Interesting Gil Brandt Thought

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Listening to Sirius NFL Radio and he believes that the player a team gets at #12-15 overall is the same player (rating wise) a team can get at #50 overall.
 
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I've heard that about this draft. Several teams have stated they only feel like there's about 10-12 true first rounders but there is good depth for solid picks.
 
Which is why I wouldn't mind trading down. Unless some miracle happens and Cooper/White are still on the board. Which I'm giving a 12% chance of actually happening. Trade down between 15-20, collect an extra 2nd or 3rd.
 
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Depends on the draft, and the position.
 
I can't tell if we should trade down and stockpile second round players or stay put and draft one of the only real first round players in the draft. Probably the latter, I guess.
 
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If there is a really elite player available at ten that fits a need I would prefer the Rams pick that guy. If there is not someone available at ten then I hope for a trade back, maybe two. An extra second rounder or two would be great for this draft.
 
Mr. Walker said:
Which is why I wouldn't mind trading down. Unless some miracle happens and Cooper/White are still on the board. Which I'm giving a 12% chance of actually happening. Trade down between 15-20, collect an extra 2nd or 3rd.
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agree bpa might be a wr...and a need

think I'd rather try to trade up for one of the 1st rd talent but the draft will be fun to watch
 
jjab360 said:
I can't tell if we should trade down and stockpile second round players or stay put and draft one of the only real first round players in the draft. Probably the latter, I guess.
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Winston, Mariota, Cooper, White, Beasley, Fowler, Williams.....I think these are the only 7 guys that I would take at 10 and be completely fine with it. Anyone else, I'm trying to trade down and collect picks.
 
Memphis Ram said:
He was referring to this year's draft class.
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I wouldn't agree with his statement if he meant it that way. At particular positions, this year, or every year, I would agree. If I look at it as starting caliber players in general, it's still a stretch.

Would you agree with his statement?
 
DR RAM said:
I wouldn't agree with his statement if he meant it that way. At particular positions, this year, or every year, I would agree. If I look at it as starting caliber players in general, it's still a stretch.

Would you agree with his statement?
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Off the top of my head, minus Gurley's knee injury, perhaps forcing him to be selected lower than he probably would be normally, I believe that I agree with Brandt.
 
Memphis Ram said:
Off the top of my head, minus Gurley's knee injury, perhaps forcing him to be selected lower than he probably would be normally, I believe that I agree with Brandt.
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I'd agree talking OL, or CB.

OK Memphis, we have a trade. you give me your #15 and #16, and I'll give you my #50 and #51.
 
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Memphis Ram said:
Listening to Sirius NFL Radio and he believes that the player a team gets at #12-15 overall is the same player (rating wise) a team can get at #50 overall.
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If this is true why the hell would any team allow us to trade down if all the players are the same? Hopefully we get a team that gets puppy dog eyes for someone! lol
 
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DR RAM said:
I'd agree talking OL, or CB.

OK Memphis, we have a trade. you give me your #15 and #16, and I'll give you my #50 and #51.
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OK. I'd do it. Going by the draft value chart, that trade could also net me a 2016 1st rounder and an extra 3rd rounder this year. The Rams would be set to get their potential franchise QB in 2016 with all that firepower.:cool:
 
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Corbin said:
If this is true why the hell would any team allow us to trade down if all the players are the same? Hopefully we get a team that gets puppy dog eyes for someone! lol
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A team might allow us to trade down because they want a blue chip player and past 12 in the draft, they're not gonna get one. Now, the question I ask myself is, is it worth trading down from 10 and missing a blue chip player to gain extra picks for positions of need....
 
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WestCoastRam said:
A team might allow us to trade down because they want a blue chip player and past 12 in the draft, they're not gonna get one. Now, the question I ask myself is, is it worth trading down from 10 and missing a blue chip player to gain extra picks for positions of need....
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it all depends on who is available and if they fit the Rams scheme. It also depends on what is being offered up in trade compensation.
 
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WestCoastRam said:
A team might allow us to trade down because they want a blue chip player and past 12 in the draft, they're not gonna get one. Now, the question I ask myself is, is it worth trading down from 10 and missing a blue chip player to gain extra picks for positions of need....
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Now that is a very interesting question that will be answered very soon!<3 it!
 
How many blue chip players do we think are really in this draft and who are they?

Winson, Mariota
Cooper, White
Williams
Fowler, Beasley

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what about Shelton? Armstead? Dupree? Ray? Parker? Gregory? Gurley? Any of the lineman?

It seems to me our best hope of trading down is if the clear BPA is a defensive lineman and some needy team comes calling.
 
It's what I call materially true, because a lot of teams will reach for need
 
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