First-Pick Mock Draft

[Retroram52]

That is an excellent draft UVA, especially with the two Penn State elections and the pick Zavala. I'd dump the Bobo pick and select his teammate, the guard Mafia from UCLA. Especially if Bobby Trees returns. The Penn State Safety Brown is going to be a good one for sure. Tippman is under the radar but he might actually be better than the Ohio State Center everyone is raving about.

 

[Retroram52]

Here is a list of Guards that could be had Day 2 and 3. There really is only three worth the picks on this list: Bainivalu, Kipper, and Ekiyor.

2023 NFL Draft: Looking for guards in Rounds 5 and 6

Will the Rams take a top-rated interior player, or wait until later?

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[UVA_Guy81]

That is an excellent draft UVA, especially with the two Penn State elections and the pick Zavala. I'd dump the Bobo pick and select his teammate, the guard Mafia from UCLA. Especially if Bobby Trees returns. The Penn State Safety Brown is going to be a good one for sure. Tippman is under the radar but he might actually be better than the Ohio State Center everyone is raving about.

I only did Bobo because he would be a local guy. I might’ve gone with Keytaon Thompson from UVA but he had a bad season this past season with a lot of drops. Not sure if it was from a completely new offensive philosophy of not but think he has good potential and worth a flier with a late round pick.

 

[Retroram52]

If we could somehow end-up with Mafia, Zavala, and Tippman, I would consider that Rams draft to be a success in the O-line category. Carter would be an excellent pick at LB or Will Anderson. There is so much talent in this draft that if the Rams don't get at least some of it, I will consider the ShitferBrains Twins permanent idiots!!

 

[Retroram52]

I only did Bobo because he would be a local guy. I might’ve gone with Keytaon Thompson from UVA but he had a bad season this past season with a lot of drops. Not sure if it was from a completely new offensive philosophy of not but think he has good potential and worth a flier with a late round pick.

And then there is the issue of either Carter or taking CB Porter from Penn State especially if the Rams move Ramsey. Overall, your draft is probably one of the best I have seen to date even with the so-called pundits. Like I said, if we could secure Zavala, Tippmann, and Mafia along with Porter and Carter or Anderson, that would be one helluva draft!!

 

[UVA_Guy81]

And then there is the issue of either Carter or taking CB Porter from Penn State especially if the Rams move Ramsey.

I did a couple of drafts earlier where I was able to trade Ramsay to the Chargers and to the Ravens for a first rounder (both had over a 50% chance) and selected the corner from Maryland (Deonte Banks) to replace him.

 

[Retroram52]

At the same time or the next day, I would then move Allen, Noteboom, and let Edwards walk! You really should think about applying to the Rams as a draft consultant to Snead!!

 

[UVA_Guy81]

At the same time or the next day, I would then move Allen, Noteboom, and let Edwards walk! You really should think about applying to the Rams as a draft consultant to Snead!!

I’ll gladly take the offer. Although I have the opposite approach from them as I like to accumulate picks while they have the “f*ck them picks” philosophy.

 

[Retroram52]

I’ll gladly take the offer. Although I have the opposite approach from them as I like to accumulate picks while they have the “f*ck them picks” philosophy.

Yep, and that attitude is why they continually have bad overall drafts, now running, three-in-a-row. Somebody needs to change the culture and you'd be the guy to do it, if they gave you that kind of power with the job!

 

[Retroram52]

Well, back to work we go. I'll be around of course.

 

[shopson67]

I did a couple of drafts earlier where I was able to trade Ramsay to the Chargers and to the Ravens for a first rounder (both had over a 50% chance) and selected the corner from Maryland (Deonte Banks) to replace him.

In the mocks I did, Banks was typically still available at the Rams 2nd rounder. If the Rams got a 1st for Ramsey, maybe they get an edge or OT there and get the CB in the 2nd?

 

[shopson67]

Yep, and that attitude is why they continually have bad overall drafts, now running, three-in-a-row. Somebody needs to change the culture and you'd be the guy to do it, if they gave you that kind of power with the job!

If you include the guys traded for picks as part of those drafts, those drafts look a hell of a lot better.

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Another one with trades (50%+ probability) but don’t know what the salary cap implications would be.

 

[shopson67]

 

[Retroram52]

Another great mock Shopson. Carter, Zavala, and Mafi!!

 

[shopson67]

First post-combine attempt!

 

[Retroram52]

Nice!

 

[UVA_Guy81]

 

[shopson67]

 

[Retroram52]

Well since the Rams cut Floyd today, they'll be looking for newbies in that position.