Random Ramsdom: Braden Fiske’s post-draft narratives are fascinating

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The Los Angeles Rams selected Braden Fiske in the NFL’s most recent draft and it was not without controversy. In fact, it’s perhaps one of the most fascinating picks of Les Snead’s most recent draft (and perhaps ever). The amount of back and forth about whether or not Fiske was worth trading up for were happening when he was drafted, and those narratives are still being weighed today.

Go back to draft weekend, LA traded up and gave up a record amount to add Fiske to the team. Anytime that happens people will ask was the price worth it? Part of the fun and frustration of the NFL is that rarely are questions answered right away (though we often think they are).

Part of the reason that Snead and the organization gave up so much was because if Fiske became an elite player, then who is going to remember what was given up? Flash forward to now and there is an argument that Fiske was worth every pick sent the Carolina Panthers way.

What makes this narrative so entertaining is that in a game that changes week to week, Fiske will be worth his draft value one day, then perhaps fans will lament what was given up another day. That’s life, that’s business, that’s NFL football.

So, what do you think? Do you remember what LA gave up to get Fiske? Are you enjoying the Braden Fiske and Jared Verse experience? Does LA have NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year all but locked up between Fiske or Verse?

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Rams Rookie Might Be Steal of the 2025 NFL Draft (si.com)

“Los Angeles arguably had one of their most successful drafts this past offseason. The Rams’ first-round pick, Jared Verse, has received plenty of recognition, and rightfully so.

However, Megan Armstrong of The Sporting News noted that the Rams also successfully drafted their second-round pick. Verse’s college teammate, Braden Fiske, has become a quality addition to the team along with Verse.

“The Rams took Fiske in the second round of April’s 2024 NFL Draft, and he has wasted zero time making his mark,” Armstrong said. “Fiske recorded two sacks in the Rams’ 28-22 win in New England on Sunday, November 17.”

4 Rams who can play their way into larger roles for HC Sean McVay after Week 12 (ramblinfan)

“The momentum of LA Rams games often falls to the performance of individual players. While the Rams have won four of their last five games after their Week 6 BYE, success has not fallen out of the sky like rain. Gathering experience and playing time has helped rookie and young players, aiding in their development. So it makes sense for players to develop over the season.

Some players, unfortunately, have not developed yet. Whether they were not given the opportunity, came to the team too late, have been too inconsistent, or simply haven’t lived up to their expectations, they have witnessed their roles either not take off or diminish over time.”

Eagles vs. Rams Injury Report (philadelphiaeagles.com)

“Sirianni praised the depth of the rotation at the edge rusher position to absorb the snaps in Huff’s absence.

“We feel good about the depth that we have here and some of the young guys. Nolan’s (Smith) done a really good job and Jalyx (Hunt), we’ll see where he’s is as we continue on here. Jalyx keeps getting better as a football player,” Sirianni said. “(Josh) Sweat’s had some really good games and been playing at a top-notch level. BG (Brandon Graham) is continuing to be steady throughout like he has his entire career.”