The Rams have potential first round picks visiting this week with at least 26 other possible draftees. The spotlight will be on Jake Long, Chris Long, Vernon Gholston, and Glen Dorsey.
It seems to have take the Rams quite some time to realize that to consistently win in this league you need strong offensive, and defensive lines.
Most seem to believe that the Dolphins will sign Jake Long, certainly no one can blame them with the mess their OL has been for years. I'm not totally convinced yet. I do think the Dolphins will work deals with the top 3-4 players and field any calls for trades.
One of the big problems with the draft is that you have to wait for almost five months after the college season ends. During those five months players get picked apart, and some NFL teams spread rumors to get a player to still be on the board when they pick.
The Rams need to nail the first three rounds. If you look at the top 4 players they all have some red flags.
Jake Long- Will he be a really good RT, and struggle at LT? A few years ago the Raiders Robert Gallery was suppose to be the new standard at OT, that hasn't worked out.
Chris Long- Does he have the speed to get pressure and sacks at the pro level. Good numbers for his senior season in the ACC. Some think his talent is at a max.
Vernon Gholston- first of the four to have pundits question his motivation, and speculate that he takes plays off. Seen by some as a mid to late first rounder before the combine and his pro day. Is he a workout warrior?
Glen Dorsey- Early speculation questioned his heart, and character which were proven false. The knock on Dorsey is he has an injury history. A weight room accident that caused a fracture of his tibia still was viewable on an x-ray. Further clarification in needed to see if the visible line on the xray is just calcium deposits (normal) or a problem with the bone healing (abnormal).
The Rams need to do their homework this is an extremely important draft.
Ram On!
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