Draft Day: Round 2-3

[jacobarch]

Moncrief and Lattimer are 2 guys that are also in 'Keenan Allen' territory, imo. Talented guys with no QB in college. BPA will almost undoubtedly be a Wide Receiver.

I think the 49er's will be after Lattimer. However I think both of those WR's just got some hype as did cooks. I just hope we have better 2nd round luck than what we've had with skill position players recently if we do go that route.

 

[icefreeze57]

If we draft a WR I'll be fucking pissed. How could anyone rationalize not drafting the WR when the best on is on the board to draft a [future] OT who will start at OG and then draft some second rate WR in the next round when all the top inside linemen are left!

 

[jacobarch]

If we draft a WR I'll be fucking pissed. How could anyone rationalize not drafting the WR when the best on is on the board to draft a [future] OT who will start at OG and then draft some second rate WR in the next round when all the top inside linemen are left!

haha well said. I can imagine SJ flipping out if they picked Lee

But maybe Watkins wasn't the 1st WR on their board. who knows. The Rams obviously aren't good at Grading out Wr's.

 

[icefreeze57]

I rather draft a OG than a WR in the 2nd round...

 

[jacobarch]

I rather draft a OG than a WR in the 2nd round...

still a lot of good CB's left in round 2. I wouldn't mind going after one of them!

 

[shopson67]

I see no point in drafting OG on day 2 now; Robinson will be that OG short term, and they still have Jones in tow as well. They'll take another OL, but I would think by taking Robinson over Matthews, the OG need is pushed to day 3 for depth (and take over for Robinson when he eventually slides to OT).

Day 2 should still be about BPA to some extent. Reportedly, Coach Williams does not highly value the safety position, so I'm guessing he thinks he can make a later round player work (or convert the right CB) if the right fit doesn't fall into their laps. I'm not urgently after WR after passing on Watkins either; he really was THE receiver I wanted. If they get someone like Moncrief or Robinson, maybe Lee or Matthews, or even Washington on day 3, that's fine, but they aren't likely to have the immediate impact of Sammy Watkins.

 

[shopson67]

I rather draft a OG than a WR in the 2nd round...

To play where? Long/Robinson/Wells/Saffold/Barksdale

 

[Clayton]

If they get someone like Moncrief or Robinson, maybe Lee or Matthews, or even Washington on day 3, that's fine, but they aren't likely to have the immediate impact of Sammy Watkins.

I disagree. Watkins is a project that will eventually become great...like Blackmon in his first season except likely without all of that off the field baggage. WR is the best and deepest position on the board. Someone good will fall into the Rams lap if they choose to go that route

 

[shopson67]

I disagree. Watkins is a project that will eventually become great...like Blackmon in his first season except likely without all of that off the field baggage. WR is the best and deepest position on the board. Someone good will fall into the Rams lap if they choose to go that route

I don't see it that way at all, but to each his own. There's a reason why Watkins was a top 5 pick (and #2 on many boards). WR is deep, but to say they're essentially equal to who we wanted at #2 overall is a stretch in my eyes.

 

[shopson67]

If we draft a WR I'll be fucking pissed. How could anyone rationalize not drafting the WR when the best on is on the board to draft a [future] OT who will start at OG and then draft some second rate WR in the next round when all the top inside linemen are left!

Those OGs in the second round won't become OTs in the future though.

 

[Retroram52]

Moncrief is a good player to go after and so is Gabe Jackson, Yankey and 'Filo at guard. We still need another quality guard for depth. There are also plenty of safeties that can be selected.

There is talk that Williams may play Ray-Ray at some safety because of his versatility and athleticism. The problem with Ray-Ray is between his ears and his tendency to make mistakes evidence by his play last year on the flag-ridden special teams.

Good point jacobarch. There are a boatload of CBs we could snatch up too for quality back-up roles especially with our injury bug history.

For what it is worth, Jake Long is stoked about Robinson. See the St Louis Rams homepage. Good article that may sooth some of your butt hurt. So we shall see. This may actually turn out to be a good pick afterall. If not, jacobarch and SJ will all let us know.

 

[Clayton]

WR is deep, but to say they're essentially equal to who we wanted at #2 overall is a stretch in my eyes.

Oh, I agree they aren't essentially equal. Watkins has Torry Holt potential and these other guys dont. But these other guys might have Keenan Allen potential or Alshon Jeffrey potential

 

[Retroram52]

 

[zeke2829]

Nobody wants any of these good rbs?? hmmm......wonder what Fishers thinking?

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

I think Brooks and Bailey are stater quality.

Remember last year when everyone was ripping the McDonald pick and saying he wasn't starter quality? How did that work out?

Also, LaMarcus Joyner would be a great get as well because he is versatile.

I'm hoping for one of those 3 personally.

 

[shopson67]

I think Brooks and Bailey are stater quality.

Remember last year when everyone was ripping the McDonald pick and saying he wasn't starter quality? How did that work out?

Also, LaMarcus Joyner would be a great get as well because he is versatile.

I'm hoping for one of those 3 personally.

I would fine with any of those three, and don't forget Ed Reynolds out of Stanford either.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

I would fine with any of those three, and don't forget Ed Reynolds out of Stanford either.

Yeah, but isn't Reynolds more of a 3rd round pick?

I would be fine with him as a 3rd rounder, but not a 2nd.

 

[shopson67]

Yeah, but isn't Reynolds more of a 3rd round pick?

I would be fine with him as a 3rd rounder, but not a 2nd.

Agreed, I was thinking day 2 not round 2.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

Agreed, I was thinking day 2 not round 2.

Gotcha.

Those 4 options would be good.

I would go Joyner, Bailey/Brooks, Reynolds in that order.

I really like Joyner's versatility to play CB/S. Kinda fills 2 needs.

 

[icefreeze57]

To play where? Long/Robinson/Wells/Saffold/Barksdale

only suggest it so that Robinson can actually play OT, would redeem the FO not me lol

Long/ OG/Jones (not wells, I hope)/Saffold/Robinson

Maybe we can even trade Barksdale for a 3rd round pick or better?

I'm trying to not have my 1st round pick play OG lol