The Official 2012 NFL Draft Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

sorry i just dont feel 2nd round picks are worth it when you are selecting in the top 10.

Not trying to troll. Just the last time i remember us selecting a good WR was Torry Holt and that was in the first.

o well maybe we can still draft Kendall Wright or Flloyd. Keeping my fingers crossed for a good WR in the first!

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2nd round picks are gold, my friend. They frequently are the best value, because they can be 1st round talent that slipped and are now pissed at that fact, and usually outplay their draft position. Further, you can trade one for 1st rounders next year... how'd you like 3 1st's next year and still have 3 guys out of the first 2 rounds?

Give me 2nd rounders all day.

lol chiefs dumb

Cheifs taking Poe, nothing to worry about.

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Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

i thought we got 2 picks.... if we only got 1, for that. im ****ing done with this.

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Yeah dude. We gave up drafting a can't miss shutdown corner to pair next to our existing Pro Bowl CB for the coveted #45 pick. And people are happy about this.

Wow...this forum is just increasingly depressing. We haven't even picked a player yet and I'm seeing people write off the next year. Come on now. None of these players mean a damn until they prove themselves anyway.

Fletcher Cox, DT Philly

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Originally Posted by Fargo Ram Fan

Stockpiling another later pick vs taking a TRUE difference maker/impact player at 6 is a JOKE. I dont trust the Rams (yes I know its a new 'brain trust') ability to find talent LATE in drafts. The history of this clubs ability to draft talent is simply dreadful. I will believe there has been a marked improvement in that area if and when it happens. A real consensus difference maker was there at 6. When was the last time the Rams had a GREAT corner? Disgusting. Perhaps another couple mid round TEs?

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lol another miCHEAL HOMENWEAIAIARIWBTwuiogbsuibtq

hahah

Eagles trade up, presumably for Cox.

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Originally Posted by Fettmaster

Yeah dude. We gave up drafting a can't miss shutdown corner to pair next to our existing Pro Bowl CB for the coveted #45 pick. And people are happy about this.

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thats just insane, stupid, and careless. That trade is at least worth 3-4 picks.... SO FURIOUSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Originally Posted by Fettmaster

I know it upsets people to see some fans complaining, but at this point I don't really care who the Rams pick. I'm not that high on Kendall Wright who I think benefited from excellent QB play. Floyd is okay.

I really, really wanted Blackmon, and would have been very happy with Richardson or Claiborne. Loading up on later picks is never a sure fire way to load up on actual talent. I'm pretty upset.

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If it's not Floyd at #14 it's going to be a mess. Then it all makes some sense. I agree that Claiborne would have filled a huge need also.

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Originally Posted by TekeRam

Give me 2nd rounders all day.

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Dude. Give me Morris Claiborne over an extra 2nd rounder all day.

Am I wrong? Didn't we trade down and JUST get the #45. If we got another pick, I might not be as mad

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Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

well most of the good players are off the boards now.

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Yep, I don't even know why they have the second through seventh rounds. No one ever good comes from outside the top 10...:o

I do find it amusing that people have started getting hysterical about the draft lottery and we haven't even picked a player yet.

We have so many issues that stockpiling picks is a sensible way to go.

When we start seeing who they pick then start getting hysterical, not before.

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Originally Posted by Fargo Ram Fan

Stockpiling another later pick vs taking a TRUE difference maker/impact player at 6 is a JOKE. I dont trust the Rams (yes I know its a new 'brain trust') ability to find talent LATE in drafts. The history of this clubs ability to draft talent is simply dreadful. I will believe there has been a marked improvement in that area if and when it happens. A real consensus difference maker was there at 6. When was the last time the Rams had a GREAT corner? Disgusting. Perhaps another couple mid round TEs?

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Here's the thing. The Rams would have it tough to win the division next year even with one difference maker. So how about you build quality throughout and then bring in the difference makers when you're ready for them? Long-term vision and I'm glad for it. Some might not like that dose of realism, but I'd prefer a slow, steady build leading to continued long-term success, than bringing in one or two big players who swim around in a pool of goldfish. AKA Steven Jackson, Sam Bradford. Two 'difference makers' who without equal quality around them on the offense are limited in terms of the impact they can have. Bringing the average level of ability up across the whole side and THEN adding your cherries on top is the sensible way to go, imo. If we get De Castro or Floyd, we've done exceptionally well. Not sexy, but great team building.