They were upgrades.Better no move than a bad or desperate move.
Were Downs or Allen really a significant upgrade from what they already have? We don't know but we have to assume that they do.
They deserve the trust. This isn't the 2000s Rams.
Looks like we'll have to rely on FA now or Brennan Presley off the practice squad. FA options are Brandon Aiyuk, Tyreek Hill, or Darius Slayton.