OT: Von Miller to the Rams

[BritCard]

Stupid move by Elway

He missed all of last year and is injured again right now. Broncos already know how to live without him and now they get a 2nd and 3rd round pick for a guy with maybe 8 games left under contract. Seems like genius.

If we were as mediocre as the Broncos and was offered a 2nd and 3rd for the last 8 games of Chandlers contract I'd snatch their hands off.

 

[BritCard]

Im sure people could say the same about JJ Watt. Your post reads exactly like that what people said of the Watt deal. Even down to the last great year being 2018.

And he still has an 85.6 on PFF this year.

Yeah I considered that, that's why I said it's not a huge tipping point but will make them better.

He's not the culture changer that Watt is. Which as been as important ans anything for this team.

 

[TJ]

Rams will win the division. Better roster And more depth

 

[BritCard]

Rams will win the division. Better roster And more depth

Their depth is the biggest weakness. All their money tied up in star starters.

 

[Krangodnzr]

The Rams giving up a 2nd and a 3rd is a lot for a rental.

 

[Jasper]

Damn, we need a counter move.
I guess the rams could layoff their college scouting and draft personnel.

 

[BritCard]

The Rams giving up a 2nd and a 3rd is a lot for a rental.

Exactly. A 2nd and 3rd for a 32 year old 8/9 game rental? (If he stays healthy). He will be 33 next year.

That's a lot. I really don't mind that at all for our long term prospects in the division.

 

[Shane]

Broncos are eating his contract

Still About 4.7 to be accounted for

 

[Arz101]

I like this move for Rams.

If McVay cannot win SB with Stafford, Aaron Donald, Von Miller, Cooper Kupp, Andrew Withworth, Jalen Ramsey etc in the lineup may be he is more hype like Gruden and nothing more than an average coach.

 

[Chopper0080]

Great move. This division is so dang aggressive. Opens up more one-on-one matchups for the Rams especially in games where the opponent needs to throw.

I don't think the Cardinals will counter, but we will see. The Fletcher Cox deal is interesting but it is going to cost more than I think most will like. Remember Cox only has 1 season where he had 10+ sacks in his career. Good news is that he is not just a 1 year rental.

 

[SoonerLou]

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[cardpa]

Looks like the Rams are making a move to improve their defense.

https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trade-star-lb-von-miller-to-rams

 

[Vacard]

Please get Fletcher Cox…we need this. And he played 15 games last year. If we are “all in” then let’s go all in

 

[Krangodnzr]

Great move. This division is so dang aggressive. Opens up more one-on-one matchups for the Rams especially in games where the opponent needs to throw.

I don't think the Cardinals will counter, but we will see. The Fletcher Cox deal is interesting but it is going to cost more than I think most will like. Remember Cox only has 1 season where he had 10+ sacks in his career. Good news is that he is not just a 1 year rental.

I wouldn't panic and make a trade. The Cardinals need to get healthy first and foremost. I'd look at the secondary trade market maybe, or look at veteran free agents.

The Rams will pay the piper down the road for all of these moves.

 

[DVontel]

I wouldn't panic and make a trade. The Cardinals need to get healthy first and foremost. I'd look at the secondary trade market maybe, or look at veteran free agents.

The Rams will pay the piper down the road for all of these moves.

Not if they continue to draft decently in the mid rounds.

 

[AustrianCardFan]

Not if they continue to draft decently in the mid rounds.

With one 5th and two 7th round picks? They must have a lot of confidence in their scouting department...

 

[Russ Smith]

I hate the Rams but I do like this move. He's not the same guy he used to be but he doesn't actually need to be. They're going to win the majority of their games because they're very good. You get a guy like Miller for the big games, which this year would be us, Cowboys, Bucs etc. They can actually play him less than the Broncos did just bring him in to rush the passer and keep him on a pitch count.

I still don't see how the eagles would deal Cox seems like a huge cap hit for them, but it's being reported they ARE getting offers for him, teams are offering mid round pick but they want something higher.

 

[DVontel]

I peep what you’re saying over there at RamsOnDemand lol @LoyalRam

 

[Krangodnzr]

Not if they continue to draft decently in the mid rounds.

That's a tall task to consistently find good players in the mid rounds. Even great GMs struggle with that.

This is an all in move. The Rams have a good team and a great coach. If it doesn't work, at least they went all out to make the push. This move COULD make them the title favorites, but if it doesn't work out, they miss out the chance to get some cheaper talent.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Rams will pay the piper down the road for all of these moves.

when? Three years from now? That’s an eternity in the NFL. I mean, look how long it’s finally taken the Seahags to start bottoming out.

 

[Krangodnzr]

when? Three years from now? That’s an eternity in the NFL. I mean, look how long it’s finally taken the Seahags to start bottoming out.

Probably yes. It is an eternity, and the Rams aren't wrong in going after Miller. If they win a Super Bowl, it will be absolutely worth it. If they don't, at least they tried every avenue.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I wouldn't advocate the Cardinals going down this route though. The team is built differently than the Rams.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The Rams giving up a 2nd and a 3rd is a lot for a rental.

Yup but on the field they won’t feel those picks this season.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Yup but on the field they won’t feel those picks this season.

Nope.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I wouldn't panic and make a trade. The Cardinals need to get healthy first and foremost. I'd look at the secondary trade market maybe, or look at veteran free agents.

The Rams will pay the piper down the road for all of these moves.

But watt isn’t getting healthy this season . . . in all likelihood.