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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr
The problem is the media. You got all these "experts", draft aficionados & gurus ready to pounce on any perceived mistake & hyping any pick they think will make a good story. And owners & GM's wanting to win the front page. They don't just compete on the field. They want to pump out their chest @ the next owner's meeting. Look w/pride at the A+ Mel Kiper gives him on ESPN.
There are no winners after the draft. The winners are decided 4-5 years later. That's why I don't care about dropping down, maneuvering here & there , picking someone too early or too late.
The object is to find a player you can put to use for seasons to come w/every selection you have.
That's it. If you need a QB & you think Simpson is the next John Elway, you pick him. I don't care where in the draft you are. You don't take the risk somebody else hasn't clued in on what you figured out.
Again, my problem is the Rams aren't going to use him until Stafford retires. They took a pass on finding a player that could help them make a Super Bowl run, now.
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Yes, I brought up the media before. Looking for clicks and dollars by stirring the pot. You thought the Rams were looking for an A+ from Mel by picking Simpson? He gave them a C+ while agreeing with you they should have taken a player for today. But the Rams "go there own way" and take what they think is best for them knowing the "experts" and media will jump on them and... you side with Mel? Ok.
So if the Jets had the 13th,
thought Simpson was their guy, they should take him because they could use him right away? And that would be a good thing? With the Jets? For the record I've already stated the Jets taking Ty at 13 would be a waste. Rams at 13? A good pick based on them being the Rams.
Let's review. The Rams filled their CB need with the 29th pick by trade. Getting a better CB than any they could get in the draft. They also picked up a second CB in FA. They literally missed the SB last year because their punt returner couldn't be relied on to catch a punt in multiple games. Not because the team didn't have depth.