Rams Coaching Changes, Free Agent - Wants, Needs - Mock Draft, and 2012 Roster

Looks good. Doubtful we could attract all these FAs, but anything is possible. I’d rather go with one DT and grab another OLB. Only reasoning is that Chamberlain is not the most proficient starting OLB, and we can go youth to replace him. He is a much better STer. I like how you’ve also not selected Dontari Poe, especially after his team got whooped last week.

With the phrase “Luxury Pick”; for a team that is coming off a record of 2-14, I don’t think that there is such a thing Every draft pick, UDFA, and FA should be selected b/c that have the potential to be a starter. I do not think any positions are locks outside a few.
I like thr premise of trading down to get more picks. It is a good scenario in which Blackmon was still available. IMO additional DT’s can be found later in the draft or as UDFA’s, I would use that selection for Kendall Wright. At 3a. Jonathon Banks, Cliff Harris, or Casey Hayward would be better CB selections. Johnson has the size; but is not particularly effective in man. He looks more like a FS. Disagree with using a draft pick for a TE. This position could be used for that additional DT. It is just my opinion; I do not see the value in using a draft pick on Jeff Demps. Cliff Harris or Janzen Jackson offer potential as playmakers in the secondary and special teams. Overall I thought your selections were solid including some FA picks.

That’s a lot of picks to move up two spots? I’m not about to do the math but that deal would be the best thing that has happened to this organization in a long while.

Colston will not leave the saints, and chudnuski won’t take another offensive coordinator job on a different team as for DC there are rooms Greg Williams will follow fisher so if we get fisher ideally we get Williams whos blitz happy d would be perfect for our defense as its been built

Either A. Sign Tolbert or B. Draft Miller. It would be one or the other.

how does josh mc daniels can go from one team when their season is over and then go to another while their in the playoffs.

The Rams need to start taking OL in the latter portions of the draft. For the last few years, the Rams have been spending too many picks on CB and WR in the latter rounds. Yes, they may not start this year, but they provide depth that can grow into starters when we have injuries.

So maybe, if we have another season like this one, Sammy isn’t reserving his suite in the ER for most of the year.

I don’t see the Rams doing this, but in my opinion they should trade Bradford with all of his potential and huge salary. They could pick up some much needed talent a draft picks in the process. Then sign the mobile Robert Griffin III. We know Bradford has talent. We know he has potential. But he will face his 3rd offense in three years in addition to the fact that he was a tear out of football before being drafted. He plays well in the preseason. He took many steps backwards once the real season began. A new coach coming in this year don’t have the luxury of waiting for Bradford to grasp a new offensive system with a shaky offensive line. The line was totally responsible. The QB was supposed to give blitz pick up assignments. He wasn’t the best at doing this. Plus he didn’t have a QB coach to help guide him. He might be better off in a completely new surroundings where he might feel comfortable behind the o-line. If not he may end up as another 1st round QB bust. I’m sure he can have some success somewhere else with a fresh start. Griffin even if the line is shaky he is mobile enough to make some plays. This may force teams not to blitz like they do on Bradford.

although I too feel we need some help on the O-Line. Ramrocker points to some very good reasons why Trumaine Johnson could be a Ram if he signs as our HC. I don’t see Colston leaving the confines of a Brees passing juggernaut to a pass challenged Rams team. ValdezY is right again as usual in that if JF comes in we will be shifting from a McHoody passing attack with deep drops to a power running game where our O-Line will be asked to focus more on drive blocking and pulling. JF will likely exhaust every last ounce of energy from S-Jax. ValdezY – Which RB’s coming out in this draft have a punishing running style like an S-Jax or George that JF tends to covet?

So if we DO end up with this scenario…we’ll have another 1st round pick to go with Blackmon (who I vote we draft) What about a guy like Vontaze (sp?) Burfict from Arizona State? Dude is certifiable and will definitely bring attitude to our defense. I believe he plays the Mike for ASU but what about putting him at the Will where all he’ll have to do is run around and crush people…thoughts?

1) Demetrius Bell T Buffalo….solid LT (last I checked he hadnt resigned)
2) C. Finnegan CB Tenn….headcase, hothead ect., all true, but a very good CB.
3) Grubbs OG Balt….A good, physical run blocker to pair inside with Dahl.
4) J. Jones DT Tenn….A good inside passrush to pair with Long and Quinn could be scary.
5) Tullock LB Det….Please, please, please find a legit OLB to play beside J.L.
6) C. Rogers CB SF or L. Webb CB Balt.
7) J. Carlson TE Seatlle….will come very cheap, if he bounces back from injury can get downfield.

Dont think we will get all of these guys, but, even targeting a couple (my understanding is the Rams are to have alot of cap space) could make a big difference. Getting new and greatly improved LT, LG while resigning Goldberg (good depth guy) could go along way to solving problems with the O. Bringing in a legit starting LB to the front seven along with a more dynamic DT while resiging Gibson (undervalued) and Brady P. for depth could help vitalize the front seven. If the Rams do indeed have that kind of money ($30 mill is the # I read) I would go after the LT, LG, LB and one starting CB and fill in some cheap vets (see Carlson) to compete for spots and improve depth. I would not spend money on a high priced FA RB or WR, resigning Williams and Lloyd is good with me….and Blackmon to fill out WR core. Outside of Carlson I wouldnt touch the TE spot and I would only go after Carlson based on potential value for what should be a low cost. Blackmon, Lloyd, Amendola, Salas, Pettis and whoever can return kicks is fine with me at WR.