Rams' NFL Draft Strategy: Wild Card or Chess Master?

0:00The Los Angeles Rams hold the 13th pick in the NFL draft, and there are total wildcard with no huge holes to fill. They could stay put, trade up for a specific guy, or slide back to stack more day two picks. Teams like the Lions, Panthers, and even Bears might bite if the Rams dangle that spot. Earlier this week, talk heated up about the Detroit Lions jumping from 17th to 13th for an offensive tackle. They lost their left tackle in free agency, and top guys like Spencer Fano, or Monroe Freeling, might banish quick. Rams have shown interest in Freeling too, so Lions could offer their fourth round picks, plus a 2027 selection to make it work. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers need line help and might swap from 19th overall. Rams could target receivers like Casey, Concepcion, or Denzel Boston there, avoiding overlap with their current crew. Last year, they almost dealt on draft day, so this time, a third and fifth rounder from Carolina could sweeten the pot for L.A. Deeper trades get trickier, but Chargers, Texans, or Bears could pounce if they're desperate for tackles or defense.

1:06Say Bears move from 25th for a safety upgrade after losing a key player. That gaps worth a second and fourth round pick, keeping Rams in range for those wideouts without dropping too far. Rams' flexibility means they're playing chess, while others panic, positioning them to maximize value, no matter how the board shakes out this draft, season. From your city, powered by AI, this is California News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.