Bryant's stock falling
by VanRam on Mar 16, 2010 12:19 PM CDT
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Hear that? It's the distinct Stuka-like wailing siren of draft stock falling. Happens every spring. This time, the high profile prospect taking a fall is Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant.
Bryant has again moved his pro day, private workout really, for the third time, from March 10 to March 25 and now settling on March 30.
That news comes on the heels of whispers we reported yesterday about Bryant's draft stock falling amidst concerns among NFL coaches and front office guys that he's a big risk. If that pushed Bryant into the second round, would it be worth the St. Louis Rams taking a flyer on him with their 33rd pick? I just don't that happening. Bryant's too good of a player, even with questions, to fall outside of the first round.
Bryant can halt the fall of his draft status on March 30, so stay tuned.
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If he’s there at #33, I would definitely take him as a great target for the young Bradford!
by Blood Red Pred on Mar 16, 2010 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
ditto! In the second round the risk drops dramatically!
by kickasskeever on Mar 16, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
how did you decide they aren't drafting Bradford?
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
hmm, logic... that you don't care to share?... or doesn't exsist?
Ignore the fact they have 6 QB’s on the roster now. That’s all fluff… for now. Besides, I’d rather have 7 QB’s fight to be #1 instead of 3 QB’s fighting to be #2 and #3 (when there’s no good #1 option).
What happens if someone beats Bradford for the #1 job..assuming we draft him?
The House of Spears reigns supreme
IF RAMS do go qb - I am preparing my sanity for it
Then yes, a receiver with immediate impact talent would probably go over better than a DE. However, if this is the probability, how low can the Rams trade down and still assure themselves the qb they would select AND still have trade value knowing that Suh, McCoy fall???
I say draft Russel Okung if you go offense that first pick and let Bulger start. If an impact WR is there for the taking at top of second, maybe make the pick. If a trade down, a 2nd rounder would need to be at least in the deal for Rams to pick up.
I don’t like the QB pick for Rams at #1, but I have to accept it if it does occur. I have a bad feeling with selecting a qb this year above the 3rd round, sorry fans and follwers.
a receiver with "immediate impact" talent
I think that’s unrealistic. It generally takes WR’s till their 3rd year to play like top picks. Just for one example of many, look at Brandon Marshall who played 15 games his rookie year and totalled 20 receptions.
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends on the type of receiver
Hakeem Nicks had a great rookie year. Donnie Avery was very productive in year 1. Crabtree did well (once he signed).
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Mar 16, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I did too!
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think if Gresham falls to 33, he'd be a better fit
as an elite Tight End. We already have a young, high pick going through the maturation process at WR. Need a TE more.
If Gresham is gone, I guess it’s no longer a consideration because I don’t know if there are any TE’s I’d spend that high a pick on.
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
BPA draft
This is the BPA draft for the Rams. If Spags doesn’t think Bryant can change his attitude to fit the 4 pillars culture, then why draft him? Another issue is he may have the same attitude as Crabtree and may want 1st round pay, and could sit out the entire season. He is not the BPA at this point.
I really like Everson Griffen or Best if they last until the 2nd. If best is still available, we may in fact see a trade happen.
I think Best is a good bet to be there at the Rams 33.
What trade do you foresee?
The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!
by CoachConnors on Mar 16, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Trades:
Many “experts” believe this draft to be one of the best and deepest. If other GMs are so in love with this draft as well, the #1 pick in the 2nd round could be worth a lot based on teams’ needs.
For instance, Denver or Philly may want Best since they just traded Hillis and cut Westbrook, respectively. I imagine either team would trade spots and give up either A. QB (McNabb or Orton they probably wouldn’t trade spots) or B. Their 4th and 5th round picks (not looking at a trade chart right now).
Trades????
Weird crud this FA period. The draft being “new” this year will also offer “new” surprises.
All in all, having the top picks in each round is actually very good this draft year. Can’t wait.
Contest - a mock draft without a qb as the #1 overall selection for Rams (no trade-downs)
So, obviously impact needs are more dire nearer the top of the draft order and selections. See what ya’ all think.
#1. Okung, McCoy, Berry, Suh
#2. DE, DT (T. Cody), OLB, WR
#3. DE, OLB, WR, RB
#4. CB, DB, OLB
#5. OG
#5. RB
- DB
- OT
- CB
i would love
To even trade up if he fell into the 20s he will not be there at 33
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