The 2024-2025 Los Angeles Rams Draft and FA Thread.

[Retroram52]

The obvious condundrum is the Rams can't both be headed to a potential Snooperbowl appearance and get a top Draft pick in 2026. So they may just tank this year to accomplish the latter.

That issue has been discussed on various podcasts amongst the ex-players that have hung around like Fitzpatrick, Whitworth, Farr, Clark, and Jones-Drew.

 

[shopson67]

The obvious condundrum is the Rams can't both be headed to a potential Snooperbowl appearance and get a top Draft pick in 2026. So they may just tank this year to accomplish the latter.

That issue has been discussed on various podcasts amongst the ex-players that have hung around like Fitzpatrick, Whitworth, Farr, Clark, and Jones-Drew.

If they were going to tank, why bring back Stafford? I think the Arch talk is just reading too much into a conversation. Snead has a son at Texas so he's always checking out the talent there.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

Arch is a pipe dream.

Isn’t going to happen unless Stafford gets hurt and out for most of the season. Even then, Jimmy G is good for a few W’s.

Plus, I think the Giants are really wanting Arch and they have a way better shot.

 

[Retroram52]

Well we shall see fellas, how this one plays out!

 

[shopson67]

Final Rams results of our online mock draft:

1.26: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
3.90: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
3.101: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
4.127: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
6.190: Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
6.195: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
6.201: Marcus Harris, CB, California
6.202: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn

 

[Retroram52]

Not too shabby, Shopson. Although I would have taken Higgins over Golden.

 

[Retroram52]

I like this pick. Could probably get this guy in the 6th Round too. And he was a High school QB so that means the option TE pass for the TD. This guy is about the size of Johnny Hekker with the same QB skills as Hekker. Would be a very good value pick.

Our next Tight End?

Unlike many I have no desire to see us draft a TE with any of our top four picks. I have a couple of reasons for that. There is nothing to indicate the position will all of a sudden be elevated in...

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[Retroram52]

This might be a camp signee. Otherwise, the Rams could probably do better in the Draft at Safety.

Rams should consider signing ‘stalwart defender’ at safety

Ex-Colts star Julian Blackmon is still searching for a new home

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[shopson67]

Not too shabby, Shopson. Although I would have taken Higgins over Golden.

Rams have met with Golden though. Don't believe they have with Higgins (but I like him a lot too).

 

[Retroram52]

If the Rams are adding to the DL in this draft, the 9 buckets analysis strategy is a good method to use. And the guy the Rams should focus on is Darius Alexander from Toledo. Dude is stout.

Do Rams still need depth on the defensive line in NFL Draft?

Should the Rams consider drafting defensive line depth?

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[Retroram52]

Rams have met with Golden though. Don't believe they have with Higgins (but I like him a lot too).

They met with Higgins and Joel during the Iowa State Pro Day back in March.

 

[shopson67]

I like this pick. Could probably get this guy in the 6th Round too. And he was a High school QB so that means the option TE pass for the TD. This guy is about the size of Johnny Hekker with the same QB skills as Hekker. Would be a very good value pick.

Our next Tight End?

Unlike many I have no desire to see us draft a TE with any of our top four picks. I have a couple of reasons for that. There is nothing to indicate the position will all of a sudden be elevated in...

www.turfshowtimes.com

Went undrafted in our online mock.

 

[shopson67]

They met with Higgins and Joel during the Iowa State Pro Day back in March.

Nice. I guess we'll see if Higgins gets into the 1st (most haven't projected him there, for what little that's worth).

 

[Jermaine133]

Final Rams results of our online mock draft:

1.26: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
3.90: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
3.101: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
4.127: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
6.190: Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
6.195: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
6.201: Marcus Harris, CB, California
6.202: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn

Not really a big fan on this one. I don' tlike Golden as our #1 pick when WR ain't a priority like that. Grant seems developmental so i don't want to waste a 3rd round on a guy who will take all the time to develop. CB/LB should be higher up on that list.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, Jermaine, especially when there are better OTs available in the Third Round like Wiley outta of West Virginia, Zabel from North Dakota State, Conerly from Oregon, and maybe Ersery from Minnesota.

 

[shopson67]

Not really a big fan on this one. I don' tlike Golden as our #1 pick when WR ain't a priority like that. Grant seems developmental so i don't want to waste a 3rd round on a guy who will take all the time to develop. CB/LB should be higher up on that list.

It's a matter of maximizing value. The ideal move is to trade back into the 2nd and get perhaps another 3rd. Lakers run a lot of zone, and zone corners can be had later in the draft. LB is likely a depth position at least initially as well, with Speights and Landman starting.

In the 3rd round, any OT will be developmental. They need an eventual Havenstein replacement, for which a developmental guy is a good fit. There were 4 potential OTs taken between #26 and 90 in this mock (Savaiinaea, Ersery, Mbow, Cam Williams. Jones, Brown, Belton and Trapilo went shortly after. I think Grant likely goes earlier than the 3rd, so getting him at 90 may be wishful thinking anyway.

WR is going to be a priority sooner than you think. Davonte is nearing the end and on essentially a one year deal. Atwell is on a one year deal as well. Staying ahead of these needs is a key to continuity.

 

[shopson67]

Yea, Jermaine, especially when there are better OTs available in the Third Round like Wiley outta of West Virginia, Zabel from North Dakota State, Conerly from Oregon, and maybe Ersery from Minnesota.

Zabel went at 22 and is projected inside to guard or center. Conerly went at 38 (missed him on my previous post), Ersery at 54. Did you mean Milum from West Virginia (he went at 68)? I don't see other West Virginia linemen on my rankings sheet other than a UDFA center.

 

[Retroram52]

Yes, I meant Milum.

 

[Retroram52]

There is a lot of reality on this mock but this particular article has a bent of a certain journey a given player arrived at to be so-called "Rams worthy". I don't like the author's selection at DT; Too small of a player. Alexander would be a better fit and is much bigger to what we need.

The WR position would be either Higgins or Joel. Also, his choice at OT is way down the list. Many better selections there, but every other selection is pretty right on!

My favorite players at every position for the Rams in the NFL Draft

Who are my favorite players at every position for the Rams in the NFL Draft?

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[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Matt Gay after signing that huge deal with Indy two years ago, was just released.