Rams "falling in love" with Mack?

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http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill.php

First of all, lets remember the source here (if there is even one)... Worth posting though (I guess?)

Barring Trade, Rams Deciding on Mack or Watkins
Updated April 1, 2014
By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell

When the Rams landed the second-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, thanks to their 2012 deal with the Redskins, many thought that once again St. Louis would be in position to make another big trade to load up on extra early-round draft picks for the next few years. As it turns out, some teams we've spoken to in the top 10 feel as though the Rams will have a trade market for the No. 2 pick.

There are four players that are viewed as elite in this draft: South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins, Buffalo outside linebacker Khalil Mack and Auburn left tackle Greg Robinson. Some teams want to come away to land one of the elite players, or get ahead of other teams to get the top quarterback prospect, Central Florida's Blake Bortles. In order to move down, the Rams would have to do it for less than the package they received from Washington, and St. Louis general manager Les Snead has been willing to move lower for less. He did in 2012 when the Rams traded down from the sixth-overall pick to the 14th with the Cowboys for a second-round pick.

However, there is a good chance that the Rams will be stuck at No. 2 with nobody offering a deal worth passing on one of the elite talents in this draft. From speaking to sources, if St. Louis is stuck there and can't select Jadeveon Clowney, its pick is coming down to Watkins or Mack.

The Rams have drafted a receiver in the top 35 picks in the last two drafts, including a trade into the top 10 to land Tavon Austin last year. Watkins could give St. Louis an explosive receiving tandem with Austin, but considering they also have invested picks in Brian Quick, Stedman Bailey and Chris Givens (as well as the signing of Kenny Britt), that is an awful lot of resources for wide receivers without that many targets to go around considering St. Louis likes to run the ball with Zac Stacy.

Sources say that Mack is the direction that St. Louis is leaning at No. 2. It sounds like the Rams are falling in love with the Buffalo pass-rusher. Mack's speed, strength and physicality is exactly what Jeff Fisher and Gregg Williams are looking for. They feel they can do a lot of creative blitzes with Mack and their two pass-rushing defensive ends: Robert Quinn and Chris Long. They would have all three rushing the quarterback on passing downs, with Long or Quinn moving inside on occasion. Mack would also give the Rams another edge rusher if Long gets too pricey to keep in two or three years after extending Quinn. They also would have depth in case they have a serious injury.


St. Louis feels it needs an elite front seven to top its divisional rivals, including the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks and a 49ers team that has made it to three straight NFC Championship Games. Arizona won 10 games last year and is a tough team that is getting better. With Mack, Long, Quinn, Alec Ogletree and James Laurinaitis, the Rams would have a lot of play-makers in their front seven who are good run and pass defenders.

The Rams, like all teams, are about to start convening all their area scouts in St. Louis as they hold their draft meetings and host prospects on teams visits in the final weeks before the draft. Things can change in those meetings, but right now, the Rams are coming down to Mack or Watkins with the second-overall pick, with Mack being the favorite.
 

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Oh this time of the year is fun LOL
 
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Right out of left field!
 

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He is my third choice if we can't trade out of #2. So...it's still hilarious! :ROFLMAO:
 

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I seriously doubt the source, but if true I'd be okay with that. Von Miller jr. running a stunt on the same side of the field as Robert Quinn? Could have more of an impact than even Clowney and would be much easier to get on the field, imo.
 

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And any other scenario...I just like getting new players...
 

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It's like a post on a Ram board by a Mack fanatic. It's crazy enough to be true.
But the scenario does make sense because of Williams. he can dream blitz's up to take advantage of what Mack can do.
Mack is fast. The Rams like fast players. Speed is why Ogletree was wanted so bad and not just for his coverage skills. It was to stop the read option.
Mack would excel at that.
The biggest knock on Mack in a 4-3 would be his coverage skills. But would he really be any worse than Dunbar?
 

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"Sources say".... Lolz....
 

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What the writer fails to mention is that it is the two all beef patties they are falling in love with. Add that special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and sesame seed bun? Fuhgettaboutit.