Schefter: "There's no way" the Rams won't pick Sam Bradford at No. 1

[Trample the Elderly]

Honestly, what does Schefter know? When you get right down to it, he knows just about as much as you or I do. My tea leaves say no one knows. After the first two picks everything goes out the window.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Honestly, what does Schefter know? When you get right down to it, he knows just about as much as you or I do. My tea leaves say no one knows. After the first two picks everything goes out the window.

Yeah my sources are just as good as his.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Honestly, what does Schefter know? When you get right down to it, he knows just about as much as you or I do. My tea leaves say no one knows. After the first two picks everything goes out the window.

I'm going to guess he has a tad more inside info and connections than we do.

[DIE-NASTY]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm going to guess he has a tad more inside info and connections than we do.

Do you really think team officials are feeding these analysts real information? If anything it's disinformation (ie the rams want to select Sam Bradford with the no. 1 pick) This makes sense. The Rams may be able to entice the Skins to trade up, give up Campbell and the no. 4 overall pick (and probably something else) and they'll still probably get the player they want (Suh) and not have to pay him No. 1 money.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

From the Rams standpoint Bradford probably makes sense.

Agreed. They are in desperate need for a QB and for them this would make sense for them.

St. Louis has a very young offensive line, they spent some money on Jason Brown (center) and took Jason Smith in the first round last season. The oldest player in the line has been in the league for 6 years. Although they were in the top ten in giving up sacks (still better than Washington), that young line helped Steven Jackson finish second in rushing yards.

With a year under their belt, this offensive line could give Bradford the protection that he needs to be successful. The strong running game of Steven Jackson will also help, and it would be smart for St. Louis to pick up a couple of wideouts from free agency and later in the draft.

[GTripp0012]

I think Suh is going to be there at No. 4. And I think we probably won't take him.

Unless Suh was so awesome that he could play LT and DT. Then I think we'd pay him the combination of two starters salaries.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think Suh is going to be there at No. 4. And I think we probably won't take him.

Unless Suh was so awesome that he could play LT and DT. Then I think we'd pay him the combination of two starters salaries.

If Suh truly is the most dominant player in the draft, I think you take him. You can never have too many pass rushers.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

If Suh truly is the most dominant player in the draft, I think you take him. You can never have too many pass rushers.

Except when you have no one to throw the ball.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Except when you have no one to throw the ball.

Or if no one can throw the ball because they are flat on their asses due to the pudding of an offensive line.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Or if no one can throw the ball because they are flat on their asses due to the pudding of an offensive line.

The Rams, we're talking about the Rams. The team with two first round OT's. I mean I want us to take Bradford but right now we're talking about The Rams taking Bradford and why it makes sense.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Except when you have no one to throw the ball.

I have no problem with Campbell starting, less comfortable if Brennan starts, but I would have a big problem with starting any College QB. There will also be some Free Agent QB's out there (although most sites say Campbell is the best FA QB) and mid to later round guys that could be drafted.

I am not convinced that QB is a huge priority at this moment.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I have no problem with Campbell starting, less comfortable if Brennan starts, but I would have a big problem with starting any College QB. There will also be some Free Agent QB's out there (although most sites say Campbell is the best FA QB) and mid to later round guys that could be drafted.

I am not convinced that QB is a huge priority at this moment.

BLASPHEMY!!! :FIREdevil

In reality, I don't see Suh falling past Tampa Bay though. Although, I wonder if any team would be willing to trade up to pick up Suh?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I have no problem with Campbell starting, less comfortable if Brennan starts, but I would have a big problem with starting any College QB. There will also be some Free Agent QB's out there (although most sites say Campbell is the best FA QB) and mid to later round guys that could be drafted.

I am not convinced that QB is a huge priority at this moment.

Yeah but in this case you're look at the situation as a Redskin fan. In terms of the Rams they've spent the last 4 out of 5 first round picks on lineman. Which is only slightly less worse then drafting recievers 3 years in a row, alright maybe not nearly as bad but it's still overkill. And when you don't have a QB your team can only go so far.

If they get Suh they'll just be a less expensive version of us in terms of their record. I want options at the #4 pick but I can't fault the Rams for taking him if they do.

Of course lets not forget the Rams were looking to possibly trade back with the Bucs so I guess Smootsmack is on to something here about elaborating on the possibility that Bradford will be their first pick, not first overall.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

If Suh truly is the most dominant player in the draft, I think you take him. You can never have too many pass rushers.

But on a 3-4, where would Suh fit? As a DE? Do was have a d-line of Haynesworth at DE, maybe Montgomery (or Justin Banan from Baltimore) at NT, and Suh at DE?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

If Suh truly is the most dominant player in the draft, I think you take him. You can never have too many pass rushers.

I don't think he's more dominant than, say, Haloti Ngata was, and Ngata made it out of the top ten.

I think Suh might be the best player in the draft, but I wouldn't say I see him as the type of player teams will regret drafting for the next ten years. I think he's just going to develop into a pro bowl defensive tackle by 2013.