The Rams got their man in the first round of this years draft. Carriker will come in and be an iunstant starter most likely and he will help out on an improving defense.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Keep An Eye On Report I didn't expect many of these plaeyrs to be day one picks, but some of them did very well for themselves QB John Beck - BYU - Rd 2 - #8(40) - Miami Dolphins QB John Stocco - Wisconsin RB Chris Henry - Arizona - Rd 2 - #18(50) - Tennessee Titans RB Garrett Wolfe - Northern Illinois - Rd 3 - #30(93) - Chicago Bears WR Sidney Rice - South Carolina - Rd 2 - #12(44) - Minnesota Vikings WR Derek Stanley - Wisconsin-Whitewater WR Jeff Samardzija - Notre Dame LB Mark Zalewski - Wisconsin LB Prescott Burgess - Michigan LB Will Herring - Auburn CB David Irons - Auburn S Sabby Piscitelli - Oregon State - Rd 2 - #32(64) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Eric Weddle - Utah - Rd 2 - #5(37) - San Diego Chargers K Mason Crosby - Colorado
Piscitelli Rounds Out Round 2 An interesting round, in which 3 QBs were selected and Trent Edwards still has not been taken. Kenny Irons, Chris Henry, Brian Leonard, and Brandon Jackson were all taken from the running back position. One pick I like is Josh Wilson in Seattle. Though I am a Rams fan, I like Wilson and he should have a good career. Steve Smith to the Giants may help out Eli, but the Giants still need blockers. To end the round, the Buccs selected safety SabbyPiscitelli, my favorite player in this years draft. Piscitelli is a hard hitting safety who players a lot like Adam Archuleta did.
1. NT If St. Louis doesn't ship its second-rounder to Carolina for Kris Jenkins, it appears the Rams will address this spot in Round One. Branch and Amobi Okoye (who could grow into a nose) will be considered if available. The Rams must avoid reaching for a useful yet one-dimensional player like Justin Harrell (Tennessee) at No. 13.
3. WR This will probably be Isaac Bruce's final season in horns and Scott Linehan wants an eventual replacement. Drew Bennett is likely the Rams' slot receiver, now and for the future. There are numerous wideouts worthy of St. Louis' late second-round choice, including LSU's Craig Davis and Washington State's Jason Hill.
4. LB This isn't a pressing need after the Chris Draft signing, but the Rams could use depth in case Samoan superman Pisa Tinoisamoa breaks and dislocates every bone in his upper body again. The Rams love speed 'backers and Mississippi's Rory Johnson, a player with tremendous upside, could be available early on Day Two.
I agree with this article completely. I believe we will touch at least 3 of these needs on day one of the draft. I believe we will look at D-line in round 1, wide receiver in round 2 (maybe rd 1 if the right player is there), and RB in round 3 (as i said before, Chris Henry looks good here). We may also look at a cornerback if the right player becomes available.
Trades Unlikely It appears now that any move that would land either Ricky Williams or Kris Jenkins is highly unlikely at this point. The Rams aren't willing to give up a first round draft pick for Kris Jenkins. Instead, they will probably use their first pick on the line. Even though Linehan has been quoted saying they were going to take the "best player available," I still believe that means on the defensive line. As for Ricky, Linehan said he was interested, but that is as far as that got. Since Linehan coached WIlliams in Miami, he knows what kind of player he is and would've loved to have him around. Most likely, Williams will stay in Miami this season and split some time with Ronnie Brown. The Rams are looking for a running back on the first day of the draft. They may look at the following backs in round 3; Lorenzo Booker, Florida st Dewayne Wright, Fresno st but i think they will go with Chris Henry from Arizona
