GRob traded to Lions

[Merlin]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S7QARslq74

 

[Rams43]

What I find interesting is on June 5th Alden Gonzalez reported Whitworth was making it his mission to help GRob

Per ESPN.com’s Alden Gonzalez, Whitworth has made it a mission of his to help Robinson however he can, employing “positive reinforcement” and talking through schemes, walking through technique and always being available.

I wonder if after 10 days Whitworth said this kid hopeless and has not interest in learning or getting better. In the same article they reference Jamon Brown stating that Whitworth has been an open book and showing him (Brown) how to be a pro. It also talks about Whitworth being a sounding board for McVay.

Yeah, Boston I remember reading that.

As to Whit trying to offer help to GRob? Maybe it was like trying to push a string? Lol.

 

[PhillyRam]

If the young WRs step up, could there be a fire sale for Austin? I assume his contract would prevent that, but teams can get creative with the cap. I wonder if the Pats would have interest in him? Scary to think what he could do there or a team like Atlanta if the Rams were to pull the plug on him.

 

[OldSchool]

He would factor in for the Lions as a comp pick not us but he'd have to sign for a decent contract with somebody else. IIRC only the top 32 free agents are awarded comp picks to their former teams.

 

[CanadaRam]

McVay wants smart football players, who love the game and put the team before themselves.

GRob was always going to have to change to fit in. Better moving on now than after a drive killing false start.

As much as I hate the Patriots and 2001, they win for a reason. The McVay Rams are looking at the same type of players as the Pats target. McVay would never have let a player like Amendola leave.

 

[So Ram]

Could've had Khalil Mack, OBJ, Zach Martin, etc. Very frustrating that we spent that pick on potential rather than a proven football player.

Zach Martin & the Bills 2016 #1 pick.
I was begging for that.

 

[Boston Ram]

If the young WRs step up, could there be a fire sale for Austin? I assume his contract would prevent that, but teams can get creative with the cap. I wonder if the Pats would have interest in him? Scary to think what he could do there or a team like Atlanta if the Rams were to pull the plug on him.

I think there might be one now. The way they seem to be operating if it made cap sense they would probably release him. I think the contract alone makes him impossible to trade. I would be curious to see if they have approached him about reworking his deal? and before anyone says he has only served one year of the deal, there are plenty of players who have reworked deals after 1 year. Guarenteed money stays, just spread the money out.

 

[TexasRam]

good move. Busts happen and some teams can't cut bait and salvage a pick and a few dollars.

 

[VegasRam]

Zach Martin & the Bills 2016 #1 pick.
I was begging for that.

 

[tempests]

We don't know how much Fisher may have pushed for GRob. Fisher wanted athletic freaks. He thinks anyone can be coached

I think that more describes Boudreau. He interviewed GRob/Jake Matthews at the combine and also attended their Pro Days.

I don't really believe Fisher made a habit of ramrodding the Rams carefully constructed draft board. If there was table pounding from the coaches end it was probably from our OL coach.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Just read this.
So to summarize the Rams got a 6th and saved 3 + mil
The Lions got GRob, 3 more penalties and 4 more QB hits a game

 

[JoeBo21]

thank the good lord baby Jesus for Aaron Donald.. we literally coulda picked anyone else with that #2 pick alm:

Mack/Donald
OBJ/Donald

sigh..

 

[InnovatedMind]

Stop crying over spilt milk people. Just be happy the penalty machine is gone.

 

[Loyal]

I'm dumbfounded, but glad. I wonder if this deal was decided on the day that GRob didn't play with either the 1st or 2nd teams? It's clear he busted here for us,and so it is best to move on from him. The other day I was saying we should just cut his @ss, instead of displacing anyone else in the rotation. Therefore, I am happy about the 6th, because WE ARE GETTING THE NEXT TOM BRADY with that pick!:rockon:

 

[InnovatedMind]

OMG!!!!

$3 Million + 6th Rounder to Cleveland for Josh Gordon??????

 

[Loyal]

No...this won't work, when we want to torture ourselves with what could have been....lol

 

[RamBall]

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ouch.

hopefully this will be the last time the rams choose a project lt in the top 5 of a draft.

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I dont expect the Rams to be picking top 5 anytime soon.