Winding down the draft, open thread, last rounds
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
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PrintI stepped away for a bit, and came back to find that the Rams drafted a receiver.
North Carolina's Brooks Foster seems to have some raw talent...and keeping with the theme of the Rams picks after round two, he's got skills, but needs some good coaching to help put it all together.
Sounds like he might be good insurance should Laurent Robinson not work out. Hopefully he puts it together with the Rams in the next couple seasons. I still think they may have to find a veteran WR on a short-term deal for this season. Nothing bank-breaking, just a good compliment to play in the new offense and pair with Avery and the possession guys behind him.
The Rams pick again soon for the sixth round. It's looking like QB isn't on the menu this year, which is fine. The 2010 draft should have plenty of first round talent at the position.
No trades for the Rams so far, but the day isn't over.
Here's a video of Foster in action
Here's an April 12 report from the Tar Heel Times that had Foster moving up boards.
Much of the attention around UNC's NFL prospects has surrounded Hakeem Nicks, who was still listed as a first-round draft pick (by the New York Giants) in Mel Kiper's most recent mock draft. But according to the Sporting News Today, Brooks Foster is also starting to earn some attention. "After being regarded as a fifth- or sixth-round prospect at the end of the season, he has moved up to a potential third- or fourth-rounder."
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someone posted in the other thread
that he led all WR in bench press. I think he was just over-shadowed by Nicks too much.
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
Null and void.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
by Tackle Box on Apr 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
While Billy Devaney stepped out to use the facilities
he was abducted and stashed in a closet by Mike Martz who then put on a disguise and made the 6th round pick.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
SI on Null
Null did a terrific job the two years he started at West Texas A&M, yet he lacks the physical skills to be anything other than a free-agent prospect and, at best, a practice squad player in the NFL.
Ouch.
they'll use free agents to
supplement depth on the DL and DB
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Null: Think West Coast offense
from same SI report:
Super-productive quarterback who lacks the arm strength to play at the next level. Sells ball fakes, looks off the safety, and knows where his receivers are on the on the field. Effectively leads the offense, shows great patience as well as poise in the pocket, and waits for receivers to come free. Throws with a fluid delivery and accurate in the short and intermediate field.
He’ll unseat Brock Berlin as the #3 QB in this offense. it’s “meh” pick, but makes some sense
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
throws well short and intermediate range
lacks some accuracy downfield
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The guys on ESPN
all said Foster had no idea how to run routes and would take LOTS of coaching to learn how to be a useful receiver. He was just the third receiver at NC. I’m really disappointed they didn’t do a better job of getting a decent guy to run routes over the middle.
Why even bother to draft this QB in the sixth round? Do they really think there is any chance of him making the roster? I know some great QBs have been drafted in the sixth round (Tom Brady, for instance), but West Texas?
They did a good job of solidifying the O line and helping the defense, but WR is going to be a major problem this year. I guess you can’t plug all the holes in one draft. Any chance Spags will sign Burress?
it is a 5th round WR
so that’s kind of the point. These guys aren’t supposed to be superstars, but players that you hope work out as depth. Foster’s depth, with some upside, if one of the other possession receivers goes down or gets too expensive.
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You are 100% correct
Can’t expect perfection at this point of the draft. Pick guys with an upside and cross your fingers.
I understand Foster, but whats up with the Null pick?
Null.
He’s better than Berlin.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
That's about the jist of it.
You have two choices here really. You either draft someone with late round talent who is exactly what you think they are, or you draft someone who has a high potential but never came close to fulfilling it.
If you draft the first guy and he does exactly what you expected, he’s never going to be better than a 3rd or 4th receiver and will eventually fade away.
If you draft the 2nd guy, he might turn into a 2nd receiver or a really good 3rd. If he doesn’t he simply fades away.
With one guy you have a predictable path. With the other, you have a possibility he’ll improve into a valuable asset or he becomes slightly worse than the known commodity you chose not to draft.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
I'd say get an OL or DL in these rounds
since they have a more likely chance of producing right away, but the Rams have some depth at those spots now. Scheuning, Greco, etc.
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
i think people are expecting way too much out of every pick
the draft is fun but a lot of the ridiculous reactions are retarded and annoying
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by jealousblues on Apr 26, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
i wish
the rams could have a guy named bear on their team, like 49ers do now
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
Then we'd definitely win the Super Bowl.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
damn
from reading, Edison, just got drafted by the titans sounds like he can have a decent NFL career
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
and nobody's taking him...
that says something to me
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 26, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He was a projected 2nd or 3rd round pick
and now he’s facing not being drafted at all. There’s something up.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
Look who's still available......
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
That is the 8th round....
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
oh
i thought they just count that as an undrafted signing
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
It is.
He was making a joke. Like the 19th hole on a golf course is the bar….
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
Maybe, maybe not.
There’s no way you can know that, but there’s a possibility the Rams War Room knew differently.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
nfl.com
Ogbonnaya only managed 73 rushes for 373 yards and four scores n 2008, but his 46 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns also caught scouts’ eyes. His play on coverage units also makes him a draft-able prospect. Had an arm span of 31 5/8 inches and a hand span of 9 7/8 inches at the combine.
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
Lets not forget
We are talking about the 6th and 7th round picks. Do we even expect them to make the team most years.
Should be
not expecting a trade into the 7th round
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
i just read about
Jennings. I think he would’ve been better, but idk; i’m just reading what someone else is thinking about a player, and i’m not a scout
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
except for
they can use Ogbo as a reciever a lot more
"Score some damn runs, or the baby pandas die"
Could be a 3rd down back
like Amp Lee from years ago.
I don’t see the guy being the solid #2 back we were looking for………But who knows
another RB drafted
and it’s not Jennings.
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
Ogbonnaye
looked pretty good for Oklahoma the times I saw him. He is one of those guys who can cut back quickly without having to jump first like Steven Jackson. He could be a good change of pace back, and he can catch the ball too.
I’m disappointed with a couple of the picks, but overall I think they didn’t do too badly. Let’s keep an open mind and see how things pan out this year. Let’s face it, going in we knew they couldn’t plug all the holes with stars in just one draft. I think they solidified several positions this year, and they still could pick up a free agent or two. I think next year is when we can expect to see a much more solid roster.
Wow. Captain Munnerlyn
Totally forgot all about him…
Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.
7th round pick doesn’t look bad. I like the 3rd and 4th rounders too.
5th and 6th. Meh.
I’d have preferred some O-line/D-Line depth. Especially Keith Null. It’s one thing you like him, but uh…He would have been available AFTER the draft.
H to the Izzo
V to the Izza
-The cool Jay Z.
Not the one we hate.
Of course with all the shit we are throwing at him…
…He’ll become the next Kurt Warner.
H to the Izzo
V to the Izza
-The cool Jay Z.
Not the one we hate.
I like all but,
Kieth Null he is supposed to be an UNDFA (undrafted free agent) Lacks arm strength, but has good accuracy, may be a ’’Fresh Marc Bulger"
Touchdown St.Louis Rams Won the SuperBowl
I am pretty sure it's the small school status
That is scaring teams away from Jennings, The fact that he didn’t face elite players will drop your stock pretty bad.
TERRIBLE
This has been one bad decision after another. I like our 1st and 4th rounder. All other Rounds 1 & 4 are ok. All the other rounds are wrong. We need A skilled and animalistic offensive line as well as immediate help on D. In order, we could have had Smith, Sebastian Vollmer, Michael Johnson, Dorel Scott, Duke Robinson, Demetrius Byrd, and Zach Follet. We could remove the franchise tag from Incognizant , saving his salary cap space. We could invite a couple of FA WRs to camp. Johnson and Scott would absolutely Bolster the D line w/Johnson able to play OL as well. We could start Smith, Bell, Brown, Robinson, and Barron on the O line. Vollmer, mark my words, was worth every bit of the 2nd round pick he climbed to. He will be a monster in a couple years.This with our OL reserves would allow us to leave OL alone for 4-5 years at least. Duke Robinson is an immediate replacement for RI. We should have stuck to a 2 year plan. We may now be stuck with a 3 year plan.
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