Brockers traded to Detroit.
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El Chapo Jr
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We will miss Brockers' leadership..no doubt about that. But we are deep at DT now. I expect A'shawn to have a much improved season, as well as continued development from SJD and Gaines.
Regarding the loss of leadership, I think Stafford will fill that void nicely. Aquib Talib spoke on a podcast over the weekend and spoke about the Goff/Stafford trade and what he expects now in LA. He said he thinks Stafford is a great vet and outside of his ability he expects there to be a big upgrade in leadership. He said Goff wasn't really a leader. Which was kind of a shot...but still it's something many around here have said for a few years. I expect Stafford to come in and rally the troops.
Regarding the loss of leadership, I think Stafford will fill that void nicely. Aquib Talib spoke on a podcast over the weekend and spoke about the Goff/Stafford trade and what he expects now in LA. He said he thinks Stafford is a great vet and outside of his ability he expects there to be a big upgrade in leadership. He said Goff wasn't really a leader. Which was kind of a shot...but still it's something many around here have said for a few years. I expect Stafford to come in and rally the troops.
Sounds like we will only be getting a 6th or a 7th back, in order to dump his contract
I guess it's now safe to say that Brockers wasn't restructured as some media outlets stated.
SeminoleRam
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Yea, I am guessing a 6th!!! Hoping for at least a 4th!! But, I agree with earlier post by PressureD41 that this move was more for the Salary Cap Savings than for anything the Rams got in return!
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Fully expected. I like Brockers but he wasn't worth what his contract was. He's been a phenomenal leader and has made a play here and there.
We overpaid him and did him a favor after he failed his physical with Baltimore last off-season.. it's too bad he couldn't do the Rams a favor and help rework his deal.
Based on trade history for DTs, I'm guessing we got a 6th RD pick.
We overpaid him and did him a favor after he failed his physical with Baltimore last off-season.. it's too bad he couldn't do the Rams a favor and help rework his deal.
Based on trade history for DTs, I'm guessing we got a 6th RD pick.
This is exactly where I am. Love the guy and thankful for his time with the Rams.
But I had no idea where they got the money for him last year, and as soon as he signed I thought he'd only be here one year.
Don't blame him for not wanting to take less, and don't blame the Rams for trading him.
2 out of 3 ain't bad, not crazy about Fuller, hurt in college and hurt in the NFL...But he can flat out fly.
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Elmgrovegnome
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It sucks to see him go. It would have been great to see him finish as a Ram. Now I wish he had stayed in Baltimore and got the Rams a comp pick.
Detroit couldn’t stop the run at all last year, at least in the first 5 games (as far as I’ve gotten) I’m sure they can use him on that DLine.
Detroit couldn’t stop the run at all last year, at least in the first 5 games (as far as I’ve gotten) I’m sure they can use him on that DLine.
"Yeah, how could you forget that guy?? He's a legend!!
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True, but unlike the Talib dump, Brockers contract was not guaranteed. They could have just released him and still saved abt the same amount.
Obviously Detroit valued his leadership for a young team and did want him and knew he would never sign with them if he was released.
So they gave up something. Maybe just a trade up from round 6 to round 5 since that is the latest pick Detroit has (5th). Or a pick next yr, but I am guessing the Rams wanted more draft capital this yr if possible.
