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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr
I know what they are thinking. I didn't ask the Rams brass what they thought of Simpson. I asked YOU.
You are in no position to defend or support the draft pick if you have no opinions on the player.
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Wow, what an idiotic thing to say. What the Rams think should be a huge part of how anyone looks at the pick. Context matters. You asked if I thought Simpson was a Pro Bowler in waiting. That is the question I answered. FWIW it's something I never think of because pro bowl QB means nothing in my eyes. Shedeur is a pro bowl QB.
When Manning and Luck were in the draft pro bowl was never a part of my thoughts.
The first thing I look at is can they make all of the NFL throws. I don't want a guy that is smart but limited. Then does he show an ability to anticipate throws. The combine and pundits seemed to agree he can make the throws. The examples I've seen of Simpson on film seem to show he anticipates throws well too. My opinion is he has the arm and appears to have the smarts. I've already stated I don't think he's too short comparing him to Nix. I've already stated only having 15 starts is a concern. Whether he's worth the 13th pick to be determined by who takes him and the situation he will going into. In my opinion in the context of going to the Rams he is worth the pick. Should I have written a legal brief to cover all possibilities and avoid any confusion? I guess in a thread where you have basically only said
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If Simpson is not the LA Rams starting QB from 2027(8) til 2040 this will be a stupid pick. That is the only way this pick will make any sense.
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I didn't think that detail was needed.
You say they have to think Simpson is their Peyton, Luck, etc. He was selected 13th not 1st. One slot behind where Denver took Bo Nix. Are you comparing Nix to Peyton and Luck? Be prepared to back that up with your grading of all three from you film study.
In your posts you say Simpson had better be a pro-bowl QB. Shedeur Sanders is a pro-bowl QB.
The Rams are a rare team that is so good they find themselves in a fairly unique situation. They can afford to make this pick even if it fails
**. If the Jets had traded back to 13 and given the Rams number 2 so they could get Love, and took Simpson at 13? That would be a reach. They're the Jets. IT IS A GOOD PICK BECAUSE THEY ARE THE RAMS. The ability they have shown in picking and developing players is why I think it is a good pick.
I don't need to see tons of game film to make a decision. He went to the combine and did very well in the throwing drills, ie he can make all NFL throws. I can watch those that know more than me dissect Simpson's game film highlighting receivers, windows down field, and how well he anticipated the opening and made the throw. How can I trust these "experts" that are showing me this film? I don't. I just watch the film and think he looks pretty good. But I don't base my thought on whether Simpson is a good pick based on these film clips. I never thought he was a good or bad pick in context of the 13th overall pick until McVay and Snead selected him.
Your argument is "he doesn't help this year". Congratulations on the depth of thinking it took to come up with that. You say you think he is average but not what you base that on. You say you "know what they (Rams) are thinking" and obviously disagree. Well, I know what they are thinking too but, unlike you I agree with them.
You're so worried about how much I haven't seen him play? There is tons of reports and film out there that fills one in quickly on what players can or can't do. Simpson has a ton of "experts" posting film study. I didn't see Jered Verse play a single college football game, yet I was confident he was going to be a very good NFL player. I never saw Randy Moss play a college football game (only highlights) and yet I thought he was going to be great. My opinion was based on film clips from various sports reports. It's not different for Simpson other than I only think he could be very good, but not as confident as I was for Verse or Moss.
I take all of that into my opinion, but none of that is enough in my mind to take Simpson at 13. What makes the pick "good for the Rams" in my opinion is McVay's and Snead's history of selecting and developing players. IOW the Rams thinking is what tips the scale towards my opinion that it is a good pick. Can't have one without the other.
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Originally Posted by Sweed
Out of curiosity how much film did you study to make your decision for any of the picks in the draft? I'm guessing hundreds and thousands? If not how can you have a meaningful opinion on any pick? Who did the Rams miss out on based on your film study? Keep in mind if you don't "know" the player you can't have an opinion.
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All of your player opinions have come from your personal study of game film, right?
Still waiting for your answer. Perhaps you could post your Simpson grades along with everyone picked in the first round? Without that you are in no position to criticize or support any picks in the draft.
**The Niners traded up to get Tre Lance. They're still doing ok. Do you know why? Because they are a well run franchise. Well run teams can take more chances than teams that are not well run. And we're back to why I believe it is a good pick.
