The author of the article pretty much said the Rams would be making a huge mistake by trading the pick because they would miss out on drafting USC tackle Matt Kalil. I’m not going to sit here and say that Kalil isn’t going to be a great player or that the Rams couldn’t use him, because those would be lies. I believe, however, that the Rams have drafted heavily on the line recently and the bigger need is a combination of Justin Blackmon and at least one more high pick that can be used to fill holes.

Our offensive line struggled badly last season, but I still think there are some decent pieces there. There needs to be upgrades, but I’m not ready to give up on Rodger Saffold just yet. Jason Smith might be another story, but let’s worry about him later. I would love to have Kalil, but I would just love to have Blackmon and additional picks a little more.

I’ve made it no secret that I would absolutely love to see Bush in St. Louis next season, and if the report on this rumor is accurate, I think it would be an outstanding move by the organization. I know the price tag is a little high, but the Rams have money to spend and are in desperate need of a player like Bush. Giving up a second or third in exchange for a player of his caliber, plus getting a pick in return, seems like an awfully good deal, and if it is truly on the table, I think the organization has to give it serious consideration. I know Darren Sproles is still an option, and by all accounts he is the preferred option of many in the front office, but I would encourage everyone to take a very close look at Bush before any decision is made. Rumors are one thing, but hearing this over and over again, and this time with actual potential trade details, really has me excited about the possibility. We can’t do anything until the lockout is over, but when the two sides do finally come to an agreement, this is one of the many situations Rams fans should keep an eye on.

Player I Was Most Impressed With: Virgil Green (Nevada)

This guy was easily the most impressive player in this group. He is an absolute freak athlete, as evidenced by 4.64 40, his 10-foot-10 broad jump, and his 42.5 in vertical. Not only was he a monster in the measurables, but I was also impressed with him during the drills. He looked to have nice hands, and his route-running ability was more advanced than I expected. He still has some developing to do, but I love his potential.

Honorable Mention – Jordan Cameron, Rob Housler, Julius Thomas, Luke Stocker, DJ Williams.

I thought Cameron (USC) and Housler (FAU) were very impressive, and if not for Green, either one could have been the most impressive in the group. Thomas (Portland St.) is a former basketball player who is pretty raw, but the potential is there for him to become a very nice pass-catcher. Stocker (Tenn) was solid all-around, and Williams (Ark) might have looked the best out of everyone during the drills.

Player I Was Most Disappointed In – Charles Clay (Tulsa)

I had heard some good things about Clay heading into the Combine, but he really struggled throughout the workout. He didn’t blow me away in any of the measurables, and I thought he really struggled in almost all of the drills. He did some nice work in college, but it didn’t translate to his workout. I still think he could be an NFL tight end, but he’s got a ways to go.

Dishonorable Mention – Cameron Graham, Lee Smith, Allen Reisner.

Graham (Louisville) was about as disappointing as Clay, especially in the drill portion of he workout. Smith (Marshall) doesn’t look like a guy who’s ready to play at the NFL level, and while Reisner (Iowa) wasn’t nearly as bad as the others, I didn’t feel like he did anything really well.

Overall, I really liked this class of tight ends, and I think there are guys with some potential that could be had in the mid-to-late rounds if the Rams are interested. I didn’t even mention the top-ranked player at the position, Kyle Rudolph (ND) because he is injured, but he looks to be the cream of a very nice crop.

Wide receivers will be up tomorrow, and you won’t want to miss it. There were some guys who really blew the roof off the place at that position, so stay tuned.