Rams Failed in 2026 Draft Approach

[PhillyRam]

It’s not absurd.
It’s a different path.

Again.. if the Garrett trade didn’t happen., they’d have Verse and the draft capital.
Since Garrett was out until this week.. what’s the tangible difference?

There’s a lot we don’t know.
But I feel pretty solid that the draft approach this year was misguided.. for this season.

Again.. for this season.

Funny, if you want to use 20/20 hindsight, Garrett has more sacks this year than Verse has... he did that in 1 game.

Verse has yet to record a sack.

Verse was probably not going to be worth the contract he will seek next year. They unloaded a potential headache.

 

[Pupped]

You can't have 20/20 hindsight on injuries. Any rookie you picked could also get hurt.

lol..
and? Is that how we make draft decisions?
Simpson could get hurt in practice.. is that a valid argument for me to make against drafting him? Of course not.

 

[lilshapta]

Max Klare is so good that he can't even get playing time when multiple TEs are injured. What a joke, lol. Time to call the season and get ready for 2027.

 

[Pupped]

Funny, if you want to use 20/20 hindsight, Garrett has more sacks this year than Verse has... he did that in 1 game.

Verse has yet to record a sack.

Verse was probably not going to be worth the contract he will seek next year. They unloaded a potential headache.

And.. again.. Garrett is only now playing and the Rams would’ve had the draft capital to use.
The pass rush would’ve been better in the first 8 weeks… as much as Verse has struggled.. he’s better than Stewart.
Garrett is a monster and will be great.. I hope it’s enough to save the season.

 

[PhillyRam]

lol..
and? Is that how we make draft decisions?
Simpson could get hurt in practice.. is that a valid argument for me to make against drafting him? Of course not.

You're an idiot. You use Garrett's injury as a reason for the so called "failed" draft approach, but then argue you can't base decisions on injury potential of a draft pick. You can't have it both ways. You are arguing in circles.

 

[jacktheripper85]

How I feel when I see a certain person posting on a thread.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp6wDC0VvdA

 

[Kevin]

When are you people going to realize that he is just trolling you for an argument?

 

[Pupped]

You're an idiot. You use Garrett's injury as a reason for the so called "failed" draft approach, but then argue you can't base decisions on injury potential of a draft pick. You can't have it both ways. You are arguing in circles.

My god…
You’ve got a major comprehension issue.. or just react without doing even a little research.

I NEVER used the Garrett injury as justification.. posters on here insist that if they hadn’t drafted Simpson, they wouldn’t have had Garrett.

I simply point out what it would look like in that scenario.

Do better.

 

[PARAM]

So we're supposed to value the opinion of any asshole out there? This is a low-hanging fruit "cheap shot," that doesn't take into account the potential genius if Simpson hits as a perennial playoff Franchise Quarterback. Its okay. Let these idiots take their shots.....

I was at CVS earlier today and the pharmacist said, the Rams failed in their approach to this season. Then I was in WalMart and the guy at the lunchmeat counter said the same thing. Afterwards, I stopped at Home Depot looking for a tool but was told, "we're all out. Check Walmart or CVS...I heard they have some real tools there!!!"

 

[Pupped]

When are you people going to realize that he is just trolling you for an argument?

“Realize”

Yeah.. that ain’t it.

 

[DzRams]

Not sure why Makai is the response..

And.. we can think that, but we don’t know. Everyone thought Arch would be a consensus #1.

All I know is an injury ravaged team is getting absolutely nothing from this draft class.

Lemon is the response because he was the fan and media favorite to be picked at 13 if we hadn't selected Simpson.

It's logical to look at the likely alternative plan to see if anything would have been different. Otherwise, it's just unfair hindsight that's not helpful.

 

[Pupped]

I was at CVS earlier today and the pharmacist said, the Rams failed in their approach to this season. Then I was in WalMart and the guy at the lunchmeat counter said the same thing. Afterwards, I stopped at Home Depot looking for a tool but was told, "we're all out. Check Walmart or CVS...I heard they have some real tools there!!!"

You realize that you’re the CVS/WALMART/Home Depot guy in this scenario.. don’t you?

Because Nate Atkins, who I’ve cited in the WR conversation.. is actually in the locker room.. while all of us are… not.

 

[Pupped]

Lemon is the response because he was the fan and media favorite to be picked at 13 if we hadn't selected Simpson.

It's logical to look at the likely alternative plan to see if anything would have been different. Otherwise, it's just unfair hindsight that's not helpful.

Not for me.
Never thought he was worth it and said so before the draft.

Because those “consensus” boards are never right

 

[DzRams]

Not for me.
Never thought he was worth it and said so before the draft.

Because those “consensus” boards are never right

Whether you liked him or not, it's still the likley alternative plan. And it illustrates that no matter the path they chose, there is risk involved.

It's unlikely that even if they had executed another plan bent more towards 2026 that those rookies' impacts would have made up for the heavy injuries we've sustained.

 

[Pupped]

Whether you liked him or not, it's still the likley alternative plan. And it illustrates that no matter the path they chose, there is risk involved.

It's unlikely that even if they had executed another plan bent more towards 2026 that those rookies' impacts would have made up for the heavy injuries we've sustained.

I actually wrote out a ridiculously long “alternate” draft post.. and didn’t put it up.
My problems with the draft start at the top and reach to the bottom. Wasting picks to trade up for a guy like CJ as opposed to taking multiple shots at athletes who could at least fight for a roster spot and maybe boost special teams..
they could’ve drafted for Boston AND Branch and boosted the WR group AND returns..
anyway.. my chief complaint.. spending your top picks on guys you have absolutely no expectation will contribute as rookies was a waste in a potential SB year.

So.. maybe it wouldn’t have worked out.. but then would’ve been trying to address obvious issues with this year’s roster.
Specifically WR depth, return talent and ST athleticism.

 

[jrry32]

Whether you liked him or not, it's still the likley alternative plan. And it illustrates that no matter the path they chose, there is risk involved.

It's unlikely that even if they had executed another plan bent more towards 2026 that those rookies' impacts would have made up for the heavy injuries we've sustained.

From all reports, De'Zhaun Stribling was our alternative. He is currently on IR. Hasn't played since Week 1. Has zero catches on the year.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Not sure why Makai is the response..

And.. we can think that, but we don’t know. Everyone thought Arch would be a consensus #1.

All I know is an injury ravaged team is getting absolutely nothing from this draft class.

And if Ty Simpson turns into Brock Purdy/Bo Nix, and Max Klare turns into Terrance Ferguson this will go down as a GREAT Draft, while the 2026 "now" draft picks might've finished us a game out of the Playoffs instead of 2 or 3.

 

[Pupped]

And if Ty Simpson turns into Brock Purdy/Bo Nix, and Max Klare turns into Terrance Ferguson this will go down as a GREAT Draft, while the 2026 "now" draft picks might've finished us a game out of the Playoffs instead of 2 or 3.

Yup.
Me.. just me.. I would’ve been fine with that approach.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Time to call the season and get ready for 2027.

No. It's really difficult right now but you don't give-up this early, or that easily.

At the moment, the Rams and Seahawks would not be one of the seven NFC playoff teams. However, they are both just one game out of the qualifying for the the post-season.

Fans want their coaches and players to be mentally and physically tough; and show resiliency ... while fans can certainly be frustrated and disappointed (I sure am) ... and even lose optimism ... it's a long season; and
I think we owe the Team a little mental toughness and resiliency of our own.

I just watched Sean McVay's Monday press conference, and I thought he was great ... no woe-is-me bullshit.

 

[Pupped]

No. It's really difficult right now but you don't give-up this early, or that easily.

At the moment, the Rams and Seahawks would not be one of the seven NFC playoff teams. However, they are both just one game out of the qualifying for the the post-season.

Fans want their coaches and players to be mentally and physically tough; and show resiliency ... while fans can certainly be frustrated and disappointed (I sure am) ... and even lose optimism ... it's a long season; and
I think we owe the Team a little mental toughness and resiliency of our own.

I just watched Sean McVay's Monday press conference, and I thought he was great ... no woe-is-me bullshit.

I’m honestly not being argumentative when I say.. how could he possibly sell anything else?

I love him.. and where the team is at is on him more than anyone or anything else.

From Aussie travel.. to Buff OT.. to roster decisions… it’s all him.