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2012 NFL Draft: Justin Blackmon or Matt Kalil For The St. Louis Rams?

Matt Kalil #75 of the USC Trojans speaks to reporters after his blocked field goal in the final seconds of the game preserved a 17-14 win over the Utah Utes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Rams seem destined to get the second overall pick in this year's draft. It's unlikely that they will be able to muster up another win, but the Vikings, on the other hand, have three games in which they should be competitive; the Lions this week and the Redskins and the Bears for the last two weeks. It seems very likely they will get a win or two. This leaves the Rams picking in the top two picks for the fourth time in five years. Two legitimate prospects are rising up the draft boards as fits for the Rams: Matt Kalil, OT, USC and Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St. After the jump, I will breakdown each and give my choice for who the Rams should take.

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Justin Blackmon

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He would of been a first rounder last year, possibly picked by the Rams at 14, but he decided to stay at school. Last year, AJ Green and Julio Jones clearly established themselves as the cream of the crop, so he decided to hold out from the draft. It looks like that just might have paid off well, because he is going to be a top 10 pick baring any huge surprise.

He has been super productive in college to say the least. This year he has 113 catches, 1336 yards, and 13 TDs. The year before that he had 20 TDs. His production cannot be questioned, but, is he just a product of a spread system at OSU or is he actually a great prospect. It's tough to judge and there are good arguments on both sides. One thing I think may hold him back a bit is that the OSU system doesn't have WRs run complex routes. I do think he has great physical tools that can convert well to the NFL; good hands, nice speed, good frame, etc. Torry Holt also seems to endorse Blackmon.

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Matt Kalil

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Matt Kalil is seen as one of the best LT prospects since Jake Long, and some say he's even better than that. He seems to have all the makings of a franchise LT, something the Rams could desperately use. Jason Smith is a bust and he might not even be able to play again given that he has suffered he second very severe concussion. Rodger Saffold had a huge regress this season, but still has a good enough skill set to start. He could easily move over to RT to make room for Kalil.

Some, including our own Douglas M, don't like him as much as others. They think he is overrated because he hasn't played at his top level every game this year. Mocking the Draft and I seem to disagree with these people. I think he is a legit LT prospect and MTD thinks....

If anyone has watched Southern California this season, it's clear that left tackle Matt Kalil has taken that next step to becoming an elite talent. While he may not be Jake Long or Joe Thomas, he's getting pretty close to being that good. Stanford's Jonathan Martin isn't far behind, and he's looked even better this year. The same can be said of Iowa's Riley Reiff a mauler of a tackle. This class is on the come up and could only get better.

Overall, I would rather the Rams trade down and get more pick. In this senario, I won't go that route. Given the choice between these two, I would have to go with Kalil. How good will a WR do for Sam Bradford, if he doesn't have enough time to let him get down field? Kalil is the type of guy who can step in and protect Sam's blindside for 10 years. I think he will be a pro-bowl player in the league.

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If the Rams had the second overall pick, and did not trade down, Kalil or Blackmon?
Matt Kalil
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Justin Blackmon
300 votes

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Heart says Blackmon

Logic says KALIL. To anyone saying that Blackmon will struggle cause of not learning something in the OSU system: Dez Bryant. End of story. Same college, same coach. Blackmon is the better of the two IMO

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 4:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Agree tht blackmon is a beast

But mot better then kalil. And I dunno if we can take blackmon at two so I go with u on kalil

by Ram_Redemption on Dec 7, 2011 4:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Blackmon

You can see how guys like Julio Jones and AJ Green shine in this league right away. This kinda kid is crucial for Sam. Sam needs to have a ‘guy’ to develop with sooner than later. Llyod is great and all but I want him complementing Justin

by Option27 on Dec 7, 2011 4:38 PM CST reply actions  

those 2 guys stats aren't even close

I like Julio Jones a lot, but 2 TD’s isnt exactly shining. Torrey Smith has better stats, not to mention 3 more TD’s……..either way, I ‘m not buying your point. If Sam, or AJ, or whoever the hell we’ve got playing this week doesn’t have time to throw it to Blackmon, then he’s useless in our offense. Gotta go with Kalil on this one

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Although I really want us to trade down due to the demand for the QB's not named Luck

If I had to choose, I would go with kalil! Not even a question.
We can’t have Sam on his back or sitting out with additional injuries this early in his career. Even though Blackmon is a rare talent, I don’t think Floyd is that far behind him.

by CaliRamMan on Dec 7, 2011 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

Gotta go with Kalil.

Sam needs protection. I don’t see Blackmon as being too much better than some of the receivers available later. Dez Bryant went in the late 1st round, not a top 5 pick.

by David5264 on Dec 7, 2011 4:57 PM CST reply actions  

8 maybr 9

We’ll prolly get a CB, Jonathan Martin, or jeffery

by zachmann21 on Dec 7, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions  

14

and pickup Michael Floyd

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-Mark Twain

by kinzav29 on Dec 7, 2011 6:06 PM CST up reply actions  

if your going to trade down why the hell would you downgrade!

if your going to pick floyd at 14, then whats the difference at grabbing blackmon at 2? makes no sense…

by Mark Jaramillo on Dec 7, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Not that I'd do this trade but........

To get the extra picks?

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by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 10:53 PM CST up reply actions  

lol

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-Mark Twain

by kinzav29 on Dec 8, 2011 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Bradford needs protection but

He can have all the time in the world but if our recievers can’t get separation its all for nothin. Either way our offense will be upgraded.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 5:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

I think if we simplified our offense (AKA Fired McDaniels)

we could get by on a heavy dose of Lloyd and Amendola. I think drafting a WR in the 2nd round would complement this nicely.

by TheBirds on Dec 7, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Yea this wr corps still sucks even with Lloyd

I hope they don’t skip on it with fairy tale hopes that a Wr with talent wants to come here through FA.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

I just hope they take RG3 and send Sam to a good team....

I also hope that Rachel will go dow….. I mean go out wit me. I can have irrational dreams I guess.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I think you hit the nail on the head, though if we had a more mobile QB I would prefer the WR

the fact of the matter is a guy like Bradford needs a safe pocket to have success, while guys like Big Ben or Aaron Rogers can get away with a ton of talent at WRs and not a lot of talent on the OL (not commenting on the lines of the Steelers and the Packers though, since I don’t know much about either).

by TheBirds on Dec 7, 2011 5:17 PM CST reply actions  

Sam has mobility

But his line is the worst in the league right now

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

how often does he run for 1st downs?

I’d use the word ‘mobile’ loosely when it comes to Sam……no threat whastoever when it comes to running. And I think his point was that QB’s that are actually mobile (i.e. Vick, Newton, Big Ben, Rodgers, etc.) can turn broken down plays into actual gains………not 3 and 8

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Last year people kept saying how he is extremely underrated in athleticism

He’s not a threat to run for 1st downs. But he can rollout and all that. Peyton and Brady have done fine without being athletic or running

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Sam was the top pick and best prospect since Peyton supposedly

If that is to be believe, then if you give Sam talent around him and a non dead beat idiot as a coach, he can be an all time great as well.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

And that's a great comparison

All three are QBs and Pocket Passers, just because Peyton and Brady are all time greats doesn’t mean you can’t compare them in the way the go about playing the position, like being pocket passers.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

A scrambler like Vick

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

you think he wants to run?

guys got a cannon. When he does though, he makes things happen. A QB who can run for 50-75 yards a game doesn’t sound like such a bad thing to me

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Never said he did but he does a regularly

And well capable of it

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 8:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

pocket passing is under rated

Especially on a crowded sidewalk, hehehehe

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by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 6:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Dan Fouts also was a drop back guy

As is Schaub and others. Get off the tebow band wagon about running qb’s taking over the league

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Tell me when he has more talent with him

Besides two skill players that are getting older and two young defensive guys. And… You know….. Gets a coach

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

+1

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 5:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I just feel that ESPN is trying to convince us that pocket passers are dying out

And that running qb’s are gonna take over the league

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I don't agree that running QB's are taking over the league

but I think it’s worth note that the league is changing, and that QB’s with mobility have value. I believe it was you who noted above that you’d take RGIII

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 6:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't care if he's the fastest QB in the league

or can haul ass in a wheel chair, I want wins. Hate on Tebow if you want, but that team is 6-1 with him as a starter…..thats 2 wins behind Sam through almost 2 full seasons

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions  

People have been sayin that since the 80's.

Look at the super bowl champs for the last 20 years and see what type of qb they have. While Big Ben and Rogers can run, they would much rather stay in the pocket and throw.

by David5264 on Dec 7, 2011 6:07 PM CST up reply actions  

everyone plz read this!

id take alshon jefferys over blackmon ima big collage football fan justin blackmon has trouble droping passes jefferys has the best hands in cfb and hes 6’4 compaires to blackmoons 6’1 they have the same 40 time id go with the biggr body for red zone like calvin johnson

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

They dont have the same speed

Jefferey is slower by a bit, he struggles getting separation in college.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

WHere's your proof he has problems dropping passes?

Blackmon is an all around better Wr than Alshon is. Not afraid to go over the middle, can be a deep threat and he’s very physical. Alshon seems slow, even game speed.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

People say he drops passes

And I saw him do it earlier, but he hasn’t that I’ve seen recently. That shows me: he works and improves on what he needs to and always works to get better. And I can’t resist this: you know who doesnt have ANY problems handling balls I bet?

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Yea, I haven't seen him drop many

and I have an idea xD

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Haha, I couldnt resist

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

um.. lets see

Texas a&m
Nebraska last year
He bobbles some against OU
He did against K-State

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

4 games out of how many?

Yea that’s very significant..

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 6:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

these are all good teams

The rest are shit…the point this makes is you get him a good corner…and he breaks….so this is very significant…

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

He had over a hundred yards and a td in EVERY GAME LAST YEAR

That includes Prince Amukamara and Jamell Fleming (who is a really underated cover corner, he was all Big 12 last year)

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Um hes done good against good cbs

He did great against prince and he was a first founder.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

This guy continually contradicts himself

Says Dez is tall buy Blackmon not. Dez has one inch on him and Blackmon can out jump Plaxico, so height be damned with Blackmon.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

whoa

Alshon has solid hands, but not the best in college football. Lots of better hands, especially on guys who aren’t great receivers. I might argue Iowa’s Marvin McNutt has the best hands for draftable WRs.

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by 3k on Dec 7, 2011 6:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Always liked that guy

McNutt is one of my sleeper types but he’s starting to get noticed this year.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 6:42 PM CST up reply actions  

All you half to do is look up his drops on the year the proffs all their

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I know he has dropped passes. Show me a progression about his drops each game. I want to see a stat showing his stats from each game, including drops.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I dont care if he catches

He won’t get seperation…the reason he has so many catches is they run a screen to him atleast 1 a drive… So the cornee expect a screen and Bam! They go long…its not him, its the system…and Sam can’t throw from his back

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Yeah he will

Stop saying it’s just the system. Its the same one that Dez came out of

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

dez has speed and height

Bro, there not the Same person…he’s not that fast and they give a screen every other play

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Dez is ONE INCH TALLER!

And he isn’t much slower than Bryant. Blackmon has more than enough speed.

Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS

by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

But blackmons cuts and rout running is better

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Blackmon

Would be my choice. I would like to see Lamar Miller and Jarius Wright drafted by The Rams as well. The O-Line can be addressed in FA and by UDFA’s. LT Demetrius Bell from The Bils and OG Carl Nicks will be available. In addition The Rams may find talented O-Linemen as UDFA’s: OT Bobby Massie 6’6 312 Ole Miss, Tanner Hawkinson 6’6 300 Kansas. The interior line needs size: OG Rokevious Watkins 6’4 325 S.C. and Brandon Washington 6’4 320; who had to fill in at OT due to injuries at Miami, are talented but may go undrafted. RB Mike Tolbert of the Chargers will be a FA to consider. He along with a bigger O-Line, could give the offense a power element. Having this ability in the offense takes the pressure off Bradford who will not be forced to constantly throw the ball on 3rd and short. It’s like body punching in boxing; over time it slows down your opponent and opens him up for the KO. At this point; Blackmon, Lloyd, and Jarius Wright can take advatage of a defense being placed on its heels. Salas, Amendola, and Pettis will find more opportunities to work underneath.

by ValdezY on Dec 7, 2011 5:50 PM CST reply actions  

The Ravens Use A Similiar Offense

With Flacco. I think it keeps the QB healthier and more productive. Torrey Smith is not the greatest WR; but their power run game with Ray Rice and Ricky Williams keeps defenses honest, which Smith can take advantage of with no over the top help from the S who is anticipating run.

by ValdezY on Dec 7, 2011 6:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I think honestly we fully move away from the power run

And start to focus the offense on Sam and the Screen game etc. That’s also why I think we’ll get a shifty RB to go along with the offense, I suggested LaMicheal James.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Well that's why I said next season

And I think that fell through when we found out that the team didn’t have the offense down, they need a full offseason with it, then we’ll see what it can do.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 6:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I Just Have

A different view( Earl Campbell trucking LB’s! LMAO) . I’m for what helps the team. If they win I’m happy! I like James. He is a weapon defenses cannot ignore.

by ValdezY on Dec 7, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh that sucks

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Is he good now?

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Alright, i still think he could be great value in the 4th

But who would you rather?

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by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I'm kind of on board with the 'we don't need a RB as long as we got SJax' theory

I don’t want to trade him and I think he’s got a few more years in him, and I don’t think a RB needs more than 1 year to groom so all we need is a COPB and I like Jeffry Demps or Chris Rainey from Florida, or maybe a fossy Whittaker from Texas who could also return kicks. All these would be 6th round or later though. I can’t wrap my head around a RB before then, with our other needs.

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by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 7:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Thats understandable

But as good as sjax is he’s no spread offense type rb. O think we need a speedy rb which like you said could come later.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Dec 7, 2011 7:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

When it's time to replace SJax

I’d like a big bruiser FB type who could also line up on the edge and catch passes. But I want a couple of 260 lb guys who could both hammer it home up the middle, with good run blocking of course. Again these guy shouldn’t be considered before the 5th round though.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 7:27 PM CST up reply actions  

woops

how’d that happen? Anyhoo he’s got to prove he can still hold onto the ball intraffic and that injury probably cost him 2-3 rounds

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by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 7:06 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd take Blackmon in the first, a OT in the secong like Levy Adcock (i think that's his name), and then Montee Ball

He (for a lack of a better word) can ball

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

wow

Go apply as head coach and King Sam Rules van be the GM….I’ll take Kevin Demoffs job

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 5:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

i was just watching on espn2 .they compaired the two he got better as the season progressed but still was a bit of an problem

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

As for the height difference

Blackmon has the ability to go up and catch a ball that’s higher in the air than Plaxico! That’s a 4 inch differential that Blackmon makes up for with ease

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 5:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

but

Hay don’t get me wrong I’m not agenst they drafting blackmon I was just throwing this out their . I just hope they do what’s. Right for are team. I’m Rams All The Way good are back stl or la. I’m 19 now in I’ll be a RamzMan tell I die

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Eneyone Here Live In Stl?

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 5:59 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

No

Go Heat!

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Lakers

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 6:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Kobeyashi and Blake Griffin are my favorite players

Blake because he’s a sooner. Kobe cause I think he might be best ever, his game is amazing, and he is funny IMO.

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Haha kobeyashi lol

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 6:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Thank Dan Patrick for that one

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Haha kobeyashi lol

We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!

by Ramzman18 on Dec 7, 2011 6:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

LET'S GO PENS!!!

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by Joe Mazzi on Dec 7, 2011 6:21 PM CST up reply actions  

He asked..

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by Joe Mazzi on Dec 7, 2011 6:22 PM CST up reply actions  

no matter what pick we take...its gonna be the right pick

If we take Kalil….the rebuilding process will be a slow one but going in the right direction

If we take Blackmon…it will be a fast one and we will just take FA and become the NY Jets….both are good ways to go….Idc who we take….I just dont want to loose anymore.

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Usually I'd go

where’s the bigger upgrade? Kalil over Saffold or Blackmon over Lloyd. And this would end in a resounding “PICK KALIL!”… but I think it’s time to link Sam up with a playmaker. I do have concerns with Blackmon’s ability, size, inflated statistics and I have no qualms with any of Kalil’s tape (this dude is the truth)… but again Sam is on the verge of falling apart without some real talent at the skill positions (no, I don’t consider 30 year old Lloyd real talent).

Kalil is probably a step above Blackmon in terms of talent level and potential, and Kalil is far and away the safer pick… Maybe I’m just really against drafting another OT early (though I have no doubt this one will be amazing) and admitting failure on the Rams part. In the end, I’m glad it’s not my job to choose, lol.

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-Mark Twain

by kinzav29 on Dec 7, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions  

Sam has a playmaker

it’s Lloyd. You cannot say he’s no playmaker, have you seen the catches he made in like 5 games?
i feel like he has one of the Top 5 catches almost every single week. Even Sam said, that he just throws it in Lloyd’s area and he is gonna make the catch no matter what.
Don’t expect that from Blackmon right away. Lloyd, Blackmon, Amendola sounds nice though.
Nevertheless, I’d still go with Kalil in the first and Floyd/Sanu or a CB in the second.
Just give Sam some time in the pocket, he’ll find somebody.

by daniell on Dec 7, 2011 6:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Kalil first and get a WR in second round

…like Keenan Allen. 89 catches for 1261 yards on an offense that is not very good. He bolted from Alabama and is a Biletnikoff semi-finalist. Great hands, should be around in round 2.

…but then again, it’s been what…36 picks since we drafted anyone from the Pac-10 (12), so neither will happen…

by Oski Bear on Dec 7, 2011 6:25 PM CST reply actions  

He's a sophomore

You just lost credibility in my book….. Sorry

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

your book is worthless

though you are correct, sophomore. I wasn’t paying attention.

needless to say, WR in round 2.

by Oski Bear on Dec 7, 2011 6:42 PM CST up reply actions  

dont listen to him

He thinks with the Same shitty o line we will have a better offense

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I think KALIL!

That’s what I think

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

lol

I thought you said Blackmon???? Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I think we're all confused

…hard to stay focused when we are so depressed about the state of affairs

by Oski Bear on Dec 7, 2011 6:57 PM CST up reply actions  

My heart says Blackmon

But my brain and logic say KALIL. And in sports business, you can’t use your heart.

Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS

by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 6:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

why dont we just wait til next year

Woods
And other loosers

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 6:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Robert Woods is the truth

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

idk

Err…..this season sucks

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

and I believe you mean 'losers'

unless this Woods fella comes with backup singers

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions  

eh

Idc

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

well then your school system failed you

and I don’t either. Where you from? I’ll make sure I never raise children there

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions  

hmmmm

Should I really give out my information to a complete stranger over the internet…oh. and I learned that in my school system

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Don't they burn couches there?

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Hot!

Haha

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Ooh, DC dishin out the BURNS!

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I thought that was a good burn

You got a friend in me

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

By the way…its Oklahoma

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains

And we are still allowed to tongue kiss our sisters if we so choose I hear

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

just a question, as I seem to be more critical

but are you guys even allowed to talk negatively about Sam? Is there some kind of unwritten, or possibly, written law about that?

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 7:42 PM CST up reply actions  

It's carved in my arm

I think that was mandated…… Or did I do that of my own accord

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I cant rightly remember

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

nah

You guys over react and almost start a riot…..so I and others defend him

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

on sam

And he missed wide open players and he gets his passes batted at the line and he is a wuss and he’s a bust and we should take luck…its not you, but other people around here.

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 9:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I finks u r vary gude off a pursan fer trying too curekt yor ishue

If you can read that I will be impressed

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

and thanks!

there’s no one else I’d rather have posting pics of hot chicks

by DCRamFan on Dec 7, 2011 7:38 PM CST up reply actions  

It's gonna be longer before we pick Allen

He’s not available till next year, great prospect though. His Team mate Marvin Jones would be good as a late rounder.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Dec 7, 2011 6:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Last year's "feel good team" season

knocked me out of my college/pre-draft fanatic funk. Now I’m at a loss until Bowl-Time is again upon us. That being said, I want the receiver. I’ve wanted a receiver since Bruce was let go and Holt was passed his prime. I’ve really wanted a receiver since Spags did the unthinkable and dumped Big Game. I’m tired of the WSOT.

Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.

by Joe Mazzi on Dec 7, 2011 6:30 PM CST reply actions  

if blackmon can outjump plax

Has anyone ever seen him win a jumpball in a game?

by Ram_Redemption on Dec 7, 2011 7:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I've never seen him have to go for a jumpball

Cause he has separation, and gets corners twisted around and out of position. SportsScience did a bit on him where he jumps higher than Plax can, and he has the catch radius of a two-door garage. Beat that

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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 7, 2011 7:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

okay

All his team runs is screens…beat that.

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 7, 2011 7:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Luke Kuechly

Great LB; 2011 Lombardi Award Winner.

by ValdezY on Dec 7, 2011 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

Blackmon!!

I’ve lost all faith in people evaluating OT talent from college to the NFL with Smith
Let’s just have a center snap to Sam, and have 9 WRs, is that legal? Pretty sure it’s illegal, but worth a shot. Snap the ball, start back pedaling as fast as you can and just lob it up, one of the 9 guys gotta catch it or it’s incomplete at least 70% of the time.

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

by sergey606 on Dec 7, 2011 10:56 PM CST reply actions  

U all make excellent points but I would like to see if the reason for our horrible offense is the o line.bc I don’t believe just bc ur taken in the first round ur automatically a superstar.example. marquis colston.Sam has no time to throw. There’s no guarantee that those FA O lineman will come to the rams. I would pick Kalil than select a receiver in the 2nd

by dcole_worldrams on Dec 8, 2011 12:06 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

dude we picked smith 2nd overall

i lost faith in examining college OL

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

by sergey606 on Dec 8, 2011 12:15 AM CST up reply actions  

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