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Chris Long or Matt Ryan: A Look at the Rams 2008 Draft Blunder

Article By on 16th December, 2009

... that makes me both cringe and laugh at the St. Louis Rams. In the 2008 NFL Draft, the top three picks went like this:

1. Miami Dolphins
2. St. Louis Rams
3. Atlanta Falcons

One of the biggest draft mistakes in the last five years happened right here. With the first overall selection, the Miami Dolphins went with OT Jake Long, a good pick in my opinion because of his ability to both block for the pass and the run.

What happened next is the mistake.

With the Rams on the clock, the team had pressing needs at quarterback and defensive line. Deliberating between the two of them, St. Louis decided to pick Chris Long, leaving Matt Ryan available for the Atlanta Falcons to pick up at No. 3.

Lookin...

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