One last attempt for #1

by CaliRamMan on Apr 19, 2010 9:14 PM CDT

With all the momentum behind the Bradford/Clausen at number one, I still think the pick should be the best player in the draft. I had a chance to watch Ndamukong Suh on Sports Science the other day while I was watching ESPN. Its a pretty neat thing they are doing to show you the measurables of different players.

For those of you who couldn't watch it let me give you a summary:

When they wanted to see his explosion off the line of scrimmage. He reacts to the trigger in .26 seconds. That was faster than any backs or WRs tested. He then hits a top speed of 13.5 mph in only 1.3 seconds (the 6 yard mark by the way, now that is covering ground quickly). To give you an idea of this at the next level, that is faster than Tony Romo. They then ran him through a heavy bag drill to see how hard he tackles. He obliverated a crash dummy with 3200 lbs of force (that is harder than Ray Lewis and Kris Jenkins just to put it in perspective). The combination of Speed and Power will make the guy a force to be reckoned with.

A few things that I took away from this- is i know he is not gonna be able to man handle O-linemen at the next level, but this quick burst combined with the quick hands and feet will put him in a position to win the battle at the line of srimmage and penetrate. Oh yeah, in case you didn't know he hits hard too!

I know that it may be wishful thinking, but I am still hoping for Suh come draft day. Not to say that I don't think Bradford is good,or that I don't think we need a QB, but $50 mill guaranteed...ouch.

If those don't help your decision, how about the fact that he has already committed to donating $2.6 million to Nebraska. $2 million to upgrading the weight and strength room, plus another $600 K in scholarships to the Engineering program. That is the definition of a student-athlete giving back.

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If we can't sign Sam Bradford before the draft, do you still think we should draft him?

Yes, draft him anyway. We need a QB that bad.

46 votes

No, I don't want to take the risk of a holdout from our QB of the future. Give me Suh.

82 votes

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I saw this too

3200 pounds of force. That’s like getting hit by a truck.

Simply amazing.

The House of Spears reigns supreme

by Eric Nagel on Apr 19, 2010 11:00 PM CDT reply actions

a 2000 lb truck traveling 6 mph...

or a 540 lb man traveling 13.5 mph. Yes, lots of force, lethal in fact. wow.

by RamsFan1979 on Apr 20, 2010 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

The rams fail if they don't pick Suh.

A trade down would be acceptable, but picking anyone else first overall is simply dumb.

Yes, I actually wore a watermelon on my head during the Rams SuperBowl victory in 2000.

by Midasknight on Apr 20, 2010 12:29 AM CDT reply actions

but this is coming from a guy who is pro-Suh, pro-Suh, pro-Suh

"You’ve got to play every game like it’s your last because it’s definitely survive-and-advance or don’t survive and school," Tiller said.

by stlcardsfan4 on Apr 20, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I am Pro-best player in the draft

Everyone (EVERYONE) agrees that is Suh.

Picking anyone other than the best player in the draft is dumb (don’t talk to me about being a QB league or finances. We deserved to have the best player we can get).

Yes, I actually wore a watermelon on my head during the Rams SuperBowl victory in 2000.

by Midasknight on Apr 20, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I saw it too

That made me think of how hard our QB may get hit. I hope we’re ready to protect our investment. I’m not just piling on my Suh for president campaign. You really need to see this if you haven’t already.

by dbcouver on Apr 20, 2010 1:19 AM CDT reply actions

Google "drool factor" and you'll see Suhs picture

He has been at the top of virtually every draft board for a reason. His live film looks a lot like this. I know it’s not the way he’s going to perform against NFL talent, at least not the first year. But I couldn’t think of a better way to look before you play in the NFL.

by dbcouver on Apr 20, 2010 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Now imagine

Sam Bradford is this dummy… Scary…

If a Bradford – Suh collision must happen on the football field… Let’s hope Suh is the one wearing horns on his helmet…

by Le Ram on Apr 20, 2010 5:02 AM CDT reply actions

That's reasonable

Isn’t Detroit on our schedule again this year? Will bradford survive a hit from Suh?

by 81 Witness on Apr 20, 2010 10:20 AM CDT reply actions

Yes.

And so is Tampa. So one way or another, we’ll see him.

I’d rather have him on my team…

by Le Ram on Apr 20, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Not in divsion

I would be more worried if he was drafted in our division. But 1 game his rookie year dose not scare me. He is not going to be Warren Sapp in his prime in Suh’s rookie season.

It is milk it may be spilled it may be delicious.

by shostag on Apr 20, 2010 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

True.

But I still think you can question whether or not Sam Bradford’s shoulder can sustain the treatment this poor dummy got…

If we draft Bradford, I sure hope it does.

by Le Ram on Apr 20, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

If we play Detroit

It will be can Stafford survive a hit.

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

by cubfred on Apr 20, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Week 5

by dbcouver on Apr 20, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

So many holes to fill

Still think Rams should trade #1 to Browns (?) for multiple picks in 10 & 11. You hate to pass on Suh or Bradford but if you can upgrade 4-5 positions instead of 1 you do it.

by rlf707 on Apr 20, 2010 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Agreed, this is our 'best' course...

…but remember, you have to have a willing dance partner. I would be ecstatic to see a trade w/ Cleveland, and then another trade down with Philly, and turn #1 overall into 4-6 in the top 70, or maybe something next year. You do many good things this way; get multiple picks with a better chance of developing true starters, pay much much less, and fill more of the Rams multiple holes.

I think most everyone pretending to talk about the trade up to #1 is probably an attempt to get someone else to trade there. Nothing anyone says right now is worth anything. So I would estimate the chance of either trade happening is less than 10% or so. But…maybe someone steps up and hands us a king’s ransom for King Sam.

If you can’t pull off those deals, then I think Suh has got to be your man. And if the Rams actually do get him, Spags and BD have pulled off a terrific charade, and deserve off-season kudos just for that!

by mullinsm on Apr 20, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions