2012 NFL Draft Order: Colts Loss Gives Rams Second Pick

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 1, 2012 3:02 PM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

The top two spots in the 2012 NFL Draft order have now been decided. The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 19-13. That loss gives the Colts the top pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams will pick second.

Both the Colts and the Rams, who got blown out by the 49ers in their season finale, finish the season with a 2-14 record. Strength of schedule is the tie breaker in that situation, and the Colts get the top pick because of an easier schedule this season.

Most assume that the Colts will draft Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. They will have some decisions to make regarding incumbent quarterback Peyton Manning, who missed the season with a neck injury.

The second pick could still carry some trade value for the Rams. Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is expected to declare for the draft. If he does, teams could be willing to trade up to the second spot to pick him.

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unless we somehow win right here.. oh boy

by stlcardinals1522 on Jan 1, 2012 3:03 PM CST reply actions

What the? Rams game isn’t over. Rams came alive!!

by nj_rams_fan on Jan 1, 2012 3:14 PM CST reply actions

Any chance of keeping McDaniels?

by zachmann21 on Jan 1, 2012 3:18 PM CST reply actions

WHY ?

by howie43 on Jan 1, 2012 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

brandon lloyd

A full offseason.

by zachmann21 on Jan 1, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions

I hope not

by ChrisL951 on Jan 1, 2012 3:53 PM CST up reply actions

So do we take Kalil or move down and take Floyd?

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions

if our new GM doesn't make some sort of trade we should just fire him

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 3:31 PM CST up reply actions

Kalil is pretty special

I want to see what RG3 is worth before I make a trade

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I think RG3 is going to be the star of the combine much like Julio Jones was this year

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 3:36 PM CST up reply actions

Give me a number of picks and what kind they are

Cause Kalil is a very good prospect at a position we desperately need.

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I'd take Martin in the top 10 if we find a partner & probably be just as happy.

He did a great job keeping Luck upright and made some nice holes for the running game. He lacks a little blocking footwork, but if we had good coaches it’s very coachable for him to overcome.

by RamsFan1979 on Jan 1, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

Ok, Spags shaking all the players hands

Why does that just scream “I know I’m gone” to me?

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions

The rams did not get blown out

"St. Louis Rams -- Where every year we are 3 years away."

by holtfan on Jan 1, 2012 3:22 PM CST reply actions

The sad thing:

Is that that makes this seem like a win to some fans.

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

It means nobody really gave up this last game to me. ThaT means a lot to some of us, yes.

by RamsFan1979 on Jan 1, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

What did Jackson injure?

"St. Louis Rams -- Where every year we are 3 years away."

by holtfan on Jan 1, 2012 3:33 PM CST reply actions

Let's hope either Kalil is worth the 2nd pick

or the Colts take Luck… either way it should be good for us

by Will not be defeated on Jan 1, 2012 3:40 PM CST reply actions

Julio Jones showing his worth

Glad I started him this week..

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 3:40 PM CST reply actions

Matt Flynn

over 400 yards and 6 Tds, does this show that any QB could do what Rodgers did with those weapons?

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

They can do it, just not as well

Flynn will still get payed big money in the off season by some poor saps

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

by King Sam Rules! on Jan 1, 2012 3:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Haha, Redskins? xD

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

i don't think the QB market is going to be that crazy

only a handful of teams like the Seahawks, Brown, and Skins are in dire need of a a QB

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

The Fins & Jags could upgrade.

Though Gabbert was drafted last year, he’s been less than productive this season. Maybe the new owner & HC want someone else on the team. Just a thought I’m throwin’ out there.

by RamsFan1979 on Jan 1, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions

Matt Flynn is GOOD

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

by Joe Mazzi on Jan 1, 2012 4:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Orton might keep Tebow out of the playoffs

kinda poetic

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 3:54 PM CST reply actions

I hope he does, sick of hearing about Tebow

by ChrisL951 on Jan 1, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

I think Tebows an interesting story or the guy without talent who still manages to win, and I don't watch ESPN so I don't get oversaturated w/ him

but I’m a bigger fan of Orton, the guy who always does well but never gets any respect.

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 3:56 PM CST up reply actions

We suck so bad...

….we can’t even suck the worst.

I’m very interested to see what that #2 pick will bring. I think it’s almost as good as the #1: Colts have to take Luck, so they won’t trade, and that will be one QB down in the draft. That will put some more heat on the teams that need a QB.

I’d also shop Sam around, sorry. Might as well just start over 100%. I don’t think there’s any way to get the same picks for him, but you still might be better in the long run w/o that salary for 5 (?) more years. I know the cap hit would be awful next year, but the lower salary of the new rookies + the cap space in ’13 might make it acceptable.

There’s a LOT of things to consider over the next few months. Good luck, new Rams front office.

by Beelzebubba on Jan 1, 2012 3:55 PM CST reply actions

I'm tired of arguing it

Might as well get him away from this ass team, even though I still don’t see it happening, Bradford to Miami!

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

... least we didn't suck for Luck

Indy could have beaten the Jags today if they really wanted to. Obviously a win wasn’t something that their organization wanted today… for obvious reasons.

by Da Rams! on Jan 1, 2012 4:16 PM CST up reply actions

thank god your not GM

Cuz you have a bad plan that makes no sense

WE SUCK. THAT IS ALL.

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jan 1, 2012 4:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

True, but...

I guess what I mean is, I’m certainly listening to see what I’d get for anyone on this team. Bradford included. Only guys I keep for sure: JL, Long, SJax and …. no one. I’m not saying I give guys away for nothing, but if I get a good offer that helps the team, I take it unhesitatingly.

C’mon, think about Belicheat and his approach: almost everyone has their price. Hell, 2years or so ago he said he’d ship off Brady for the right package. And I believe that he would.

If there is an offer for Sam and it helps make the Rams better quicker, you cannot blink.

That is all.

by Beelzebubba on Jan 1, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions

id just assumed that the reason Luck was going to be worth a bounty in trade was...

because he was a very special player
and not just because a team wants whatever QB was available.

by jealousblues on Jan 1, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Someone will make an offer for our 2nd round pick,

And the FO will need to be ready with a solid gameplan, and a scematic for who we need, and how we can stay in the early rounds to get them.

by look closer on Jan 1, 2012 3:55 PM CST reply actions

As one Redskins fan said

“Please St. Louis PLEAZZZZZZZ be stupid enough, and trade Bradford to (my team) The Redskins !” excusing his grammar of course xD

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 4:02 PM CST reply actions

Early prediction

Colts take Luck, Rams trade down, take O-lineman

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by 3k on Jan 1, 2012 4:19 PM CST reply actions

Martin?

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 4:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

could be

depends on stock change between now and April

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"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan

by 3k on Jan 1, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

Im thinking either him

Or trade down to mid first and get Floyd.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 5:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

We must get a tackle as top priority

trade back up for floyd or alshon

by Ram_Redemption on Jan 1, 2012 5:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Of Lloyd stays then yes

But of not I beg to differ.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 5:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

i really like floyd tho

My favorite reciever in the draft. Of lloyd goes we need to make a vincent jackson our top priority and draft a guy like fuller in the second. I just cant stand to see sam or any qb hit 112 times in a season like the rams this year. Thats ridiculous

by Ram_Redemption on Jan 1, 2012 5:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Thats also true

If we don’t trade back Kalil has to be our pick.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 6:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Or

We slander kalil’s name dan marino style and get em second round haha

by Ram_Redemption on Jan 1, 2012 6:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Haha sounds good

What do we say, he has a long lost son? Did it with a hookers? Didn’t pay for his gas? xD

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 6:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Think big rg

He was paying d ends not to sack the qb! Haha

by Ram_Redemption on Jan 1, 2012 9:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Oh shit,

He was playing defensive coordinators to tell his dline not play well?

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 9:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Yea dude

Paid whatever d end he was facing to turm the motor down a bit

by Ram_Redemption on Jan 1, 2012 9:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Rumor started haha

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 10:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

That would be my selection if we were still in the top 10.

AZ will take him in a heart beat if available. He won’t get past them IMO; they have Levi Brown who plays like Barron.

by RamsFan1979 on Jan 1, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions

me too

Mine too

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jan 1, 2012 4:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Is there any chance the Colts take RGIII instead of Luck? Wouldn't it increase our #2 value?

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by Douglas M on Jan 1, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions

I expect RGIII to have a real impressive combine, but I don't think the Colts are the kind of team to put much stock in that

Luck #1

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

you answered your own question

If Luck is the better prospect, why roll the dice on someone with an elite ceiling? The smart play for the Colts is to take your franchise QB and build.

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"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan

by 3k on Jan 1, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

I hope our new GM makes some sort of trade.

I’m not entirely sold on Kalil yet. Idk why. I hope we trade down and get some more picks.

by Starkey on Jan 1, 2012 4:52 PM CST reply actions

The hatred for the Rams organization is shining today

Rams got blown out. Rams players hate Spags. I have been a long time reader but the articles are terrible today.
The players played very hard for their head coach and players don’t do that if they hate him.

SJax is still a beast! Best RB in the league!

by MyACLisBrittle on Jan 1, 2012 5:01 PM CST reply actions

no the players don't hate Spags, and that's a reason to keep him

but we might have won the game if Spags or anyone on the sideline had prevented that fake fg from resulting in a TD by calling a timeout. I just want an intelligent head coach, I don’t care about the emotional part of the job.

by TheBirds on Jan 1, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

The players do like Spags and they believe in him. I think that’s one reason why to keep him. Another is not other HC could have come in with these injuries etc and done any better, just imo

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 5:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

IF Spags stays, then are either you or Birds believe Dev goes instead?

Even if McD stays, he’ll be gone in another year. What do we do about an OC then? I say cut ties with him as well and hire someone else and run a WC offense.

by RamsFan1979 on Jan 1, 2012 6:03 PM CST up reply actions

I say they cut Devany

And as for the OC I’m form right now, on one hand Sam going to yet another offense (even if it is back to the WC) is pretty dangerous and I honestly still wanna see what this team can do with a full offseason under their belts with this offense. On the other hand Sam thrived in the WC and if we got somebody that wasn’t so conservative with it, then I’d be happy. Look at the packers, if this team could do that is be more than satisfied.

Ignorance is Bliss

by RG31 on Jan 1, 2012 6:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions