The St. Louis Rams hold the second and the 13th overall pick in this year’s draft. The second overall pick possess the ability to really set the tone for the rest of the first round. There are many different directions the Rams could go with this pick and I would like to talk about the five most likely options.
Jadaveon Clowney – DE – South Carolina
Clowney is one of the most talented players to enter the draft in a very long time. Defensive end isn’t a huge need for the Rams but pairing him alongside Robert Quinn, Chris Long, and Michael Brockers, would make for one of the scariest defensive lines in the league. Jeff Fisher puts a lot of stock into talented defensive lineman so if Clowney is available at number two, it would be hard for Fisher to pass on him. His rumored issues with work ethic may play into the Rams passing on Clowney for a possible safer option.
Jake Matthews – OT – Texas A&M
Fisher has ties with Matthew’s family and has known him since he was a child. I don’t know if this will affect Fisher taking Matthews over Robinson, but Matthews is definitely the safer pick. Matthews is one of the safest picks in this year’s draft and can come in a start day one. The perennial pro bowl left tackle may be hard to pass up if Clowney is gone. Matthews fills a need at offensive tackle, especially if Jake Long doesn’t come back strong from his injury.
Greg Robinson – OT – Auburn
Robinson appears to have more upside that someone like Matthews. He is the most physical offensive tackle prospect in the draft and has the potential to be the best tackle in the league. Robinson is a very raw prospect though and while he is a solid run blocker, he really needs to improve as a pass blocker if he wants to be a left tackle. He may be stuck on the right side if he can’t improve his pass blocking.
Sammy Watkins – WR – Clemson
The Rams went with Tavon Austin last year in the first round and could go back to the receiver position this year. Tavon Austin isn’t really a true number one receiver, and Sammy Watkins is. The Rams could have one of the best young wide receiver corps if they go with Watkins.
Trading down
I’m sure the Rams will try to trade down a few spots and acquire more draft picks. If they trade down they would still have the possibility of getting one of the four players mentioned above. If these players aren’t available they may go with someone like wide receiver Mike Evans who will more than likely not be available when they pick again at number 13.
they are stupid if they pass on sammy watkins.
Just because it's the Redskins pick, it doesnt mean they have to draft like the Redskins.
They would be stupid to pass on Robinson. Long is a very good OT but he is expensive and has had injury issues. He probably isnt your long term LT and you may want to be able to ease him off your roster in a year or two. #2 is way too high for Watkins, especially considering how good this class is with 2nd and 3rd round prospects and the fact they drafted Quick at the top of the 2nd and Austin in the top 10 in consecutive years.
A trade down may not be an option if Clowney goes #1 considering the depth at QB in the first and that Bortles may not be a good enough prospect for a team to give up a premium pick to move up and get
But he may be better than Bradford. Money dictates Sam will start, but meh.
If Clowney is there I think they should take him.Receiver is stacked and they could use the #12 pick to grab one.
@Jihad Joe is right on this one. Barring complete lunacy, Texan's take Clowney then Robinson to St. Louis. Any other scenario just seems implausible.
are'nt you supposed to be studying a script for lethal weapon 5: the return of mr joshua?:redskins:
Here is an interesting question. Can you get a 2015 #1 for Bradford? Considering the value of starting caliber QBs on the trade market ( Palmer went for a #1 and change, Kolb went for a high second and a starting CB when he was still considered starting material) I think its a very good possibility they can
and bradford is coming off an acl tear.if a decent qb is there when they pick again in round 1,they should take a qb. who is the rams backup now?
The fucking MAN, thats who.
I dont even know what that means. At all.
Looks like Dan Marino in a Niners uni.
Depending on what the Jags do with their #3 pick this year they could most definitely swap out a #1 for the experience in Bradford.
No way i would give up a #1 for Bradford.