Which QB should the Rams draft in the 1st Round next year?
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Evaluating the raw tools isn't that hard, so I think the key is whether McVay vibes with one of these guys in whiteboard sessions during the draft interview process. The tell will be a lot of time spent with the player, like they had with Dart last draft cycle. Doesn't mean they'll draft him, but it shows interest and that the team at least likes what the player is about.
If McVay is sold on him after all that, I'd say there's a reasonable chance we'll hit on that QB. Enough that it's worth doing, and it comes with team control for 5 years with the first round pick which is massive in futures value.
Also having a lot of second tier types who are pseudo first rounders would be ideal I'd say. That way the Rams can just jump a bit and take the one they like before someone jumps in front of them. They need to draft a young QB. It's time.
If two non-playoff seasons (2023 and 2024) turn into four straight non-playoff seasons (2025 and 2026), with an elite-Quarterback ... you can't envision that now 30-year-old-QB trying to force a trade?
I can.
Not likely ... but ... not implausible, especially with manageable cap implications to Cincinnati.
You don't see any similarity to the Stafford situation?
I do.
Absolutely no chance
At least the same amount of chance that Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes would be options too
Stafford was in his age 33 season and last year of his contract when traded. Line that up with Burrow and that would be the 2029 season.
So for the similarity to follow suit, they trade up to #1 and draft a QB in 2026, and then trade that QB along with multiple 1st round picks for Burrow in 2029?
We are going to need to Book-mark this exchange; and re-visit in 18 months or more.
Hope we are both still around!
Your absolute certainty seems odd to me. That's why I responded
Surprised you did not throw-in Lamar Jackson.
Three very different situations than Burrow in Cincinnati.
All three of those elite QBs are on top-tier teams. It's difficult to imagine any of Buffalo, Kansas City or Baltimore ... in the near future ... going four straight seasons without making the playoffs.
Cincinnati is half-way there right now.
Valid points but I asked whether you could see 'ANY" similarities; and, clearly there are several.
Most significant being the lack of any post-season success, for an extended time, with an elite QB.
Far more relevant than years remaining on contracts, is the cap implications of a trade.
You and I always consider cap implications ... it's one of the things that makes us special ... and annoying.
The cap implications for Cincinnati are far less significant AFTER the 2026 season.
Here you just visited Silly Town.
That's NOT Similarity ... That would be Identical
There is a clear difference between "any similarities" and Exactly the Same Circumstances.
It would be a waste of time to go down this path.
Anyway my friend ... my focus now shifts to the Titans' game ...
But we may be talking about this topic again in the Spring of 2026 ...
Assuming we are both still kicking, and have a few functioning brain cells ... HUGE Assumption!
ArkyRamsFan
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I agree with the above, which is why I'm surprised you brought up the 2nd point.
You can bet your bottom dollar that there will be a restructure (or two) before the 2027 offseason, or at least during it.
Burrow isnt going anywhere, he's an Ohio boy and the team is paying for all of his toys to stick around
Alas, on point lets kick some Titan Rear end today!
WestCoastRam
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I don't mind multiple bites at the apple. I think that's possibly the superior draft strategy these days.
Yeah, but their owner is a cheap bastard, so if he gets hurt again, they could decide to get a big draft haul of cheap players and move on from him.
Possible Burrows is going to work his way out? Force a trade? He also seemed to be laughing when he got injured. I’m probably reading way too much into it but….
I could see the Rams trading multiple first rounders for a proven veteran QB. Not sure who that would be at this point. Stafford was a proven stud who played his entire career with the loser lions. The trade was win win for both sides, although the Rams got a title out of it.
Arch Manning is not looking like a top of the draft pick so far. I have a feeling he'll stay in college another year. He needs more experience.