Louisiana Tech
28. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
29. Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
30. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

31. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
32. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
33. N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
34. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
35. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
36. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
37. Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
38. Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
39. Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
40. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
41. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
42. Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
43. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
44. Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
45. Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama

46. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
47. Jachai Polite, OLB/DE, Florida
48. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
49. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
50. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
51. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
52. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
53. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
54. Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
55. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
56. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
57. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
58. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
59. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
60. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis

61. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
62. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
63. Chris Lidstrom, G, Boston College
64. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
65. Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
66. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
67. Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
68. T.J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin
69. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
70. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
71. Jacquan Johnson, S, Miami
72. Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
73. Eiijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
74. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
75. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford

76. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
77. Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
78. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
79. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
80. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C. State
81. L.J. Scott, RB, Michigan State
82. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
83. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
84. Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
85. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
86. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
87. De'Andre Walker, OLB/DE, Georgia
88. Michael Dieter, G, Wisconsin
89. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
90. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin

91. Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
92. Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
93. Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
94. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
95. Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri
96. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
97. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
98. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
99. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
100. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl...position-big-board/17d73g2dx6ctx1m48grky728vw

Wishing all of you great Rams fans a rewarding 2019 NFL Draft.

GO LA RAMS!

That means don't post things before they're announced on the TV or Radio!

Start off with some rumors and drama circulating today. Just glad I'm not a Redskins fan, say what you want of our owner at least he's not Dan Snyder! And yes I know there are smokescreens and unconfirmed "insider sources". Last time Snyder reportedly did this was when they traded with us to draft RG3.

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The next 48 hours are some of my favorite of the year as NFL teams scramble to throw out misinformation. I thought it might be fun to collect some of it.

Here is a good one to get us rolling:

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i wouldn’t mind reuniting him with Talib. Trade peters and a lower pick maybe? Thoughts?

Yeah, you can call me a Luddite if you want.

I drove professionally for most of 17 years and have extensive experience with GPS units and how they work around the country. I relied on one of the first generations of Garmins and it cost me over one thousand dollars, and it was worth ever penny to me, 90% of the time.

It was very useful when I was supposed to pick up a charter group or go to a place that I had never been to before. Yet, I would normally plan my day by using good old fashioned maps because it was freaking embarrassing driving aimlessly in the wrong area of town because of the map software being out of date (even with yearly updates). When a town adds a subdivisions, or redesigns a city block with brand new address numbers that didn't exist a couple of years before, the GPS will screw you, if you 100% depend on it. I used every tool I had (google, GPS, and physical maps) to ensure accuracy and to make my passengers feel as though I knew where I was going. My tips at the end of the trip depended on this, so it was very important.

Fast forward to now. Elon Musk wants his Tesla cars to be totally automated, and my previous experience makes me believe how crazy it is to trust a machine that may have obsolete cartography and therefore make mistakes that could kill people. The same is true for driverless semi trucks, which some truckers have protested recently. If you live in a big city where things don't change very much, maybe this has a chance to work I guess. But, the software better know things like construction information and change of direction determined by time of day in some cities (New York City changes the path into the Lincoln Tunnel depending on time of day.).

I am skeptical about software that avoids accidents by sensing obstructions/obstacles a well. Electronics will go FUBAR at some point, and I don't want to be strapped in with my seatbelt in the rear seat when it happens.. I have experience in 46 of 50 US states and two Canadian Provinces and I know that local government information about road changes gets lost or is never accounted for by GPS programs at times. Will you trust a system like this with you and your family's lives? Not gonna do it

The move comes as no surprise given Goff was the No. 1 overall pick in 2016 and was the Rams’ starting quarterback in Super Bowl LIII.


Goff is 24-7 over the past two seasons, with a 100.8 passer rating, after going 0-7 with a 63.6 passer rating as a rookie.

Through three seasons, Goff has passed for 9,581 yards and 65 touchdowns.

https://sports.yahoo.com/rams-pick-jared-goff-fifth-191933793.html

Maybe we pick at 31, maybe we move up, more likely we move back.

Pick ONE guy who will be the top pick for the Rams this year. Only One. I will give $15 ROD Dollars to anyone who nails it.

If you name more than one guy, you get nothing - not even a sense of personal pride. If anything, you should feel shame.

The contest closes as soon as the draft begins. $15 ROD smackaroons are on the line here. One guy. One. Uno. Eins. 1.

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Don’t like Seadderall getting more picks but glad he’s out of the division.

Where to start? Here’s my stream of consciousness effort...

Will Snead pick at 31 or will he trade down? I’m thinking he definitely trades down if he can find a partner picking high in the 2nd. Probably 60% likely to find a willing partner? Trading up seems extremely unlikely this year, but with Snead you never know for sure.

Philosophical question: Will Snead’s draft be focused on ‘19 or more focused on ‘20 and beyond? I’m guessing early picks will be for ‘19 but by the #99 pick in the 3rd and beyond they will be for the future.

Will our #31 be an OL? I don’t think so. There will be an OL (or 2) drafted, but not with that first pick.

A RB will surely be drafted, perhaps surprisingly high, but not as high as our first pick as has been suggested by some.

Our first pick could conceivably be one of perhaps 11 different positions. Conceivably is the operative word. My best guess is one of NT, DE, or Edge, depending on who falls. Seems like the best and likeliest intersection of talent and Ram need in players expected to be there.

Will a S be taken before a CB? Clearly, the Rams are interested in adding a S based upon visits.

I know that many have fallen in love with one of Lawrence or Simmons but I confess that either player at #31 would leave me mildly disappointed. One can’t help us in ‘19 and the other is a 2 down player with limited pass rush ability, hardly best next to AD, don’t you think?

Every year some blue chipper unexpectedly falls. Who will it be this year and will he fall all the way to the Rams?

How many trades will Snead make this year? Would 3 be a good over/under number? Lol. Snead winding up with 10 picks wouldn’t surprise me one bit.

How many picks will be on D players? Assuming no trades, I’m thinking it could be maybe 5 of 7. OL and a RB could be it for the O. Depends on whether Snead/McVay want to use a pick on a backup QB this year.

Can Snead find a CB gem in round 4 or later? Hopefully, he has a sleeper in that range with future starter potential.

My crystal ball is hinting that Snead adds DL, Edge, and interior OL with his first 3 picks, but in no particular order. All depends on who falls, of course, but as I said already, I’m leaning toward D players first.

I’m still trying to interpret what McVay meant when he said he was looking to add “explosive players”. Depends on one’s interpretation of the word “explosive”, I guess.


Well, all will be revealed starting this Thursday. Fun to speculate and discuss until then, though. Can’t hardly wait to get this draft thing started. Lol.

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Could be that they consider third safety more important than finding an ILB. And by getting a very good third safety they additionally protect themselves when Weddle leaves.

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I've been having some fun trying to work out who Prospect X is... Anyone got any ideas?

Quite apart from the identity, it's another good article that explains the journey these guys go through. Well worth a read.

https://www.rotoworld.com/football/nfl/player/51092/rashan-gary
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Michigan DL Rashan Gary has a labral tear in his shoulder.


Rashan Gary/DL/College Player

DOB (Age): 12/3/1997 (21)
HT/WT: 6' 4" / 277 lbs.
College: Michigan

Gary reportedly suffered the injury in college but was able to play through it. Rapoport adds "most believe he can play this season" before getting the shoulder fixed next offseason. Still, it is a red flag for a player who was already a polarizing prospect. Despite outstanding testing numbers, it is possible Gary falls out of the first round.

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23 Apr 2019, 08:19

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#Michigan DT Rashan Gary, one of the draft’s top defensive players, has a shoulder that was flagged, sources say. It’s a labral tear from college, and most believe he can play this season, then possibly have surgery afterward. It will likely have to be managed or harnessed, tho

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/...ms-nfl-austin-blythe-joe-noteboom-brian-allen
2019 NFL Draft to shape the future of the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive line

Could the Rams pick an offensive lineman early?
By Sosa Kremenjas Apr 23, 2019, 8:07am CDT



Options. Plenty of options.

Options seem to be the theme of the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive line moving forward. As we sit today, the projected starters across the offensive line goes:

LT Andrew Whitworth
LG Joe Noteboom
C Brian Allen
RG Austin Blythe
RT Rob Havenstein

Obviously, both 2018 NFL Draft picks Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen are projected to be inserted in the starting lineup due to the loss of LG Rodger Saffold in free agency, and the cutting of veteran C John Sullivan.

So what does this mean for the 2019 NFL Draft?

Well, it brings us back to the “options” portion of this article.

The Rams currently sit at pick #31 in the first round, and though most probably expect a trade down, the Rams are in a prime spot to land a plug-and-play offensive lineman (even with a trade down). My big board had multiple offensive lineman such as centers Erik McCoy and Garret Bradbury, and guards Chris Lindstrom and Dalton Risner as potential options with the top pick. All four prospects could step in and start day one. What separates them though, could be the Rams’ plans for the future.

Andrew Whitworth is likely to retire post-2019. Austin Blythe only has one year remaining on his contract. And Noteboom and Allen have yet to really be cemented into a certain position. If the Rams view Allen as the surefire future at center, they may opt to select a guard with the top pick. If they view Noteboom as a quality starting guard and Blythe a long-term solution at right guard, they could opt to select the top center on the board. Or they could throw a total curveball and plan on moving Blythe to center and replacing him with a guard.

The options are truly endless. What is certain is that the Rams have plenty of options between quality players that span multiple positions across the offensive line. So for a team that lost two veteran offensive lineman (one of tremendous quality) in one offseason, they could remain in a great position across the offensive line.

https://clutchpoints.com/rams-news-sean-mcvay-says-la-will-look-at-adding-rb-in-nfl-draft/
Rams coach Sean McVay says L.A. will look at adding RB in NFL Draft
ByChris Reed

• April 22, 2019

What a difference a year can make. More than any other team entering last season, the Los Angeles Rams appeared to be set at running back with what they had in Todd Gurley and backup Malcolm Brown.

Brown will play behind Gurley again in 2019 after the Rams matched his offer sheet in free agency, but the position is a bit more precarious than it was a season ago. Brown’s role could see a sizable increase after last season ended with Gurley suffering through a mysterious knee injury, which has been reported to be arthritic in nature.

Brown has seen his time on the injury list as well, coming off surgery to repair a broken clavicle. The late-season injury precipitated the signing of Anderson after Gurley’s left knee required medical attention during a December loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Coach Sean McVay added to the intrigue surrounding his backfield, saying his team won’t rule out selecting a back in the upcoming NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday.

“We’ll look to see if there’s a player that adds some value at that position,” McVay said via the LA Times. “When that would be is hard to say, but I think you’re always looking for more playmakers.”

McVay specified the team would look into a change-of-pace back, someone who is also an adept receiver out of the backfield. The Rams thought they had that when the team signed Lance Dunbar before the 2017 season, but Dunbar never fully recovered from a lingering knee injury.

For next season, the Rams have four backs under contract: Gurley, Brown, Justin Davis, and John Kelly.

Aqib just posted this on IG. Apparently two ppl backed out of his camp so he's cancelling it, and they're saying it's AB and Gurley!!

How do you think this will play out in the locker room if true?

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Trade:

Rams trade pick 31 to Giants for picks 37 and 108 - Giants have mid-round picks to spare and can afford to move up here

Round 2 pick 37:

Parris Campbell, WR OSU

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So many reasons to not think this will happen: we have bigger needs, Campbell wasn't a pre-draft visit. But he was a senior, improved each year and had an outstanding year once he got a real QB and was given a role in the offense. Being an OSU fan, I'm often hard on their players - and TBH, I wasn't a huge fan of Campbell until this year. He has had drop issues and has always seemed like more of an athlete than WR - even this past year catching a ton of passes around the LOS - but he's an elite athlete and has good size. With more consistent production, he could have been the first WR off the board - I'm counting on McVay bringing it out of him. He gets some playing time this year spelling Cooks/Woods/Kupp at times, and can also be used in the run game if McVay gets creative.

One ACL and a mysterious knee neutered our entire offense last year - this pick is acknowledging that cannot happen again. After the season McVay mentioned getting a guy who can "create explosives" - here it is. McVay didn't have a chance to get a playmaker last year and my guess is he puts his foot down with this pick. While other needs may appear bigger right now, I would argue that our lack of offense down the stretch was the biggest reason our season didn't end how we wanted it to, and that needs to be addressed.


Round 3 pick 94:

David Long, CB Michigan

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Talib's replacement next year - and depth - welcome to part 2 of what could have messed up our season last year. Talib going down was the 2nd biggest blow to Kupp (and/or Gurley). I can't see the Rams going into the season without addressing the CB position here. Long played almost exclusively in man coverage, which is both a blessing a curse here.


Round 3 pick 99:

Nate Davis, OL Charlotte

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Only question will be if he falls this far - starting potential and a guy that has been discussed a lot here


Round 4 pick 106 (from NYG):

David Long Jr., ILB WVU

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Chance to be a special teams demon and provide good depth, which is sorely needed - I think he can develop into a starter, and being undersized won't bother us - needs to work on his recklessness


Round 4 pick 133:

Trey Pipkins, OL Sioux Falls

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Someone they've met with and can develop on the OL

Round 5 pick 169:

Hunter Renfrow, WR Clemson

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Yep another WR - this time a true slot WR, smart and gritty - a McVay WR IMO - undersized, not a ton of production, but a football player


Round 6 pick 203:

Cortez Broughton, DL Cincinnati

Jrry has been all over this kid and I think it's a solid plan


Round 7 pick 251:

Kerrith Whyte, RB Florida Atlantic

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Longshot to make the team





Depth for CB, LB, OL, WR and DL - nobody starts from this draft but play a lot on special teams

Here’s my thinking...

The worst case scenario, IMO, is that Snead can’t do a modest tradedown and will be forced to take the 25th best non-QB or non-WR football player in this draft.

And that’s assuming that not one single team ahead of us makes any eval mistakes. An unlikely event, indeed.

Then there’s the fact that the Rams are not desperate for any given player or position. They can literally select any player that they really like that falls into their lap and still be happy.

Few talent evaluators can match Snead’s ability in recent years, so the hit rate on a pick at #31 should likely be very high. That can’t be overstated.

Again, the above constitutes the WORST case scenario for the Rams, IMO.

I’m guessing that there will be at least a dozen players sitting there at 31 that they would be very happy to have.

Now, if Snead can pull off a tradedown as I hope? Then it gets even better because Snead would still have 2-5 fairly equally rated players to pick from AND an extra 3rd or 4th.

I’m loving this draft chess match unfold.

Hot Damn!

I lied. So, there's some things I'd do differently, so...well, here it goes:

Trades:

#99 overall to the New York Giants for #108 overall and #143 overall.

(Stealing from jrry, as the Giants should be interested in a third for some of their picks.)

Draft:

#31 overall - Jeffery Simmons, NT, Mississippi State.

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(Simmons is probably the best player we can get at this spot (unless Greedy somehow falls to us), so I'll gladly take who would be a top ten prospect in this class, were it not for the off-the-field problem and his recent ACL injury. He's matured since then, hasn't shied away from admitting his role, and has become a team leader. On the field, he's a monster who has been compared to prime-Ndamukong Suh. Next to Donald and Brockers/John Franklin-Myers, that would be a nightmare to defend when he gets healthy.)

#94 overall - Jachai Polite, OLB, Florida.

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(Polite might just fall to this pick after the way he's bombed this entire process, culminating in running a 5.04 forty at his Pro Day. That doesn't change the fact that he would immediately dominate as a pass-rusher in the NFL, especially given that Donald is on the team. He's athletic enough to bend, but he also has a sophisticated plan when he rushes the quarterback. If he falls here, we should take him.)

#108 overall - Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic.
(Singletary is very small for a running back. He's also harder to tackle than a greased seal and has the instincts, patience, and stop/start to be a solid 1a option out of the backfield. He's my favorite running back in this class for those reasons, but his size and forty will scare teams away. Their loss, our gain.)

#133 overall - Chuma Edoga, OL, Southern California.

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(I struggled for fate knows how long with this pick. I knew it had to be an offensive lineman. I puzzled over Edoga, Jordan, Davis, Cajuste, Benzschawel, Deiter, and other lesser linemen. Howard - my favorite mid-round offensive lineman - was long gone, as well as Scharping, McGary, and a whole host of others. I decided to say, "Fuck it," and chose Edoga.

Edoga doesn't look like your typical offensive lineman. He's short and around the 300 lbs. range. He's got serious technique issues. But he has a rare ability to excel at left tackle. He's athletic and flexible, And he has underrated strength and leverage due to his height. I hope I did this pick right; I literally spent at least a day on it.)

#143 overall - Sheldrick Redwine, FS/SS, Miami.

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(Redwine has become my favorite mid-round safety. He has the physicality, ball skills, and athleticism to be a future starter for us. His inconsistency is the main problem; it's killed him in coverage, and might be a problem in the pros. Overall, though, with the amount of talent he has, he's well worth a fifth.)

#169 overall - Diontae Johnson, WR/KR/PR, Toledo.

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(Johnson is small and a bit of a diva. That much is known. What's also known is that he's one of the most dynamic playmakers in this class, with an ability to score at any down, any distance. He's also a surprisingly-solid route runner. All in all, well worth a fifth.)

#203 overall - Stephen Denmark, CB, Valdosta State.

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(Okay, I thought that this cornerback class sucked beyond the third round. Honestly, though, Denmark made me change my mind - at least, in his case. He seriously reminds me of Richard Sherman in that he's a huge wide-receiver-turned-cornerback. He's also seriously fast, and loves to play physical, whether it's tackling or press-man. He's sushi-raw, though, and his technique needs to be built from the ground up. But given how new he is to the defensive side of the ball, and his outer-space-high potential, that's worth a sixth.)

#251 overall - Sione Takitaki, ILB, Brigham Young.

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(Takitaki is one of my favorite prospects in this class. He went from an immature guy who got kicked off the team as a freshman to a mature team captain in his senior year. He plays like his hair is on fire, like every down is his last. He's faster than his timed speed, and he's athletic enough to play inside linebacker in coverage schemes. For a seventh round pick, that's good enough for me.)

Undrafted Free Agents:

Hjalte Froholdt, OC, Arkansas.

(Froholdt has the potential to play guard and center, but he'll likely find his home at the latter. He's intelligent and technical in his style of play, even though he doesn't overpower the defensive line. He'll be a priority free agent, and I hope we get him.)

Iosua Opeta, OG, Weber State.

(Opeta is strong. Very strong. He put up an astounding thirty-nine reps of 225 at the Combine, and he's a workout warrior. He doesn't have the length necessary to be a tackle, but he'll be an excellent fit at guard. He'll be a priority free agent.)

Yosh Nijman, OT, Virginia Tech.

(The last of the offensive linemen, Nijman is a physical freak. He has the potential to play left tackle, but his technique leaves so much to be desired. I'd still love to get him as a priority free agent.)

Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri.

(Would it really be a Memento mock without a hometown player? Blanton is no Okwuegbunam, but he's a better blocker than AO, and that's what you hope for as a backup tight end.

Roster:

(Bold are rookies, italics are starters.)

QB - Jared Goff, Blake Bortles.
RB - Todd Gurley, Malcolm Brown, Devin Singletary, John Kelly.
WR - Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, KhaDarel Hodge, Diontae Johnson.
TE - Gerald Everett, Tyler Higbee, Kendall Blanton.
OL - Andrew Whitworth, Joseph Noteboom, Brian Allen, Austin Blythe, Rob Havenstein, Chuma Edoga, Jamil Demby, Hjalte Froholdt, Iosua Opeta, Yosh Nijman.
DL - Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, John Franklin-Myers, Jeffery Simmons (PUP), Tanzel Smart, Sebastian Joseph-Day.
LB - Cory Littleton, Micah Kiser, Dante Fowler, Jachai Polite, Clay Matthews, Samson Ebukam, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Sione Takitaki, Justin Lawler, Trevon Young.
DB - Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Eric Weddle, John Johnson III, Marqui Christian, Kevin Peterson, Sheldrick Redwine, Travin Howard, Stephen Denmark.
ST - Greg Zuerlein, Johnny Hekker, Jake McQuaide.

Let me know how I did!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-ranking-position-groups-strongest-to-weakest

2019 NFL Draft: Ranking position groups, strongest to weakest

In ranking the position groups of this year's draft, it's important to acknowledge the criteria. Obviously, identifying star-caliber players is one of the most significant factors, but there are only so many of those guys in any given draft. Depth is clearly very important, but determining "future starter" depth and "backup" depth helps to stack the positions more accurately.

Long story short: The pecking order below is the marriage of various assessments of the talent and depth at each position. And No. 1's a surprise to nobody who's been following this draft class ...

1) Interior defensive line: Defensive tackle has been held up as this draft's strong suit, and for good reason -- the position could produce as many as seven or eight of the top 50 players selected in this year's draft. Guys like Quinnen Williams, Christian Wilkins, Ed Oliver, Dexter Lawrence and Jeffery Simmonshave received plenty of attention as first-round candidates, and the position's riches will spill into Day 2 of the draft. But the talent pool isn't limitless here. Teams that haven't addressed DT by Friday of draft weekend could be left in a lurch, as there isn't as much depth in the middle to late rounds.

2) Edge: While Josh Allen carries my highest grade as an edge talent, he's way behind Bradley Chubb from last year's class. That said, this year's group is much deeper overall. Allen and Montez Sweat have huge upside, but Nick Bosamight be the safer (though less explosive) option. Depending on whether or not teams reach for rushers, the strength of this position should be from about pick No. 24 until the end of the third round.

3) Interior offensive line: This position is helped out a great deal if Jonah Williams and Cody Ford are included here, instead of at tackle -- which is what I'm doing. Williams offers rare versatility, but many teams see him as a guard or center. Garrett Bradbury leads a list of three centers with instant-impact potential. There is enough guard depth to project a decent number of early starters and future starters headed all the way into the late-fourth and early-fifth round.

4) Offensive tackle: It won't receive as much mention, but this year's group of tackles offers a greater selection of starters and potential starters than we've seen since 2015. Jawaan Taylor and Andre Dillard will definitely go early, while Dalton Risner, Kaleb McGary and Greg Little all have a shot at going inside the top 40. Max Scharping and Tytus Howard are future starters at right and left tackle, respectively, while guys like Dennis Daley and Yodny Cajuste highlight a group of prospects offering good mid-round value.

5) Tight end: If your team needs a tight end, then you are in luck, relative to most drafts. In 2017, three tight ends went in Round 1 (O.J. Howard, Evan Engram and David Njoku), and there is an outside shot that could happen this year. Regardless, T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant and Irv Smith Jr. are a talented top three, with upstarts like Kahale Warring, Dawson Knox, Jace Sternberger and Josh Oliver adding "future starter" value and solid depth available in Rounds 4-6.

6) Wide receiver: There aren't any "can't-miss" prospects in this group, but there is an interesting mixture of "solid" and "speculative" once you get into Rounds 2-4. D.K. Metcalf, Parris Campbell and Miles Boykin have rare traits, but require projection over tape. Hakeem Butler is big and physical, but he has loads of drops. Guys like Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown and Marquise Brown add stability. This is a markedly better and deeper group than last year's class.

7) Safety: This group gets off to a slow start, considering it is missing anyone like Derwin James, Jamal Adams, Malik Hooker or Keanu Neal. However, from the early-second until the fourth or fifth round, there is pretty good quality and depth. This safety class has several players offering diversity or "big nickel" potential. There are some smaller safeties, like Jaquan Johnson, who are just good football players. With potential corner-to-safety transitions, this group becomes even deeper.

8) Quarterback: It can be argued that ultimately a quarterback group is only as good as the top three-to-five players in the bunch. This year's group has some splash at the top with Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and, to a lesser extent, Drew Lock. However, I would argue that last year's QB class (particularly, the five first-rounders) was more talented -- and carried bigger upside -- than this group as a whole.

9) Running back: This is a down year for impact running backs, with one player (Josh Jacobs) likely to be targeted in the back half of the first round. It will be hard to find early starters in this group, but Damien Harris and David Montgomery feel like instant contributors, due to their style and consistency. While it is lighter at the top, this group offers solid depth in the middle rounds and should produce stout backups and committee candidates.

10) Cornerback: Your team picked a bad year to need a cornerback -- well, at least a CB1. Over the past three drafts, at least four cornerbacks have been picked in the first round (counting the versatile Minkah Fitzpatrick in last year's group). It could happen again this season, but some of those picks will be reaches. The trend of bigger, longer cornerback continues, and this is a fast cornerback group overall, but it lacks a bona fide star. Potential first-rounders like Deandre Baker and Byron Murphy are 4.5 40 guys. There is actually intriguing value on Day 3 in this group.

11) Linebacker: I wouldn't call this a "bad linebacker draft," but it definitely thins out earlier than many teams would probably like. Devin White and Devin Bushare legitimate first-round talents, but Mack Wilson may be the only true second-round candidate, while a relatively small group of linebackers could fill out Rounds 3 and 4. There is decent backup/special teams depth available on Day 3.

Hear me out, yes the likelihood of trading UP is low on paper with our lack of draft capital as it is, plus the notion we should be stockpiling with several impending holes coming up.... BUT thanks to their previous rapport and Gruden giving the Rams a thumbs up approval for McVay during hiring process, maybe we can muster a deal that would see us exchange our first and fourth, along with additional capital this year or next, to move up to 24 (maybe one more mid round selection).

Why? To secure a player from the following pool: Simmons (my choice), Murphy, Bush, Lawrence, or Fant.

Why do the Raidahs do it? Well, under Mayock they may be looking to stockpile picks this year and/or next to continue cultivating the roster to their specifics, and move from three spots before their final pick to four after their final pick. Interesting, 27 sits nicely in bw our selection and their second so who they may want for 24 may then instead only have to last 2 picks (25 & 26) before they can grab them. I’m sure they’ll have a short list of guys to target at 24-27 and whoever is left can then be selected instead at 27 and 31.

Anyone else see this as a possible Snead draft-day surprise?!

I’m serious.

Keep their 1st or trade down? Again, I don’t care.

OL, DL, Edge, CB, or S? Who cares, I’ll be happy with any, tbh.

How can I say these things that would have been unthinkable as recently as 2016? Simple. Because I have a deep and abiding faith that the Snead/McVay duo will make great decisions and follow those up with exceptional player development aided in no small part by superb team leaders and example setters everywhere you look.

What a great feeling as we approach this draft. Sigh...

Happy Easter all!

Just getting ready to have the grandkids do the annual Easter Egg hunt. Then off to church.

It’s always been a big day for us. I used to do a progressive hunt for our boys when they were younger. With clues in each egg to the location of the next. And candy.

Then maybe a bit of cash at the end.

Any traditions for you guys?