Adam Schefter believes Sam Bradford is the Number 1 pick

[Maize]

I think history will play into St. Louis' pick a bit. They drafted Adam Carricker and Chris Long back-to-back. And the defensive line is still bad enough to warrant the team to look at Suh/McCoy. When you have the first overall pick and you need a Quarterback, you just pray the right one is there. I still think the team is better getting out of the pick. It is an uncapped year, so a team might jump at it (TB, WAS, SEA)

EDIT: Oh and don't forget Jimmy Kennedy and Damione Lewis.

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

I think history will play into St. Louis' pick a bit. They drafted Adam Carricker and Chris Long back-to-back. And the defensive line is still bad enough to warrant the team to look at Suh/McCoy. When you have the first overall pick and you need a Quarterback, you just pray the right one is there. I still think the team is better getting out of the pick. It is an uncapped year, so a team might jump at it (TB, WAS, SEA)

EDIT: Oh and don't forget Jimmy Kennedy and Damione Lewis.

Uncapped doesn't mean that the teams will want to spend that money. I think with the amount of money St Louis has spent on its d-line the past few years is outrageous I just don't think it will be the best idea to spend there again.

They were in the Washington, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Arizona, Chicago, and Houston games, maybe with a QB they win a few of them and aren't in the position they are in right now, COULD of been a 7 win team. but coulda shoulda woulda won't win games, just a thought.

 

[mcstl25]

I think history will play into St. Louis' pick a bit. They drafted Adam Carricker and Chris Long back-to-back. And the defensive line is still bad enough to warrant the team to look at Suh/McCoy. When you have the first overall pick and you need a Quarterback, you just pray the right one is there. I still think the team is better getting out of the pick. It is an uncapped year, so a team might jump at it (TB, WAS, SEA)

EDIT: Oh and don't forget Jimmy Kennedy and Damione Lewis.

...and Ryan Pickett

If Bradford is a franchise QB then I'd be okay with this. I don't watch enough college football, so I'll hang up and listen to the experts. I will say this, if Suh really is a once in a decade player as advertised, it would be a mistake to pass on him.

 

[Sven Draconian]

As a Lions fans this would be fantastic. We could fleece Tampa to move up one spot, let them take their boy (Suh) and we grab an extra pick.

Not that I'd be upset with drafting Suh...just sayin.

 

[Maize]

Sven, you do make a good point and I love the idea of St. Louis drafting a Quarterback (as a fan). But is also just makes the most sense for the organization at this point. Then, if Bradford/Clausen goes #1, then Tampa might want to secure that they get Suh. Or, Detroit can shop the pick. Although "House of Spears" would be that franchise defensive player.

 

[dave]

The great teams build from the inside-out.
Of course the Rams are too stupid or short-sighted to see that.
Yes picking a DT #1 is unglamorous, but it's the right move if the DT is clearly the best player in the draft.
The offensive and defensive lines are paramount to a team's success, something the Detroit Lions should know by now.
I am not knocking Sam Bradford, but clearly he's damaged goods ... and the Rams have a decent QB in Marc Bulger. The Rams need to work on the fundamental positions before investing a $40M bonus in a QB with two shoulder surgeries in one year who's going to need a year of study coming out of a spread offence.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Marc Bulger's record the last three seasons is like 5-31.

JaMarcus Russell has more victories in two seasons, than Bulger has in three, so spare us the whole 'Marc Bulger is a decent quarterback.' He's a hot bag of shit.

 

[Obst]

Like Owen previously said, he has played in multiple sets, not just Shotgun and actually has good footwork working from under center. But the three knocks on Bradford are:
1. His arm strength; People compare him to Chad Pennington in this sense because he can be very accurate, but has a noodle for an arm.
2. The injury issues; this is big because the Rams don't have a great OL to begin with, so how long would he hold up?
3. He made 1 read in the Oklahoma offense; So many times he would snap the ball and release right away. Even in non-shotgun snaps he would just make one read and a quick throw. So how will he react when he has to make several reads? Also he loves to stare down his receiver before throwing it.

I think he could possibly turn into a serviceable Quarterback, but I don't think he will save a franchise. Suh and McCoy have hype surrounding them and seem to be players who will bring success instantly with them. I think if they go Quarterback they should go Clausen, IMO.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Also, Kurt Warner had a total of two bad seasons in St. Louis. Marc Bulger hasn't been over .500 as a starter since 2004. Isn't it time to send this guy packing? Why the fuck do we get the pleasure of being stuck with this asshole for so long? Words cannot describe how fucking awful Marc Bulger really is. JaMarcus Russell takes so much heat for being as bad as he is, yet he's better than Marc Bulger. What exactly is it about Bulger, that still has a few of you believing he's anything but complete trash?

Watch the guy once - he's shot. He has no confidence, no accuracy, no arm, awful decision making. Are you telling me Sam Bradford can't win 5 games in 3 seasons? L M A O.

Feel free to question who the Rams should draft, but using Marc Bulger is a 'decent' QB as the reason they shouldn't go quarterback, is complete fucking stupidity. He's one of the top 5 worst starters going right now.

 

[dave]

Marc Bulger's record the last three seasons is like 5-31. And lol @ Sam Bradford being 'damaged goods,' but Marc Bulger being a decent quarterback.

JaMarcus Russell has more victories in two seasons, than Bulger has in three, so spare us the whole 'Marc Bulger is a decent quarterback.' He's a hot bag of shit.

Maybe, maybe not ... but Bradford is going to cost the Rams a $40-million (or higher) signing bonus.

In my opinion, if you're gonna spend that kind of money on the cap, spend it on a more sure thing.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Maybe, maybe not ... but Bradford is going to cost the Rams a $40-million (or higher) signing bonus.

In my opinion, if you're gonna spend that kind of money on the cap, spend it on a more sure thing.

Who you think the Rams should take, is fine. But the reason you used, is complete stupidity. Marc Bulger is not a 'decent QB.' He's awful, he's beyond awful. He's JaMarcus Russell awful, maybe even worse. I don't know wtf you people have been watching, to make you think otherwise, but it hasn't been the Rams. If you think Suh is the correct choice, I can go along with that - but if you honestly think Bulger should be behind center in 2010, then you're a fucking moron. I'd rather have Knull or whoever the fuck we have now.

Marc Bulger is quite possibly the worst starting QB in the NFL.

 

[dave]

Who you think the Rams should take, is fine. But the reason you used, is complete stupidity. Marc Bulger is not a 'decent QB.' He's awful, he's beyond awful. He's JaMarcus Russell awful, maybe even worse. I don't know wtf you people have been watching, to make you think otherwise, but it hasn't been the Rams. If you think Suh is the correct choice, I can go along with that - but if you honestly think Bulger should be behind center in 2010, then you're a fucking moron. I'd rather have Knull or whoever the fuck we have now.

Marc Bulger is quite possibly the worst starting QB in the NFL.

Bulger is not Russell awful. Damn, a simple check of his http://www.nfl.com/players/marcbulger/careerstats?id=BUL162264 profile could tell you that.
I didn't say Bulger was a franchise QB, but he's only 33 going into next season and an acceptable holdover QB while the Rams rebuild the basic positions.

Describing him as Jamarcus Russell is idiotic.

Bulger is not the worst starting QB in the NFL by a longshot. He's hampered by injuries, a poor supporting cast and crappy coaching.

When it comes to NFL opinions Nuke, you should stick to foxy boxing or something else.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Bulger is not the worst starting QB in the NFL by a longshot. He's hampered by injuries, a poor supporting cast and crappy coaching.

He's 5-31 as a starter in the last three seasons.

He hasn't completed 60% of his passes since 2006.

He's worse than JaMarcus Russell.

 

[dave]

He's 5-31 as a starter in the last three seasons.

He hasn't completed 60% of his passes since 2006.

He's worse than JaMarcus Russell.

In the past three years, his worst pass completion % is 56.7.

Russell could only dream of a % like that.

Please stop.

 

[Obst]

27 Touchdowns, 34 Interceptions in the past three years.
Only played 1 full season.
Plus like Nuk said, he has won the Rams 5 games in these past 3 years. So if the Rams want to completely tank again, and lose more fans, then they have to get a Quarterback who can win some games.

 

[dave]

27 Touchdowns, 34 Interceptions in the past three years.
Only played 1 full season.
Plus like Nuk said, he has won the Rams 5 games in these past 3 years. So if the Rams want to completely tank again, and lose more fans, then they have to get a Quarterback who can win some games.

I am not calling Bulger a franchise QB, but to say he's completely responsible for the Rams' woes the past three seasons is ridiculous.

 

[Leftwich]

Well this certainly fucks everything up.

 

[Hasselbeck]

I think if Bradford can recover from his shoulder injuries a la Drew Brees, he's a bonafide Pro Bowl type talent in 4-5 years.

If not, well the Rams will be bad for a long time to come.

That said - they have to go QB in that spot. Taking Suh or McCoy is "safe" but $70M defensive tackles usually don't carry a team to the playoffs. Quarterbacks on the other hand, do.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Who you think the Rams should take, is fine. But the reason you used, is complete stupidity. Marc Bulger is not a 'decent QB.' He's awful, he's beyond awful. He's JaMarcus Russell awful, maybe even worse. I don't know wtf you people have been watching, to make you think otherwise, but it hasn't been the Rams. If you think Suh is the correct choice, I can go along with that - but if you honestly think Bulger should be behind center in 2010, then you're a fucking moron. I'd rather have Knull or whoever the fuck we have now.

Marc Bulger is quite possibly the worst starting QB in the NFL.

Bulger's best days are well behind him, but if you put him on a good team and asked him to MANAGE the game.. he would be fine.

I think if he went to the Vikings, Cardinals, Broncos, etc.. he'd be fine. Not a pro-bowler, but not as bad as you paint him to be.

Let's face it Nuk. The Rams are miserable. Even Peyton Manning would struggle to go 8-8 there. The Rams should honestly trade Steven Jackson and Atogwe and blow the whole thing up. They won 1 game with a Top 5 safety and RB last season.. it's not like they'll get much worse.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Bulger's best days are well behind him, but if you put him on a good team and asked him to MANAGE the game.. he would be fine.

I think if he went to the Vikings, Cardinals, Broncos, etc.. he'd be fine. Not a pro-bowler, but not as bad as you paint him to be.

Let's face it Nuk. The Rams are miserable. Even Peyton Manning would struggle to go 8-8 there. The Rams should honestly trade Steven Jackson and Atogwe and blow the whole thing up. They won 1 game with a Top 5 safety and RB last season.. it's not like they'll get much worse.

Agreed.

But if the Rams draft Sam Bradford, and he starts from day one - how can he not at least match Bulger's win total in the last two seasons? People thought Atlanta was the worst team of all-time when Matt Ryan was named starter, it worked out pretty well. Oh yeah, we passed on Ryan, too. Who did we draft again?