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Good topic idea I think. 
First off I'd only move up a slight amount, that being what next year's round 2 pick or less could garner. So I'm guessing that is let's see... the 15th-25th range or thereabouts, maybe 17th or 18th to 25th.
Either way I do have a small group of what I think are difference makers that I would jump for. And these are only dudes I think have a chance to get to that mid-first range where they can become targets for us. For example I don't think Warren is feeling like a top ten pick now and I doubt even if he gets past 10 he won't get past Indy at 14. Jeanty same, I think he's gone first half of the round. Barron same. Golden same. So who are the ones who might actually be close enough that I like that much hrm...
QB. Stafford is up there in age, has hard miles, and is unhappy with his contract and this is the most important position on the field. So any QB that McVay feels has a chance to start, if the price is a small jump to ensure you get him before some teams like Pittsburgh, then go get him. I prefer Dart because I think he's a great fit to sit behind Stafford. But if McVay wants Shough, McCord, etc fuck it whatever I am good with it.
Starks. He should be off the board top half of the round to my eye in terms of what he is. But safety is a non-elite position you can fill deep into drafts. It's cheap in FA. And there's a S2 who might have jumped him based on his combination of good film in his own right plus the most impressive workout for the position since the inception of combine workouts. Starks brings flexibility which I think Shula would covet, actual cover skills, he can drop, or play up tight. He is an impact player in our defense IMO.
Nolen. Look I realize with Ford's signing that the only real need now for the Rams front is a run stuffer widebody, which they should be able to find into later rounds. But this dude has strong film and showed very well Senior Bowl week and I think his upside is very high. So if he gets close to us a difference maker is a difference maker. And our DL would be insane. The competition would drive a hunger that would eat opposing OL. Note that Grant is somewhat similar in that I might consider him in the same manner if he gets close, but what his role would be is something you can find well into this draft.
Ezeiruaku. This dude has legit juice off the edge (has a little bend to him too) and might last a bit longer than expected due to the depth of edge options for the first half of round 1. Not likely I'd say but I think much more possible than Golden dropping or Barron etc. Now Rams fans would hate this because we have Young still coming into his own. But I would envision it as EZ goes blindside with Verse over the strong side on passing downs, and early downs Young is our run game and contain dude. Depth and competition.
The official Merlin "likely to bust" first rounder list, who I hope the Rams avoid at 26:
Shedeur Sanders. Terrible combination of elements with Deion's kid. First off he's got his Dad's ego but not his athletic ability. Secondly he's got attitude in spades as rumored by his interviews with top teams in pre-draft meetings. Third his offense is a fucking joke with him making tons of short ass throws, trying to find an anticipation throw with him is like searching for the Loch Ness monster in google satellite mode. And lastly his Dad is going to run his fucking mouth in the media in every instance where his kid struggles, as he inevitably will in this big boy league. Dude has bust written all over him. Please avoid.
Shemar Stewart. You have this massive brick shithouse of an athlete who shows well Senior Bowl week, well for two days of it, before being satisfied that he's going to get paid first round and departed to do whatever the fuck else he had going on. Then you look at his film and wonder where that dude who showed up for two days of Senior Bowl week is, outside of the occasional flash. All I can say is this is another player who I do not think will do the work, and who will almost inevitably fail to reach the heights that his talent hints at. Please avoid.
First off I'd only move up a slight amount, that being what next year's round 2 pick or less could garner. So I'm guessing that is let's see... the 15th-25th range or thereabouts, maybe 17th or 18th to 25th.
Either way I do have a small group of what I think are difference makers that I would jump for. And these are only dudes I think have a chance to get to that mid-first range where they can become targets for us. For example I don't think Warren is feeling like a top ten pick now and I doubt even if he gets past 10 he won't get past Indy at 14. Jeanty same, I think he's gone first half of the round. Barron same. Golden same. So who are the ones who might actually be close enough that I like that much hrm...
QB. Stafford is up there in age, has hard miles, and is unhappy with his contract and this is the most important position on the field. So any QB that McVay feels has a chance to start, if the price is a small jump to ensure you get him before some teams like Pittsburgh, then go get him. I prefer Dart because I think he's a great fit to sit behind Stafford. But if McVay wants Shough, McCord, etc fuck it whatever I am good with it. Starks. He should be off the board top half of the round to my eye in terms of what he is. But safety is a non-elite position you can fill deep into drafts. It's cheap in FA. And there's a S2 who might have jumped him based on his combination of good film in his own right plus the most impressive workout for the position since the inception of combine workouts. Starks brings flexibility which I think Shula would covet, actual cover skills, he can drop, or play up tight. He is an impact player in our defense IMO. Nolen. Look I realize with Ford's signing that the only real need now for the Rams front is a run stuffer widebody, which they should be able to find into later rounds. But this dude has strong film and showed very well Senior Bowl week and I think his upside is very high. So if he gets close to us a difference maker is a difference maker. And our DL would be insane. The competition would drive a hunger that would eat opposing OL. Note that Grant is somewhat similar in that I might consider him in the same manner if he gets close, but what his role would be is something you can find well into this draft. Ezeiruaku. This dude has legit juice off the edge (has a little bend to him too) and might last a bit longer than expected due to the depth of edge options for the first half of round 1. Not likely I'd say but I think much more possible than Golden dropping or Barron etc. Now Rams fans would hate this because we have Young still coming into his own. But I would envision it as EZ goes blindside with Verse over the strong side on passing downs, and early downs Young is our run game and contain dude. Depth and competition.The official Merlin "likely to bust" first rounder list, who I hope the Rams avoid at 26:
Shedeur Sanders. Terrible combination of elements with Deion's kid. First off he's got his Dad's ego but not his athletic ability. Secondly he's got attitude in spades as rumored by his interviews with top teams in pre-draft meetings. Third his offense is a fucking joke with him making tons of short ass throws, trying to find an anticipation throw with him is like searching for the Loch Ness monster in google satellite mode. And lastly his Dad is going to run his fucking mouth in the media in every instance where his kid struggles, as he inevitably will in this big boy league. Dude has bust written all over him. Please avoid. Shemar Stewart. You have this massive brick shithouse of an athlete who shows well Senior Bowl week, well for two days of it, before being satisfied that he's going to get paid first round and departed to do whatever the fuck else he had going on. Then you look at his film and wonder where that dude who showed up for two days of Senior Bowl week is, outside of the occasional flash. All I can say is this is another player who I do not think will do the work, and who will almost inevitably fail to reach the heights that his talent hints at. Please avoid.
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