Random Ramsdom, 1/28: Rams keep Loney for O-line coach

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 28, 2009 7:19 AM CST in News

A morning round up of Rams goodness, just add a little maple syrup - instant warmth on a frozen day for those of you lucky *ahem* enough to be in the Midwest right now.

The Rams kept O-line coach Steve Loney and hired Charlie Baggett as the new WR coach. On one level, the Loney thing makes some sense; he knows the players he'll be working with on the line, an area sure to get much attention before the season starts. Last year was also his first year with the Rams, and came to the team with a decent track record.
Whoa. In stumbling across links about the Loney news, I found this info about Steven Jackson. Did you know that he was tops in the league with an average of 118.4 yards from scrimmage per game in 2008? I'm telling you, get a good o-line in front of this guy and it's going to be impressive.
Jackson's already regaining his status on the fantasy football rankings. Whoever put this chart together at the Sporting News put him at #4. He could be the steal in the late first round that makes your season.
Remember when Orlando Pace got asked about how the weather might impact his game in the Rams last Super Bowl...played inside a dome?
This Crabtree thing... Here's a report from an unnamed NFL scout saying the Rams scouts are pushing to draft WR Michael Crabtree, who's compared to Larry Fitzgerald on a daily basis.

Back at you later.

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Crabtree is a beast

Oh well, it’s early. I wouldn’t be upset, but I would like to see Loney get a better OT and a real center.

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on Jan 28, 2009 9:17 AM CST reply actions

The reason I wouldn't object to drafting Crabtree

is because often you look at your first pick as a luxury and Crabtree is definitely a luxury. After that, you better commit the rest of the draft to filling specific positions. But if you want to spend your first round pick on an absolute stud like Crabtree, that’s more than fine.

Seriously, I’ve been trying to think of a good reason not to draft him and I can’t do it.

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by Tackle Box on Jan 28, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

if we didn't need help at OT and C

I’d be much more open to Crabtree. Of course, it’s that time of year where misdirection is key. This could be useful public knowledge for a team wanting to trade up…

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 28, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions

I agree

We have several bigger glaring needs than WR. I realize we really need some help on the o-line, I kind of like the thought of trading down and getting a LB and acquiring some additional picks.

The reason I’m against drafting Crabtree is that there seems to be a can’t miss WR in every draft class, and in some cases those can’t miss WR’s are Mike Williams, Charlie Rogers, Reggie Williams, etc, etc. Regardless if they pan out or not, imo, WR are a dime a dozen. A truely great OT is much more difficult to come by.

by bdemartin on Jan 29, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions

WR is not safe

My problem with Crabtree is that WR picks are not ‘safe’, and we really REALLY need to start having some good drafts if we want to see a turn around soon.

Calvin Johnson was a freak, his size, speed, hands etc…. Crabtree is no Megatron. As bdemartin says, there are always “can’t miss” WRs that flop and we cannot afford that when we have so many problems

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