Julio Jones traded to Tennessee

[FaulkSF]

Seattle rumored to be in the mix now too.

 

[payote75]

The seahags are very much involved. Want Julio or not the seahags have been a thorn in our side this offseason more than ever for a myriad of reasons. It's like the movie single white female they trying everything to fuck us and then emulate us. Eskridge Waldron Everett now possibly Julio. I guess they are of the mentality of if you can't beat them copy them. Regardless of my wanting or not wanting Julio I hate them more than ever.

 

[MachS]

Yup. Why do I feel like he's coming into our division 100%. We need to do what it takes to get him IMO, because otherwise I really think we'll be facing him twice a year.


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[RamsOfCastamere]

Darious Williams better step up. This is a contract year for him and the WRs in our division are top tier. AJ Green, Hopkins, Deebo, DK Metcalf, and possibly Julio? Ramsey can't guard them all.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Yup. Why do I feel like he's coming into our division 100%. We need to do what it takes to get him IMO, because otherwise I really think we'll be facing him twice a year.


View: https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/1399048899395006466?s=19

I'm with you at this point. We definitely should get serious about getting him if he goes within the division. However, I will add that I would rather we include picks and Van Jefferson as opposed to any of our other WRs. Jones is a true #1 in the NFL and would open up our passing game way more.

 

[Shuie3225]

I'm with you at this point. We definitely should get serious about getting him if he goes within the division. However, I will add that I would rather we include picks and Van Jefferson as opposed to any of our other WRs. Jones is a true #1 in the NFL and would open up our passing game way more.

If we could trade Jefferson + a 2nd or 3rd that would be amazing. We would have to restructure Stafford to create the cap space but it's doable. We knew the Cards and SF have had conversations with the Falcons for Julio, and if now the Seahawks are in the mix why would he choose a team like the Pats or the Titans if he wants to win? I feel like any team in our division has a better shot to win than those teams. Especially with him added to the roster. He has a relationship with Shanahan from ATL and with Raheem Morris too who was his WR coach in ATL. So I think us and the Niners have a good shot to get him if we're willing to pay. Seems like ATL is trying to start a bidding war and it will likely work.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Seattle rumored to be in the mix now too.

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[XXXIVwin]

I know we are homers and love Van's potential, but the reality is he caught 19 passes for 220 yards last year. The notion that Van could be a "major piece" in a trade for a superstar like Julio Jones seems like a pipe dream.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I know we are homers and love Van's potential, but the reality is he caught 19 passes for 220 yards last year. The notion that Van could be a "major piece" in a trade for a superstar like Julio Jones seems like a pipe dream.

Then again, good time to catch a player who could be move’n on up.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Then again, good time to catch a player who could be move’n on up.

Yeah, I just don't think an offer like "Van Jefferson and a 3rd round pick" is anywhere close to what the Falcons are being offered by other teams. Just IMHO.

I trust McSnead, and I can always find a way to support what they do (once I see the thinking behind it.) But at first glance, it sure seems like trading for Julio doesn't make much sense, given that the Rams are loaded at WR and have some weaknesses elsewhere.

 

[ScotsRam]

Florio now reporting the Rams are out of the mix.

Good.

And why are we giving up on Van Jefferson all of a sudden? He is going to be a good one.

 

[dieterbrock]

He's gonna end up in Tennessee. Smith does his former team a solid

 

[Ram_Rally]

Florio now reporting the Rams are out of the mix.

Good.

And why are we giving up on Van Jefferson all of a sudden? He is going to be a good one.

The fact that the Rams are apparently out of a discussion two days before the trade is expected to go down makes me think that they're in even more than we think. And it's possible that they think they have the best offer on the table. This feels more like "okay, call our bluff" than anything else.

As far as Jefferson goes, I just don't see where he fits? Woods and kupp are signed for like another 3 years a piece right? Atwell provides a skill set that Jefferson doesn't. When exactly is Jefferson going to be more than a wide receiver for this roster? 2024?

 

[SWAdude]

Florio now reporting the Rams are out of the mix.

Good.

And why are we giving up on Van Jefferson all of a sudden? He is going to be a good one.

Thank god.

Because of so many unknowns involved I largely stay out of salary cap thoughts.

But this one seemed very unaffordable unless something too huge happened that make too many of us very unhappy.

If Julio goes to the Chikins at least we have Ramsey to shut him down.

 

[Mackeyser]

For those wondering about having too many WRs, look at Tampa. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and TEs Gronk and...the other guy I’m too lazy to look up.

They are STACKED at WR.

The point is that if a defender is locking up Evans, they throw Godwin and Brown out there... with McVay it’s all about mismatches and Jones creates a whole different kind of mismatch than we currently have.

Whatever happens, happens, but the notion that McVay couldn’t create ample opportunities for Woods, Kupp, Jones, DJax and Higbee let alone the rooks... it’s just silly.

 

[Ram_Rally]

For those wondering about having too many WRs, look at Tampa. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and TEs Gronk and...the other guy I’m too lazy to look up.

They are STACKED at WR.

The point is that if a defender is locking up Evans, they throw Godwin and Brown out there... with McVay it’s all about mismatches and Jones creates a whole different kind of mismatch than we currently have.

Whatever happens, happens, but the notion that McVay couldn’t create ample opportunities for Woods, Kupp, Jones, DJax and Higbee let alone the rooks... it’s just silly.

Agreed. I mean we've seen it before. They had Kupp, Cooks, Woods and Reynolds all playing snaps. Also depth at receiver is a great thing.

 

[oldnotdead]

The only way the Rams can afford Julio is if they can clear enough by making Goff a June 1 dead cap split. Also, knowing that Gurley will be paid off after this year so that will put $8M back on the cap but I can't see that it will be enough. That said it will still impact the Rams' ability to extend the FAs next year.

Personally, I don't see the need and still think there is a strong possibility that Snead is simply driving up the price for the Niners and Hawks. That said the SeaHawks have less cap space than the Rams and the Niners don't have enough to cover Julio's 2021 cap number. I'm astounded that so many teams are vying for an aging WR who got hurt in 2019 and missed 7 games in 2020 with a massive cap number.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Florio now reporting the Rams are out of the mix.

Good.

And why are we giving up on Van Jefferson all of a sudden? He is going to be a good one.

As for me, I am in no way "giving up" on Van, I think the sky is the limit for him. I just don't think he is a "proven commodity" yet. And when calculating trade value, I think most teams prefer to go for vets who are "proven" already. Just IMHO.

 

[dang]

The seahags are very much involved. Want Julio or not the seahags have been a thorn in our side this offseason more than ever for a myriad of reasons. It's like the movie single white female they trying everything to fuck us and then emulate us. Eskridge Waldron Everett now possibly Julio. I guess they are of the mentality of if you can't beat them copy them. Regardless of my wanting or not wanting Julio I hate them more than ever.

Yes there is an everlasting burning in my gut fueled by my hatred of the 69ers, NE Rats and Shecocks. I respect every other team in the NFL though I could start to hate the TB Fucs depending on how this year goes.

 

[Mojo Ram]

It's too bad the Rams aren't the Lakers, where the league makes the improbable a reality by funneling superstars there for the last four or five decades.