Rams 2008 draft: measurable talent and character

Some initial Monday morning thoughts on the draft.I think no matter who you wanted to see the Rams draft in the first round, you've got to be pleased about the Rams taking Chris Long. We needed a defensive end, for all the reasons we've talked about here for weeks: depth, groom the future DE to headline the line once Little's gone, etc. Leaving last year's first round pick at DT, where he played most of last season, keeps him in the role he was drafted for and doesn't force him to relearn the DE position in his second year in the NFL. more...