Rams finalizing trade for mark barron

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Wow. I'm not sure I get that... he's the same mold as McDonald and Alexander - kinda rough in pass coverage, but physical and tough.
 

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Seriously? This is kind of out of left field. I like Barron but what are we giving up?
 

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Give them Tavon. I'll hate it if they give up picks in the top 2 rounds.
 

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Wow. I'm not sure I get that... he's the same mold as McDonald and Alexander - kinda rough in pass coverage, but physical and tough.

My personal opinion is that Barron will play SS role for us and McDonald a hybrid LB/S role. I think they want to phase Dunbar out of the game-plan due to his coverage deficiencies but don't want to sacrifice our ability to stop the run. Think we'll see more 2 LB/3 S looks.
 

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My personal opinion is that Barron will play SS role for us and McDonald a hybrid LB/S role. I think they want to phase Dunbar out of the game-plan due to his coverage deficiencies but don't want to sacrifice our ability to stop the run. Think we'll see more 2 LB/3 S looks.
That's the only sense I can find. I don't get having 3 SS's.
 

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Yeah, never like giving up multiple picks, but not bad at all for a player of Barron's talent.
 
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Hopefully who ever is in charge of the 2015 draft doesn't pull a "Pead" in a desperate attempt to recoup the 4th round pick.
 

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I can live with that but I still don't get Fisher's love affair with SS's. Why doesn't he like his S's to have coverage skills when the NFL is a passing league? I swear Fisher still thinks it's the 80s.
 

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They might think Mcdonald or Barron has enough range to play fs. They always say positions are interchangeable
 

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Hate this trade. He's not very good in coverage and has a very similar skillset to TJ McDonald (and Mo Alexander). Don't see why we would trade a 4th and a 6th for a guy who's not bringing anything new to the table. I wanted upgraded talent but this is stupid. I hope it works out, because Barron is immensely talented and he can be great, just don't see it.
 

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A fourth and a sixth for a safety who's still very young and promising? If he replaces McLeod in the starting lineup, I'm all for it.