The Official Rams Off-Season Thread

[stlouisfan37]

Is anyone interested in Jonathan Stewart? It has been suggested that he may be on the trading block.

What do you think he might be worth in a trade? A couple of years ago Seattle gave up a 4th rounder on draft day for Lendale White. It was generally considered that the Seahawks gave up too much for him.

I wouldn't mind giving up a 4th or 5th rounder for Stewart. Pair him up with Jackson and a rookie and suddenly we would have a loaded backfield.

[Juice24]

Originally Posted by stlouisfan37

Is anyone interested in Jonathan Stewart? It has been suggested that he may be on the trading block.

What do you think he might be worth in a trade? A couple of years ago Seattle gave up a 4th rounder on draft day for Lendale White. It was generally considered that the Seahawks gave up too much for him.

I wouldn't mind giving up a 4th or 5th rounder for Stewart. Pair him up with Jackson and a rookie and suddenly we would have a loaded backfield.

Ive heard that Carolina signed Tolbert to play FB, so Stewart may not actually be out there to be traded. If I heard wrong though and Stewart is available for a 4th then, Id be all about it. Hed be a viable backup to Jackson and the offense wouldnt change much with him in the game. 3rd down receiving back would be nice somewhere in the draft also.

[stlouisfan37]

Originally Posted by Juice24

Ive heard that Carolina signed Tolbert to play FB, so Stewart may not actually be out there to be traded. If I heard wrong though and Stewart is available for a 4th then, Id be all about it. Hed be a viable backup to Jackson and the offense wouldnt change much with him in the game. 3rd down receiving back would be nice somewhere in the draft also.

Here's one of the stories I read.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...ffle-backfield

I didn't realize how big Stewart is...5'10" and 235...he's built like Jackson. Not sure we really want two big bruisers.

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by stlouisfan37

Here's one of the stories I read.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...ffle-backfield

I didn't realize how big Stewart is...5'10" and 235...he's built like Jackson. Not sure we really want two big bruisers.

What do you think Trent Richardson is?

[freebirdsrams02]

So it looks like the NFL came down hard on Saints but even harder on Gregg Williams. What are some thoughts on what the Rams will do at D-Coordinator. Is there anyone available that the Rams could go out and get or someone with in the coaching staff that could take it over. At least it being that they would have a new defense any ways it's not that big of a deal to learn a new one.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/77...-year-bounties

[NGSeiler]

It'll probably be McGinnis or Chuck Cecil.

[Juice24]

Originally Posted by NGSeiler

It'll probably be McGinnis or Chuck Cecil.

I read on ESPN that it will be a committee of coaches Fisher, McGinnis and Cecil. Rams are installing Fishers defensive gameplan, so they havent lost any plays or anything from losing Williams

[freebirdsrams02]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/77...sion-warranted

[stlouisfan37]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

What do you think Trent Richardson is?

Richardson is 5'11" and 225. He will probably fill out to be that big. But he is very different in that he is a rookie and would be seen as someone to take over long term. Stewart has one year left on his deal, not likely to be the future here. That's where I see a difference.

I just thought Stewart was a smaller back. I realized that I had him and DeAngelo Williams mixed up in my head.

[NGSeiler]

Originally Posted by stlouisfan37

Richardson is 5'11" and 225. He will probably fill out to be that big. But he is very different in that he is a rookie and would be seen as someone to take over long term. Stewart has one year left on his deal, not likely to be the future here. That's where I see a difference.

So then why trade a fourth or fifth round pick for him at all?

[stlouisfan37]

Originally Posted by NGSeiler

So then why trade a fourth or fifth round pick for him at all?

When I originally posted this I thought I was talking about Deangelo Williams, who just signed a fresh deal last offseason. My bad...continue on...

[holt_bruce81]

How many Receivers in this draft would be the Rams #1 Receiver?

1. Justin Blackmon
2. Alshon Jeffery
3. Michael Floyd
4. Kendall Wright
5. Stephen Hill
6. TY Hilton
7. AJ Jenkins
8. Reuben Randle
9. Chris Givens
10. Mohamed Sanu
11. Ryan Broyles
12. Greg Childs

[Juice24]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

How many Receivers in this draft would be the Rams #1 Receiver?

1. Justin Blackmon
2. Alshon Jeffery
3. Michael Floyd
4. Kendall Wright
5. Stephen Hill
6. TY Hilton
7. AJ Jenkins
8. Reuben Randle
9. Chris Givens
10. Mohamed Sanu
11. Ryan Broyles
12. Greg Childs

Just Blackmon. Wright, Hill, and Jenkins could all develop into number ones though.

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by Juice24

Just Blackmon. Wright, Hill, and Jenkins could all develop into number ones though.

Floyd and Jeffery couldn't?

[stlouisfan37]

I think Floyd is better than anyone we have right now. I have already discussed at length my reasons for disliking Jeffery; that being said, if he booms rather than busts his ceiling is definitely very high.

Hilton and Broyles both look to me to be slot receivers. Broyles is probably more polished in his routes, but Hilton has a skyscraper of a ceiling simply due to his speed and explosion. He definitely has the jets to play on the outside, but if you watch him play he really looks comfortable going over the middle and maneuvering through traffic. He is always a mismatch when it comes to speed. But if you can get him on a linebacker or a safety it becomes really unfair.

I like Randle and Hill lot, although I admittedly haven't seen a whole lot of either. They are both that kind of guy who could just explode at the next level when they get into a system that gives them the opportunity to be more involved in the offense.

So far I have heard very little that is good about Sanu except from a Rutgers fan who admits that he is a total homer. Jenkins, Givens and Childs I know next to nothing about. I would like to watch more of them.

Speaking of watching tape, does anyone know of any good free or inexpensive websites that offer good tape of prospects?

[Juice24]

@stlouisfan37 I use these two youtube channels.

http://www.youtube.com/user/JPDraftJ...ature=g-user-c

http://www.youtube.com/user/JMPasq?feature=g-user-c

Pretty sure they are the same guy, I dont why there are two of them, but he doesnt give any opinions or anything you just get to watch tape of one or two games and make your own judgements.

[Juice24]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

Floyd and Jeffery couldn't?

IMO... Nope. I think they are both number two receivers. Floyd doesnt have anything in his game that stands out to me other than his blocking, everything else is good, but not great.

Jeffery has great ball skills, but I think at his best (after he develops) he plays the game similar to Boldin. That could take a few years so right now he would not be the best WR in STL.

[NGSeiler]

Rams have signed former Colts OL Quinn Ojinnaka to a one year deal.

[holt_bruce81]

Barry Richardson (Chiefs OT) Robert Turner (Jet OG) and Jo-Lonn Dunbarr (Saints LB) were also visiting Rams park on Thursday.

Dunbarr would be a solid signing.

[villagewarrior]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

Barry Richardson (Chiefs OT) Robert Turner (Jet OG) and Jo-Lonn Dunbarr (Saints LB) were also visiting Rams park on Thursday.

Dunbarr would be a solid signing.

If you value Sam Bradford's life, don't sign Barry Richardson.

Are the Rams dead set on taking a receiver at 6? What if Blackmon is gone? I don't think there are any other receivers worthy in the top 10.

[stlouisfan37]

Originally Posted by villagewarrior

If you value Sam Bradford's life, don't sign Barry Richardson.

Are the Rams dead set on taking a receiver at 6? What if Blackmon is gone? I don't think there are any other receivers worthy in the top 10.

My personal opinion is that receiver is the greatest need, but we have a lot of holes, and this regime will take a BPA approach to the next few drafts.

[NGSeiler]

Originally Posted by stlouisfan37

My personal opinion is that receiver is the greatest need, but we have a lot of holes, and this regime will take a BPA approach to the next few drafts.

This. I anticipate the Rams will take the best player available at a position of need, not just one position of need. The Rams could very easily take Blackmon, Claiborne, Richardson, or even an offensive lineman or defensive tackle (though I'd argue they don't have as strong a case as being the BPA at that point but that's another discussion).

[holt_bruce81]

1. Morris Claiborne
2. Trent Richardson
3. Justin Blackmon
4. Trade down
5. Riley Reiff
6. David Decastro

Anything else and ill eat my controller.

[stlouisfan37]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

1. Morris Claiborne
2. Trent Richardson
3. Justin Blackmon
4. Trade down
5. Riley Reiff
6. David Decastro

Anything else and ill eat my controller.

Are you assuming that the Vikings take Kalil, or are you saying you wouldn't want him? Because there is are two scenarios where he could fall to us; one, if the Vikings actually value Claiborne over him, or two, if there becomes a bidding war for Tannehill and the Vikings trade down. More than likely someone would trade up to #5 to get him, but the possibility is still there.

[NGSeiler]

I would assume the Vikings still take Kalil, yes. That means for me, the targets should be Blackmon, Claiborne, and Richardson, in that order. It's hard for me to feel great about the value of anyone else there, really, but it is possible they go OT or DT.