Browns win, Rams closer to first pick in the draft

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 11, 2009 6:12 AM CST in Turf Show Radio

Congrats to the Cleveland Browns, their win over the Steelers gives the St. Louis Rams the first overall pick in the draft, as of today. Of course, another win could change all that...emphasis on could.

Update: I may be wrong on that. Right now, it looks like Tampa Bay has the edge for the top pick, barely. According to this site the win percentage for Rams opponents is just 2 percent higher than the Bucs, 58 to 56 percent. This likely won't be settled until week 17. If Tampa Bay has the first pick, you can all but rule out Suh for the Rams at #2.

Will the Rams pick up another win? Who might they draft with the first overall pick? All those questions and more are kicked around on Turf Show Radio. You can listen to last night's episode right here.

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The Suh Sweepstakes

Looking at the remaining schedule, Tampa’s best shot for a win is this weekend against the Jets. The Rams best bet for a win probably comes against Texans.

I’ve never been sold on a QB with the first round pick, I just don’t see one worthy of the first or second pick in the draft. However, when I look at Suh, I just don’t see how we could pass on him. He is a beast. He could be a game changer. I know we’ve been burned by our DT high draft choices before, but hopefully BD and SS will perform their due diligence and if he fits, take Suh.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Dec 11, 2009 8:01 AM CST reply actions

the curse

Rams need to draft a offensive skills player for their #1 pick .Do not draft a DT or Rams will be cursed yet again

by Thomas W on Dec 11, 2009 9:04 AM CST reply actions

I agree

But, do you see an offensive skills player that is worthy of the number one pick in the draft? The number one pick in the draft should be an immediate impact player. One who can be a game changer.

There are some good offensive skills players out there, but I don’t see one that meets these criteria. Look at Matt Stafford in Detroit. Good, but he is getting killed by his O-line. We struggle on offense, we struggle on defense.

Defensive tackle is definitely not my first choice, but he may just be too good to pass up. Just like Orlando Pace was when we drafted hime in 1997.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Dec 11, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

Hm...

cursed? Like when we selected Alex Barron with our first pick in the draft?

THIS year's the year. I hope....

by thisguy on Dec 11, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions

If we somehow land the 1st overall....

I would like to us draft Suh, and sign a free agent stop gap QB, like a Jason Campbell. I don’t think Campbell is quite as bad as the reputation that preceeds him. He is more than capable of managing the Rams offense for a few years until we find our eventual franchise QB, whoever that may be. An improved defense and improved QB play with some different play calling, and HOPEFULLY fewer injuries would make a HUGE differance between this 1 or 2 win season and maybe a 6-8 win season.

I do think the Rams are headed in the right direction. Lets go Rams!!!!!

by bdemartin on Dec 11, 2009 9:21 AM CST reply actions

Draftdebacled

has too much work wrapped up in that ATS table to challenge it’s accuracy, but it’s hard to believe our opponents have been better than theirs if one looks at the names on our respective schedules. We still need the Bucs to lose though huh? Of course if we win out it throws our whole plan into disarray. I’m going schizoid right now. This has happened before. I wish I could say I will never or have never hoped we would lose but who would I be fooling?

by dbcouver on Dec 11, 2009 9:37 AM CST reply actions

playing in the NFC West doesn't help your

strength of schedule

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 11, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions

Right

I’m hoping that DDs prediction of SoS at Seasons end, being in our favor , is correct.

by dbcouver on Dec 11, 2009 10:10 AM CST up reply actions

Remember

The lower the SOS the better. Here’s hoping the NO runs the table. That would be 32-0 right there. Looking at the standings right now, it looks like Rams opponents thus far are weaker than the Bucs’ opponents. That’s good for us.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Dec 11, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions

please no jason campbell

i would rather start bulger, boller or null over campbell

by Danteslion on Dec 11, 2009 11:51 AM CST reply actions

boller over Cambell, i think you are mistaken on that my friend

If practice makes perfect....
Yet nobodies perfect.....
Then why practice ???

by peteyweestro on Dec 11, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions

Tampa bay

might help us make that decision if they take Suh we go after Clausen, we cant wait around for next year to find a franchise QB that may not be there according where we pick in the draft.

RAY

by ray c on Dec 12, 2009 11:34 AM CST reply actions

If Suh is gone

we have McCoy who is still a game changer; he’s very explosive off the ball, has excellent work ethics, and pushes his team to compete. I would not be dissapointed in us picking McCoy either. Only other choice is to draft back and pick up an extra draft selection IMO.

by RamsFan1979 on Dec 12, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions