Do we make a big trade as part of building our 2026 team?

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CGI_Ram said:
Snead can talk in funny ways, but I interpret this as we’re putting a little extra juice into this offseason… but probably not F-them-picks.
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I interpret that as very aggressive in free agency and picks, but no big trade. The great thing about free agency is you don't have to trade draft picks and you control the money you spend too.

  1. Jaylen Watson...Tall CB and you can add a few others in the draft.
  2. Devin Lloyd...My kingdom for a LB that can cover.
 
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den-the-coach said:
I interpret that as very aggressive in free agency and picks, but no big trade. The great thing about free agency is you don't have to trade draft picks and you control the money you spend too.

  1. Jaylen Watson...Tall CB and you can add a few others in the draft.
  2. Devin Lloyd...My kingdom for a LB that can cover.
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This would be a great start to the offseason. Along with resigning key Rams FAs (e.g. Curl).
 
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Memphis Ram said:
One could argue that for a team that plays a lot of zone defense the strategy could still work. But, they've just got to select and/or bring in players that are physical and can tackle. Especially, if the plan is to play guys 5-7 or so yards off the ball.

Forbes, Durant, Williams, Kendrick. C'mon. Stop bringing in these types of CBs and bring in some more physical players.
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I don't care for the playing corners 5-7 yards off the ball either.
Better talent back there, a better LB group, along with a little more pressure up front might change McVay's and Shula's strategy.
Seems like it's just his defensive philosophy though, based on the history.
 
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Memphis Ram said:
I'm at a lost as to why the Rams would want to trade for and then pay the 5'10 1/2" with sub 30" arms McDuffie vs. simply just signing his 6' 2" teammate with 32" arms in Jaylen Watson as a free agent for no trade compensation.
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Because McDuffie has played at a much higher level? Sometimes people get too caught up in measurements. Ask AD how that worked out.

I'm on the bandwagon for signing Watson or Jamel Dean but even fans in KC recognize that Watson hasn't been nearly as good as McDuffie.
 
den-the-coach said:
I interpret that as very aggressive in free agency and picks, but no big trade. The great thing about free agency is you don't have to trade draft picks and you control the money you spend too.

  1. Jaylen Watson...Tall CB and you can add a few others in the draft.
  2. Devin Lloyd...My kingdom for a LB that can cover.
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Great post! Totally agree. Not least, Devin Lloyd in our scheme
 
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Im all for an aggressive ish’ offseason, but I’d prefer making a big trade at the deadline rather than the spring.

-Maximize FA via high impact player on defense.
-Add two pieces of elite skill position talent on offense.
-Focus the rest of the FA/Draft sources to strengthen the defense and special teams.

Focus on adding speed, athleticism to the entire roster.
 
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DzRams said:
Because McDuffie has played at a much higher level? Sometimes people get too caught up in measurements. Ask AD how that worked out.

I'm on the bandwagon for signing Watson or Jamel Dean but even fans in KC recognize that Watson hasn't been nearly as good as McDuffie.
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Even if that were true, so much a higher level as to provide compensation for one vs. no compensation for the other?

FWIW, PFF ranks them similarly in coverage with Watson being higher rated vs. the run.
 
Memphis Ram said:
Even if that were true, so much a higher level as to provide compensation for one vs. no compensation for the other?

FWIW, PFF ranks them similarly in coverage with Watson being higher rated vs. the run.
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My first choice would be the free agent route with Watson (or Dean). But if that doesn't work, and the Rams trade for McDuffie, I'll be on board as they would be getting a better player.

I generally like PFF but I'm not gonna put their ranking above what I've heard from fans and media in the region.
 
DzRams said:
My first choice would be the free agent route with Watson (or Dean). But if that doesn't work, and the Rams trade for McDuffie, I'll be on board as they would be getting a better player.

I generally like PFF but I'm not gonna put their ranking above what I've heard from fans and media in the region.
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Sure, the Rams know better than I.

But, I'd really like to know which one of them was left on a island more vs. having safety help over the top. My guess would be Watson, but I'm open to being wrong.
 
Memphis Ram said:
Sure, the Rams know better than I.

But, I'd really like to know which one of them was left on a island more vs. having safety help over the top. My guess would be Watson, but I'm open to being wrong.
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I don't know from observation but the local chatter from fans/media was that McDuffie was the person they left alone on an island. They're wondering if they retain Watson and trade McDuffie if Watson can do that job as well.
 
I'd love to make a smaller trade with a team that has an abundance of WRs that don't have a role. Someone like Dontayvion Wicks (Packers), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), Tank Dell (Texans).

Maybe you even swing a big trade for a Jack Bech (Raiders) for our second-round pick.
 
I’d not go “all in” crazy too early… we have plenty of cap and draft capital for the offseason. Save some dry powder for the trade deadline if things are coming together.
 
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Maxx Crosby is available, but if they're expecting BY and a first, that's too rich for my blood. Jalen Ramsey is probably available on the cheap. If he's willing to restructure his deal, might be worth considering.
 
jrry32 said:
Maxx Crosby is available, but if they're expecting BY and a first, that's too rich for my blood. Jalen Ramsey is probably available on the cheap. If he's willing to restructure his deal, might be worth considering.
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What do you feel is fair comp for Crosby?
 
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