http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/

37: R2P5
WR JOHN ROSS
WASHINGTON

69: R3P5
TE GERALD EVERETT
SOUTHERN ALABAMA

112: R4P5
C PAT ELFLEIN
OHIO STATE

141: R4P34
EDGE DAWUANE SMOOT
ILLINOIS

149: R5P5
CB SHAQUILL GRIFFIN
CENTRAL FLORIDA

189: R6P5
CB MARQUEZ WHITE
FLORIDA STATE

206: R6P22
OT STORM NORTON
TOLEDO

234: R7P16
DL D.J. JONES
OLE MISS

‘Project Goff’ is underway at Rams headquarters

By Vincent Bonsignore, Los Angeles Daily News

From the inner sanctum of his Fired Football Coaches Association office some 2,500 miles from Los Angeles, Jon Gruden scoured the key piece of evidence in the case of Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff.

The game tape, football coaches maintain, always tells the truth.

And in Goff’s case, the images flickering from the big screen inside Gruden’s Tampa, Fla., based football think tank provided key clues to explain how Goff’s first NFL season deteriorated into a nightmare.

“That’s an offensive line that has struggled,” Gruden testified recently. “That’s a receiving corps that has struggled.”

Gruden could have added a flawed coaching staff short on both imagination and a proven track record of quarterback development, one that failed even the basic principals of providing support for a rookie quarterback. Like establishing a sound running game Goff could lean on – in spite of having reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Todd Gurley on the roster – or functional game plans, or a culture of discipline in which frustrating, drive-sabotaging penalties would finally be eradicated.

And while factually true, it would have been speculative considering the evidence at hand.

“I do think he went into a difficult situation,” Gruden summed up, politely.

The result being a rugged rookie season that left fans and pundits wondering if the Rams severely over-reached by relinquishing six draft picks to move to the top of last year’s draft to select the former Cal star.

But from Gruden’s vantage point, most of the dynamics involved were out of Goff’s control.

The Rams, it appears, agree.

And it has prompted them to devote almost every bit of energy and focus this offseason on improving the infrastructure around Goff and maximizing his chances of succeeding.

Their Thousand Oaks headquarters is now the home of Project Goff, with almost every decision they make – including the direction they take in this week’s draft – motivated by creating an environment that helps expedite the development and efficiency of a position around which their world revolves.

That includes building a coaching staff deeply rooted in quarterback development. And adding left tackle Andrew Whitworth, not only to help protect Goff but also to free up tight ends to be more active in the passing game and elevate Todd Gurley in the running game. And signing former USC wide receiver Robert Woods, a precise, dependable route-runner with sure hands who Goff can trust as a go-to target.

All of it is designed to create a better environment in which Goff can excel.

“Everything that we do starts with the quarterback in mind,” new coach Sean McVay said.

That doesn’t mean their draft board won’t dictate they go defense when their first pick arrives early in the second round.

But the Rams believe a pool of talent most analysts agree is the deepest in years will augment their Goff objectives.

“From the beginning, when we had our initial meetings in December, you’re starting to go, ‘Wow, there’s certain positions (of need) where there will still be quality on the board,” Rams general manger Les Snead said.

It’s an edict that began with the firing of long-time coach Jeff Fisher who, for all the laurels he rested on, could never figure out how to field a productive offense. And when presented with the responsibility of developing Goff, he woefully underestimated the importance of experienced coaching by surrounding the rookie with first-year offensive coordinator Rob Boras – a former tight ends coach – and a quarterbacks coach in Chris Weinke with exactly one year experience.

It was a confusing approach.

On one hand Fisher believed the Rams were a high-caliber quarterback away from being a playoff contender.

On the other, he completely neglected the support system needed to assist the very asset he considered the missing piece.

It was a recipe for disaster.

Goff struggled with the learning curve going from Cal’s spread offense offense to the NFL. The talent around him was either incapable or not yet ready to contribute at a sufficient level. And the inexperienced offensive staff was helpless to provide alternative answers.

The miscalculations eventually cost Fisher his job.

It also underscored the importance of finding a new football leader with a proven offensive track record who could lay out a plan how to develop Goff and the infrastructure around him.

The Rams quickly landed on McVay, who represents a complete reversal not only from Fisher, but the string of three straight defensive-minded head coaches covering the last eight seasons.

None of whom could field functional offenses, let alone figure out a long-range answer at quarterback.

“What you’re looking at right now, with the first offensive head coach since (Scott) Linnehan, is someone who is going to put a priority on quarterback and how you develop the position by putting the right pieces around him in order for it to function at its highest level,” said Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ vice president of football operations.

Groomed under Gruden and his brother – Washington coach Jay Gruden – and former Washington coach Mike Shanahan, McVay, 31, is largely responsible for Kirk Cousins’ assent from a fourth-round draft pick to a playoff-caliber quarterback.

And while Washington didn’t have All-Pro caliber players across the board during his three years as the offensive coordinator, they were among the most productive in the NFL.

McVay’s upbringing and the success he helped create in Washington - coupled with his dynamic personality - helped sell Demoff and the Rams on him.

But more than anything, it was the detailed plan he articulated on how to develop Goff and the infrastructure around him – be it internally or through free agent and draft acquisitions – that convinced the Rams that McVay was their guy.

“Did we hire Sean specifically for Jared? No. We hired Sean because we think he’s going to be a great head coach,” Demoff said. “But, we also recognize Jared is a significant asset for the franchise and we needed someone who could maximize him.”

The coaching staff McVay built backs up that conviction. He’s surrounded himself – and Goff – with assistants deeply rooted in quarterback development and coordinating offenses.

Combined, offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur, quarterbacks coach Greg Olson and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer bring more than two decades of experience building quarterbacks and offenses.

LeFleur spent the last two years coaching Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons, and was Washington’s quarterback coach under Mike Shanahan from 2010-13. Olson helped transition Raiders quarterback Derek Carr from a spread offense in college to NFL stardom in Oakland.

That’s an incredible amount of experience and resources Goff can lean on.

“I think the truth of the matter is Sean’s entire world runs through the quarterback,” Demoff said. “Everything that’s been done, in Sean’s mind, is to give the quarterback the best chance to win.”

That was the benefit McVay gained being groomed under coaching mentors whose quarterback philosophies all trace back to former 49ers coach Bill Walsh.

“(Quarterback) is the most difficult position in all of sports, it’s the most important one for the football team,” McVay said. “So everything that we do starts with the quarterback in mind. And our job is to make the most difficult position as easy as we can.”

Of equal importance is improving the talent around Goff, which was painfully obvious after watching the Rams go winless in his seven starts to end the season.

Some of the blame goes to Goff, who struggled making the transition from a spread offense to a conventional NFL scheme.

But playing behind an offensive line that ranked among the worst in the NFL and with wide receivers that struck fear in no one, it was also impossible to get any sort of read on Goff given the amount of time he devoted to simply surviving from one play to the next.

The Rams hope McVay can help get Gurley and receiver Tavon Austin on track, but they aggressively went outside the organization through free agency intent on creating a safer, more functional environment around Goff.

Whitworth, a two-time All Pro, was brought in to protect Goff’s blind side, serve as a mentor to an extremely young offensive unit and anchor a line that, for all its bad play last season, still has potential.

“You really look at what we’re trying to do, and Andrew’s going to be a big part of running the football more efficiently as well,” McVay said. “We have to get Todd going, he’s a very important part of what we’re trying to do.”

Woods, while not the No. 1 wide receiver the Rams desperately need, is a precise route-runner with dependable hands and a willing blocker. Simply by being in the right place at the right time and consistently catching the ball, he can be a valuable addition.

Goff was a keen observer to the Rams’ offseason moves.

“Anytime they make any sort of investment on the offensive side of the ball, especially, it’s always helpful,” he said. “I think that all of the additions we made offensively and defensively were all great."

[www.presstelegram.com]

not sure if this will link to the thread itself. He made so many posts would be long to post all here. But the guy who made this tweet was an intern in the draft room of the Rams for 2011 draft. Mostly it's a trip down memory lane about how bad the coaches and front office were probably. But interesting to look back.

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I've been a slacker with the Rams on the clock game this year - work has been busy - but I'll give it one run for 2017.

And away we go ....

1. Cleveland Browns- Myles Garrett, Texas A&M DE
2. San Francisco 49ers—Solomon Thomas, Stanford DE
3. Chicago Bears—Jamal Adams, LSU S
4. Jacksonville Jaguars—Leonard Fournette, LSU RB
5. Tennessee Titans—Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State CB
6. New York Jets—Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina QB
7. San Diego Chargers—Malik Hooker, Ohio State S
8. Carolina Panthers—Quincy Wilson, Florida CB
9. Cincinnati Bengals—Reuben Foster, Alabama LB
10. Buffalo Bills—O.J. Howard, Alabama TE
11. New Orleans Saints—Jonathan Allen, Alabama DL
12. Cleveland Browns—Deshaun Watson, Clemson QB
13. Arizona Cardinals—Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech QB
14. Philadelphia Eagles—Christian McCaffrey, Stanford RB
15. Indianapolis Colts—Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky OG
16. Baltimore Ravens—Mike Williams, Clemson WR
17. Washington Redskins—John Ross, Washington WR
18. Tennessee Titans—Corey Davis, Western Michigan WR
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Dalvin Cook, RB Florida State
20. Denver Broncos—Garett Bolles, Utah OT
21. Detroit Lions—Derek Barnett, Tennessee DE
22. Miami Dolphins—Jabrill Peppers, Michigan S
23. New York Giants—Takkarist McKinley, UCLA S
24. Oakland Raiders—Marlon Humphrey, Alabama CB
25. Houston Texans—Deshone Kizer, Notre Dame QB
26. Seattle Seahawks—Cam Robinson, Alabama OT
27. Kansas City Chiefs—Haason Reddick, Temple S
28. Dallas Cowboys—Tre’davious White, LSU CB
29. Green Bay Packers—Gaeron Conley, Ohio State CB
30. Pittsburgh Steelers—Jarrad Davis, Florida LB


31 - the Falcons are on the clock and the phone in the Rams war room rings. The guy the Falcons had their eye on is gone and they are wanting to trade down.

They are offering the Rams pick 31 for pick 37 and 112.

For those of you using the draft trade chart - it is a perfectly even swap (600 pts for 600 pts)

Take a good hard look and make a vote. Take the trade or pass? That's the only call for now - if we take the trade, then we will vote on a pick. If we pass on the trade, we will run it to pick 36 and go from there.

With the NFL draft just one week away, SCNG NFL writer Ryan Kartje lays out the conundrum facing the Rams at No. 37 overall, before welcoming on Rams beat writer Rich Hammond to discuss the team’s draft priorities at receiver, offensive line and defensive back, among other things. Ryan wraps up the show by answering your Rams mailbag questions about the draft.

Rich Hammond at the 11:50 mark.

Listen to Inside the Rams: Draft Strategy

'Sup Ram fans! I know we have some active and avid fishermen out there and I'm jonesing for fishing action as the ice has finally melted and the water way up North here is finally warming up to spawning temps.

Let's see if we can have a thread dedicated to the finer things in life, the pursuit of fish (and hopefully a good buzz while doing it).

I'll be cruising Minnesota waters soon in search of bass. Just bought some new gear this year too, I can't wait! I'll try and keep this bad boy updated with pics and such, you do the same. Saltwater freshwater, who cares?

Link:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801909/article/kansas-city-chiefs-release-jaye-howard

He ended the year on IR due to a hip issue. It might be connected to that. I'd bring him in for a look, though. I still think we need another 3-4 DL. Howard has been a solid to good starting 3-4 DE for KC.

Rams' Les Snead knows his role as general manager, and the NFL draft will help define it

By Gary Klein

The gleaming white, high-tech stationary bike sits just to the right of the desk in Les Snead’s office, across the room from a wall-mounted television monitor and next to a large whiteboard.

With an iPad perched atop the bike’s black handlebars, and a water bottle nestled just below it, the Rams general manager can multitask while spinning.

He says he watches video of the team and of draft prospects. He catches up on email. Sometimes, the exercise just clears his mind.

“When you’re on it, your mind gets away,” he says, nodding toward the Schwinn. “That’s where some of your big-picture thoughts come into play.”

Since the end of the Rams’ 4-12 season — which continued a 13-year playoff drought — Snead has been preparing for next week’s draft.

This will be his sixth with the Rams, the first with new Coach Sean McVay and the first without former coach Jeff Fisher.

Snead, like Fisher, received a two-year contract extension before last season. And he survived the aftermath of Fisher’s December firing.

So a strong draft performance would seemingly protect his status.

But when asked whether he feels pressure or thinks his job is on the line with this draft, he says he simply plays a role in a collective effort.

“In our business, [pressure] implies there’s some sort of distress level,” he says, adding, “There’s no distress.

“This is a ‘we’ thing. This isn’t singles tennis. … There’s an urgent determination and drive to get this thing to where we all want it to be, and the draft is a key component.”

In the weeks leading up to last year’s draft, Snead made a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans that enabled the Rams to move from No. 15 to No. 1 and select former California quarterback Jared Goff.

This year’s draft apparently won’t be a referendum on Snead.

“The most important thing for the organization in this draft is that Les and Sean have a vision of what they want to achieve together and how to go execute it,” Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ executive vice-president of football operations, says. “I don’t think any draft or free-agency period is ever make or break. You have to look at a body of work in totality.”

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald and running back Todd Gurley, first-round picks in 2014 and 2015, respectively, were the NFL rookies of the year.

Defensive tackle Michael Brockers, receiver Tavon Austin and linebacker Alec Ogletree are other first-round picks in the last five years that remain starters.

But there also have been high-profile picks that did not work out.

Penalty-prone offensive lineman Greg Robinson, the No. 2 pick in the 2014 draft, twice was benched last season and is being moved from left to right tackle.

“The organization drafted rookies of the year in back-to-back years, so I would think that’s pretty good,” Demoff said. “There have been other drafts where maybe we haven’t been as strong.”

But the general manager’s job is to work with the coach to develop the best possible roster “through all facets,” including the draft, free agency, trades and the signing of undrafted players, Demoff said.

“It’s a mistake to just put a microscope on one portion,” he said of the draft, “even though it’s the one I think is the most visible overall.”

With Fisher, Snead as a first-time general manager was paired with a veteran coach who had more than 16 seasons of NFL experience when the Rams hired them in 2012.

Last December, each disputed a report that appeared on Sports Illustrated’s “Monday Morning Quarterback” website that described their relationship as toxic. Less than a week later, after a blowout defeat by the Atlanta Falcons that dropped their record to 4-9, the Rams fired Fisher.

McVay was 30 when the Rams hired him in January and made him the youngest coach in modern NFL history. Snead, 46, describes the now 31-year-old McVay as an “instinctive evaluator” and said they have developed “a nice chemistry.”

McVay has noted the same. At last month’s NFL owners meetings, he said he could “lean” on Snead and Demoff.

“I want to be able to do this with them for a really long time,” he said.

After working together to add several significant free agents, including left tackle Andrew Whitworth, the next major test comes this week, when Snead attempts to select the pieces that McVay has requested.

Snead declines to specify what has been discussed in predraft meetings, but McVay has spoken openly of his desire for offensive playmakers, so receivers and tight ends figure to be high on the priority list.

The Rams also could use cornerbacks who can play on the outside.

Snead, when asked who would have the final say on picks, said, “I’m going to stick with ‘We Not Me,’ ” a slogan adopted by McVay and the organization. “The head coach and general manager are definitely more accountable than others, but everybody’s involved.

“It takes an army to get this thing right.”

After Fisher’s firing in December, Demoff said the entire organization would be reviewed and evaluated.

This month, the Rams informed four members of the scouting department that their contracts would not be renewed. Snead took responsibility for the decisions.

“They’re good people,” he said. “It just didn’t work here. … We’ve been stagnant, and you’ve got to look at why. We wanted to establish a fresh culture.”

That is evident in the “WE NOT ME” T-shirts and in the updated décor in the Rams’ sprawling modular building in Thousand Oaks. Once blank walls in much of the facility are now wrapped with large photo images of players and motivational sayings.

After conducting the draft from a downtown hotel last year, the Rams will operate from their facility this week.

Barring an unexpected move, the Rams will be observers Thursday before making their first pick Friday.

“Our work really starts after pick 32 is selected,” Snead says.

This year, perhaps more than any of the previous five, he needs to get it right.

[www.latimes.com]

Ok boys this is most likely going to be my final mock draft before the draft. So lets get to it

2.37 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR USC (Will start along w/ Woods from day 1)

OVERVIEW

John "JuJu" Smith-Schuster (he officially changed his last name to honor his stepfather) took the mantle of the next great Trojan receiver immediately upon arriving on campus. A 12-game starter and second-team All-Pac-12 all-purpose selection, Smith-Schuster caught 54 passes for 724 yards and five scores, and also returned kicks for USC as a true freshman. He and quarterback Cody Kessler (2016 third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns) continued their partnership in his sophomore year, helping him attain first-team all-conference and second-team Associated Press All-American honors (89-1,454-10). Smith-Schuster has fought through injuries throughout the past few years, missing time in his senior year of high school, breaking his hand in 2015 (though he didn't miss action), and injuring his back during his junior year. That injury lowered his numbers (70-914, 10 scores), though he still received second-team all-conference recognition from league coaches.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Outstanding size and a very available target. Shows no concern working over the middle. Known for his competitive spirit and alpha demeanor. Hyper-aware of defenders around him in space. Works back to the ball as aggressively as he needs to when defenders are attempting to ball-hawk. Searches and sinks into the optimal openings against zone coverage. Plays to his size and has plus route strength. Shows effective uses of frame to shield cornerbacks from contested catches. Plucks it way out front of his body with strong, confident hands. Tremendous ball tracker with ability to search, find and follow the pass in over his shoulder. Has body control to twist and contort in mid-air to pull the throw in. Plays with sideline awareness and consistently drops feet in-bounds on boundary catches. Rugged, aggressive runner after the catch with a stiff-arm to hurt feelings. Has field vision after catch for maximum YAC yardage. Reliable blocker who can help spring a big run. Able to sustain blocks with power.

WEAKNESSES
Needs to get better at freeing himself at the break point of his routes. Doesn't seem to get cornerbacks tilting with his routes. Missing the sudden acceleration out of his cuts to generate separation and an easy throwing window. Contested catches will have to be a big part of his future. Rarely shows a second gear to run under the deep throws. Will coast when turning to find deep ball rather than maintaining play speed. Off-man corners may squat on underneath routes if they don't fear his vertical speed. Can be slow to release against press coverage. Plays with a delayed open to the quarterback on his comeback routes. Will need to pay better attention to his angles as a blocker. Eight of his ten touchdowns this season came in three games.

SOURCES TELL US
"He has a mom and stepdad who keep him grounded. His passion and enthusiasm are second to none and he absolutely loves football. He came in as a safety and probably could have gone pro as a safety as well if he had stayed there." - Former USC assistant coach

NFL COMPARISON
Anquan Boldin

BOTTOM LINE
Smith-Schuster will get dinged for his lack of speed and separation but he reminds me of Anquan Boldin with his strong hands, physical approach and ability to win the combat catches. JuJu is missing some of the speed traits teams want from their WR1, but he could become a high-volume, possession target with the size to win some 50/50 throws down the field. Teams who have a speed merchant at one spot would be wise to take a look at Smith-Schuster as a physical counterpart.-Lance Zierlein

3.69 Sidney Jones CB Washington (red shirt starting CB 2018, could replace Tru Johnson. Jones Talent is massive)

• 6'0"HEIGHT
• 31 1/2"ARM LENGTH
• 186LBS.WEIGHT
• 9 3/8"HANDS

OVERVIEW
The Huskies' defense is full of NFL talent, but Jones could be the highest-rated of them all. Washington has made a living recruiting out of California, and this Golden State native was almost an instant starter as a freshman (he started 12 of 13 games, two interceptions, seven pass break-ups). As a sophomore, league coaches named his first team all-conference after he led the Pac-12 with 14 pass break-ups in addition to picking off four passes and forcing three fumbles. While not knocking away as many passes in 2016 (six, also three INT), Jones was a first-team All-Pac 12 pick for the conference champions.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Competes all over the field. Doesn't play pitty-pat with his jam from press. Throws stiff lead right into the shoulder of receivers like a boxer. Maximizes contact with receivers within first five yards. Eyes are top notch. Balances between quarterback's eyes and his man from all off coverages. Ready to close on throws anywhere near his area. Route magnet. Pattern anticipation allows him to map receivers path and undercut route. Prioritizes ball over man and attacks catch point with slaps and rips. Has nine career interceptions and got a hand on 21.3 percent of balls thrown his way over last two seasons. Early ball tracker with length and leaping to attack the high point. Mirrors receiver acceleration out of their breaks. Twitchy feet for click-and-close transitions and instant change of direction from shuffle technique. Solid recovery quickness.
WEAKNESSES
Tore his Achilles tendon at his pro day which will require an extensive rehab process. Carries slender frame. Needs to add upper body strength in preparation for NFL size. Was jostled around by JuJu Schuster-Smith out of press coverage and at the top of the route. Scouts like his quickness but worry about his ability to carry speed down the field. Gets impatient from press. Loses positioning by reaching and lunging to get hands on receiver rather than letting the release come to him. Can still improve his transition footwork. Fights his hips a little when flipping to change direction in open field. Physical receivers can wall him out of tackle action in run support.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2-3
SOURCES TELL US
"I think he picked up all of (Marcus) Peters' good traits as a player without the personality defects. He marries that great FBI (football intelligence) with an explosive close-out and that will win in the pros just like it wins in college. You will always wish he was 198 pounds, but he won't be." -- NFC East regional scout
NFL COMPARISON
Marcus Peters
BOTTOM LINE
Jones is a "casino cornerback" who has the ball skills and instincts to tilt the odds in his favor when quarterbacks look his way. His toughness and desire to make plays on the ball are remarkably similar to his friend and off-season workout buddy, Marcus Peters. Jones has lockdown corner talent but unfortunately, teams will have to wrestle with his draft positioning as there is no guarantee that Jones can come back with the same quickness and speed as before.-Lance Zierlein

4.112 Nico Siragusa LOG (Stud LOG prospect who I believe will start from day 1. Plug & Play. Goff gets OL weapon to protect him! End of Story imho)

OL41
NICO SIRAGUSA
OG SAN DIEGO ST.



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• 5.35 SEC
• 28 REPS
  Top Performer
• 32.0 INCH
  Top Performer
• 110.0 INCH
  Top Performer
• 7.71 SEC
• 4.56 SEC
  Top Performer

BLUE STAR = TOP PERFORMER

• 6'4"HEIGHT
• 33 1/2"ARM LENGTH
• 319LBS.WEIGHT
• 10 5/8"HANDS

OVERVIEW
No, Nico is not related to Tony Siragusa. But the fact that people are asking that question means he's gotten on the college football radar with his outstanding play up front. The third-team Associated Press All-American started every game as a senior, earning first-team All Mountain West honors for the second straight year. In fact, Siragusa started all 41 games over the past three years at left guard for the Aztecs, one big reason Donnel Pumphrey set the NCAA career rushing record. Siragusa started the opener of his redshirt freshman season at right guard, as well, before playing behind the veterans the rest of the year.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Compact, girthy frame with thickly muscled arms. Low center of gravity with adequate hip bend to unlock power. Strong core. Able to scoop under defenders and root them out. Drive blocker with strength to win individual battles. Better-than-expected maneuverability when asked to pull. Able to redirect his weight. Has anchor to pass-set at shallow depths and handle bull rushers. Showed a little more nasty in his game as a senior than he did in junior season. Great in the locker room and well liked.

WEAKNESSES
Labors coming out of stance. Tends to pop upright and is delayed in his lateral movements. Reach blocks and cut-off blocks on middle linebackers are mission impossible. Hands are a little slow with inconsistent placement. Impatient with punch and will get caught lunging. Has to work to keep weight balanced in pass sets. Unable to punch and mirror, allowing active rushers a pathway to his edge.

SOURCES TELL US
"I like him a lot. I don't see a lot of drop-off between him and Josh Garnett from last year." -- NFC West Coast scout

NFL COMPARISON
Chris Kemoeatu um yes please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOTTOM LINE
Three-year starter with a penchant for power, but lacking the functional lateral movement to do consistent work outside of his phone booth. Has an NFL-ready frame with the ability to open holes for the running back but will likely appeal to power teams only. Pass protection could be a recurring issue early in his career.-Lance Zierlein

4.141 Eddie Vanderdoes DT UCLA (Borrowed From @jrry32)

DT
EDDIE VANDERDOES (DL rotation guy adds great depth and future starter)
UCLA PAC-12



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• 4.99 SEC
• 28 REPS
• 28.5 INCH
• 111.0 INCH
• 7.69 SEC
• 4.39 SEC

• 6'3"HEIGHT
• 33 1/8"ARM LENGTH
• 305LBS.WEIGHT
• 10 5/8"HANDS

OVERVIEW
Rated as a five-star recruit from Auburn, California, Vanderdoes started his career with the Bruins like gangbusters. He played all 13 games, starting seven, in his first year at Westwood, garnering honorable mention All-Pac-12 and Freshman All-American honors (39 tackles, 4.5 for loss). Vanderdoes was an honorable mention pick again in 2014, starting 12 times and racking up 50 tackles, 5.5 for loss and two sacks. He was off to a great start as a junior, making eight tackles, two for loss, in the opener but suffered a torn left ACL during the game and had to redshirt. Vanderdoes returned to start 12 times in 2016, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition for the third time in his career (28 stops, 1.5 behind the line of scrimmage).

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
His lone 2015 contest (vs. Virginia) showed off his enormous talent. His body type belies his surprising athleticism. Solid functional lateral movement and change of direction. Able to spin out of blocks with quick feet. Gives good chase along backside. Booming power in his hands to tilt rep in his favor after initial punch. Explodes hips into contact to dislodge blockers Has strength and ability to play nose tackle or three-technique. Can two-gap. Gets inside arm under and rag dolls move blocks to challenge cutback lanes. Grows roots against double teams and fights to split them rather than trying to survive. Brings toughness and edge to the workplace. Better rush potential than numbers indicate. Has strength to walk interior linemen back in the pocket.
WEAKNESSES
Missed almost entire 2015 season with torn ACL and he didn't seem to bounce all the way back in 2016. Carries weight poorly in his upper body and especially midsection. Came into season with additional weight. Needs to eliminate 15-20 pounds to play at an optimal level. A little slow in reaction time off snap. Gets behind against move blocks and will often play from backside rather than play-side. Pad level rises after initial stages of rep. Needs to improve conditioning. Has to keep weight down and get full mobility back. Despite his ability, sack production has lagged behind.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Rounds 3-4
SOURCES TELL US
"He was a big-time recruit and he really looked the part in 2014 and in the one game he played in 2015. He flashed this year but he just wasn't the same guy. I want to project him as a healthy player but if he keeps playing this heavy we may never see the same player from before even if he is fully healthy." - AFC west coast scout
NFL COMPARISON
Ahtyba Rubin
BOTTOM LINE
Any evaluation of Vanderdoes is incomplete until studying 2014 and the Virginia game of 2015, but balancing that tape against his 2016 body of work will be the challenge. He's athletic and powerful, but his weight and health of his knee could be a concern. He has the talent to become a disruptive, productive starter if his body bounces back to his earlier form. If not, he's still a solid rotational defensive tackle.-Lance Zierlein

5.149 Michael Roberts TE (A blocking TE that will catch everything w/ massive hands. Good balance to pair w/ highbee)

TE
MICHAEL ROBERTS
TOLEDO MID-AMERICAN



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• 4.86 SEC
• 30.0 INCH
• 110.0 INCH
• 7.05 SEC
  Top Performer
• 4.51 SEC

BLUE STAR = COMBINE TOP PERFORMER

• 6'4"HEIGHT
• 33"ARM LENGTH
• 270LBS.WEIGHT
• 11 1/2"HANDS

OVERVIEW
Toledo's 2016 first-team All-Mac tight end did not have it easy growing up. His father spent time in jail, and he was suspended from elementary school a few times until it was discovered he had a speech impediment and attention deficit disorder. Once that was under control, Roberts did well in high school, though his grades prevented him from receiving a scholarship. He also lost his grandmother to cancer and a younger brother to an accidental shooting. Roberts made his own way as a college student at Toledo, eventually getting eligible to play for the Golden Rockets. He played in five games as a reserve in 2013 (no catches) and nine contests the next year, seeing a bit more playing time (4-65, two TD). Coaches began relying on him in his junior year, starting him once in 12 games (21-234, four TD). As a senior, Roberts became quarterback Logan Woodside's favorite red zone target, scoring 16 times (sixth-most in the FBS) on 45 receptions that covered 533 yards.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
When he catches the ball, it matters. Has had over 80 percent of his career catches go for first downs and this season saw 35.5 percent of his catches go for touchdowns (16). Big target with gigantic hands. Quick to open and find the ball on stop routes. Plus body control to adjust and clamp down on throws outside his frame. Will continue to probe and adjust for openings against zone coverage. Very capable run blocker. Operates from strong base and utilizes lengths well. Sinks hips to brace up and neutralize defensive ends with leverage and uses hips and shoulder turn to steer out of the play. Has experience blocking from in-line and from wing spot.
WEAKNESSES
Comes out of a knock-kneed stance from line of scrimmage. Upright short strider into routes. Gradual gear down into his breaks. Tight at the top of his route. Rolls through his cuts to create momentum for his separation. Angles up to linebackers as blocker will need work. Overshoots targets and allows them to make plays underneath his block. Needs blocks to be right in front of him. Too many misses in space.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 5-6
BOTTOM LINE
One season of "wow" production, but has NFL size and length. Roberts' tape shows inconsistent effort from a blocking standpoint, but it also shows the strength and ability to handle those chores on the next level. He should be a functional receiver target as well and could come in as a third tight end with the ability to work his way up the ladder.-Lance Zierlein

6.190 Chase Roullier OC (Will be our Centre of the future)




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• 5.54 SEC
• 19 REPS
• 26.5 INCH
• 97.0 INCH
• 7.60 SEC
• 4.47 SEC
  Top Performer

BLUE STAR = TOP PERFORMER

• 6'4"HEIGHT
• 32 1/4"ARM LENGTH
• 312LBS.WEIGHT
• 9 1/2"HANDS

OVERVIEW

Great Plains schools like Wyoming, North Dakota State, etc. have made their living finding offensive linemen in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Rouiller matriculated from Burnsville High School to Cheyenne as a first-team all-state pick and an All-Metro selection by the Star-Tribune. He began showing off his versatility by starting the final three games of his redshirt freshman season at center and guard. Coaches kept him at the left guard spot over the next two seasons, and he started all 24 games, earning honorable mention All-Mountain West honors in 2014 and second-team all-conference in 2015. Roullier then moved to center for his final season, garnering first-team all-conference accolades by snapping the ball to and protecting quarterback Josh Allen and blocking for star back Brian Hill. That group helped his team reach the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Thick lower body with big calves and thighs. Body is built to anchor. Well-schooled and technically sound. Dips and strikes opponent with upward blow from his hips at point of attack. Bends better than expected and unlocks his leverage potential. Gritty worker who uses body control and hand strength to sustain blocks. Generates momentum into down blocks and fork-lifts defensive tackles off their spots. Good power as drive blocker, but functional in space as well. Has starting experience at both guard and center. Plays to and after whistle. Physical and tough.
WEAKNESSES
Short arms will force him to work overtime for his NFL blocks. Wasn't challenged enough by NFL-caliber power in conference. Below average snap-to-step initial movement. May lack foot quickness to handle penetrating 1-techniques as center. Can improve balance in pass protection. Has to play with better awareness and instincts against twists. Gets caught up on first twister and can be slow to pick up the looper into his gap.
SOURCES TELL US
"I took a quick peek at him and he's interesting because he finds ways to stay on top of his blocks. That's hard for short arm guys to do but he does a pretty good job of it. I guess we'll find out more about him at the Shrine (Game) practices." - NFC offensive line coach
BOTTOM LINE
Lack of length will hurt his cause for some teams, but his ability to handle both guard and center duties should add to his overall draft standing. Roullier is a power-based run-blocker who plays with good leg drive and leverage to open running lanes. He could struggle to handle athletic interior linemen, but should still appeal to teams looking for a scheme flexible, power player in the later rounds.-Lance Zierlein

6.220 Isaiah Ford WR (With time can be a #3 wr w/ speed to attack all 3 zones short/mid/Long)

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• 4.61 SEC
• 14 REPS
• 35.5 INCH
• 127.0 INCH
• 6.94 SEC
• 4.34 SEC

• 6'1"HEIGHT
• 32 5/8"ARM LENGTH
• 194LBS.WEIGHT
• 9 1/4"HANDS

OVERVIEW
Even though Ford averaged 37 points a game as a high school basketball star, football called his name. Virginia Tech signed the Jacksonville native, and played him immediately as a freshman. Ford earned honorable mention All-ACC honors that year, leading the team in receptions (56), receiving yards (709), and receiving touchdowns (six). His sophomore year was even better, as the first-team all-conference pick set school records in each of the major categories (75-1,164, 11 scores). The production was maintained in a second-team All-ACC 2016 season, with 79 catches, 1,094 yards and seven scores.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Superb athlete with good height. Able to shake press coverage with quick jab step and sudden burst. Feet look spring-loaded underneath. Features big acceleration out of his breaks and is able to create easy throwing windows on slants and crossing routes. Varies route speed to disguise his intentions. Chomps up cushion with his speed and stems defenders into off-balance transitions and false steps. Sustains vertical danger throughout his routes. Can get up and over cornerbacks without appearance of much effort. Tracks the deep ball and has ball skills to finish. Works back to underthrown passes and is able to contort in mid-air to make the catch.
WEAKNESSES
Thin frame needs weight for greater functional strength. Can be redirected off route by force. Will sit and wait too long on throws. Needs to shield throws from defender. Can be late adjusting to off-target throws. Average hand strength as pass catcher. Has speed, but lacks elusiveness after the catch. Lacks instincts for the position. Gets open with speed and quickness rather than being route-savvy. Physicality and athleticism of NFL cornerbacks will take adjustment time. Positional run blocker who can be thrown out of the way by aggressive cornerbacks.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 4-5
NFL COMPARISON
Justin Hunter
BOTTOM LINE
Tall but thin, Ford uses his suddenness to uncover on all three levels and his speed to climb over the top and stress defenses vertically. His play strength is concerning as NFL cornerbacks will consistently challenge him off the line of scrimmage. He also has to prove he can be effective when facing zone coverage. He has the height and speed to be a deep-ball menace in the right scheme, but he has a little lower floor than some Day 2 receiver prospects in this draft.


7.226 Marcus Eligwe (ILB) adds depth


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SCHOOL: GEORGIA SOUTHERN | CONFERENCE: SUN BELT
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1.5 / 235 | 40: 4.57 | DRAFT YR:2017
Rankings
GRADE
2.99
PROJECTED ROUND
FA
Bio:
First-year starter who was named Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt in 2016 after leading Georgia Southern with 9.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. Also posted 104 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception. Sat out the 2015 season after transferring from Florida State. Suffered a Lisfranc injury that forced him to miss the start of the 2014 season and was then suspended by the Seminoles for a violation of team rules.
Pos:
Florida State transfer who made a major impact at Georgia Southern last season. Athletic, fast in every direction and chases the action hard. Gives effort, plays while injured and effectively makes tackles in space. Displays good lateral speed, gets depth on pass drops and shows a large degree of quickness in his game. Easily changes direction, flows well laterally and hits hard. Wraps up tackling and brings opponents down at the point of attack. Gets depth on pass drops and remains disciplined with assignments.
Neg:
Hesitant and displays marginal instincts. Average ball skills in coverage.
Analysis:
Eligwe is an athletic linebacker prospect with terrific speed. He must improve his play in coverage but has enough ability to get consideration as a backup inside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.

PressureD41 Thoughts post draft:

I think I put the finishing touches along the OL w/ Nico & Chase. These two guys will protect Goff and maul for Gurley. Added a starting WR in Rd 2 and stayed local to boot!. Added a #1 CB in Sidney Jones Medical report sounds promising also. Added a TE to pair w/ Highbee. I let the draft come to me.

Thoughts, Was it good, bad or Ugly???

Draft guys, help me out here. Don't their skill-sets overlap or possibly even duplicate each other's? Why would we draft Engram unless we're already ready to move on from Higbee (which may be fine, he certainly hasn't shown that he's a contributor yet).

Just change the year to 2017 and change the supposed top picks names and send it to their editor. Year after year the same crapola. So lazy.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/leighs...teams-make-draft-decisions-pt-1/#bf01d7d4b24c

Behind Closed Doors: How Do NFL Teams Make Draft Decisions Pt. 1

The NFL Draft will be held a week from today in Philadelphia which will culminate a lengthy and exhaustive scouting process. The draft is one of the few ways teams have to enhance their rosters and has long been considered the basic building block for the future. How do teams make their decisions in terms of who to select? Teams with multiple needs like the Cleveland Browns may try and aggregate multiple picks in the draft to remake their roster. Championship teams like the New England Patriots may downgrade the draft altogether in favor of getting proven veteran starters. Whatever the philosophy a franchise uses, the first key is scouting college players. Accurately assessing the future potential of a college player takes unique talent and judgment.

Teams have a Director of Player Personnel or Head of College Scouting and a number of scouts reporting to him that are the primary evaluators. Additionally, they subscribe to one of two major scouting combines, National or Blesto, which provide detailed scouting reports shared with other teams. They assign a numerical grade to a player based on factors like size, speed, strength, athletic ability, agility, and character. Scouts attend spring ball and each regular season game. While the focus is on seniors, scouts are not blindfolded while watching underclassman performing in games. Since players are allowed into the draft three years after their high school class graduates, the most talented juniors and redshirt sophomores are likely to enter the draft.

Once the team bowl games finish, an elaborate second season of scouting begins. Players go off to training facilities to prepare for the process. Seniors and actual graduates can play in January all-star games like the Senior Bowl, East-West Game or NFLPA game. The practices are heavily scouted as well as the game, and the week provides direct head on head comparisons. Every year, up to 335 of the nation's top NFL prospects (330 in 2017) are invited to the Super Bowl of Scouting, the Scouting Combine, in Indianapolis during the first week of March. Players are weighed and measured and given extensive physicals with multiple physicians. Players then have 15-minute meetings with a team's brain trust where intelligence, attitude and game knowledge are probed. Players start by taking intelligence tests. The players are then tested in a 40-yard dash, a 225 lb bench press, a vertical leap, a broad jump and lateral movement drills. The NFL is in love with speed, therefore, a fast 40 impacts scouts dynamically, and then the players perform their position drills. Every owner, team executive, coach, position coach and scout with any draft influence are present for this event.

Pro Scouting Days are held in March on each college campus. Players not invited to the combine and those who participated who want to enhance their results have a chance to do the exact same testing process used at the combine. Teams can return to campus later to work out a player individually and meet with him to gauge character, personality and chalkboard skills. They may bring a delegation including their owner, head coach, executives and position coach in the case of a player they are serious about. In the month of April, franchises can have as many as 30 prospects visit their facility. No workouts are allowed, simply verbal interaction.


The draft is a projection as to how a player will perform over the next ten years in the pros. It is not a merit badge awarded for conspicuous college performance. Contracts for high draft picks will involve guaranteed money and cap charges. Teams desperately want to avoid a player who through injury, or on-or-off the field behavior, cannot perform. Extensive security checks are done into a player's background, in some cases all the way back to elementary school. Potential lingering injuries or pre-existing conditions are checked and rechecked.

After each step of the scouting process, a player's numerical rating may be reassessed. Teams have a Draft Board which may list every player in order of that numerical rating regardless of playing position, and then break down the ratings by every position.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/leighs...teams-make-draft-decisions-pt-2/#2b11fad94c09

Behind Closed Doors: How Do NFL Teams Make Draft Decisions Pt. 2

The comprehensive scouting process of college players for Thursday's NFL Draft is largely complete and franchises have assembled their Draft Boards. A variety of scouts, assistant coaches, Head Coaches, and Executives have weighed in on the rankings. The final call as to whom a team selects in each round may be exercised by a General Manager, Team President, or Head Coach, depending on each team's power structure. One year the Raiders had everyone in their draft room vote on which player the team should select. 8 people voted for a kicker, one voted for a quarterback. They ended up selecting the quarterback who happened to go by the name, Al Davis. Teams identify and prioritize their needs by position. Some teams follow the theory of drafting the highest ranked numerical player available when their turn comes, regardless of position. This theory argues that by taking the best talent year after year a team may have a significantly more gifted roster and can deal in other ways for team needs. Other teams draft for their highest prioritized position needs, knowing that position upgrade is vital.

Teams then can run through computer simulations, which will project every possible combination of players that may be available on each of their seven picks. They can then think through what they would do in each decision-making situation. For example, it is rumored that the Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns, the team that possesses the first overall pick in this years draft, wants to select DT Myles Garrett, while the front office wants to pick QB Mitchell Trubisky. This should be settled before draft time, as on-the-clock internecine warfare is rare. The great variable is the ability to trade pick positions. Years ago storied Coach Bill Walsh developed a trade chart which assigned a value to each of the picks in the seven rounds of the draft. This allowed teams to rationally figure out what a move up or down to a different draft position should equate to in gaining or losing draft picks.

Teams in the first round are each allocated ten minutes per choice. Draft time is not real-time, and for draftees and their families, it is like water torture time. Drip, drip, drip. Seconds seem like minutes, minutes seem like hours. Drip, drip, drip. Viewers may ask themselves how teams can need that much time to make decisions after months to consider prospects. What teams are actually doing in that time is fielding trade offers. A team that covets a player who will be available later in the round will try and trade down with a team worried that its choice won't be available when their turn comes. The team trading up swaps picks and gives up an additional later pick or picks. A successful team may be only a player or two away from the Super Bowl, while a rebuilding team may need as many draft picks as possible to upgrade. First round draft picks are heavily scrutinized by the public, press, and ownership. Choosing a player who is a "bust" can detract from the reputation of the drafter and too many bad picks can result in that individual being fired. There is an especially high risk in choosing a quarterback. The League is quarterback-centric and it is difficult to get to the Super Bowl without a franchise quarterback. Quarterback play is very visible to even the most casual fan and everyone has an opinion as to how the quarterback is faring.

It is not only first and second round draft picks that are the key to building a team. The salary cap creates pay structures, which has a few players paid massive packages while many more sit at minimum salaries. Therefore third through seventh round draft picks have become more important than ever, and teams need them to make the roster.

Draft prognosticators heavily influence public perception as to how players are rated, but remember they do not have teams. Their predictions are interesting and entertaining but teams do not generally share their true intentions with the press and public. They are trying to keep their strategy a secret. There is a generalized amnesty for misleading the public by executives in pre-draft statements. Prognosticators originally grouped three top quarterbacks ahead of the pack this year, with our client Patrick Mahomes seen as a cut below, a probable second rounder. But the draft is individual teams drafting individually, and Mahomes has had productive visits in late scouting. It is more important for a player to have a few teams absolutely in love with him and the rest not interested than be considered good by all 32. If it were possible to compare team draft boards there would be wide variance on how different teams rate the same player. Watch and see whether the prognosticators were correct.

One of the intriguing aspects of the draft is that the teams are all separated. If a player is predicted to go in a certain position in the draft and is not selected it can result in a "plummeting draft pick". Teams don't know why the player is slipping and begin fearing that there is some physical or behavioral problem that they are not aware of. There is no time to check out the problem so teams pass and down the player slides.

Lastly, remember that the brain trusts for each team are located in a room at their franchises. The people you see sitting in Philadelphia at tables with team helmets that relay the picks are team personnel who are not involved in the selection.

Rams Probably Need to Eye More TE Depth in the Draft

The Rams are woefully thin at tight end right now. PFF shows some options for them come draft day, with a handful of names they might want to target.

[www.profootballfocus.com]

PFF ANALYSIS TEAM

After the Los Angeles Rams hired Sean McVay, they released their longest-tenured TE, Lance Kendricks. The Rams’ only listed TE with any receptions is Tyler Higbee, who saw just 26 targets in 2016, catching 11.

Since 2015, McVay’s offense in Washington targeted the TEs in the slot 80 times, which resulted in 58 catches for 620 yards and five touchdowns.

2016 saw Washington’s TEs targeted 18 times on deep passes 20-plus yards down the field, third-most in the league. Those targets went for nine catches and 273 yards.

McVay’s offense targeted TEs 148 times in 2016. In 2016, Evan Engram led the draft class with 92 targets. Gerald Everett was fourth with 75, David Njoku was seventh with 69, and Michael Roberts was 11th with 64.

Engram, Njoku, and Everett were all in the top five for yards per route ran in 2016, with Engram leading the draft class with 2.59, followed by Njoku with 2.34, and Everett rounding out the top five with 2.31.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...owboys-and-rams-have-shown-the-most-interest/

JuJu Smith-Schuster says Cowboys and Rams have shown the most interest
Posted by Mike Florio on April 21, 2017

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As USC receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster prepares for the 2017 draft, he says two teams have shown the strongest desire to secure his services.

The Cowboys and the Rams have shown the most interest, Smith-Schuster said on Friday’s PFT Live.

While Smith-Schuster said he doesn’t have a wish list of teams for which he’d like to play (although he seems to believe players should be able to pick their NFL teams and not vice-versa), he said last month he’d like to play for the Chargers.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...p-five-needs-best-fits-on-the-clock-at-no-37/

This is one in a series that covers each team, offering viewers information for homework, suggestions and then the opportunity to make a draft pick.

When the NFL Draft begins selections in Philadelphia April 27, the Los Angeles Rams will wait until the next day to make their initial pick at No. 37 overall in the second round.

Here is an in-depth look at the team's needs, offseason changes, potential best fit and the selections by NFLDraftScout.com's experts.

Who would you pick and why?

Top five needs
1. No. 1 receiver: It's a been a well-established problem for the Rams, but they just haven't been able to uncover a game-changing wideout. And while they added veteran Robert Woods in free agency, he isn't the elusive big-time downfield threat they sorely need.

2. Center: The Rams released Tim Barnes during the early stage of free agency, and while they chased Buffalo restricted free agent Ryan Groy with a contract offer sheet, the Bills wasted little time matching the offer. That leaves the Rams still in the market for a starting center even after the signing of John Sullivan.

3. Safety: Veteran T.J. McDonald will not be brought back -- he signed as a free agent with the Dolphins -- leaving the Rams with only Maurice Alexanderas a starting safety. With precious few desirable free-agent possibilities, the Rams figure to address the position in a draft fairly deep at the position.

4. Cornerback: The Rams are open to locking up Trumaine Johnson to a long-term contract, but part of that is dependent on Johnson wanting to be in Los Angeles long term and whether he's a good fit for Wade Phillips' new defensive scheme. Point being, there is a chance Johnson might not be with the Rams beyond this season. Drafting a fill-in option -- or a future starter opposite him -- is a strategy they will consider.

5. Outside linebacker: The Rams signed veteran Connor Barwin as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but it remains to be seen if he's a long-range answer. Even with defensive end Robert Quinn moving to the position, drafting and developing a future asset at rush linebacker is critical.

Best fit
Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan: The Rams need to improve the infrastructure around young quarterback Jared Goff, and desperately need a big, fast, dependable receiver who can put fear into the heads of opposing defenses. Davis fits that bill, and if he is available at No. 37 the Rams should jump at the chance to bring him in. Davis is a four-year starter and one of the most productive players in the draft, having capped his impressive career with 97 catches, 1,500 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns in 2016.


Will Davis slide to the Rams in the second round? USATSI

The pick will be ...
Rob Rang: Evan Engram, TE, Mississippi. The Rams still need to add more weapons to help quarterback Jared Goff and at 6-foot-3, 234 pounds, Engram has similar size and athleticism as Jordan Reed, who become a star under new Rams head coach Sean McVay in Washington.

Dane Brugler: Takk McKinley, OLB, UCLA. The Rams have needs all over the roster and might be able to steal McKinley at a discount due to the shoulder issue that might force him to miss training camp.

Jim Miller: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama.

(Pat Kirwan, Miller picks based on last Friday's mock on SiriusXM Radio. Listen to their next mock Friday, April 21, on SiriusXM NFL Radio channel 88).

Frank Cooney, IMO: Plenty of needs here, but a pass-catcher will help ignite Jared Goff's career. I'll be surprised if wide receiver Corey Davis is still around, which might make Mississippi tight end Evan Engram a good addition to new head coach Sean McVay's offense for Goff.

This will be my last mock (unless I get bored and change my mind haha) with the draft less than a week away. I definitely borrowed some from the mock @Corbin recently put out. This mock assumes that Forrest Lamp, Corey Davis, T.J. Watt, and David Njoku are gone by the time we pick.
Trade
Rams trade Round 3 Pick #5 and Round 4 Pick #5
Cowboys trade Round 2 Pick #28 and Round 4 Pick #28

We do a pick swap with the Cowboys to trade up to make sure we get our guy.

NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #5 - Evan Engram WR/TE Ole Miss
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Round 2 Pick #28 - Cooper Kupp WR Eastern Washington
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Round 4 Pick #28 - Howard Wilson CB Houston
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Round 4 Pick #35 - Eddie Vanderdoes NT/DE UCLA
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Round 5 Pick #5 - Chase Roullier C/OG Wyoming
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Round 6 Pick #5 - Ejuan Price OLB Pittsburgh
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Round 6 Pick #22 - Joshua Holsey CB Auburn
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Round 7 Pick #16 - Brad Seaton OT Villanova
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Explanation: As I've said a few times, if McVay wants Engram, I'm 100% with him. It seems like that might be the direction we're heading. What's nice is that grabbing Cooper Kupp and Engram allows us to take Engram along slowly while still having a WR who can make an immediate impact. Engram is the best type of tweener. He's athletic enough to be a WR but almost has the size and strength to be a TE. He'll be a really nice blocker at WR. Kupp will offer us a steady, reliable option in the passing game for the foreseeable future. I felt that a trade-up was worth it because I was not willing to miss out on Kupp. I'd take him over Engram if I felt it was necessary.

Howard Wilson was my pick at CB in the 4th. If Jourdan Lewis falls that far due to the DV arrest, I'd jump on him. If Rasul Douglas is still available, it would be a tough call between him and Wilson. I like both in our scheme. Both guys are playmakers with outstanding ball-skills who need a little polishing. Vanderdoes offers us a big body who can play either DE or NT in this scheme. He's one of the best run defenders in this draft and is a really nice fit at NT in Wade's scheme because of his ability to disrupt in the back-field.

Roullier, Holsey, and Price are all guys I've had in my mocks many times. Roullier is my favorite Center prospect in this draft (not counting the converts). I really like his size and power in our scheme. I love Holsey's athletic skill-set, competitiveness, and ball-skills. His athletic profile is quite similar to Chris Harris's coming out of Kansas. Price is an undersized but highly productive edge rusher. At 5'11" 240, he's strong as an ox and explosive off the snap.

Seaton is a new name in my mocks. I decided that I wanted to take a development OT with our last pick. There's not a ton out there on Seaton, but from what I've seen, he has some nice tools to develop. At 6'9" 327 with 34.25 inch arms, he definitely has the right dimensions.

Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
FB: Cory Harkey
WR: Robert Woods
WR: Cooper Kupp
WR: Tavon Austin
TE: Tyler Higbee
LT: Andew Whitworth
LG: Rodger Saffold
C: John Sullivan
RG: Rob Havenstein
RT: Greg Robinson

LDE: Michael Brockers
NT: Tyrunn Walker vs. Eddie Vanderdoes
RDE: Aaron Donald
LOLB: Connor Barwin
LILB: Mark Barron
RILB: Alec Ogletree
ROLB: Robert Quinn
LCB: Trumaine Johnson
RCB: Kayvon Webster vs. E.J. Gaines vs. Howard Wilson
SLCB: Nickell Robey-Coleman
FS: LaMarcus Joyner
SS: Maurice Alexander

K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: Pharoh Cooper
PR: Tavon Austin

14 under the radar prospects you need to know come draft day

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The NFL draft is now less than a week away, but we aren't going to slow things down quite yet. We have plenty of content we intend to shove down your throat (respectfully) before the big event. Here are 15 sleeper prospects that you need to know once the draft starts.


Kyle Sloter, QB, Northern Colorado

I just talked to this kid and let me tell you something. He is going to go far. Kyle Sloter is a talent that was dealt some unforeseen circumstances that involved him losing his chance to play QB at Southern Miss in which he decided to switch to WR and after all of that transfer to Northern Colorado and start at QB there. Sloter believe it or not is the real deal. I ended up grading him as my fifth overall QB in this class and when you watch his film it's hard to justify why not? Sloter is a dual-threat QB that actually happens to be a really good pocket passer. He ran a 4.79 forty yard dash at his pro day and he told me he threw close to the maximum velocity which is set at 60 miles per hour.

Sloter is slowly rising up draft boards and while the Rams don't truly need to draft a quarterback, they may want to take a look at this player. Sloter has great size at 6-foot-5 and 211 pounds, he makes adjustments at the line of scrimmage pre-snap like Jimmy Garappolo, he shows off his mobility like Carson Wentz, he has the arm talent of Derek Carr and the gunslinger mentality of Tony Romo. If you are looking for a mid-to-late round pick that can help your team in the future at the signal caller position you may have your guy in Sloter.

Javancy Jones, EDGE, Jackson State

What is there left to say about this man that we haven't already? Javancy Jones is a player we have had our eye on since the beginning of February and now he's starting to rise up draft boards. We had the pleasure of interviewing Jones, which you will be able to check out soon before the draft...He is an extremely humble and down to earth type of person, but on the field? He is the definition of reckless abandon, and it shows on film. Jones when we asked him who he compared his game to, he said James Harrison, and you can see the comparison when you watch Jones fly at his assignment like a dart.

He may not be the flashy first round type of pick, but he could be a job saving pick if a GM scoops him up in the draft. This is the type of player you want on your team, with only one missed game to speak of, zero off-the-field issues, zero failed drug tests and a high character guy it becomes obvious this is a player to target in the middle of the draft. Keep a close eye on Javancy Jones in day two and day three and remember who told you to...Jones would be a great fit in Wade Phillips defense.

Trey Hendrickson, DE, FAU

You may have already heard of this guy due to the fact: A. We wrote about him. or B. He tore up the East-West Shrine game. Trey Hendrickson is a damn good football player and likely earned himself a pay grade just off the disruption he showed he could cause in the Shrine game. When I wrote my profile on Hendrickson, I compared his game to none other than a player that made a name for himself off the Shrine game - Dallas Cowboy Tyrone Crawford.

Hendrickson does not have an elite skillset, but it's the way he is always keeping his motor running that will get him into the NFL and keep him there. Expect Hendrickson to sneak into the day two of the draft. He would fit into the linebacker rotation for Phillips defense.

David Jones, FS, Richmond

Another player I had the privilege of interviewing was David Jones. He recently met with the Rams in one of their premium 30 player pre-draft private visits. Jones is a player to keep an eye on, at Richmond he was an explosive play-maker and at his pro day he certainly proved why. Jones has ideal size for the position at 6-foot-1 and over 200 pounds, he also was able to run a 4.43 showing off unique and rare size and speed combination. Now, just pair those with his hands like glue and his complete ball skills and you are looking at a player that should be developed into a role that allows him to see the field often.

Jones is a day three prospect to watch out for especially being one that has met with the Rams during the pre-drat process.

DaQuan Holmes, CB, American International College

Here is a player that we will be interviewing soon before the draft. We also wrote a profile on DaQuan Holmes. The kid is a dynamic division two talent. How dynamic you ask? He won the MVP award in the FCS Bowl which is an all-star game for the smaller school talents out there. Holmes went to the Harvard pro day and put up great numbers including a 4.44 forty yard dash and a 36.5 inch vertical jump. I compared Holmes to former division two stud Malcolm Butler, Holmes has that background, the explosiveness and the anticipation that turned Butler from division two to Super Bowl savior in a short amount of time.

Holmes' stock is hard to predict, I believe the most realistic is day three. Still nonetheless, this is a huge sleeper prospect that could turn heads in preseason.

David Washington, QB, Old Dominion

I'm really high on this kid, he's a former wide receiver that converted to quarterback after NFL backup Taylor Heinicke left the scene. Washington has some serious tools to be considered a future starter at the next level. He may never reach that point, but he is one of the top developmental quarterbacks in this draft. I compare his game to that of Minnesota Vikings signal caller Teddy Bridgewater as does Emory Hunt of Pro Football Gameplan. Washington has mobility to extend plays with his feet and has the touch and arm strength to be a nightmare for defenses if not game-planned for.

I believe Washington could use some polish to his game by coming into the NFL as an understudy for someone. He could fit in well behind Jared Goff as insurance for the future (Ex: Kirk Cousins with Robert Griffin III). Washington is slated to go towards the end of day three or even undrafted, so the Rams would be receiving some nice value if they chose to go quarterback with him.

Glen Antoine, NT, Idaho

Glen Antoine is another case of great person off the field and a total menace on the field. That's a good thing though. We had a pleasure of talking to Glen Antoine and he could not stress enough how humbled he was. That was the first thing, the second thing? He wanted to sell himself to an NFL GM and he feels as though his ability and the way he embraces taking on double teams and even triple teams as a nose tackle to open up plays for his teammates will help sell his game to others.

Antoine has spoke with representatives of the Rams in some capacity and with the switch to the 3-4 scheme he would now fit right in if the Rams wanted a nose tackle to give them flexibility. Antoine compares to two players in my mind Andrew Billings from Cincinnati and Linval Joseph from Minnesota. Keep your eye on Antoine on day two or day three, he is another high character and high value pick in the middle of the draft.

Tarik Cohen, RB, NC A&T

The Human Joystick is what they call him, but Tarik Cohen is more than that. He does things that Madden animations do not let you do in the game. Cohen is the closest thing I have seen to Darren Sproles and it seems like every year someone wants to find the next Darren Sproles. Make no mistake Cohen is a player to watch, while everyone is spouting off the all-time college football rushing leader Donnel Pumphrey, Cohen is quietly behind the scenes looking like a better prospect.

Cohen will likely be a day three gem and the Rams would have to consider just based off what he brings to the table. I like Lance Dunbar and all, but let's not shake off the idea of grabbing a dynamic weapon because the "We have Lance Dunbar" narrative. Don't kid yourself, it's not a wasted pick if Tarik Cohen is a Ram via a seventh round pick.

Fish Smithson, FS, Kansas

Fish Smithson is just one of those culture altering players that teams will fall in love with if they haven't already. Smithson led the country in solo tackles and was a sound leader for the Kansas Jayhawks. While things weren't always great for Kansas, Smithson's play never wavered. I had the pleasure of talking to Fish, he is a guy that is ready to come in and work his tail of to make it in the NFL. He doesn't have the crazy size and speed combination like others, but where you find that in a freak physical specimen you may not find the skills and overall technical ability Smithson possesses.

The Rams are definitely going to pick a safety in this draft and with the connections to Wade Phillips through the likes of former KU alumni cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris...there is a chance Smithson dons ram horns next season. High value pick that compares to former Ram Rodney McLeod.

Speedy Noil, WR, Texas A&M

Yes, you may have already heard of this guy years ago. He was rated the number one athlete high prospect when he committed to Texas A&M. He was a big disappointment at A&M due to some problems off-the-field, but to be completely honest they phased him out of the offense and this is a player that has total game-breaking ability.


Noil blew his combine and pro day up at 5-foot-11 and 199 pounds he ran a 4.45 forty yard dash, benched a whopping 18 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, jumped an incredible 133 inch broad jump and an insane vertical leap of 43 and a half inches. Noil is likely looking at a late day three pick, but if the Rams aren't opposed to picking a 5-foot-11 receiver they may have to look at Noil.

Michael Clark, WR, Marshall



We previously wrote about Clark in his draft profile. Clark is an absolute physical freak who can be and should be compared to former Ram WR Danario Alexander. The Rams are lacking size at the receiver position and Clark has plenty of it with his 6-foot-6 frame. He ran in the 4.5's at his pro day and while he may have come out too early there is a chance he could be a solid day three pick.

Some huge upside in Clark and the Rams may have to bite. Keep your on this one who is leaving the school that put Randy Moss and Aaron Dobson into the league.

Dylan Cole, LB, Missouri State

This is a player that is not under the radar for draft nerds like myself, but for the casual fan that isn't in the Missouri area it's quite likely you may never even have heard of Dylan Cole. He 'murdered' his pro day according to Draft Diamonds and that is about as perfect as you could put it. His numbers? At 6-feet and 239 pounds he ran a 4.54 forty yard dash, benched 32 reps of 225 pound bench press, vertically jumped 39 inches and broad jumped 125 inches.

This is one of those low profile freaks that will get picked higher than anyone expects. Don't be that person, just keep in mind Cole is a player to look out for. He could fall into the second day. Cole would be a nice fit for the Rams too as an inside linebacker in the new 3-4 scheme.

Derrick Griffin, WR, Texas Southern



As you can see this dude is a physical freak. Derrick Griffin is a player I remember stuffing the likes of a top NBA prospect Jonathan Motley of Baylor and NBA player Michael Gbinije when he was at Syracuse. Griffin stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 248 pounds, he may be more of a TE or a flex between the two positions but regardless he's a player that showed up on tape and gave me enough of a reason to put him on this list.

Last year, I was high on Baylor basketball star Rico Gathers and he ended up being drafted, Griffin is the same type of prospect, but with actual collegiate experience with football. He's an interesting prospect and project for the Rams in the later rounds.

What are your thoughts Rams fans? Have anyone else we missed? Let us know!

I'm not sure if the Rams will win 5, 6, 8 or shock us with 10 victories in 2017. What I do know is this Schedule is full of twists, subplots and the storylines make for a lot of intriguing match-ups.


2017 Los Angeles Rams


WEEK 1 VS COLTS
Andrew Luck and his Indiana gang fly West to Los Angeles to face the new look Rams. Luck has been beaten and battered with a weak offensive line the last couple of seasons but he's a battle tested warrior and is better than most NFL quarterbacks even when he's only 80% healthy.

Luck has had some recent surgeries because of the beatings he's taken the last two seasons but this warrior has been a star quarterback in the NFL since he's been drafted and he's been surrounded by mostly average talent for the duration of his career. Luck is one of those rare quarterbacks that can elevate the players around him.

Luck's Colts have been scrappy and competitive practically every year since he's been under center and he's still only 27 years old. The thing about Andrew is that even without satisfactory protection from his front wall, he's been able to put the team on his back more often than not. During the offseason the Colts signed a couple of linebackers and well known defensive tackle free agent Jonathan Hankins to help bolster their defense.

Luck has been one of the Top quarterbacks in the NFL the since he's been drafted and he's a big time baller that never quits. Even if the team he's competing against has a double digit lead in the second half, the Colts are never out of reach for Andrew to pull a rabbit out of the hat. One would think the Rams will need to put some decent points on the board to have a legit chance in this game. Assuming the Colts will be held under 23 points is not likely going to happen so McVay's offense will probably be put to the test in his very first game as HC..


WEEK 2 VS REDSKINS
This week two home game contest at the Los Angeles will be the Rams first drama laden storyline of their 2017 regular season schedule. Rams rookie head coach Sean McVay was hired on the Redskins coaching staff in 2010 and as the assistant tight ends coach. In 2011 he was promoted to senior tight ends coach. After proving himself as a tight end coach he was promoted by Jay Gruden to be the Redskins offensive coordinator on January 15, 2014.

McVay was successful as the Redskins offensive coordinator in 2015 and 2016 and his coaching reputation was starting to get noticed in some NFL circles. His quick rise up the coaching ranks eventually led to the Rams surprisingly making him at age 30, the youngest head coach in NFL history. During McVay's time as the Redskins offensive coordinator he was one of the big components for developing back to back franchise tagged quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Much of Cousins success has been credited to McVay and he's since been touted as a young modern day innovative offensive mind. McVay's Rams will be hosting his former Redskins team and close friend and mentor HC Jay Gruden in this early week two season matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. McVay is familar with much of the Redskins roster and so is former Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry. Barry the former Redskins defensive coordinator in 2015 and 2016 was hired by McVay to be the Rams linebackers coach and assistant head coach.


WEEK 3 AT 49ers
Two new first time rookie NFL Head Coaches Kyle Shanahan vs Sean McVay. These newly hired head coaches will always be tied together for various intriguing reasons. They are paired up against each other in the NFC West and their teams will play each other twice annually. The 49ers and Rams have a long history as division rivals dating back to 1950. McVay and Shanahan are friends and they have a past personal working relationship together as coaches in the NFL. Both of these new head coaches are offensive minded and share some of the same offensive philosophies.

During the Rams head coaching search, Kyle Shanahan was considered one of the favorites to be their new HC and the quarterback whisperer to help their failed 2016 number one overall pick Jared Goff. In the early stages of the HC interviewing process, NFL Playoff rules kept the Rams from interviewing Shanahan until a later date. Fate took a twist during the first stages of head coaching interviews as Sean "billy the kid" McVay had an outstanding first interview with the Rams brass. After his first interview he quickly became a serious dark-horse contender to get the Head Coaching job.

When it was finally time for the Rams brass to interview Shanahan, McVay already had a second strong interview and then "Blizzard-gate" happened. The Rams brass were in Boston where they had finished interviewing two HC candidates from the Patriots staff and were scheduled to catch a flight shortly after so they could interview the hot HC candidate Shanahan.

The Rams brass told the media that they had to cancel their flight because of the storm that hit Boston. Subsequently after the delay from the blizzard, the interview was never granted to Shanahan and McVay was hired by the Rams making NFL History. Shanahan eventually was the last new head coach to be hired by the 49ers and he signed a 6 year guaranteed contract.

This strange twist of fate will always keep these two rookie head coaches tied together especially when their teams will battle one another two times a year for the duration of their coaching careers in the NFC West division. Last year the Rams opened their regular season in Santa Clara, California against the 49ers on Monday night football and the result was a disastrous 28-0 blowout. Tempers were flying high in this game and their best defensive player Arron Donald lost his cool when the game was out of reach and slammed his helmet on the field out of frustration.

The Rams number one overall draft pick Jared Goff, grew up less than an hour from San Francisco and the 49ers were his childhood favorite team. Goff wasnt close to being ready to start last seasons opener and he didn't even dress for the game. This led to much speculation if he was worthy of the number one pick. Goff should be starting this game when they square off in Northern California with lots of friends and family watching from inside the stadium.


WEEK 4 AT COWBOYS
Will the stars in Dallas be too overwhelming for the Rams to compete? Plenty of subplots on the menu for this match-up. The 2015 offensive rookie of the year Todd Gurley will compete against 2016 phenom rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott. The other key match up will be the 2016 offensive rookie of the year quarterback Dak Prescott against Rams quarterback Jared Goff who was selected 134 picks earlier in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The young star quarterback in Dallas was voted rookie of the year and proved to be the best rookie quarterback of the entire 2016 draft class. Just like the ghost of Wentz, Goff is also hiding in the quarterback shadows of Prescott. The superior level of play from the two successful quartbacks selected after Goff in 2016 is not going to fade away until Jared shows that he can match their level of play in the 2017 season.

Another subplot is Wade Phillips who was a former head coach for the cowboys and was fired by Jerry Jones back in 2010. Sean McVay will be on the big stage standing on the Rams sidelines inside Jerry Jones extravagant AT & T Cowboys stadium. If McVay finds time to glance up in the press box, he might see Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sharing a cocktail together. Jones had a big part of getting the other owners to approve the Rams move back to Los Angeles and this game is sure to provide plenty of pregame drama story lines.


WEEK 5 VS SEAHAWKS
The kings of the NFC West 3 of the last 4 seasons have had recent struggles with the Rams the last few years under their former head coach Jeff Fisher. Now that Fisher's been fired, the new young rookie head coach Sean McVay will get his shot at them.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll was the former HC of the USC Trojans has coached for three different teams in the NFL compiling 103 regular seasons wins on his resume. Carroll also has a Superbowl ring on his finger and recently signed an extension through the 2019 season.

Their week two battle last season was the first home regular season game played in Los Angeles since the Rams moved back to Southern California. The game was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where the Rams will call home until their new state of the art stadium opens in 2019. Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson showed up in LA with a bad wheel and both teams were unable to produce much from their offenses. This match-up last year was not a very exciting game to watch unless you're a big fan of defense and field goals since neither team was able to score a touchdown.

This game in LA last year was a hard fought 9-3 defensive struggle that was saved by the Rams defense in the last minute of the 4th quarter. The Seahawks were driving inside of Rams territory for a possible game winning touchdown and the Rams defense needed to hold them one more time. The game ended in dramatic fashion as the Rams defense caused a fumble that was recovered by middle linebacker Alec Ogletree to clinch the victory.


WEEK 6 AT JAGUARS
From the warm weather of sunny Los Angeles, California to the even warmer humid weather of Jacksonville, Florida. This game will be another matchup of rookie head coaches Sean McVay vs Doug Marrone. The Jaguars were one of the 2016 darling teams predicted by many in the NFL media circles to make a playoff push. The Jaguars failed to win even 4 games and ended up firing their head coach.

The Jaguars inconsistent quarterback Blake Bortles took a big step back from his 2015 season and the team imploded after big expectations. The Jaguars were busy in the 2015 Free Agency even busier in the 2016 free agency period. On paper their defense easily looks top 10 quality and if they gel sooner than later, they could be a force to be dealt with.

With the draft just days away the Jaguars are predicted my many draft experts to select star LSU beast running back Leonard Fournette. If Fournette does end up being their pick, this game could turn into a ground war battle between Fournette and Rams second year star running back Todd Gurley.


WEEK 7 VS CARDINALS (London)
The Rams final game of the 2016 season was played in LA and their dreadful offense against NFC West division foe Arizona was hard to watch for even the most loyal Rams fans. The Cardinals and their fiery older head coach Bruce Arians showed no mercy as they destroyed the Rams 44-6 in front of a less than half empty Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stadium.

The Rams ended their season looking like one of the worst teams in the NFL as the final score was tallied up. The 2016 season left a bad taste in the mouth of the Los Angeles fans and the season finale officially put an end to the Rams honeymoon return to Los Angeles.

The Cardinals defense sacked Goff 7 times before he was eventually benched and often times he looked like a lost battered, wasted first round draft pick. There will not be a home game played in Los Angeles between these teams this year because London will again substitute as one of the Rams home games.


[WEEK 8 BYE WEEK]


WEEK 9 AT GIANTS
Eli, Odell, Brandon Marshall, Jenoris Jenkins and the talented New York Giants host the Rams in a game that might look nothing like their 2016 matchup last year. These teams have played two times in the last three years with the Giants winning both contests.

Their matchup last season in London was an old fashion defensive 17-10 grudge match that finally ended late in the 4th quarter when former Rams quarterback Case Keenum thew a game ending interception in the end-zone because of an audible miscommunication with former Rams WR Brian Quick. Neither the Giants or Rams offenses were able to move the ball with any consistency and this game provided 15 punts between both teams.

This 2017 rematch will be in New Jersey this time and the talented Giants Roster could be a ton for the Rams to handle on the road. This game will be a another big stage for the Rams new head coach Sean Mcvay. He and his staff will need to have the young Rams prepared and dialed in to be competitive in this contest.


WEEK 10 VS TEXANS
The 2016 Houston Texans were NFL's number one ranked defense and they will be getting back the consensus NFL's best defensive player in JJ Watt. No doubt one of the main subplots in this game will be Aaron Donald vs JJ Watt because a few NFL pundits think Donald belongs in the conversation as the NFL's best defensive player.

The Texans last season without JJ Watt still finished with the number one ranked defense. With the sudden emergence of DE Jadeveon Clowney
their defensive line could be a quarterback crushing unit. The Texans will square off against the Rams who fielded last seasons worst ranked NFL offense and this makes for a unique match-up.

With 5 months to go until the regular season starts, both of these teams at the moment have unproven starting quarterbacks and questions about their offenses in general. This contest could be a throwback from the 70's with the special teams and defenses putting up more points than both teams offenses combined.

The Rams recently hired old school defensive coordinator legend Wade Phillips and ironically he was a former successful defensive coordinator for the Texans from 2011-2013. Can Phillips put a defensive product on the field that can match the mighty Texans defense blow for blow?

Will the Rams young rookie HC Sean McVay have his offense prepared and be able to deliver a clever game plan that can catch the Texans defense sleeping? Will the Rams have enough talent on their revamped offensive line to keep Jared Goff in the game for all four quarters? Lots of questions still to be answered with this future match-up by the time kickoff arrives.


WEEK 11 AT VIKINGS
The Rams will bring their young 2016 number one overall pick quarterback to Minnesota and match him against their former 2010 number one overall pick quarterback Sam Bradford who is now the signal caller for the Vikings. Bradford is playing for his third NFL team since he was drafted by the Rams and traded to the Eagles for a brief one year stint in 2015.

Bradford had a very solid year for the Vikings in 2016 and would definitely enjoy throwing some touchdown passes against his former team that gave up on him after his injury issues by trading him to the Eagles for Nick Foles and a 2016 second round draft pick that was used in the Goff trade up with Tennessee.

Bradford never had good luck with the Rams due to his fluke knee injuries and lack of a supporting cast. Rams new free agent center John Sullivan was a former pro-bowl center at one time for Minnesota and could be the starter in this contest against his former team. The real story-line for this game will be the former number one picks Bradford vs Goff. These two quarterbacks slinging the ball around adds lots of sizzle and intrigue to this week 11 match-up.


WEEK 12 VS SAINTS
This rematch from last years beat down in the Bayou now heads to the City of Angels. Drew Brees and his high octane offense demolished the Rams defense last season in New Orleans putting 49 points on the score board.

After Jared Goff had his coming out party in the first half, he finished the game looking like Cinderella and turned into a pumpkin in the second half. Goff failed to lead the Rams to any second half points and the Saints out classed the Rams on every level. Goff looked like he was ready to take the next step in New Orleans who had one of the NFL's worst defenses but he never found his rhythm again after halftime and the final score was an abysmal 49-21 final.

The rematch will be in Los Angeles this time and the Rams will have a new look on defense under the watch of Wade Phillips and they will have a new offensive scheme under rookie head coach Sean McVay.

The Rams might be forced into another shootout against Brees and company and unless Goff can play consistent for two halves, the results could end up being another loss unless things have changed since there November 27, 2016 meeting. This game should be a good measuring stick of where the new look Rams are headed under the new leadership and coaching of Sean McVay and Wade Phillips.


WEEK 13 AT CARDINALS
Last season the Rams upset upset the Cardinals on their home turf in Arizona for the second consecutive year. This game ended with a thrilling 17-13 Rams victory putting them in a early season first place tie with Seattle at 3-1 in the NFC West standings. This wild low scoring game ended with Carson Palmer throwing a Hail Mary pass in the end-zone that was intercepted by former Rams starting safety Tim McDonald on the last play of the game to clinch the victory.

In 2016, Cardinals running back David Johnson stole the spotlight from the Rams 2015 rookie of the year Todd Gurley when their NFL sophomore seasons ended. These two teams have built up a feisty division rivalry in recent years with some dramatic exciting finishes lately in Arizona. They have split their games over the last two seasons with both teams winning on the road. This second meeting in 2017 could provide some new twists and turns for these NFC West division rivals.


WEEK 14 VS EAGLES
Strap on your seat belts for this unique quarterback duel between Carson Wentz and Jared Goff. Can you set the table any better than this storyline with all the drama that has surrounded these two players in the last eleven months. These two quarterbacks will forever be tied together having been the top two selections in the 2016 draft.

The number one and number two overall picks in the draft square off in a fascinating first meeting as their teams signal callers. These two young quarterbacks were the talk of the 2016 NFL Draft and one of the main story lines is that the Rams actually had their choice of either player.

The Rams passed over Carson Wentz and selected Jared Goff causing many Rams fans that were Wentz supporters to hold their breath and hope for the best that Goff was the correct choice. Their rookie seasons have since come and gone and without any dispute, the second overall pick Wentz was the superior quarterback in their rookie seasons and he seems to have a promising career ahead of him.

The Rams brass instead selected Goff the "Air Raid" California quarterback and he looked far from a starting caliber NFL signal caller and didn't even see the field until the 10th game of his rookie season. Though he had a poor supporting cast, Goff left a lot to be desired on the field in his rookie campaign and too many times he looked like he didn't even belong on an NFL field. This match up between the Rams and Eagles is about as unique as you can ask for when you look at all the dynamics surrounding these two young quarterbacks.

Another subplot for this game is the Rams recent signing of former Eagles star outside linebacker Conner Barwin who was cut this off-season for age and salary cap reasons. He signed a one year deal with the Rams and this should add a little more drama to this match up. Barwin would obviously enjoy making some big plays against his former team in this week 14 contest.


WEEK 15 AT SEAHAWKS
The vaunted Seahawks have the NFC West divisions best quarterback in Russell Wilson and their defense should still be good enough for this team to make another deep playoff run in the upcoming 2017 season. This NFC West rivalry will take on some new twists with the head coaches being 35 years apart in age. This will be McVay's second meeting against Pete Carroll and his Seahawks. This time the game will be played in Seattle with with their historic raucous loud home crowd known as the 12th man.

In Last seasons contest at Seattle rookie quarterback Jared Goff got his bell rung when he tried to scamper down the sidelines for a touchdown but he failed to see "Legion of Boom" star Richard Sherman. Goff got blasted in the shoulder and head at the three yard-line and was concussed causing the end of the night for him at the 9:03 mark in the 4th quarter. The Seahawks won this game in Seattle last year with by a comfortable 24-3 score.


WEEK 16 AT TITANS
This contest between Los Angeles and Tennessee has some extra luster because the Titans are the team that traded their 2016 number one overall draft pick to the Rams for a plethora of draft picks. This was an easy trade down decision for the Titans to make because they already had a good young quarterback on their roster.

The trade these two franchises made last year added a lot of spice to the 2016 NFL draft. When the Titans selected Heisman Trophy winner Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota in the 2015 NFL draft, they were in the drivers seat to accept trade offers from a quarterback needy team like the Rams.

The Titans still have two more draft picks coming in the 2017 draft that they received from the big trade last year with the Rams. They will have the Rams #5 overall selection in the first round and the #100 pick in the third round. These last two picks will complete last years blockbuster trade the Rams made to select Jared Goff.

Mariota came from a spread formation college system at Oregon but his talent transitioned well to NFL in his 2015 rookie campaign, where as Goff's transition from the Air Raid system didn't follow the same suit in 2016. With all the draft picks the Titans acquired from the Rams and many of those picks to likely be on the field when these two teams meet in Tennessee, this game will have plenty of subplots to the story-line for this match-up.


WEEK 17 VS 49ers
The last game of the 2017 season will be the second meeting between the highly touted rookie head coaches Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. This will be their second match up and will be played in Los Angeles. Hopefully for LA fans there will be playoff implications on the line. Last years week 16 contest in Los Angeles between these two teams ended with a complete meltdown by the Rams defense after the Rams took a 21-7 lead in the 4th quarter with 10:32 seconds remaining on the clock.

The Rams defense surrendered 15 unanswered 4th quarter points and lost the game 22-21 when Colin Kapernick ran for a two point conversion with :31 seconds left in the 4th quarter. With little time left on the clock, Goff was unable to drive the Rams into field goal range. The 49ers were a terrible team last season and they were only able to win two games. Ironically the only two games they won were against their division rival Rams. This game will have a telling story of how much better, the same, or worse these two teams are playing under their new rookie head coaches.

Taking 31 days to complete....this mock draft was full of trades, fist pumping, heartbreak, surprises and alot of hard work for our ROD GM's. Here's the final canvas of what went down...

Link to original thread:
http://www.ramsondemand.com/threads/2017-full-7-rd-rod-mock-draft-completed.48422/

Also, for any of our GM's who wish to post and boast their full team draft results to get praised or scrutinized feel free to do that here.


Round 1
1. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
2. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford
3. Chicago: Barrison - Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
4. Jacksonville: Memento - Jamal Adams, SS, LSU
5. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State
6. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Jabrill Peppers, SS/CB/OLB, Michigan
7. San Diego: SierraRam - Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama
8. Carolina: jsimcox - O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
9. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Rueben Foster, ILB, Alabama
10. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
11. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - David Njoku, TE, Miami
12. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
13. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
14. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
15. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
16. Baltimore: Gandalf - Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
17. Washington: Riverumbbq - Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan St.
18. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
19. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
20. Denver: Mojo Ram - Charles Harris, DE/LB, Missouri
21. Detroit: JackDRams - Haason Reddick, DE/LB, Temple
22. Miami: TheDYVKX - Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky
23. New York Giants: Corbin - Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
24. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut
25. Houston: Ramhusker - Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
26. Seattle: A55VA6 - Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah
27. New Orleans: shaunpinney - John Ross, WR, Washington
28. Dallas: Tron - Taco Charlton, DE, La Carreta Restaurant
29. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
30. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
31. Atlanta: Merlin - Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
32. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

Round 2
33. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Budda Baker, FS, Washington
34. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
35. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
36. Chicago: Barrison - DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
37. Jacksonville: Memento - Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
38. San Diego: SierraRam - Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
39. Minnesota: DaveFan'51 - T.J.Watt, OLB, Wisconsin
40. Carolina: jsimcox - Takkarist McKinley, DE, UCLA
41. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Dorian Johnson, OG, Pittsburgh
42. Miami: TheDYVKX - Derek Rivers, DE, Youngstown State
43. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
44. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
45. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
46. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Tre'Davious White, CB, Louisiana State University
47. Detroit: JackDRams - Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
48. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Kevin King, CB, Washington
49. New England: PressureD41 - Chris Wormsley, DT, Michigan
50. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
51. Denver: Mojo Ram - Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
52. Washington: Riverumbbq - Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
53. Baltimore: Gandalf - Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn
54. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State
55. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Pat Mahomes II, QB, Texas Tech
56. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Quincy Wilson, CB, University of Florida
57. Houston: Ramhusker - Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
58. Seattle: A55VA6 - Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
59. New York Giants: Corbin - Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
60. Dallas: Tron - Josh Jones, SS, NC State
61. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State
62. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
63. Atlanta: Merlin - Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
64. Carolina: jsimcox - Dion Dawkins, OG/OT, Temple

Round 3
65. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
66. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell
67. Chicago: Barrison - Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa
68. Jacksonville: Memento - Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
69. Washington: Riverumbbq - Nico Siragusa, G, San Diego State
70. New York Jets: Ramrasta - JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
71. San Diego: SierraRam - Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
72. New England: PressureD41 - D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas University
73. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington University
74. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
75. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
76. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Marcus Williams, S, Utah
77. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
78. Baltimore: Gandalf - Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
79. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - Larry Ogunjobi, DT, North Carolina Charlotte
80. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston University
81. Washington: Riverumbbq - Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
82. Denver: Mojo Ram - Gerald Everett, TE/WR South Alabama
83. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
84. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
85. Detroit: JackDRams - Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio
86. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - Robert Davis, WR, Georgia State
87. New York Giants: Corbin - Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy University
88. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
89. Houston: Ramhusker - Isaac Asiata, OG, Utah
90. Seattle: A55VA6 - Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Alabama
91. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Kendell Beckwith, LB, LSU
92. Dallas: Tron - Howard Wilson, CB, Houston
93. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech
94. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
95. Atlanta: Merlin - Montravious Adams, DL, Auburn
96. New England: PressureD41 - Trey Hendrickson, DE, Florida Atlantic
97. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Pat Elfein, C, Ohio State
98. Carolina: jsimcox - Marlon Mack, RB, USF
99. Baltimore: Gandalf - Ethan Pocic, C, LSU
100. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Shaquil Griffin, CB, UCF
101. Denver: Mojo Ram - Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
102. Seattle: A55VA6 - Danny Isidora, OG, Miami
103. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
104. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Jaleel Johnson, DE, Iowa
105. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
106. Seattle: A55VA6 - Marcus Maye, FS, Florida
107. Miami: TheDYVKX - Vince Biegel, LB, Wisconsin

Round 4
108. Washington: Riverumbbq - Davis Webb, QB, California
109. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - K. D. Cannon, WR, Baylor
110. Jacksonville: Memento - Adam Bisnowaty, OG, Pittsburgh
111. Chicago: Barrison - Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
112. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Chad Hansen, WR, California
113. San Diego: SierraRam - Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
114. Jacksonville: Memento - Jermaine Eluemunor, OG, Texas A&M
115. Carolina: jsimcox - Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
116. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
117. Chicago: Barrison - Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt
118. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Ryan Glasgow, DT, Michigan
119. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Anthony Walker, LB, Northwestern
120. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Corn Elder, CB, Miami (FL)
121. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Elijah Qualls, DT/NT, Washington
122. Baltimore: Gandalf - Duke Riley, OLB, LSU
123. New England: PressureD41 - John Johnson, S, Boston College
124. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Dawuane Smoot, OLB, Illinois
125. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
126. Denver: Mojo Ram - Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina
127. Dallas: Tron - George Kittle, TE, Iowa
128. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh
129. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Chase Roullier, C, Wyoming
130. Houston: Ramhusker - Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
131. New England: PressureD41 - Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee
132. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State
133. Detroit: JackDRams - Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
134. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Erik Magnuson, OG, Michigan
135. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Joe Mathis, OLB, Washington
136. Atlanta: Merlin - Devonte Fields, DE, Louisville
137. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas
138. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
139. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
140. New York Giants: Corbin - Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
141. Miami: TheDYVKX - Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
142. Houston: Ramhusker - BRAD KAAYA, QB, MIAMI
143. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
144. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA

Round 5
145. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Chad Wheeler, OT, USC
146. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
147. Chicago: Barrison - Deatrich Wise, DE, Arkansas
148. Jacksonville: Memento - Avery Moss, OLB, Youngstown State
149. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Jon Toth, C, Kentucky
150. New York Jets: Ramrasta - David Sharpe, OT, Florida
151. San Diego: SierraRam - Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota
152. Carolina: jsimcox - Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M
153. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Jarron Jones, NT, Notre Dame
154. Jacksonville: Memento - Tedric Thompson, FS, Colorado
155. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina
156. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Cole Hikutini, TE, Louisville
157. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Brenden Langley, CB, Lamar
158. Indianapolis: den-the-coach - Jessamen Dunker, G, Tennessee State
159. Baltimore: Gandalf - Vincent Taylor, DT, Oklahoma State
160. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - Rayshawn Jenkins, FS, Miami (Fla)
161. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Damien Mama, OG, USC
162. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Zach Banner, OG, USC
163. New England: PressureD41 - Marquez White, CB, Florida State
164. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Jordan Morgan, OG, Kutztown
165. Baltimore: Gandalf - Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
166. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Ejuan Price, OLB, Pittsburgh
167. New York Giants: Corbin - Javarius Leamon, OT, South Carolina State
168. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Elijah Lee, ILB, Kansas State
169. Dallas: Tron - Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane
170. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Grover Stewart, DT, Albany State
171. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Jadar Johnson, S, Clemson
172. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State
173. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Blake Jarwin, TE, Oklahoma State
174. Atlanta: Merlin - Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
175. Cleveland : Ramrocket - Connor Harris, ILB, Lindenwood
176. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville
177. Denver: Mojo Ram - Ryan Switzer, WR/PR, North Carolina
178. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Chad Williams, WR, Grambling
179. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Stacy Coley, WR, Miami
180. New York Giants: Corbin - Noah Brown, WR, Ohio State
181. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Ishmael Zamora, WR, Baylor
182. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Antony Auclair, TE, Laval (Canada)
183. New England: PressureD41 - Josh Carraway, OLB, TCU
184. Miami: TheDYVKX - Blair Brown, LB, Ohio.

Round 6
185. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Xavier Woods, SS, Louisiana State
186. Baltimore: Gandalf - Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin
187. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Brandon Wilson, CB, Houston
188. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Joshua Holsey, CB, Auburn
189. Jacksonville: Memento - William Likely, CB, Maryland
190. San Diego: SierraRam - Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia
191. Miami: TheDYVKX - Delano Hill, S, Michigan
192. Carolina: jsimcox - Andreas Knappe, OT, UConn
193. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Dieugot Joseph, OT, Florida
194. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - David Jones, S, Richmond University
195. Buffalo: Legatron4 - Chad Kelly, QB, Mississippi
196. New Orleans: shaunpinney - David Godchaux, DT, LSU
197. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Montae Nicholson, S, Michigan State
198. Cleveland: Ramrocket - Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
199. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - Kenny Golladay, WR, Northern Illinois
200. New England: PressureD41 - Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo
201. Washington: Riverumbbq - Dan Skipper, OT, Arkansas
202. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Jeremy Cutrer, CB, Middle Tennesee State
203. Denver: Mojo Ram - De'Angelo Henderson, RB, Coastal Carolina
204. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Matt Milano, LB, Boston College
205. Detroit: JackDRams - Lorenzo Jerome, S/KR, St.Francis(PA)
206. Washington: Riverumbbq - Francis Owusu, WR, Stanford
207. New York Giants: Corbin - Eric Saubert, TE, Drake
208. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Justin Senior, OT, Mississippi State
209. Jacksonville: Memento - Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, NT, USC
210. Seattle: A55VA6 - Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech
211. Detroit: JackDRams - Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan
212. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
213. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Justin Davis, RB, USC
214. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Josh Augusta ,DT, Missouri
215. Baltimore: Gandalf - Carroll Phillips, LB, Illinois
216. Kansas City: 12intheBox - Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB, Tennessee
217. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Jamaal Williams, RB, BYU
218. Denver: Mojo Ram - Avery Gennesy ,OT, Texas A&M

Round 7
219. San Francisco: TK42-RAM - Xavier Coleman, CB, Portland State
220. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
221. Chicago: Barrison - Jordan Evans, LB, Oklahoma
222. New Orleans: shaunpinney - Ethan Cooper, OG/OT, Indiana
223. Miami: TheDYVKX - Brian Allen, CB, Utah
224. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Dylan Cole, OLB, from Missouri State
225. San Diego: SierraRam - Kyle Fuller, C/G, Baylor
226. Seattle: A55VA6 - Marquel Lee, LB, Wake Forest
227. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Zane Gonzalez, K, Arizona State
228. Dallas: Tron - Jeremy Clark, CB, MIchigan
229. New York Jets: Ramrasta - Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State
230. Philadelphia: Boston Ram - Tom Cameron, C, Southern Miss
231. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Robert Tonyan, TE, Indiana State
232. Minnesota: DaveFan’51 - Ben Gedeon, ILB, Michigan
233. Carolina: jsimcox - Marcus Sayles, CB/KR, West Georgia
234. Los Angeles: RamsFlash80 - Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee
235. Jacksonville: Memento - T.J. Logan, RB, North Carolina
236. Tennessee: Warner4Prez - Anthony Smithson, S, Kansas
237. Tampa Bay: T-REX - Hunter Dimick, DE, Utah
238. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Isaac Rochell, DL, Notre Dame
239. New England: PressureD41 - Jamari Staples, WR, Louisville
240. Jacksonville: Memento - Billy Brown, TE, Shepherd
241. New York Giants: Corbin - Rodney Butler, ILB, New Mexico State
242. Oakland: Jorgeh0605 - Jeremiah Ledbetter, DT, Arkansas
243. Houston: Ramhusker - DeAngelo Brown, DT, Louisville
244. Arizona: ramsplaya16 - Harvey Langi, LB, BYU
245. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Fred Ross, WR, Mississippi State
246. Dallas: Tron - Damore'ea Stringfellow, WR, Ole Miss
247. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Calvin Munson, OLB, San Diego State
248. Pittsburgh: Rams Until I Die - Shalom Luani, S, Washington State
249. Atlanta: Merlin - Jordan Sterns, S, Oklahoma State
250. Detroit: JackDRams - Keion Adams, LB, Western Michigan University
251. Cincinnati: OldSchool - Keionta Davis, DE, Tennessee-Chattanooga
252. Green Bay: Rambitious1 - Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA
253. Denver: Mojo Ram - Garrett Fugate, QB, Central Missouri

I was thinking about uniforms. I know we came out with the white and gold jerseys and blue and white helmets. But what about the away jersey? Are we still repping the blue and gold jerseys? Is it going to look like this?

Yuck.

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2017 Los Angeles Rams game-by-game predictions
Alden Gonzalez/ESPN Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Rams' featured non-NFC West games in 2017 will be against the AFC South, the only division that didn't have a team with double-digit wins last year. Their first two games will be at home. Their last game will come against a popular pick to finish with the NFL's worst record.

In between are several winnable games, too. But the Rams, under an entirely new coaching staff, still have a lot to figure out internally. Here's an early, game-by-game look at how the 2017 season could shake out.

Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 10, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 4:05 p.m. ET

One thing is pretty clear about the Rams' 2017 schedule: They'll face a lot of good quarterbacks. The first will be Andrew Luck. But Luck is coming off shoulder surgery, and Rams quarterback Jared Goff will be facing a shaky secondary. He should get off on the right foot here. Record: 1-0

Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 17, vs. Washington Redskins, 4:25 p.m. ET

Former Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay left to become the Rams' head coach, and soon thereafter, Washington's top two receivers, DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, signed with other teams. Now coach Jay Gruden has a transitioning offense on his hands. But it's still better than the one McVay inherited. Record: 1-1

Week 3: Thursday, Sept. 21, at San Francisco 49ers, 8:25 p.m. ET

Last year, the 49ers embarrassed the Rams in a season-opening game on Monday Night Football. The 49ers won two games in 2016, and both came against the Rams, the last one on the strength of an impressive comeback at the Coliseum. The 49ers, now under Kyle Shanahan, will continue to be bad. The Rams should be better against them. Record: 2-1

Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 1, at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET

This will be the Rams' toughest test all season. Their defense should be pretty good, but new defensive coordinator and former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips will have a hard time trying to contain QB Dak Prescott, RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Dez Bryant and TE Jason Witten. On offense, the Rams don't have anything close to the firepower to keep up. Record: 2-2

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 8, vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET

Hate on Jeff Fisher all you want, but for some reason, he seemed to have some weird magic touch when it came to beating the Seahawks. It's unlikely McVay will have that same feel, simply because most coaches don't. The Seahawks' defense -- perhaps rejuvenated by the return of safety Earl Thomas -- will be a big early test for McVay's developing offense. Record: 2-3

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 15, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 4:05 p.m. ET

The Jaguars are no strangers to offseason spending. And this offseason was no different, as they splurged on three new defensive players: defensive end Calais Campbell, cornerback A.J. Bouye and safety Barry Church. At home, they'll make life really difficult on Goff and his offense. Record: 2-4

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 22, vs. Arizona Cardinals in London, 1 p.m. ET

The Cardinals have lost as much as the Jaguars gained on defense. Four of their top six defensive snap leaders from 2016 signed elsewhere. Coming off a disappointing 7-8-1 season, Arizona has holes all over its defense -- holes Goff can exploit in Twickenham Stadium, where the Rams suffered a heartbreaker to the Giants last year. Record: 3-4
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Week 8: Bye
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Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 5, at New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET

Another long flight -- though it's coming off a bye -- and another difficult matchup. The Giants feature two dynamite cornerbacks in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Janoris Jenkins. And now, with Brandon Marshall joining Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants have two standout receivers for QB Eli Manning. They should be pretty good. Record: 3-5

Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 12, vs. Houston Texans, 4:05 p.m. ET

The Texans won the AFC South without J.J. Watt, but they did so with a minus-49 point differential, seventh-worst in the NFL. And though Watt should be healthy again, their quarterback situation has not been resolved. The Rams will be happy to be back home. Record: 4-5

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 19, at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET

The Vikings -- much like the Rams -- have had to overhaul their offensive line. For a Rams defense that is led by Aaron Donald and is now overseen by Phillips, who's very creative in the ways he can pressure the quarterback out of a 3-4 base set, this is usually a good matchup. But not this time. Record: 4-6

Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 26, vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:05 p.m. ET

Rams fans have probably tried really hard to forget about this team. The Saints dealt the Rams perhaps their most crushing blow of 2016, annihilating them 49-21 in New Orleans. But the Saints have had a hard time putting pieces around aging QB Drew Brees in recent years, and the Rams should get some revenge. Record: 5-6

Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 3, at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET

The last time the Rams played in Arizona, they stunned the Cardinals and improved to 3-1 to start 2016. It was the apex of their season; perhaps the apex of Fisher's tenure. The Cardinals probably won't let that happen again. Record: 5-7

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 10, vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET

This will be the most highly anticipated game of the season. Goff, the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, goes up against Carson Wentz, the 2016 No. 2 overall pick. Wentz entered the NFL with more experienced coaching than Goff, and now he has something Goff still lacks: a true No. 1 receiver in Alshon Jeffery. But maybe I just have a gut feeling about this one. Record: 6-7

Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 17, at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET

It's the Seahawks, at home, late in the season, when they'll probably be fighting for playoff positioning. But in Washington, McVay was a master at adjusting to exploit opponents' weaknesses, and he'll pick up a few things from the Week 5 meeting between these teams. Record: 7-7

Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 24, at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET

The Titans are coming off only their second winning season in eight years, and franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota was very good down the stretch. They're on the rise, and they should be a playoff contender in 2017. Record: 7-8

Week 17: Sunday, Dec. 31, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET

One shot, at home, against the lowly 49ers, to capture their first non-losing season since 2006? The Rams get it done. Record: 8-8

Baltimore Ravens Draft Report

Top needs coming into draft:

Wide receiver: The Ravens lost a pair of sure-handed receivers when Steve Smith Sr. retired and Kamar Aiken signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore was not able to fill that void in free agency, so the team needs to find a playmaker in this year's draft.

Offensive Line: Starting guard Vlad Ducasse signed with Buffalo, OT Rick Wagner signed with Detroit and C Jeremy Zuttah was traded away leaving the Ravens with holes to fill on the OL.

Outside linebacker: The Ravens cut ties with Elvis Dumervil following the season and they need to find a replacement in the draft. Several linebackers drafted over the past few years have not shown they can be an effective pass rusher and the heir to Terrell Suggs, who is age 34

Running Back: Baltimore has several middling running back options but nobody capable of carrying the load.


RD. 1. #16 Corey Davis WR, Western Michigan
Davis has ideal height-weight-play speed for the position. He lines up inside and outside, and he's a very polished and precise route runner. He powers through press coverage and does a nice job of changing speeds and creating separation down the field. He attacks the football in the air with very strong hands and he's nifty after the catch. He doesn't have elite speed but he's plenty fast. Overall, Davis is an excellent player with both a high floor and a high ceiling.



Baltimore traded their #47 pick to Detroit for #53, #165 and #215

Rd. 2. #53 Carl Lawson DE Auburn
Speaking of pass-rushers who are toeing the line between the first and second rounds, Auburn's Carl Lawson is another player who is flying under the radar.

CBS Sports ranks Lawson as its No. 39 overall prospect, putting him just out of reach of Round 1. But depending on teams' rankings and preferences, Lawson could hear his name called on Day 1.

Lawson has the talent to be a first-round lock, but teams may be concerned about the torn ACL he suffered that caused him to miss the Tigers' entire 2014 season. However, Lawson started to get his footing back in 2015, playing seven games with three tackles for loss, a sack and 11 quarterback hurries, and really got things going in 2016.

Last season, Lawson played 13 games and amassed 13.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 24 hurries and a forced fumble, terrorizing SEC quarterbacks the whole way. His flexibility could make him attractive to a number of teams looking to beef up their pass rush in the first round.


RD. 3. #78 Taylor Moton OL Western Michigan
Taylor Moton has been a starter at Western Michigan since his redshirt freshman year. The big offensive lineman has spent most of his snaps playing right tackle for the Broncos but spent a season playing RG as well. One of the reasons Moton projects to go as high as the first round (according to who you ask) is his versatility. Moton got a chance to go down to Mobile earlier on the month for the Senior Bowl. He was very good at right tackle but word is he was dominant at the guard position there. There is no doubt there will be some teams that see his value more at OT than OG and vice versa but for Moton, it’s a good thing especially in an overall weak OL class.

Moton looks the part of an NFL tackle. He is well built all around and his length and strength show up on tape. The raw physical skills are there but Moton needs a lot of work with his technique and fundamentals. With the praise he received at the Senior Bowl he may have already started working on those issues. If he continues to build upon his Senior Bowl performance at the Combine next month he could be a big riser.


Rd. 3. #99 Ethan Pocic OL LSU
Played tackle, guard and center at LSU. Moves well to the second level. Shows good balance on tape and athletic ability when pulling. High football IQ and work ethic. Fantastic at recognizing blitzes. Strong in pass protection and in the run game. Good knee bend and flexibility despite his high. Finesse blocker who makes things look effortless on film.



Rd. 4. #122 Duke Riley LB LSU
Former LSU linebacker Duke Riley is receiving high praise leading up to the 2017 NFL draft.
According to NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks, scouts have anticipated big things from LSU linebackers based on the recent success of fellow former Tigers Kwon Alexander and Deion Jones. While Kendell Beckwith was the name many expected to generate draft buzz in the fall, Riley has since grabbed scouts’ attention after a strong combine performance.

The senior, who led LSU with 93 tackles, led all linebackers in the 40-yard dash (4.58 seconds), three-cone drill (6.89) and 20-yard shuttle (4.21). He also recorded a 34.5-inch vertical jump, 122-inch broad jump and 18 reps on the bench press.
According to Brooks, scouts have been impressed with Riley’s “impressive instincts and athleticism,” as well as being a “consistent tackler with strong wrap-up skills.”

“Looking ahead to draft day,” Brooks writes, “I believe Riley grades as a bottom-of-the-second-round player (eventual starter with the potential to crack the lineup by Year 2), but I could see him going at any point on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) to a team looking for a potential starter with special-teams ability. Considering how Alexander and Jones were also viewed in that light before emerging as difference makers on their respective teams, scouts would be wise to keep tabs on Riley during the process.”



RD. 5. #159 Vincent Taylor DT Oklahoma ST.
Plays with exciting power and quickness. A pocket collapser that consistently finds a way to make the QB uncomfortable.
Wins with his strength and active hands. Commands double teams at times and can still get home at the right angle.
Takes advantage of inside gap on blockers led to his outstanding sack and TFL totals this year.
Never stagnant and works hard virtually ever rep. Excellent motor.

RD. 5 #165 Tyler Orlosky OL West Virginia
West Virgina,s Tyler Orlosky is a solid prospect that can easily win a starting spot early in his rookie season.
Tyler is an experienced and highly effective center prospect. He was the leader of West Virginia’s offensive line showing the ability to make adjustments at the line of scrimmage. Orlosky has the makings of a long-term NFL starter.

His ability to snap and step in one motion allows him to quickly get into proper position. He does a great job of gaining inside hands and Velcroing to his target. Orlosky has heavy hands which makes it difficult for the defender to disengage and allows him to control the action.
His hand placement and quickness out of his stance also allows him to seal the defender from the play. He has a knack for using proper angles and getting his body between the defender and ball carrier.



RD. 6. #186 Corey Clement RB Wisconsin
From a production standpoint, there’s a lot to like about the 2016 season with Corey Clement. Despite the injury in 2015, I still think he has the ability to have a long career at the next level. Clearly, he has to improve on his ball security and blitz pick-up but I think with the proper coaching, that can happen.

Throughout his career, he played in 43 games with 15 career starts (13 starts in 2016). Received First-Team Big Ten honors (coaches) & Second-Team Big Ten honors (media) for 2016. Beyond just game experience and awards, there’s a lot to like about Corey Clement. His running style is similar to Carlos Hyde’s but so is his size (5’11 – 225 lbs). He’s a one cut and up type of back with his ability to shed tackles and constant fall forward to gain extra yardage. Being an instinctive runner with patience is key in the NFL and I think he carries those traits.

My overall perception is that Corey Clement can be one of the top backs in the 2017 NFL Draft. Personally, he’s my 5th ranked running back in the position rankings and he should hear his name get called in the 3rd round of the 2017 NFL Draft.


RD. 7. #215 Carroll Phillips LB Illinois
Explosive college defensive end who projects to outside linebacker on Sundays. Athletic, plays with great pad level and displays speed moving in every direction. Easily collapses down the line of scrimmage or out to the flanks and catches ball carriers in backside pursuit. Displays good change of direction and the ability to immediately alter his angle of attack and redirect to ball handlers. Covers a lot of area on the field. Performed brilliantly during Senior Bowl practices.
Entering the season Phillips was graded as a camp body by scouts, but his draft stock has been on a straight shot north since September. He’s athletic, explosive and showed the ability to handle 3-4 outside linebacker duties

Ok I'm excited now so I can plan my schedule to go watch some games. Probably going to watch a game in AZ, LA, and for sure Dallas with my stupid Cowturd friends. Anyways here is a mocker here we go!

Trades:
I think these two trades are very realistic if you look at the value and numbers.

Rams make two trades before the draft:

Rams trade to Titans:
CB Trumaine Johnson and our 2017 6th and two 7th round picks
Titans trade to Rams:
2017 Picks #83 and picks #100
Why would the Titans do this you ask? Their biggest need this draft is between a WR and CB and they have 47 million in cap space to take on Tru's salary.

Rams trade to Denver:
2017 #112 and 2018 5th and 6th picks
Denver trades:
2017 pick 101

NFL DRAFT:

2nd Rd. Pick # 37
Evan Engram TE Ole Miss
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Mcvay Gets his TE that makes his offense go which in turn frees the rest of the offense to turn it on. If we ran 12 personnel with Engram, Higbee, Kupp, Woods, and Tavon with Gurley in the backfield and assuming our line isn't total shit who the hell is going to stop us? Goff is going to have like 4k plus yards!!!

3rd. Rd. Pick # 69
Cooper Kupp WR Eastern Washington
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Someone said the other day that Kupp is from Eastern Washington and doesn't play great competition.......... Watch the video please. He plays top defenses, CB's and schools. @jrry32 sure as hell sold me on this dude he's a football player through and through. I do not think he will be gone right away in the second and see him there in the 3rd for us.

3rd Rd. Pick # 83
Cordrea Tankersley CB Clemson
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This guy has really grown on me in the last few weeks. I like his athleticism and his fearless play coming off the corner. Looks like a damn fine Son of Bum corner if I've ever seen one!

3rd Rd. Pick # 100
Jourdan Lewis CB Michigan
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He is from the Maize and Blue, should I say more? lol jk jk My boy here would be a perfect compliment to Tankersley on the other side and both will be on cheap contracts for 4-5 years before a deal needs to be made kinda like Tru and JJ were. Dude is a bit small but makes the hell up for it with crazy ball awareness and quickness.

3rd Rd. Pick # 101
Anthony Garcia OT Troy
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I drafted this guy in my mock draft and would be a perfect guy to have sit as a back up for Whitmore and G -Gob until G Rob f's the RT spot up. I'm sorry I have zero confidence in the dude and I pray I'm wrong but Mr. Garcia here would be a nice piece of insurance for both considering Whitmores' age.

4th Rd. Pick # 141
Delano Hill FS Michigan
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I seriously do not like Joyner at our FS. I know I'll catch heat for saying this again but he's to short and a penalty machine. Enter Hill who not only is a Wolverine but he is a dead set open field tackler, a ball hawk/turnover machine, gets off blocks to make a tackle, and is not afraid to lay the wood. He is 6'1 216 with a 4.47 40 time. Tell me you wouldn't want this guy back there in center field with our DL tearing peoples asses fielding balls for us or tackling someone who gets loose? Joyner sure as hell is not a sure tackler.

5th Rd. Pick 149
Jon Toth C Kentucky
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Another guy @jrry32 turned me onto early in the offseason. Like his potential and looking forward to having somebody at the very least standing in front an opposing DT if not blocking him. Anything should be an upgrade over our revolving glass door at C last year. I would like for him to learn behind Sullivan and be insurance for him and our Guards.


Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
FB: Cory Harkey
WR: Robert Woods
WR: Cooper Kupp
WR: Tavon Austin
TE: Evan Engram
LT: Andew Whitworth
LG: Rodger Saffold
C: John Sullivan vs. John Toth
RG: Rob Havenstein
RT: Greg Robinson vs. Antonio Garcia

LDE: Dominque Easley
NT: Michael Brockers
RDE: Aaron Donald
LOLB: Connor Barwin
LILB: Mark Barron
RILB: Alec Ogletree
ROLB: Robert Quinn
LCB: Cordrea Tankersley
RCB: Jourdan Lewis
SLCB: LaMarcus Joyner
FS: Delano Hill
SS: Maurice Alexander

K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: Pharoh Cooper
PR: Tavon Austin

Drafted 5 starters with 2 really good depth picks for our future to develop with the new regime. I say we might be heading to play the Pats again in the SB right?