Corbins' Pre Combine, Bring on the future in LA Draft

[nighttrain]

i have thot from seasons end, that trading AD and Ramsey was the best scenario for Rams. Our offensive line sucked last season right from the gate, and to win we need to protect Stafford, and just wont happen with our current offensive line. Sure our defense will suffer, but next season will be a repeat 0f last season with our current offensive line.
train

 

[fanotodd]

Todd,

IMO the FO opinions are what matter here and since I made this mock their views have been clear as they weren't to many before hand. We need to trim down our payroll and get this back under control. Releasing Wagner and letting trade rumors of Ramsey leak is definitely some strong signs as to which way we are going to head.

1. Ramsey and AD both graded out very well in multiple areas and lets be honest AD was sit down as a result to our hopeless plight of a season.

2. Donald was going to retire last year as he has said himself and see only 2 more years for him. Now, if not any other time is the time to get some sort of value of him while he still has great value. The Steelers as I stated would also be another high chance to trade him as the have the picks, cap, and team for it to push for a NFC North title and a hell of a run in the playoffs with AD and TJ Watt on that line.

3. If you look at the Trade Value chart for what we gave for Rams 2 1sts and a 4th and in this scenario we get a 1st and 2 seconds how are we netting a profit? The Lions have a connection with our FO, have had the leagues worst (or near the worst Defensive backfield) in the last 3-4 years, have the cap space and the picks, and need to make a statement year under Campbell. They fit every facet on the trade cube?

This is a realistic draft in regards to trade value, obviously there is a big discrepancy with market supply and demand and available teams with needs after FA.

It looks like we’re both looking at 2 years as the probable timeline for Donald’s retirement. That raises two immediate questions:

1) what is another GM willing to give up for him? I suppose it depends on the team and how close they believe they are to a title. I don’t see a huge market there, but it only takes one, right?
2) Does Donald have a no trade clause? I am under the impression he does, but admittedly I am not 100% sure. HIS preference could complicate things and pare down the choices still.

As for Ramsey, I would think getting back a 1rst would more than cover the “depreciation” of a CB hitting 30. Like you said, though, it’s what “they (Rams, prospective suitors) think” and what they are willing to take/give. Based on currents rumors and articles everyone will find out soon.

 

[Corbin]

i have thot from seasons end, that trading AD and Ramsey was the best scenario for Rams. Our offensive line sucked last season right from the gate, and to win we need to protect Stafford, and just wont happen with our current offensive line. Sure our defense will suffer, but next season will be a repeat 0f last season with our current offensive line.
train

Thot? You been watching some porn bro? lol

You are 110% right about our Offensive Line @nighttrain it shocked me last year how many coaches/FO personal and fans on this site was okay with the OL they decided to go ahead and run with. (The players especially that have a history of injury were worrisome!)

Don't get me wrong, half of me considering trading AD and finds it absurd. The other part is always looking at what we can do to get back to the SB and maintain a potential dynasty. AD will be a ghost in two years and no more in the NFL, why not get something for him?

Having played both RB and LB in HS and college I constantly find myself watching what the Offensive Line is doing, where their first steps are and where their initial hand placements are. Honestly, at this point we have some solid spot starters and backups but we are in need of a serious influx of young, healthy talent that is cheap!

To tag onto that we need a bellcow type of back (Charrbonet or Miller) who can do it all and get us decent to good production these next two years to pair with a rebuilt O-Line!

McVay needs a revamp to get this Offense deadly again. A draft like this would do that, and I feel they realize this with the few pieces of information we got out of them so far.

It looks like we’re both looking at 2 years as the probable timeline for Donald’s retirement. That raises two immediate questions:

1) what is another GM willing to give up for him? I suppose it depends on the team and how close they believe they are to a title. I don’t see a huge market there, but it only takes one, right?
2) Does Donald have a no trade clause? I am under the impression he does, but admittedly I am not 100% sure. HIS preference could complicate things and pare down the choices still.

As for Ramsey, I would think getting back a 1rst would more than cover the “depreciation” of a CB hitting 30. Like you said, though, it’s what “they (Rams, prospective suitors) think” and what they are willing to take/give. Based on currents rumors and articles everyone will find out soon.

Exactly, 100%! It only takes one and I feel having AD in Pittsburgh to recreate the ' Steel Curtain' with Heyward, AD, Watt, and Shazier?

Steelers GM of more than 20 years leaves and Omar Khan is in in his first year? To me it seems the stars are aligning up tbh. If Donald does have a no trade clause which I imagine he does I'm still sure he'd be okay with going back home to his family and being closer to his daughter and where he grew up wouldn't be a bad thing going to Pittsburgh.

Obviously anything I say or think now is just conjecture, but I wouldn't rule it out whatsoever.

lol Honestly I made my initial mock with him going to the Steelers but decided to go with the NE for the higher value draft picks and trades. Why? It's a fan made mock and I don't make a million of these in the off season so why the hell not? lol