Well, it doesn't look like we can expect the Snead/Fisher regime to quit their Auburn bias any time soon, but Tre Mason looks like a heck of a pick. Zac Stacy's fine 2013 rookie season didn't make RB look like much of a need this high, but now Mason, who may be the most complete RB in this year's draft, gives the Rams a strong, 2-headed running game to compete with the rest of the NFC West. Two more benefits to having Mason: I expect him to become the Rams' kick returner and biggest threat at that position in at least a decade; and the Isaiah Pead era appears to be drawing quickly to a close.
Snead and Fisher have to feel like they're shooting fish in a barrel right now. Most of the league is reaching madly for 5th-6th round quality linebackers and tight ends, while the Rams appear mainly to be having the top guy on their board consistently falling into their laps, and filling important holes in the roster, too. Thus far:
- Needed big mauler on offensive line. Filled.
- Needed defensive tackle who can get upfield in pass rush. Filled.
- Needed nickel back with "spunk". Filled.
- Needed complement to Stacy at RB who can be taken seriously. Filled.
This draft grade's probably an A-minus at worst, and if they can land a decent safety tomorrow, we could be looking at an A-plus.
It's so nice to have a front office that knows how to draft.
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