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NFL.com’s Adam Rank declares this another Super Bowl or bust season for the Rams Dakota Allen Jersey Baby , but is that really the case?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteTurf Show Timesa Los Angeles Rams communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsLibraryMastheadCommunity GuidelinesNFL OddsStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 Los Angeles Rams Regular Season2019 Los Angeles Rams OffseasonDo the Los Angeles Rams need to make the Super Bowl to meet expectations in 2019?New,19commentsNFL.com’s Adam Rank declares this another Super Bowl or bust season for the Rams, but is that really the case?CDTShareTweetShareShareDo the Los Angeles Rams need to make the Super Bowl to meet expectations in 2019?Linebacker Kevin Greene (#91) and the late 80s Rams were strong, but didn’t win a Super Bowl. Can Sean McVay’s team get the job done? Do they have to? Is 2019 a ‘Super Bowl or bust’ season for the Los Angeles Rams? Over at NFL.com, Adam Rank seems to think so. In his recent State of the Franchise look at this Rams team, Rank paints a generally cheerful picture of football at the Coliseum but tosses an Andrew Whitworth-sized load of pressure upon the curly horns with his Super Bowl or bust expectations:So it’s worth asking the question.Is this really a Super Bowl or bust season, or is that just fun to say? Let history be our guideLet’s allow history to guide us in calculating the weight of Rank’s statement. A great group of people to ask would be Rams fans in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, who watched the Rams win the NFC West seven straight seasons from 1973-79, with only a single Super Bowl appearance to show for it at the end of that run. I have plenty of friends who watched those teams, and I sense there’s a mixed bag of emotions. There seems to be a deep sense of nostalgia and admiration for heroes like Jack Youngblood, Rich Saul, Isiah Robertson, Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds, and Merlin Olsen. Fans still proudly wear those jerseys at the Coliseum, and it’s a beautiful thing. But there also seems to be a deep sense of trauma that those same fans carry. A collection of playoff misses at the hands of fellow contenders like the Minnesota Vikings or the Dallas Cowboys never stopped stinging. Even as a fan from the next generation, tales of the snow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minnesota affect me like second hand smoke. And I can barely write about the near Super Bowl victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pasadena, it would’ve been so perfect but instead…pain. Many might think The Greatest Show on Turf teams underachieved by only capturing one Lombardi, despite being the league’s signature team of the early 2000s; but at least they had that pinnacle moment. Mike Jones happened. There is no anxiety attached to names like Isaac Bruce, London Fletcher, or Keith Lyle. The Greatest Show’s loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 36 was a scar for certain, but only because we wanted to eat more, because we deserved it. That’s a different feeling in retrospect.When I was a kid my favorite teams were the late 80s Rams that featured Jim Everett, Jackie Slater, Henry Ellard and Jerry Gray. They had great playoff wins against the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, but ultimately lost against the despicable ones from up north, the San Francisco 49ers. While I have many great memories of Kevin Greene and Flipper Anderson, I ultimately have a feeling in the pit of my stomach that we should have beat Joe and changed narratives forever. That’s not a healthy feeling.So, what about this team?I actually agree with Rank. This team needs a trophy, because it’s one of the best teams of this mini-era. The Seattle Seahawks got one a while back. The Eagles got one. The Los Angeles Rams gotta get one too. But does it have to be this season? That’s what the debate should revolve around.Jared Goff contract extension trackerLos Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons, Dec. 11, 2016.Photo by Harry How/Getty ImagesIt almost always seems to come back to Jared Goff’s rookie contract window. But if the Rams develop a machine-like system where unheralded draft picks routinely step in to contribute season after season, then an extended window will exist. If Sean McVay’s playbook can stay ahead of defensive conductors around the league, then the window will stay open. If the Rams can continue to be one of the healthiest teams in the league, we can enjoy lasting prosperity. All those things can definitely happen, but none of them are a given, so I think Rank’s proclamation is more correct than not.Let’s get one heading into the new building so people will always remember We Not Me. Sosa takes a stab at the Rams’ plan of attack in the 2019 NFL Draft. Could it be?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteTurf Show Timesa Los Angeles Rams communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsLibraryMastheadCommunity GuidelinesNFL OddsStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 NFL DraftTrying to predict the Los Angeles Rams’ draft plansNew,38commentsSosa takes a stab at the Rams’ plan of attack in the 2019 NFL Draft. Could it be?CDTShareTweetShareShareTrying to predict the Los Angeles Rams’ draft plansTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsYup, it’s time.With all the information readily available to us such as pre-draft visits, Senior Bowl prospects, combine info Dakota Allen Jersey nfl draft , and whatever else remains, I’ll attempt to put my best foot forward in predicting the Los Angeles Rams’ draft plans.To begin, I’m not privy to any actual real information. This is all just my educated guess spawned from my brain.Let’s start with the current haul of draft picks the Rams have in the 2019 NFL Draft:2019 NFL Draft LA Rams OrderRd#Rd#PickPlayerPOSSchoolRd#Rd#PickPlayerPOSSchoolThe Rams essentially have a full draft haul as they currently own seven picks. The only difference with their haul is they lack a second-round pick due to the Marcus Peters trade, and one of their two third-round picks (#99) is a compensatory pick. The Rams had another third-round compensatory pick, though that was traded mid-season to acquire edge Dante Fowler Jr.I’ve gone back to take a look at the past two draft classes since the regime of Head Coach Sean McVay and General Manager Les Snead was formed. The Rams had a combined 19 draft picks in 2017 and 2018, 18 of which were senior prospects. Only one single draft pick (RB John Kelly) wasn’t a senior. It’s evident the Rams like older, more mature, productive, less projection-type players.Let’s look back at the 2017 and 2018 drafts:2017 NFL Draft:Gerald Everett - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeCooper Kupp - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeJohn Johnson - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeJosh Reynolds - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeSamson Ebukam - seniorTanzel Smart - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeSam Rogers - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeEjuan Price - senior2018 NFL Draft:Joe Noteboom - senior, Senior Bowl attendeeBrian Allen - seniorJohn Franklin-Myers - seniorMicah Kiser - senior, Senior Bowl attendee, visitedOgbonnia Okoronkwo - senior, Senior Bowl attendee, visitedJohn Kelly - juniorJamil Demby - senior, Senior Bowl attendee, visitedSebastian Joseph-Day - seniorTrevon Young - seniorTravin Howard - seniorJustin Lawler - senior, visitedAs you can see, almost every guy was a senior prospect. A handful of them attended the senior bowl, and some even visited the Rams. I didn’t have the player visits for the 2017 class so that was left blank, but I’m positive at least a couple of those guys visited the team on top-30 pre-draft visits as well.With all the info at hand, we can try to make a projection moving forward. What I’m going to look at are obviously a ton of senior prospects, prospects who attended the senior bowl, and guys who have visited the Rams.Looking at the roster, it’s safe to assume the Rams wont be drafting any of these positions with their first-round (or first pick in the case of a trade back) pick: Quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. In my opinion, all remaining positions (sans punter and kicker) are on the table.First things first, I really believe Snead will shop the 31st-overall pick in hopes of moving back and collecting more draft capital. The pick has a ton of value as only first-round picks have a fifth-year option on their rookie contracts, and generally teams like to trade up to the last few picks in the first-round to secure the option. Teams with quarterback needs are always ones to look out for, as well as players who were expected to be drafted but fell to the end of the first round.Let’s take a look at prospects who’ve caught my eye as potential picks for the Rams between the first two rounds of the draft:Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M AggiesGarrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State WolfpackElgton Jenkins, C Infant Dakota Allen Jersey , Mississippi State BulldogsChris Lindstrom, G, Boston College EaglesDalton Risner, OT, Kansas State WildcatsKaleb McGary, OT, Washington HuskiesDeAndre Baker, CB, Georgia BulldogsRock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple OwlsAmani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State Nittany LionsZach Allen, DE, Boston College EaglesJerry Tillery, DE, Notre Dame Fighting IrishKhalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois LeathernecksJaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana Tech BulldogsChase Winovich, EDGE, Michigan WolverinesJohnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State BulldogsDarnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland TerrapinsJuan Thornhill, S, Virginia CavaliersNasir Adderley, S, Delaware Blue HensWhen you look at who might be available, who’s most talented, what the biggest roster need is, and who projects to fit best with the Rams, my list gets dialed down to these names (in order) for the first two rounds of the draft:Day One (Round 1) as well as Day Two (Round 2) in the event of a trade back:Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M AggiesDalton Risner, OT, Kansas State WildcatsChris Lindstrom, G, Boston College EaglesJerry Tillery, DE Discount Dakota Allen Jersey , Notre Dame Fighting IrishDarnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland TerrapinsNasir Adderley, S, Delaware Blue HensRock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple OwlsJuan Thornhill, S, Virginia CavaliersAmani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State Nittany LionsThe names that remain could very well be in play for the Rams’ next available pick, especially in the event of a trade down. The hardest part to project is who will be available where, but I think this group is a fair illustration of what could be available, and what the Rams will think. If we move onto the later rounds (3rd and after), here are some names I really think they’ll be interested in selecting:Day Two/Three (Rounds 3-7):Sheldrick Redwine, S, Miami HurricanesMarquise Blair, S, Utah UtesIsaiah Johnson, CB, Houston CougarsDerrick Baity, CB, Kentucky WildcatsRenell Wren, DT, Arizona State Sun DevilsDaylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M AggiesJahlani Tavai, LB, Hawaii WarriorsCameron Smith, LB, USC TrojansNate Davis, G, North Carolina-Charlotte 49ersChuma Edoga, OT, USC TrojansTrey Pipkins, OT, Sioux Falls CougarsMax Scharping, OT, Northern Illinois HuskiesThe reason there are so many names is because it’s tough to tell who’s going to be available, and at what spot. I’m confident in stating that I do believe the Rams will likely address interior offensive line or the secondary (particularly safety) with their top pick. Now that we’ve name-dropped a ton of guys to look out for in all rounds of the draft, let’s jump into a mock draft scenario.For this exercise, we’ll predict the Rams do in fact find a trade partner. If that’s the case Super Bowl Dakota Allen Jersey , Snead should be able to secure a draft selection (or multiple), and in this instance, we’ll say it’s another fourth-round pick.TRADE: The Rams trade pick #31 (1st-round) to the Oakland Raiders for pick #35 (2nd-round) and pick #107 (4th-round).2.35 - Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M AggiesThe Rams go out and ensure there isn’t any dropoff when it comes to the offensive line. McCoy is a stud who fits the zone blocking scheme perfectly. McCoy’s skill-set and talent allows him to be a day one starter at the NFL level.TRADE: The Rams trade picks #94 and 99 (3rd-rounders) to the New England Patriots for pick #74 (3rd-rounder by way of Detroit).3.74 - Darnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland TerrapinsSavage could very well be gone by this point, but we’ll say he’s available... for now. Regardless, there are a handful of safeties that could be the pick at this spot, but I’ve penciled in Savage. Relentless, blazing fast, physical, tough, and a great open field tackler, Savage could do it all.4.107 - Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M AggiesDaylon Mack is exactly the type of player you want at this stage in the draft. He’s limited as he’s not a great athlete nor does he offer a ton of pass rush juice, but he’s a quality run-stuffing defensive tackle who can operate in multiple spots on the defensive line. Mack’s go-to move as a pass-rusher is the bull-rush which can effectively push offensive lineman into the quarterbacks lap. Against the run, he’s a load to move and routinely uses his hands effectively. He’s strong at the point-of-attack and he can stack-and-shed effectively. Mack would be a great option to help stop the run and occasionally rush the passer.4.133 - Malik Reed, EDGE, Nevada WolfpackI’m personally not a big fan of Reed’s game, but the Rams seem to be. Reed has inside/outside versatility as he can rush the passer or he can play off-ball linebacker. He’s a decent athlete who isn’t refined as a pass rusher, though he does possess some speed and natural bend off the edge.5.169 - Marvell Tell III, CB/S, USC TrojansTell was a safety at USC, though I have interest in trying him at cornerback. He’s a mountain of a man at 6’2”, and is an absolute freak athlete who destroyed the combine. Not an ideal tackler, Tell’s transition could work at cornerback if he develops the proper skills.6.203 - Trey Pipkins, OT, Sioux Falls CougarsPipkins is an NFL project who has tremendous tackle size (6’6” 310 lbs). His quickness in his feet is one of the better points of his game, though he’s got plenty to work on before he’s ready to step onto the field. Pipkins is an ideal candidate for Run Game Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach Aaron Kromer to work with and develop.7.251 - Jahlani Tavai, ILB, Hawaii WarriorsThe Rams just had Tavai in for a visit the other day, so the intrigue is there. The visit probably had more to do with clearing up his incident as a freshman that got him kicked off the football team, but if the Rams are willing to dig that much dirt, there has to be some interest, right? Tavai would make a good special teams player right out of the gate.All in all, using all the information available, I tried my best to construct a list of guys I think the Rams could be interested in selecting.What do you guys think?