Rams get #1 overall

[Stash]

Turf Show times (Rams SB Nation site) all indications are they like and are targeting Wentz.

So my hopes for Goff still live!

 

[Plankton]

Wow. Steep price. Did not think that the Titans would get that kind of deal.

Still might not mean Wentz, they could like Goff more.

 

[Sydla]

Step back and compare Tunsil to Doug Free. Because that's the guy he will be replacing. I think if you do that objectively, your 'point scale' will look much differently.

And then project that to an offensive line that will have virtually no weakness. No strong or weak side, but every part of it a strength. No tendencies or point of attack for opposing defenses. A true matchup nightmare as long as everyone is healthy.

On top of that, you'll have a veteran sing tackle for a year in Free just in case something happens to Smith or Tunsil. Overkill, but a nice 'problem' to have. A line like that would make each and every skill position player that much better.

I know he's better than Free. But the OL was the best in football with Free so to me and they apparently think Green can play as well. So in that sense, Tunsil is overkill, especially when you have so many other needs.

Great Tunsil is better than Free. And he makes the best OL in football............ still be the best OL in football. All the while, the defense, for example, continues to lack top shelf talent.

Sorry, but no one will convince me that Tunsil is a smart move given what this franchise has invested already in the OL and all their other needs.

 

[Miller]

This is what Lance Zierlein has but don't see Goff being passed
@lancezierlein

1. LARams - Wentz 2. CLE - Bosa 3. SD - Tunsil 4. DAL - Ramsey 5. JAX - Jack

 

[Stash]

We can agree to disagree, the way I see it is that I don't see Free on this team next year (because of performance and salary) and if they have an opportunity to get the best tackle in the draft then it is something they would need to seriously look at.

The Green kid is coming off injury so you have no idea what they will get out of him, Dallas would have the opportunity to have very young and very talented offensive lineman, the game is won in the trenches. He also may be the safest pick in this draft.

I'm right there with you. Anyone trying to knock the move seriously needs to compare Doug Free to the best tackle and until today, the #1 overall pick in the draft. Do that objectively and then see what you think.

 

[slick325]

Interesting. I see your logic. I'm betting they go Tackle though. Rivers and Gordon NEED help.

You could be right but I can see them taking Ramsey to help their secondary.

 

[Stash]

This is what Lance Zierlein has but don't see Goff being passed
@lancezierlein

1. LARams - Wentz 2. CLE - Bosa 3. SD - Tunsil 4. DAL - Ramsey 5. JAX - Jack

If Dallas does that, the mod's should just ban me.

 

[remdak]

Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn 4m4 minutes ago
CB Jalen Ramsey visiting @espn. Just asked his reaction to #Rams-#Titans trade: "I didn't know the Rams loved me that much.''

Great quote.

 

[Verdict]

Thats a good point. Is take their first and both 2nd rounders.

They now have 3 second rounders.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Thats a kings ransom.

 

[phildadon86]

How that team operates? What?

They have 2 QBs already on the roster getting paid good money, trading up and spending more on the position makes sense for that organization.

 

[bayeslife]

Honestly, it looks like a terrible spot for us to be in. If the quarterbacks go one-two, nobody is looking to trade up at that point so we're likely stuck at #4. And I would expect San Diego to take Ramsey at #3 as well, leaving this team to decide between Tunsil or Bosa. And while both are good players, I don't view Bosa as special or worth #4 overall and Tunsil is 'overkill' on the offensive line.

But if I'm stuck, I'm taking Tunsil and building the greatest line the league has ever seen.

This was my nightmare scenario. San Diego is 100% taking Ramsey and no one is going to trade up for Tunsil.

 

[Stash]

Been that way for years.

And yet some still can't see it and go on and on about Mykes Jack and Ezekial Elliott...

 

[TheCount]

if he was the consensus best player in the draft why would he be available at #4? the Rams gave up alot to move up and take someone else, i've never understood the BPA philosphy...going by that approach we could possibly end up with 8 OL when the draft ends. what makes your post ridiculous is not re-upping Frederick cause we can take Tunsil.

Okay, clearly you're a little emotional about this for whatever reason, we're literally just talking through draft scenarios, so relax.

Rams are jumping up to take a QB, for a lot of reasons that I'm sure you're capable of reasoning out. A lot of people have already talked about some of those reasons in this thread.

Believe it or not, even without Tunsil, we may still not resign Frederick. Martin is a higher priority to retain, Tyron isn't going anywhere and Collin's will need to be resigned in 2017, if not earlier. This isn't an indictment against Frederick, it's the problem with playing in the cap era.

I'm not arguing BPA, because BPA isn't a realistic draft strategy, it just sounds great on a bumper sticker. Team's always mix need with talent when they make their decisions.

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

It seems to me that the Browns are the big winners here. Right now they probably have the Eagles and the Niners at minimum, on the phones tossing draft picks at them. I think the Eagles are a little more desperate and will end up with Goff at #2. To the point that they may lose next year's #1. Count me as one of those who believes Tunsil goes to the Chargers leaving us with Ramsay.

 

[DogFace]

But we can't blame the team if that's what happens. It's not like they had the opportunity and passed.

Nooooooo!!! Blaming the team is what we all know and love!!!!
It's fun for the whole family.

 

[TheCount]

From what I have seen, and knowing how that team operates, all signs point to him being the guy they are targeting.

I wouldn't be surprised. It's probably why they were so happy to be at #8, figuring they'd have their choice between Zeke or Lynch, or maybe someone else might fall through the cracks to them.

 

[phildadon86]

This was my nightmare scenario. San Diego is 100% taking Ramsey and no one is going to trade up for Tunsil.

Tennessee might

 

[Mr Cowboy]

It seems to me that the Browns are the big winners here. Right now they probably have the Eagles and the Niners at minimum, on the phones tossing draft picks at them. I think the Eagles are a little more desperate and will end up with Goff at #2. To the point that they may lose next year's #1. Count me as one of those who believes Tunsil goes to the Chargers leaving us with Ramsay.

I have my doubts that either team will trade to the second pick. It doesn't make sense for the to do it.

 

[Stash]

Yeah but I don't like the options at 4 if the first three picks are Wentz, Goff and Ramsey.

I'd take two second rounders and the 15th for #4 at that point. That gives me four picks in the Top 45 and I can get 3-4 good players if I draft right.

If the first two picks are Goff and Wentz, I'm not crazy about any of them at the #4 pick. None of the 'defensive playmakers' at that spot actually make 'big plays' in my opinion. None of them create the huge game-changing plays a guy worthy of #4 overall should. That's why if I was stuck I'd draft Tunsil and create a truly dominant offensive line.

 

[DogFace]

FREDERICK IS A CENTER, TUNSIL IS A TACKLE. THEY DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH EACH OTHER.

See, you're better now that those QB's are likely out of contention for us.