Allen Robinson and 7th rd pick(251) traded to Pittsburgh Steelers for 7th rd pick(234)

[FarNorth]

McVay always cuts bait on guys who don't live up to expectations. This is standard really. Sucks too, to move on so quickly, but it means the big dog doesn't think Robinson can get the job done in his offense.

Let's be real about what happened. Signing AR was a major mistake by McVay. It's McVay's and Snead's responsibility to understand whether a player they're signing to a $45m 3 year deal, with $30m or so guaranteed, will actually fit in the offense and be a significant plus for the team. AR didn't and wasn't.

A carpenter-- or coach or GM-- has to choose the right tool. Don't blame the tool if it doesn't fit.

Rams didn't correctly visualize or anticipate what role Robinson could actually play in the offense. Then they couldn't or didn't make timely adjustments to make better use of him. No surprise-- this is not the first time the Rams have failed to make timely adjustments in the offense or to fully utilize a player. Stafford didn't throw him the ball. McVay did nothing to change that.

To be fair, Stafford's elbow cut down his time with AR for preseason reps, and the oline cut down Stafford's time to throw to anyone other than Kupp on the first read. But the year before Stafford didn't throw to Woods much either.

As for cutting bait-- AR requested a trade because he didn't want to play for the Rams. Can't blame him. And at that point the Rams really couldn't keep him, even if they still wanted him or had a better plan for him this year.

Result: Rams lose a receiver, eat $10.5m this year in WR salary, and move up to the 234th pick in the 7th round. Less is more.

 

[AvengerRam]

For the more visual learners here:

2023:

2024:

Any questions?

 

[AZRams]

Ugh. Had really hoped we'd package a few later picks and somehow pry their 4th from them. But, I should totally adjust my expectations with our GM. We literally never win trades. Name one that Les has won?

I'd have rather kept him then this trade. Now we are literally telling the world we are going to take a WR in the draft, when we already had more holes then we could fill prior.

Yeah.

Getting rid of the player and a pick and get an equally shitty pick back AND you're paying 2/3 of his '23 salary? What is fucking point of THAT?!

 

[CGI_Ram]

With this trade, that is a lot of new cap room in 2024.

I don't know what the 2023 Rams are going to look like... but next offseason should be a doozy!

 

[FarNorth]

With this trade, that is a lot of new cap room in 2024.

I don't know what the 2023 Rams are going to look like... but next offseason should be a doozy!

Clearing $15m in cap space for 2024 is a positive. And I agree with the strategy. Cut cap, move on, rebuild. Don't make more expensive mistakes. Not just in money, but in players who don't fit.

Rams need to nail it in the draft and with future 2024 free agent signings.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Some here just don’t get the business side of this game. This deal serves its purpose. We have a bit more cap room now to fill in some holes post-draft (1 year veteran deals) and, as many have noted, it fits the plan of compiling resources for 2024.

Nobody was ripped off, there wasn’t a better deal out there. It is what it is.

We were ripped off...when Snead signed Robinson to this shitty deal lol

 

[WestCoastRam]

With this trade, that is a lot of new cap room in 2024.

I don't know what the 2023 Rams are going to look like... but next offseason should be a doozy!

Could it also make us big players at the trade deadline this year with the ability to dole out a new contract to a player??

 

[AvengerRam]

We were ripped off...when Snead signed Robinson to this shitty deal lol

Let me explain the facts of life to you…

You take the good
You take the bad
You take them both
And there you have
Two Super Bowls

 

[Allen2McVay]

...

You take the good
You take the bad
You take them both
And there you have
Two Super Bowls

Were you more of a Blair or Jo fan?

 

[AvengerRam]

Were you more of a Blair or Jo fan?

Jo, definitely.

 

[simonblaze]

From signing Robinson to the trade comp for him...What.A.Fucking.Trainwreck.

 

[simonblaze]

This is an absolute real concern for me. Enter Tank Dell. I'm sure McVay is frothing at the mouth over this kid. Projected anywhere from 2nd to 5th. Holy hell would I be pissed if we take him at 36. Think Tutu weight, but one inch taller=skinnier

I'm almost positive we take Dell at #36...i'm not advocating for it but I can just feel it happening...

 

[AvengerRam]

From signing Robinson to the trade comp for him...What.A.Fucking.Trainwreck.

“I find that term offensive.”
@nighttrain

 

[ottoman89]

Come on @ottoman89 trust the process. Now when they use a 3rd round pick on a WR, you will understand.

That's right! I forgot

 

[dang]

According to OTC, we went from $55M in 24' cap space to $73M. That was the motivation for the trade.

2023 is the year to pick up new hobbies, reconnect with your bunny and take that extended trip to the Mediterranean. Come back in February 2024 refreshed and ready for the biggest baddest FA/Draft season (arguably) ever for the Rams.

 

[OldSchool]

So much entertainment in this thread and so many others this off season. The doom and gloom is just so tasty to read. For me it's simple:

Stafford wanted him
The Rams signed him
Stafford wouldn't throw to him
The Rams dumped him off to another team to clear space this year and most importantly next year.

This is the same HC and GM that built and delivered a Super Bowl winning team. People just can't help themselves with all this negativity. I know we didn't get one of these

But enjoy gloating over Niner fans that we've won two since the last time they won one.

 

[OldSchool]

2023 is the year to pick up new hobbies, reconnect with your bunny and take that extended trip to the Mediterranean. Come back in February 2024 refreshed and ready for the biggest baddest FA/Draft season (arguably) ever for the Rams.

Fuck that I'll be on my couch watching ever game and enjoying the fuck outta them regardless of outcome like we all have for decades. Are people really not going to watch? They have a name for that kind of fan and I have a hard time believing you or many many others around here are that kind of fan.

 

[Allen2McVay]

2023 is the year to pick up new hobbies, reconnect with your bunny and take that extended trip to the Mediterranean. Come back in February 2024 refreshed and ready for the biggest baddest FA/Draft season (arguably) ever for the Rams.

Per OTC, even with $73.8M of projected cap space in 2024, that only puts the Rams 13th in most cap space.

 

[Liberator]

Really surprised someone took him even for literally nothing lol

 

[Flatlyner]

Probably zero of these guys hits FA in 2024, but:
Nick Bosa
Chris Jones
Dexter Lawrence
Quinnen Williams
Burns
Simmons
Higgins
Gary
M.Sweat
J.Taylor
T.Diggs
J.Allen (edge)
Winfield Jr
D.Hunter
C.Wilkins
M.Evans
Ridley
L.Williams

And many more. Some of those guys will fit with our Caleb Williams led offense.