Bear in mind final yr when the Seattle Seahawks drafted Devon Witherspoon earlier than the Detroit Lions might? Properly the sequel to that draft day choice is throughout the NFC West.
The Seahawks have been in a position to land star Texas defensive deal with Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 total choose. An unprecedented run on offensive gamers meant that Murphy was accessible by the point the Seahawks have been on the clock, and so they have been in a position to get the consensus greatest inside defensive lineman within the draft.
However in an alternate universe, the Seahawks might’ve had their division rivals swoop in and get their logical successor to Aaron Donald.
As a part of NFL Movies’ behind the scenes documentary, “NFL Draft: The Decide Is In”, viewers obtained a glimpse of the Rams’ efforts to attempt to commerce up for a number of gamers. They checked out Georgia tight finish Brock Bowers, who went to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 13 total. Efforts to commerce with the Raiders have been unsuccessful, likewise larger up the board with the New York Jets. Rams coach Sean McVay made a name to the Minnesota Vikings earlier than they took J.J. McCarthy at No. 10, however one with the data that such a commerce was unlikely.
Right here’s a teaser:
The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock at No. 15, one choose forward of the Seahawks. Coach McVay is exploring a commerce with the expectation that Murphy wouldn’t fall beneath Seattle.
“We’ll be affordable, however attempt to go up and get Murphy,” McVay mentioned. “I’d attempt to get this man. He makes an enormous distinction to me. I simply don’t assume he’ll get previous 16. I’m not saying reckless however he’s method higher than anybody –“
“Don’t fear about that,” Rams GM Les Snead mentioned. “That ain’t within the DNA.”
“What’s that?” McVay replied.
“I mentioned recklessness isn’t within the DNA,” Snead answered.
“Aggressively good is,” mentioned McVay.
“I’ll do something, I simply must know what’s truthful.”
Right here’s the commerce supply the Rams made with the Colts to pick out Byron Murphy II:
Rams obtain: No. 15, No. 191 (sixth spherical)
Colts obtain: No. 19, No. 99 (third spherical), No. 154 (fifth spherical)
The Colts choose UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu, and now the Seahawks are on the clock.
“Do you need to name [John] Schneider?” McVay requested Snead.
The Rams weren’t reportedly one of many groups the Seahawks mentioned buying and selling again with, so presumably Snead knew he was at a dead-end.
When the Seahawks made the Murphy choice official, McVay could be seen strolling again to his chair and sitting down. Whereas I’m no physique language skilled, the frustration appears noticeable. As he’s texting away on his telephone, he says, “Alright, right here we go. Now we sit tight and see how we need to navigate this.”
The Rams stayed at No. 19 and chosen Florida State move rusher Jared Verse, with McVay calling him a “dick” however in a great way.
Right here’s to hoping the Seahawks have discovered their very own Donald on the expense of the Rams.
If you wish to watch the Rams portion of the documentary, go to 39:42 of the video participant and luxuriate in. In the event you’re impatient and simply need the Seahawks portion, get to about 48:55. That is free to look at on The Roku Channel.
