Jake Long now off the Rams board

by VanRam on Apr 22, 2008 1:26 PM CDT in News Comment 8 comments

Well, that takes care of that. The Dolphins and Jake Long have agreed to a five year, $57.5 million contract, with $30 million guaranteed. (More on the Long scoop at the Phinsider.)

This means, besides the fact that the Rams are on the clock, and our choices for the #2 pick seem most likely to be Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey or Vernon Gholston.

Gholston would still be my choice, and I'd think the Rams will have to think about looking for an OT in the second round to address a key need.

If the conventional wisdom is to be believed, they'll probably take Dorsey at #2, unless the trade offers just become too much to say no to. That's great too. However, as I've said before, I think the Rams need a stud DE more than they need a stud DT...at least in the first round. But it's still too soon to predict with any accuracy whether they'll go with Dorsey or Gholston or Long. Any of those players instantly upgrades the Rams pass attack, but imagine an injured Leonard Little, who becomes his replacement at DE?

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Exactly

We need a guy that can get to the QB super badly.

I love Dorsey and I also love Chris Long to death. Chris Long fills an immediate need!

by Option27 on Apr 22, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dorsey

Imagine an injured Carriker (comming of serious injurey). Imagine a retiring Glover. Imagine Wroten doesn't progress. I hope Ryan can hold down the line by himself.

Got to stop the run 1st. Dorsey then Mayo.

Still would like to trade down!

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by chosen1 on Apr 22, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Trade down

Ravens can grab Ryan before Atlanta gets him.

If Saints believe they have a chance to win now, they trade up for Dorsey.

We have no depth anywhere. We need picks. A couple injuries (choose any position) and were done.

This is Great! It's like having the number one pick!

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by chosen1 on Apr 22, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dorsey

if we don't trade the pick. Chosen1 is right. If we're that concerned about little then get Groves in round 2. There will be quality OTs still available in the 3rd round. Remember, Carriker and Ryan were good, but they weren't really amazing either. they were solid. If we plug in Dorsey then we have an interior bordering amazing.

by AmpLee on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Trade down to Jets

From rotoworld

Report: Jets, Rams considering trade
Matt Ryan - QB - CLG - Apr. 22 - 6:54 pm et
The Rams have reportedly exchanged trade ideas with the Jets, who hold the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.
New York may want to get in front of Atlanta to secure Matt Ryan. St. Louis is currently on the clock and in great position to make a move. The Rams could also try to sign Glenn Dorsey before Saturday. With Jake Long out of the picture, ESPN's John Clayton says Dorsey is the top player on their board. Apr. 22 - 6:54 pm et
Source: ESPN Insider.

Gholston or Ellis, anyone?

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by chosen1 on Apr 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

or Brandon Albert

who could play RG away and be the LT of the future. At that spot, and I might be buying into the hype, Gholston might well not be available. Albert's considered to be the second best lineman in the draft. Then hope for a groves or another DE at #33...

by VanRam on Apr 22, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

VanRam

you've got draft fever! I love it! Albert?! A great choice but I haven't heard you mention this man before. It just goes to show how intense things become when we're all trying to smash and grab as much talent as we can in our minds. I think that Albert would be an awesome choice and one we could get at #10 if NO gives us a sweeter deal than the Jets or the Falcons. Football Christmas is near and, by God, WE ARE SANTA!!!

by AmpLee on Apr 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs