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Originally Posted by 39thebeast
i think Barron has proven he is a RT and nothing more.
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I'm not sure he's even proven that.
The question with Long is not only is he worth that high of a pick (valid argument), but is he more of a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 DE? There are some that think as a pro he should drop some weight, making him a well rounded 4-3 DE. I think that prospect is intriguing. He's not the kind of speed rusher a lot of people look for at defensive end, but clearly he has the ability to get to the QB based on his 10 sacks thus far this season. Being strong against the run, for this team anyways, certainly wouldn't hurt either. I think he's a top consideration at this point.
Jake Long should also be considered, though there's a valid argument about whether or not he's truly a left tackle at the next level. If he's not, is he worth that high of a pick? Maybe, because I don't think Barron has locked down either spot on this roster after three years. That being said, if the Rams want an offensive tackle to replace Pace and aren't convinced Long is a legit left tackle at the next level, they may have to hope for someone to unseat him or think about moving down. Easier said than done, though.