Rams trade for OL Kevin Dotson

[Ram65]

Dude doesn't sound like the sharpest knife in the kitchen but how many OL are. I'm glad to have him and hope the new environment maybe helps things click. He has enough talent to help us on that depth chart.

I was listening to his interview that I posted before switching to the Merril Hoge video which showed some very good awareness in his blocking. He sounds like he is a smart guy. Laid back cool deep south (Mississippi) guy.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Apparently this guy was about to get cut.

I don't know about that. What did you read or hear to suggest that?

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I don't know about that. What did you read or hear to suggest that?

Steelers, Rams trade grades: Pittsburgh deals former starting OL Kevin Dotson to Los Angeles, per reports

Dotson started all 17 games in 2022

www.cbssports.com

 

[Loyal]

Apparently this guy was about to get cut. Guess we couldn't wait for that but a bad trade if so as far as compensation goes, but fuck it. Hope this trade works and welcome Dotson!

Not what I heard. I heard he didn't fit their blocking scheme, but was too good for an outright cut, hence the trade.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Not what I heard. I heard he didn't fit their blocking scheme, but was too good for an outright cut, hence the trade.

I just posted the article from CBS saying he was a likely cut candidate. I also hit up one of my hardcore Steelers fans friends and he was like good we got something for him because he was about to get cut. My friend's comments actually prompted me to find the CBS article.

 

[ReekofRams]

Steelers, Rams trade grades: Pittsburgh deals former starting OL Kevin Dotson to Los Angeles, per reports

Dotson started all 17 games in 2022

www.cbssports.com

Just because he’s cut doesn’t necessarily mean the Rams could pick him up, as a team ahead of them might pick him up. So for what they paid for him it was worth it in my estimation.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Steelers, Rams trade grades: Pittsburgh deals former starting OL Kevin Dotson to Los Angeles, per reports

Dotson started all 17 games in 2022

www.cbssports.com

I don't know. A CBS sportswriter saying he 'wasn't a lock' to make the Steelers' 53 is not comparable to 'Apparently this guy was about to get cut.'

EDIT: You're right, the dopey writer DID say he was 'likely to get cut' ... In the same short article where he said Dotson 'wasn't a lock.' Dude covered lots of bases. I wouldn't assume this writer knows much but you were correct that it was in the article.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Just because he’s cut doesn’t necessarily mean the Rams could pick him up, as a team ahead of them might pick him up. So for what they paid for him it was worth it in my estimation.

I'll say TBD on adding worth like any trade since I gotta give the guy a fair shake to see how he adds to the squad. If we suck and the Steelers have a good record, thats a huge gap from our 4th to their 5th so it wouldn't be that great a trade unless he pans out. A lot of unknown here obviously so TBD, just simply not a huge fan of the compensation.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I don't know. A CBS sportswriter saying he 'wasn't a lock' to make the Steelers' 53 is not comparable to 'Apparently this guy was about to get cut.'

If they were trying to trade him in a contract year, thats a good indication of getting cut in my opinion. Just saw your edit, but regardless, this guy is now a Ram. Hope he's better for us than he was for the Steelers.

 

[Loyal]

I just posted the article from CBS saying he was a likely cut candidate. I also hit up one of my hardcore Steelers fans friends and he was like good we got something for him because he was about to get cut. My friend's comments actually prompted me to find the CBS article.

Jake Ellenbogan's cousin covers the Steelers and is a Steelers homer and that's where what I said comes from.

 

[Ram65]

I'll say TBD on adding worth like any trade since I gotta give the guy a fair shake to see how he adds to the squad. If we suck and the Steelers have a good record, thats a huge gap from our 4th to their 5th so it wouldn't be that great a trade unless he pans out. A lot of unknown here obviously so TBD, just simply not a huge fan of the compensation.

I think the Rams valued him enough to give up the draft capital. He fits the pass pro the Rams like and has good size. Still young and can improve.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I think the Rams valued him enough to give up the draft capital. He fits the pass pro the Rams like and has good size. Still young and can improve.

Agreed that the Rams think enough of him to do that trade. Wish it was something later than our 4th round pick sent for depth. Maybe a 5th or dare I say a 6th

 

[Loyal]

Jake Ellenbogan's cousin covers the Steelers and is a Steelers homer and that's where what I said comes from.

I trust a team's homer more than most "journalists" not named Jourdan. @El Chapo Jr

 

[den-the-coach]

How quickly can he realistically learn the playbook and be ready to contribute?

One week OL can adjust pretty quickly. Pretty much the assignment is On, Gap & Linebacker.

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

Does this mean that we're trading Noteboom somewhere?

 

[Allen2McVay]

Personally, I favor the take of @Loyal and Jake Ellenbogen's cousin over @El Chapo Jr 's Steelers' friend who ... according to El Chapo ... is heavy into 'hardcore' pornography.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Does this mean that we're trading Noteboom somewhere?

I'm ok with trading Noteboom. Poor guy is a walking injury waiting to happen.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Personally, I favor the take of @Loyal and Jake Ellenbogen's cousin over @El Chapo Jr 's Steelers' friend who ... according to El Chapo ... is heavy into 'hardcore' pornography.

I trust people who know their porn......they are hardcore as you say and always present hard facts

 

[Loyal]

Personally, I favor the take of @Loyal and Jake Ellenbogen's cousin over @El Chapo Jr 's Steelers' friend who ... according to El Chapo ... is heavy into 'hardcore' pornography.

*does credibility strut


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVEqy6K18Yo&t=141s

 

[Merlin]

@Loyal is very well informed on the NFL thanks to the Ellenbogen family.