Gholston or Chris Long?

*Ahmedrams81* · #1 (**permalink**) -06-04-2008

Would you guys rather see us take gholston or chris long? Personally, I would take gholston. He is a run stopper who can be used in coverage as well. He could also be a dominant defensive player in the future which we could use a lot. What do you guys think?

*ramsplaya16* · #2 (**permalink**) -06-04-2008

Gholston isn't a run stopper, he's a pass rusher. You should make this a poll so we can keep count. But I would much rather have chris long.

*Ahmedrams81* · #3 (**permalink**) -06-04-2008

hey even better. A guy who can sack the QB and cover........ perfect for our D.

*ramsplaya16* · #4 (**permalink**) -06-04-2008

What about his inconsistancy? Im not gonna get into this again, if you want to hear my opinion then go to the thread possum mock 3.0, there's 3 pages there on my opinion

*Mooselini* · #5 (**permalink**) -06-04-2008

I like Chris Long, but I have this feeling that he will be taken at #1. Leaving us Gholston at #2. Which we still need a DE and he's the best available after Chris Long.

If people think we need to start building, fill our holes we need. DE is the priority.

*PeoriaRam* · #6 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Mooselini

I like Chris Long, but I have this feeling that he will be taken at #1. Leaving us Gholston at #2. Which we still need a DE and he's the best available after Chris Long.

If people think we need to start building, fill our holes we need. DE is the priority.

Personally, I think if Chris Long is off the board, the Rams should take Dorsey and shuffle the line around to fill the holes.

Better Dorsey than a guy who takes plays off.

*ramsplaya16* · #7 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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Originally Posted by PeoriaRam

Personally, I think if Chris Long is off the board, the Rams should take Dorsey and shuffle the line around to fill the holes.

Better Dorsey than a guy who takes plays off.

someone who sees it from my point of view!!!! thank the lord

**evil disco man** · #8 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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-jake-

*general counsel* · #9 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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general counsel

**evil disco man** · #10 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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Originally Posted by general counsel

Jake, why did you pick this thread to post that terrific picture of yourself?

ramming speed to all

general counsel

UtterBlitz, that one's for you babe.

Been working on my tan.

:l

-jake-

*Fortuninerhater* · #11 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

I agree most people here would take Chris Long because at this point in his career, he's the more complete player. But I'm staying with the guy I believe will not only catch Chris Long, but surpass him inside of 2 years. Barring injuries of course.

*rams_fan81* · #12 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

Rp16 you say he is inconsistent but do you think maybe the reason he only does good against good teams is because he doesn't play against the bad teams because OSU is usually beating teams pretty bad

*Tony Soprano* · #13 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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Gholston is not real good against the run. In fact, there some questions whether he can hold up against the Larger NFL OT's.

Long is really stout against the run. Long has stood up to Double teams for two years. He still stuffs the run in those situations.

Gholston gets tired in the 4th quarter after being ran at - and he takes off plays. However, Gholston is very intriguing because of his explosiveness - and his strength. I think some scouts were surprised to find out that Gholston has the type of strength he does, because he has been pigeon-holed as a pass-rusher - almost a tweener. Most tweeners don't have the strength this guy has.

I don't know how Long could do much more to impress. He's a tireless worker, all-effort player, that stays healthy. I think Long is a more certain commodity than Gholston's potential at this point.

*ramsplaya16* · #14 (**permalink**) -07-04-2008

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Originally Posted by rams_fan81

Rp16 you say he is inconsistent but do you think maybe the reason he only does good against good teams is because he doesn't play against the bad teams because OSU is usually beating teams pretty bad

No, because even when your up by 15-20 points your starters are in the game. If I've learned anything from playing sports its never let up, because your opponant will come back even from the largest deficit. So I don't believe that he was taken out of the game, and if he was in the game and he was taken plays off, then I have a problem with that.

One example is the New Orleans game last season, we were up by like 35-7 and haslett started playing soft D, and subbed the startes in and out and we almost lost that game, so players should never ever be taking plays off.

And Tony Soprano, good post, I agree 100%