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[Flatlyner]

*TRADE* 26. Chicago Bears: DI Kenneth Grant, Michigan​

Trade terms: Bears receive No. 26 pick and No. 127 pick; Rams receive No. 39 pick and No. 72 pick

The Bears enter 2025 with Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett as their starting defensive tackles, both of whom graded in the low 60.0s in run defense last season. Using the flexibility that comes with having an extra second-round pick, they move into the first round to pick up Kenneth Grant. His 340-pound frame and surprising athleticism would be a massive help for Chicago on early downs.

This is PFF's latest mock. Not sure I'm that happy about the return on that trade, but I could certainly see us trading back to the top of 2nd. I'd rather we are not giving back 127 in this scenario.

 

[DzRams]

If we are sending one of our 3rd's, don't think I like it.

I get the sense that you're against trade ups period this year?

 

[OldSchool]

Is Barron that good and sure-fire stud to be worth our 1st PLUS a 3rd? Honestly asking because idk. He doesn’t have great size (5-11), has shorter arms and isn’t a man D specialist.

He's very very good.

 

[muggmeister]

WAH WAH - I call BS!! Did you watched the Playoffs??? T’WHITE gave up SO many Yards & TD’s early in the season.
Cobie Durant came into his own,but got injured.
D.Williams was injured,but is a heck of a TACKLER & a solid CB.
—Whiterspoon shut Down J.Jefferson & most WR as the season went on.He will be much improved.
-Kendrick was going to be a starter.
There are other that have depth.

-Forbes in 2023 was a FIRST Round PICK!! He’ll get a training camp in & has NFL experience.Plus knowledge of The Rams Defense!

Say as you want.

What about pass defense with Rosenboom & Speights - LMAO !!

Then what about Lake ?? Kinchens ? McCollough?? Cam Curl ? Do they count as DB’s

COME ON MAN !! Get a ILber that is good in coverage & that will change The RUN & PASS.
Jihaad Campbell could be that guy.

I'm all for Campbell if he's available but sorry, we could really use a true shutdown corner. It just could be that 2 people could both be right and/or wrong.

 

[Flatlyner]

I get the sense that you're against trade ups period this year?

Not necessarily. Its just very painful not having a 2nd this year with the talent that will be there.

In a relatively down draft, I don't think it should take a 3rd round pick to move up a few spots is all on this one. I'd love Barron.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Is Barron that good and sure-fire stud to be worth our 1st PLUS a 3rd? Honestly asking because idk. He doesn’t have great size (5-11), has shorter arms and isn’t a man D specialist.

Good. But not hardly worth trading a 3rd to go get.

 

[So Ram]

I'm all for Campbell if he's available but sorry, we could really use a true shutdown corner. It just could be that 2 people could both be right and/or wrong.

True - we’ll see the direction The Rams go.I’d like to see a trade back & find a starting MLB .

Trade 26 & 127 (745)

For 39 & 72 (740)


At 72 find a MLB
The Rams still have 90 & 101
as well to really find value as the draft goes on.

Moving up from 127 to 72 allows that to find a starting MLB. With 39
The Rams could even find a MLBer or even a TE(RB).