I honestly don't think saffold leaving takes any leverage away from us. Since we have 2 first round picks we could just as easily go o-line 13th overall and other teams know that as well. Also, it may not be about what teams anticipate US doing with the 2nd overall, rather jumping another team to get their guy before he's gone.
To me we have to stay the course, strongly consider Clowney and Watkins. If our FO determines either of those guys to be impact players, we take them without hesitation. If we get a really strong trade offer, by all means we should take it
2 things...this contradicts your OP...and I still disagree. These other GMs aren't stupid. All another team has to believe is that there best chance to get the player they want is to make sure that no one can trade in front of them to get that player.Snead has to at least make teams believe he is willing to pick at number 2, I am not so sure he has done that.
Snead has to at least make teams believe he is willing to pick at number 2, I am not so sure he has done that.
It's not so much what the Rams need, but what potential trade partners want. A team wants Clowney or a QB, the trade scenarios still work. Just depends on how desperate the trade partner is to move up.The Rams obviously have no real leverage at number 2 now with teams knowing they NEED OL.
What do you think happens? Rams potentially find a suitor to drop down a few spots and hope Matthews or Robinson falls, or do you pick at number two the guy you are guarenteed to get?
If Clowney is available, teams know how much Fisher loves pass rushers.I agree 100% with this, if teams know we are not even considering keeping the pick that lowers our leverage significantly. How would you go about convincing teams we are willing to stay though?
If Clowney is available, teams know how much Fisher loves pass rushers.
I bet we grab a FA, O Lineman. It will add depth and protect our number 2.
That still doesn't preclude us from taking Clowney and then shopping him to our former trade partners.Regardless, teams also know we have potentially 1-2 starters left on the OL.