Rams make WR Mardy Gilyard their fourth pick of the 2010 NFL Draft
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 24, 2010 9:13 AM CDT
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams stayed atop the fourth round and started the third day of the 2010 NFL Draft by selecting Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard in the fourth round.
The Rams got a WR to pair with new QB Sam Bradford, and they hope GIlyard will have the kind of connection with Bradford that he did with Tony Pike at Cincinnati.
Gilyard brings that all important after the catch abilities, which are the new gilded truffle of NFL wide receivers in the pass-centered era we now live in. From his CBS scouting report:
Although he lacks great timed speed, he is a very elusive runner in space. Shifty hips and superb vision allow him to avoid defenders running by or with him downfield. Much of his production comes off quick screens, where he shows great acceleration after taking in the pass. Perfect for kickoff returns because he has time to get to top speed and finds creases to fly through while on the run. Gets through some arm tackles and had good vision to find openings after first contact.
He's also another high character guy.
From Walter Football:
The Rams are getting a Round 2-3 receiver atop Round 4, filling a need and giving Sam Bradford a weapon. Great pick to start Day 3. (Pick Grade: A)
More analysis to come.
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WTF
What are we thinking? I would have liked to see Griffen here
Everybody is calling for offensive weapons.
This dude is explosive, he is a very good wide receiver and a great return man. And, unlike Griffen, he actually tries hard on every down and wants to win. Griffen sucks, I don’t want somebody who doesn’t play.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
+1, with ya
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 Apr 24, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Griffen is undoubtedly a
nice value in the 4th, but I think the same thing can be said of Gilyard. The staff has their reasons. We’ll know if they’re good picks in the next couple years.
But Spags/Devany don't look out west!
All our picks are from mid-west or the south. No Pac-10. There’s only been ONE Pac-10 player taken by the Rams in three years – Roy Schuening from Oregon State in round 5 in 2008.
Need a WR? How about Desean Jackson? Nah…we’ll take Avery.
Need a TE in round three? Dickson is available…but wait…he went to Oregon so we didn’t scout him. We’ll take a cornerback instead.
Same thing every time.
Griffen didn’t have a chance.
Luckily, Laurenitis went to Ohio State, because Mauluaga would’ve been a Ram if t were the other way around.
I actually like Gilyard, though. He will help Bradford.
Can't argue that they're looking at talent above actual need.
And it’s tough to argue with adding talent to this roster.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
I would have to say that Wide Reciever is a bit of a need.
We aren’t exactly strong at the receiver point, Avery and Robinson are good, but who is good after that? Burton, Amendola, and Gibson all make great wide receivers for the fourth spot and beyond, but Gilyard is a man who can get into that third spot, get some good playing time, and a great return man is just what we need. Amendola was a decent return man, but Gilyard is better.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
You may very well be right.
IMO, DL is a much greater need as well as LB. Nevertheless, he’s got talent. If he beats out Amendola as a returner then we need to get rid of DA.
I still think Gibson is a legit #3. Burton is losing stock and Amendola is definitely a #4 (#3 ceiling).
I just think if they were going to go offense, a big TE would have a bigger impact.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
We've got a couple of picks early in the fifth round, I'd say we're going defense on both of those.
I think there were two main goals for this draft, get Bradford and give him tools to succeed (Saffold and Gilyard), and then improve your defense by patching up some holes (with Murphy and probably more defensive guys). There’s a lot of gold to be found on defense in the fifth and sixth rounds, especially in a deep draft like this one.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
I like this.
The Rams WRs are looking pretty good right now. Gibson and Gilyard have great potential, we know Avery can play. They improved the line again this year to make it one of the better ones in the NFL. And with Bradford at the helm, I am already pretty excited for the new Rams offense.
To be, or not to be, — that is the question: — Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer — The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, — Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, — And by opposing end them?
by AbsolutMoose on Apr 24, 2010 9:23 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
TE and RB next then
Who cares if the D is going to give up 25+ points when can score 35 + themselves, eh?
Also at WR, don't forget Laurent Robinson.
He should be healthy this year, too.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Yeah - he looked really good last year
Who’s out: Robinson, Gibson, Gilyard, Avery, Amendola, Burton, Foster?
2 of those guys won’t make the team. Amendola and Gilyard both have return capabilities.
If I were forced to dump one
Keenan Burton would be looking for a job.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
That's probably what I would say
If I had to guess I would say that Burton and Foster won’t make the team. It’s tough – b/c I don’t know anything about what Foster can do, really – just that they really like his size and athletic ability.
Robinson will get hurt again
his body can’t take the NFL; he’s been injured every year since being in the league. I agree Burton probably won’t make the team
by RamsFan1979 on Apr 24, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I completely forgot about Brooks Foster.
I think that Amendola will, unfortunately, be relegated to the practice squad. He’s a really likable player, and not a bad one, but it’s a business, and he’s not as good as anybody else there. The core goes like this, next year:
Avery
Robinson
Gilyard
Gibson
Foster/Burton/Amendola (whoever wins that not-so-prestigious spot)
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
I think he
did a good job as a return man. He shouldn’t have been playing as much WR as he was.
Yeah, there's no doubt he was a good return man.
But Gilyard is a better return man, and he’s a better receiver than Good Ole Danny. I feel bad for Amendola, he certainly was a bright spot last year.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Bite your tongue GRRRRRRR
Actually, looking at the list, I’d take Amendola over Burton, so unless Brooks Foster shows something, HE may be headed to the practice squad.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
BTW
Did everyone know there was a comedian named Foster Brooks? He portrayed a drunkard and DAMN funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHjnA6myl4
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Actually, this is Better, Roasting Don Rickles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYusPRre07k
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
hmm
well I think we need a DE bad, perhaps we take Corey Wooton later
It must be an error
Seahawks got that pick in the LenDale White trade
by Stonedtodeath on Apr 24, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
RB
Anthony Dixon is still on the board as far as I know. He might be a nice pick if he makes it to us. Walter Football loves him.
jonathon dwyer is still on the board
by cOOkies 4 cUddy on Apr 24, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
just thought this is funny
I love Ochocinco.
He’s a hilarious guy.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Finally our team is shaping up
The happiest 7th rounder will be the Rams pick since he knows he has a good chance to make the team lol
Steve Nash plays D!!
The happiest 7th rounder will be Danario Alexander, because he played at the Ed three times during
his college career, and the fans here are familiar with him.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Question
Any chance a healthy, protected, accurate Sam Bradford makes Donnie Avery a #1 WR?
by TransplantedRamsFan on Apr 24, 2010 9:56 AM CDT reply actions
A legit #1?
doubt it. He just doesn’t have the skill set.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
If Bradford shows that accuracy
we know he has then we will be solid but we aren’t burning anyone through the air!
by Stonedtodeath on Apr 24, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
finally a pick i agree with
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Felipe Lopez for closer!
Revive the stache, Boog.
Here' what we do in the 5th (all defense)
Austen Lane (Murray St.) DE
AJ Edds (Iowa) OLB
Then best tight end avail in the 6th!
I would be really stoked with this draft.
Wooton
Damnit Corey’s gone, any DEs worth taking now?
anyone know his size or stats?
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!
Gilyard is a good pick.
Bradford needs weapons, and we haven’t given him a thing so far. This helps.
Mardy Gilyard is a playmaker
or more accurately, will be a playmaker…
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!
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