Potential WR Trade Targets

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Ram65 said:
Rams are very thin on draft capital in 2027. If they traded a 4th round pick in 2027 that leaves 3 picks remaining 2-5-6.
Trading a 2028 3rd round not good either.

Round2027 Draft Status2028 Draft Status
Round 1❌ Traded to Cleveland (Myles Garrett)Owned by Rams
Round 2Owned by Rams❌ Traded to Cleveland (Myles Garrett)
Round 3❌ Traded to Kansas City (Trent McDuffie)Owned by Rams
Round 4Owned by RamsOwned by Rams
Round 5Owned by RamsOwned by Rams
Round 6Owned by RamsOwned by Rams
Round 7❌ Traded to LA Chargers (Tre'Davious White package)Owned by Rams
➕ Acquired from Cleveland (KT Leveston)
➕ Acquired from Green Bay (Mark Redman)
Total Picks4 Picks Remaining8 Picks Remaining
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After this offseason, I'd expect the Rams to be looking at 3-5 compensation picks..

2 potential 3rds if Scheelhaase gets an HC gig.

2 potential 3rds for Byron Young and Avila.

2 potential 4ths for McClendon Dotson and Avila.. I would expect 2 of those 3 to be gone.
 
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Pupped said:
They were trying to showcase him this weekend.. productive day.

He'd be a big upgrade at the 3rd WR spot.
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I was at the bar and noticed him flub a trick play in the backfield. Think it was a fumble.

But I do think Downs is a quality wideout. Not a 1 and probably not a 2 but if we get him he'd help us for sure.

I don't like his size at all. At this point though beggars can't be choosers.
 
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Downs seems the antithesis of the WR type that McVay (& Stafford) utilizes. Bigger tough WRs get used and thrown to. Smaller guys do not.
 
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Ram Ts said:
Downs seems the antithesis of the WR type that McVay (& Stafford) utilizes. Bigger tough WRs get used and thrown to. Smaller guys do not.
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But Downs also offers return ability.. which neither of the small WRs they have now offer.

And he also has a track record of being productive.

As been mentioned.. beggars can't be choosers.
 
Pupped said:
But Downs also offers return ability.. which neither of the small WRs they have now offer.

And he also has a track record of being productive.

As been mentioned.. beggars can't be choosers.
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If he’s not going to be used as a proper #2-3 WR by the Rams, then why would you trade valuable assets for him? Draft picks that were already limited.

His punt return option is good, but you can instead get a cheap pure punt returner.

I’ve yet to see a smaller WR (under 5’10 and 180) be used in this offense by McVay. Except for rare occasions (Jackson, tutu, etc).

If you want a punt returner, get a punt returner. If you want a 2-3 WR, get one that McVay/Stafford will actually use.
 
Ram Ts said:
If he’s not going to be used as a proper #2-3 WR by the Rams, then why would you trade valuable assets for him? Draft picks that were already limited.

His punt return option is good, but you can instead get a cheap pure punt returner.

I’ve yet to see a smaller WR (under 5’10 and 180) be used in this offense by McVay. Except for rare occasions (Jackson, tutu, etc).

If you want a punt returner, get a punt returner. If you want a 2-3 WR, get one that McVay/Stafford will actually use.
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In this offense? He would immediately be the #2 WR and be the #3 when Adams got back.

He's smaller, but has actually been productive and is a legitimate NFL talent.

Tutu is *historically* small.. and Mumpfield is just a concept...

And.. I have no idea what the asking price would be. A 4th? Sure. Higher? No.

There's no way in hell that the current situation is sustainable.. I've heard Puka's speed metrics are down the last couple of weeks.. maybe that's the calf.. maybe he's getting worn down taking so many hits on underneath passes.

Would I rather have a larger guy? Yup.. but I'd also like to kill two birds with one stone here.
 
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Pupped said:
They were trying to showcase him this weekend.. productive day.

He'd be a big upgrade at the 3rd WR spot.
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4 receptions for 23 yards? That's scary if that's being called productive.

While I remain on the fence with Downs, I would be good with trading a 4th. Not happy if it's a 3rd.

The biggest concern is that he'd be a pending free agent that's projected by Spotrac to sign for $22 mil. We already have a lot of free agents this offseason.
 
Pupped said:
After this offseason, I'd expect the Rams to be looking at 3-5 compensation picks..

2 potential 3rds if Scheelhaase gets an HC gig.

2 potential 3rds for Byron Young and Avila.

2 potential 4ths for McClendon Dotson and Avila.. I would expect 2 of those 3 to be gone.
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Good point they will need them. Snead probably has some insight on how this plays out.

Scheelhaase could get two picks, but in different years per the rules.

Young
Avalia
McClendon
Dotson

I got to think they resign at least two. My guess is Avalia and McClendon. Who knows, but I'll go with 3 picks. They would be at the end of each round

Scheelhaase 3rd 2027 2028
Young 3rd
Dotson 3rd or 4th or 5th
 
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Ram65 said:
Good point they will need them. Snead probably has some insight on how this plays out.

Scheelhaase could get two picks, but in different years per the rules.

Young
Avalia
McClendon
Dotson

I got to think they resign at least two. My guess is Avalia and McClendon. Who knows, but I'll go with 3 picks. They would be at the end of each round

Scheelhaase 3rd 2027 2028
Young 3rd
Dotson 3rd or 4th or 5th
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Turner and Puka are also free agents.
 
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DzRams said:
4 receptions for 23 yards? That's scary if that's being called productive.

While I remain on the fence with Downs, I would be good with trading a 4th. Not happy if it's a 3rd.

The biggest concern is that he'd be a pending free agent that's projected by Spotrac to sign for $22 mil. We already have a lot of free agents this offseason.
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And a touchdown.

With that offense.

30 catches for 330.. much, much more productive than any Rams WR outside of Puka and Davante.
A comp with Tutu is fair.. but Downs is about 20 pounds heavier and does damage with the ball in his hands.

Rams will be counting on FA draft comp in coming years.. as well as coaching hire comps (hopefully)
 
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Pupped said:
2 potential 3rds for Byron Young and Avila.

2 potential 4ths for McClendon Dotson and Avila.. I would expect 2 of those 3 to be gone.
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Of course those picks would be in the '28 draft, not the '27
 
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Ram65 said:
Good point they will need them. Snead probably has some insight on how this plays out.

Scheelhaase could get two picks, but in different years per the rules.

Young
Avalia
McClendon
Dotson

I got to think they resign at least two. My guess is Avalia and McClendon. Who knows, but I'll go with 3 picks. They would be at the end of each round

Scheelhaase 3rd 2027 2028
Young 3rd
Dotson 3rd or 4th or 5th
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Well, who are you replacing those guys with since they lack picks in 27'? If you are doing it in FA then some of those comp picks get nullified by your FA additions.

So it's not easy to project those picks unless you are looking at a reset year where they let guys walk and don't bring in any high priced FA guys.

That would be an interesting strategy considering they currently have the 5th most projected cap space for 27'. So they can spend to keep their own guys and or add outside FAs.
 
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DzRams said:
4 receptions for 23 yards? That's scary if that's being called productive.

While I remain on the fence with Downs, I would be good with trading a 4th. Not happy if it's a 3rd.

The biggest concern is that he'd be a pending free agent that's projected by Spotrac to sign for $22 mil. We already have a lot of free agents this offseason.
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Well its not his fault. When your QB is the legendary Danny Dimes, you'd be extremely fortunate to have any production. That dude fucking sucks. Also would we get a compensatory pick if Downs does well and signs else where?

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PhillyRam said:
Well, who are you replacing those guys with since they lack picks in 27'? If you are doing it in FA then some of those comp picks get nullified by your FA additions.

So it's not easy to project those picks unless you are looking at a reset year where they let guys walk and don't bring in any high priced FA guys.

That would be an interesting strategy considering they currently have the 5th most projected cap space for 27'. So they can spend to keep their own guys and or add outside FAs.
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But I’m repeatedly told you can’t draft for need or count on rookies making an impact.
 
PhillyRam said:
......they currently have the 5th most projected cap space for 27'. So they can spend to keep their own guys and or add outside FAs.
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Now that sounds like a good plan. We'll see what their plan is but if history is a guide, they'll have a good one!
 
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