Even though they probably won't get started in the draft until Friday night Lamar Jackson Ravens Jersey , Snead and his move up to get Jared Goff in 2016 Clay Matthews Jersey Elite , and the Patriots will be picking at No. 23 on Thursday after sending Cooks to Los Angeles.
That's perfectly fine with coach Sean McVay.
"We felt very good about that," he said. "What we were able to acquire for what we were giving up, we felt very strong about it. ... If you told me we would get a player like that at 23, I'd be throwing a pool party, and I don't even have a pool."
Here are more things to know about the Rams' draft:
START AT 3
The Rams also don't have a second-round pick because they shipped it to Buffalo last summer for receiver Sammy Watkins, who turned one decent season in McVay's offense into a lavish free-agent deal with Kansas City. Los Angeles also seems incredibly pleased with that exchange, given Watkins' role in the club's first winning season since 2003.
FILL A NEED
Snead acknowledged the Rams will make draft choices for specific roster needs, even if he won't outline them: "I think all of y'all have common sense and can figure out where we're going with that."
Indeed, the Rams obviously are in need of depth on both lines Jason Sanders Jersey Elite , and they must find a new middle linebacker after trading top tackler Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants. There should be plenty of candidates still available with the 87th overall pick, and Snead indicated the Rams would be aggressive in trading up if necessary.
SATURDAY SPECIAL
The Rams have only one pick in the first two days, but their draft will pick up on Saturday with three fourth-round picks and four sixth-round picks. The front office still plans to pay close attention to the first two rounds while contemplating the chance to move up.
"Every year, the draft shows that there are guys that aren't just household names that can come in and make an impact," Snead said. "That's the goal and us, trying to find those guys."
HITS, MISSES AND BARGAINS
Snead chose six eventual Pro Bowlers during his first six drafts with the Rams, including Todd Gurley and Aaron Donald 鈥?the two reigning Players of the Year. He also used the second overall pick on offensive tackle Greg Robinson, one of the biggest busts in recent NFL history.
But Snead Authentic Michael Pineda Jersey , a longtime scout for the Falcons, likely has more draft hits than misses in his portfolio. He has also unearthed plenty of mid-round finds over the past half-decade.
Just last season, he used two third-round picks on receiver Cooper Kupp, who caught 62 passes for 869 yards as a rookie, and safety John Johnson III, who made 75 tackles and started 11 games. He has landed starting tight end Tyler Higbee, Pro Bowl kick returner Pharoh Cooper and promising pass-rusher Samson Ebukam in the fourth round over the past two years.
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