Comments on: ST. LOUIS RAMS 2008 DRAFT NEEDS http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:52:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Fantasy Freak http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-10315 Fantasy Freak Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:53:40 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-10315 I would really like to see the Rams move down a couple spots and pick up an extra pick or two because they have so many needs. However...I doubt they will be able to do that. I think if Chris Long is still on the board, he will be the pick, If not...I think they will go with Dorsey. They would be able to move Carriker to end on running downs and move him to tackle on passing downs. I would really like to see the Rams move down a couple spots and pick up an extra pick or two because they have so many needs. However…I doubt they will be able to do that.

I think if Chris Long is still on the board, he will be the pick, If not…I think they will go with Dorsey. They would be able to move Carriker to end on running downs and move him to tackle on passing downs.

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]]> By: coopdeville http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9310 coopdeville Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:38:15 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9310 Ron, You said "If Parcells believes Chris will be successful in his system as an end or LB he will take him." That's a pretty big if, considering he's never played the position, and the ACC is definitely not the NFL. That's a much greater risk at #1 than a player who has had success at his intended position even if not in the NFL. Beyond that, they don't need a DE or OLB, but they only have 1 starter at OT. It's just logical common since really that they will select Jake if they remain at #1. Ron,

You said “If Parcells believes Chris will be successful in his system as an end or LB he will take him.”

That’s a pretty big if, considering he’s never played the position, and the ACC is definitely not the NFL. That’s a much greater risk at #1 than a player who has had success at his intended position even if not in the NFL.

Beyond that, they don’t need a DE or OLB, but they only have 1 starter at OT. It’s just logical common since really that they will select Jake if they remain at #1.

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]]> By: RonInCharlotte http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9298 RonInCharlotte Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:49:47 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9298 Coop, nice points and all but the Dolphins will take Chris Long if they don't trade out Parcells doesn't draft by need, he drafts by talent and character, leaving out McFadden. If Parcells believes Chris will be successful in his system as an end or LB he will take him. And the Big 10 is not the NFL. A tackle that has any amount of debate on whether he will be successful on the left side is a bigger risk at $35M guaranteed. I also think Jake Longs pedigree, character, and attitude are exactly what Miami wants. I think the Rams take the Long that is left. Friendly Wager????? Coop, nice points and all but the Dolphins will take Chris Long if they don’t trade out

Parcells doesn’t draft by need, he drafts by talent and character, leaving out McFadden.

If Parcells believes Chris will be successful in his system as an end or LB he will take him.

And the Big 10 is not the NFL. A tackle that has any amount of debate on whether he will be successful on the left side is a bigger risk at $35M guaranteed. I also think Jake Longs pedigree, character, and attitude are exactly what Miami wants.

I think the Rams take the Long that is left.

Friendly Wager?????

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]]> By: coopdeville http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9294 coopdeville Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:05:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9294 Just as in the case of the Dolphins one can look at the depth chart and see the obvious need. For the Dolphins it's O-line, which is why Jake Long, the highest rated OT is the best choice for them. As for his ability to play LT, for two years in college he was at LT and only allowed 2 sacks, so the assumption he can't play LT is just that, an assumption, and all evidence indicates that he can. Therefor he's the most logical pick for the Dolphins. So when one looks at the Rams roster the obvious area of need is DE, as they run a 4-3 and only have 3 DE's on the roster. Orlando Pace may be at the end of his career, but he will be back next year and it would be stupid to have you top pick sitting on the bench behind him. The obvious choice is Chris Long because he has the right size and skills to excel in the 4-3, rather than a 3-4, which is why the Dolphins will pass on him and he'll be available. Just as in the case of the Dolphins one can look at the depth chart and see the obvious need. For the Dolphins it’s O-line, which is why Jake Long, the highest rated OT is the best choice for them. As for his ability to play LT, for two years in college he was at LT and only allowed 2 sacks, so the assumption he can’t play LT is just that, an assumption, and all evidence indicates that he can. Therefor he’s the most logical pick for the Dolphins.

So when one looks at the Rams roster the obvious area of need is DE, as they run a 4-3 and only have 3 DE’s on the roster. Orlando Pace may be at the end of his career, but he will be back next year and it would be stupid to have you top pick sitting on the bench behind him. The obvious choice is Chris Long because he has the right size and skills to excel in the 4-3, rather than a 3-4, which is why the Dolphins will pass on him and he’ll be available.

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]]> By: RonInCharlotte http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9254 RonInCharlotte Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9254 I meant that's why JAKE Long will be available...I get them confused... I meant that’s why JAKE Long will be available…I get them confused…

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]]> By: RonInCharlotte http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9214 RonInCharlotte Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:35:28 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/23/st-louis-rams-2008-draft-needs/#comment-9214 Again, another outlet suggests JakenLong is better suited at right tackle. That opinion is coming to the forefront more and more. That's why I believe CHris Long will be there at number two for St. Louis. $35M guaranteed is too much for a right tackle. Miami has a good right tackle already. Unfortunately he has been forced to play LT. I don't think Jake Long is the safe pick for LT that he has been widely accepted to be. THe fact is that the Rams will draft a Long...whichever one is left unles they surprise everyone and go DOrsey. Again, another outlet suggests JakenLong is better suited at right tackle. That opinion is coming to the forefront more and more.

That’s why I believe CHris Long will be there at number two for St. Louis. $35M guaranteed is too much for a right tackle. Miami has a good right tackle already. Unfortunately he has been forced to play LT. I don’t think Jake Long is the safe pick for LT that he has been widely accepted to be. THe fact is that the Rams will draft a Long…whichever one is left unles they surprise everyone and go DOrsey.

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