Devaney chat highlights

by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 21, 2009 2:36 PM CDT in 2009 Off-Season

Here's a few highlights from the PD's Rams chat today, featuring Rams GM Billy Devaney for a portion of it. Be sure to read the whole thing.

Why we're not seeing Crabtree's name among the potential picks at #2 (from Jim Thomas):

I'm told that Crabtree didn't exactly make a big impression on the Rams during his pre-draft visit, with his personality and attitude. In addition, there is the foot injury. He is not among the group of players the club is considering taking at No. 2 overall.

Devaney on Barron at LT:

By the way, Alex looks really good at left tackle right now.

On the OTs in the draft:

On Monroe's knee, we're satisfied. Jason Smith is plenty big enough to play OT. And as far as Andre Smith, there's a lot of people pulling for him because he isn't really a bad guy.:

There's plenty more info to be had over there, including some insight on potential draft day trades, Aaron Curry and more.

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Interesting quote by Billy D

When asked about drafting Smith or Monroe to fill a need, he responded:

Both players are considered the higest-graded prospects by many teams. If we took one of the tackles at No. 2, it would be because we deem them the best player.

That is heartening; if they truly go with the BPA strategy, they won’t regret it.

I also found it interesting that “many teams” evidently rate either Monroe or Smith as the BPA.

by ViperLjs on Apr 21, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions

On Crabtree

I have now seen mocks by both ESPN guys (Kiper and McShay) with Maclin going before Crabtree…

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by gorams77 on Apr 21, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, but

that’s not because they think Maclin’s better, but just because they think Al Davis wants Maclin’s speed.

We rate Crabtree as the top receiver in the 2009 draft, but Raiders owner Al Davis is in love with speed and gives Maclin the edge here.

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

by 3k on Apr 22, 2009 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Here's a comment I found interesting

Billy or JT: IF the Rams go with an OT at #2 will Barron move back to ROT?

Jim Thomas: Billy’s Answer: It depends on who the OT is, and where we draft him. By the way, Alex looks really good at left tackle right now.

This answer at least suggests they might be thinking of taking the OT in the second round.

by andyrose on Apr 21, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions

With your assessment. Although it is possible that we, fanatics that we are, are projecting our draft biases onto anything BD says. But again, I think you’re right in saying that at minimum, the suggestion of an OT in the 2nd round is present in what he said, and perhaps more importantly, in what he didn’t say.

by victorian on Apr 22, 2009 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions