Rams fix 2014 mistake by picking different lineman in re-draft

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Rams fix 2014 mistake by picking different lineman in re-draft

Rams fix 2014 mistake by picking different lineman in re-draft

The Rams haven't made too many draft mistakes, but they should have selected a different offensive lineman with their first pick in 2014.

Rams fix 2014 mistake by picking different lineman in re-draft

The Rams haven't made too many draft mistakes, but they should have selected a different offensive lineman with their first pick in 2014.

Every NFL team has a "what if" draft pick that haunts them. For the Los Angeles Rams, that moment came in 2014 when they selected offensive tackle Greg Robinson with the second overall pick. While the Rams have been one of the league's better drafting teams under GM Les Snead, this one stands out as a rare misfire.

Robinson's tenure with the Rams was short-lived, and his career never reached the elite level expected of a top-two selection. In a fascinating re-draft exercise by Bleacher Report, the Rams get a chance to correct that history. The new pick? Tackle Jake Matthews, who was taken sixth overall by the Atlanta Falcons and has been a rock-solid, decade-long starter—exactly the kind of foundational player you hope for with a premium pick.

The beauty of this "what if" scenario is that it highlights how well the Rams have drafted overall. Their 2014 class is the perfect example. While they missed on Robinson, they absolutely nailed their other first-round selection, taking a defensive tackle named Aaron Donald at No. 13. Donald's legendary career didn't just offset the Robinson pick; it completely overshadowed it, becoming the cornerstone of a Super Bowl-winning defense.

In fact, the re-draft shows the Rams' keen eye for talent extended beyond Donald. Two other players originally drafted by Snead—Donald himself and running back Todd Gurley—were selected by other teams in this do-over, proving Los Angeles consistently found value where others did not.

Ultimately, the Rams' draft story isn't defined by one miss, but by a series of brilliant hits that built a championship roster. It's a reminder that in the NFL, success isn't about being perfect on every pick, but about hitting big on the ones that truly matter.

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