ESPN reviews Rams 2017 draft as "near perfection"

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http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-r...und-pick-no-problem-rams-drafted-well-in-2017

I have not seen this article here yet.

I think now is a good time to look back on the Goff trade. In hindsight it was definitely the right decision, and it has been supported by good picks in 2016 and 2017. It would also be fair to say that it was a win-win trade with the Titans since they got to the divisional round this year. You can't turn your team around if you stay in mediocrity and not take shots at getting the very best players when you really need them.

I am excited about the potential of that defense if we can make the right draft picks.

(PS : I am intrigued by what the Browns will do with that truckload of picks they have this year, will they manage to turn around like Titans and Rams have ?)
 
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in a perfect draft scenario a team hits on all of their picks. Even if they only hit on half of their picks,in four or five years they will suddenly have a lot of big contracts to give out all in one offseason. It can be hard to sign them all. Like zither Rams and JJ. What good are all the high picks of you can’t retain the good ones.

Cleveland would do well to trade picks for players they target in the draft or current players they they desire to reduce the volume of rookies they would have if they make all of their picks.
 
How many top ten draft picks have the Browns had in the last ten years? How many games have they won in the last ten years? I expect them to reach for another "Johnny Football" type pick with one of their first rounds.
 
It's still too early tbh. If you can get 3 starters that's a damn good draft, somewhere in that B grade range. It looks like we got 3 starters in Kupp, Johnson, and Everett, but Everett still does have to step it up next season.

Also you have Reynolds who might be something more. Maybe Ebu as well.

I mean it looks really good right now, but the long term grade will come down to how many guys start year to year with good result. On the plus side is the fact that Kupp might be a high end player in this offense. But personally I just don't like to grade a draft this close, as they tend to change dramatically from this point to, say, even three years down the road.
 
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Want to see a "near perfection" draft? Look at the Saints...

Lattimore played at a pro bowl level for them at CB.
Ramczyk was an excellent starter for them on the OL.
Williams high end starter level play in the deep middle.
Kamara another pro bowl level player at RB.

I mean damn. Four starters with two being pro bowl level is just crazy.
 
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Merlin said:
Want to see a "near perfection" draft? Look at the Saints...

Lattimore played at a pro bowl level for them at CB.
Ramczyk was an excellent starter for them on the OL.
Williams high end starter level play in the deep middle.
Kamara another pro bowl level player at RB.

I mean damn. Four starters with two being pro bowl level is just crazy.
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You can argue that Kupp and John Johnson III played at a Pro bowl level as well.
 
The Ramowl said:
http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-r...und-pick-no-problem-rams-drafted-well-in-2017

I have not seen this article here yet.

I think now is a good time to look back on the Goff trade. In hindsight it was definitely the right decision, and it has been supported by good picks in 2016 and 2017. It would also be fair to say that it was a win-win trade with the Titans since they got to the divisional round this year. You can't turn your team around if you stay in mediocrity and not take shots at getting the very best players when you really need them.

I am excited about the potential of that defense if we can make the right draft picks.

(PS : I am intrigued by what the Browns will do with that truckload of picks they have this year, will they manage to turn around like Titans and Rams have ?)
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Absolutely no doubt it was a GREAT Draft!! Even If FB Rodgers did wind up on the PS!!(y):pillowfight:
With no 1st rounder, I can't wait to see what McVay/Snead do now that they have a 1st rounder!!(y):D
 
Merlin said:
Want to see a "near perfection" draft? Look at the Saints...

Lattimore played at a pro bowl level for them at CB.
Ramczyk was an excellent starter for them on the OL.
Williams high end starter level play in the deep middle.
Kamara another pro bowl level player at RB.

I mean damn. Four starters with two being pro bowl level is just crazy.
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Williams?!?! Too soon? lol
 
Soul Surfer said:
Okay but I'll let you make that argument. :D

They were excellent picks though.
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nighttrain said:
Kupp could easily be ROY & Pro Bowl
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Kamara was just on another level not only through the season but into the playoffs as well. I love Kupp but he doesn't measure up to that other kid just yet in terms of impact and level of play.

Hopefully pro bowl year two though, got big expectations for him.
 
Merlin said:
Kamara was just on another level not only through the season but into the playoffs as well. I love Kupp but he doesn't measure up to that other kid just yet in terms of impact and level of play.

Hopefully pro bowl year two though, got big expectations for him.
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no doubting Kamara is special, Kupp though was exceptional for the Rams and Goff in 3rd down situations, without him do the Rams have the highest scoring offense in NFL? I dont think so
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