Exclusive: SJ Would Expect to be Dealt if Richardson Picked

[STL-Rams]

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[libertadrocks]

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Im glad the chance TRich is there at 6 is slim. Id hate to see him be traded and would be furious if he were released. That draft pick should be used to address other needs IMO. Drafting TRich and dumping SJ doesnt really do anything to improve our team other the next few seasons.

 

[Username]

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All I can do through my own lessons replacing another legend (Marshall Faulk), is try to be there for the young guy. If he’s receptive, I’ll help him and do the world for him. And if not, you’ve just got to compete — and I’m not backing down.

The Rams are going to do what’s best for the Rams. I understand that. It’s a business.

What a great quote. If it wasn't for the injuries I'd say he has nothing to worry about.

SJ has been a great representative for the Rams of late. Every interview he did on his ESPN tour lately was perfect. It's been nice watching him develop into the man/player he is today.

Richardson is a hell of a prospect. It will be interesting to see what happens if he somehow falls to us.

 

[Speeps]

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How trustworthy is that source?

 

[-X-]

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How trustworthy is that source?

Evidently it's a source that tells us Jackson "believes he'll be traded" if Richardson is picked. I'm sure that's the fear of every player who sees another player drafted at the same position. That's what competition is all about. Obviously there's a salary cap issue attached with this one though. Having both Jackson and Richardson tying up that much cap would be difficult - but not unbearable. That would set up a scenario where Jackson would be phased out in favor of a younger back, which essentially means he'll either be traded or WANT to be traded.

 

[STL-Rams]

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How trustworthy is that source?

Well, I have full confidence in him, fwiw. I had to post it on my site because it is an unnamed source (rather than BR.)

 

[Speeps]

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That's very interesting. I have a hard time believing STL would trade or even release SJ39 this season IF they draft Richardson. Schotty and Fisher made it clear that this is a two-back system. Fisher also likes the "Big Back." He was raving about SJ39 during mini-camp. I guess we will have to wait and see.

 

[STL-Rams]

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That's very interesting. I have a hard time believing STL would trade or even release SJ39 this season IF they draft Richardson. Schotty and Fisher made it clear that this is a two-back system. Fisher also likes the "Big Back." He was raving about SJ39 during mini-camp. I guess we will have to wait and see.

Great points. As I pointed out in article, just because Jackson can apparently see this happening does not mean St. Louis would do that.

 

[superfan24]

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Im glad the chance TRich is there at 6 is slim. Id hate to see him be traded and would be furious if he were released. That draft pick should be used to address other needs IMO. Drafting TRich and dumping SJ doesnt really do anything to improve our team other the next few seasons.

This. Although TR is an unbelievable physical player (similar to SJ) I don't want this team to use a high draft pick on something that is already set in stone for at least 3-4 more years. Let's get Sam some weapons in addition to SJ.
Not saying that he is the face of our franchise.

 

[Ramhusker]

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I don't see it happening. Now if the Rams draft TR, I could see this being SJ's last year in horns which is fricking sad.

 

[Ram Quixote]

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I don't see the cap issue, at least this season. The #6 pick has a contract amount attached to it, just like all their other picks. The Rams are under the cap now, so why would they HAVE to move SJ? All I see here is speculation intended to sell readership.

The only reason I could see is if SJ wanted a trade, and it doesn't sound that way at all.

Btw, trading SJ after the Draft would simply create a hole in our RB depth, unless they drafted 2 RBs. Considering our other holes, how many of us want that?

 

[JdashSTL]

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I don't see the cap issue, at least this season. The #6 pick has a contract amount attached to it, just like all their other picks. The Rams are under the cap now, so why would they HAVE to move SJ? All I see here is speculation intended to sell readership.

The only reason I could see is if SJ wanted a trade, and it doesn't sound that way at all.

Btw, trading SJ after the Draft would simply create a hole in our RB depth, unless they drafted 2 RBs. Considering our other holes, how many of us want that?

You have the financial reasons and trade value. He was hurt a bit last year, but he will be 29 when this season rolls around. Its hard to envision his trade value not declining after this upcoming season. I dont want to see him leave this year tho. I think the duo of him and TRich would do such a great job taking pressure off of Bradford and our WRs while we continue to re-shuffle the OL.