Robert Woods Traded to Titans

[Ram65]

You're speaking with your heart there Loyal. Woody isn't a dominating force, he's a good all-around wideout and teams can find those guys without too much problem.

Then why would a team trade for him?

 

[Merlin]

Totally disagree.
The winless month of November was due in large part to Woody's injury, imo. He did all the little things well that don't show up on stat sheets and it was before OBJ understood the system. Woods makes Kupp better by blocking for him, providing and being a legitimate threat as a decoy, along with clutch catching ability when it matters.
He is not a jag WR, my friend.

I agree that month had a lot to do with his loss. I agree he's not a JAG. He's just not worth that contract they paid him. Not when your strategy is to pay elite players and cobble together a roster around them.

 

[Merlin]

Then why would a team trade for him?

Because a shit ton of teams run WCO now. And a lot of teams can use a guy like Woody who does it all. He's a swiss army knife for a WCO team.

My gut feeling is he gets dealt to the Colts. They have a shit ton of cap space. Need another wideout. Just shitcanned a QB they traded a top pick for. And whether they draft a QB or trade for one a guy like Woody helps them out.

 

[dieterbrock]

Osborn averaged 2.9 receptions per game and 38.5 ypg he may end up being really good but some may need to pump the breaks a bit

5 TD in last 6 games for a #3 WR
Those are solid numbers for any #3 WR, much less a 2nd year guy

 

[LouisvilleRam]

5 TD in last 6 games for a #3 WR
Those are solid numbers for any #3 WR, much less a 2nd year guy

So 2 TD's the first 11 games? Again he may turn out to be really good when he gets the chance for more playing time but for people to act like a team wouldn't be interested in Woods because they have some guy that averages 38 yards receiving per game doesn't seem like a good argument to me.

 

[Loyal]

One thing that gives me comfort is that some have been trying to trade Bobby Trees almost since we got him from the Bills.
Like the Dude, Woody Abides.

 

[So Ram]

Van Jefferson was a non-factor in the second half of the most important game of the year. He disappeared. Atwell has done virtually nothing in the NFL and is too small in any case to remain uninjured (imo). I hope we keep Woods and maybe get a a good edge rusher or Bobby Wagner and focus the draft on Oline and defense and maybe a RB in the draft. If we can't get Wagner, get a good CB in FA.

Keep Robert Woods.

Agree with your assessment in he would be The player I would want to Trade.He has value on the Open Market. I’d say I like the depth of Harris,Atwell, & Sko moving forward as depth.Robinson,Kupp, & Woods make up the Core group & excellent Mentoring to the younger players.

Bobby Wagner might be meant to be a Ram.He was a guy Les Snead let get away in the draft earlier in his career.
E. Jones would learn so much.He needs to add weight & strength this off-season.I think he has all the skill levels as a MLB if he can add on that Power of about 10lbs.

The Rams had the same OLB/De group as last season minus OBo & Lawler.I think Ram Fans are Sleeping on Terrell Lewis.I think the experience & rest he got in 2021 was important & a Blessing to be mentored by Von Miller.

 

[Turducken]

I love Bobby Trees, but let's be real, he's a career WR2 (zero probowls), 3 weeks from 30, rehabbing a major injury with a sizable long term contract contract attached to him.

What kind of offers would we realistically get for him - a 6th rounder?

Not very tempting on it's face, but clearing $7.1m in cap space might clear room to sign someone like Wagner or Gilmore.Then it looks like Woods for Wagner/Gilmore (plus a late round pick and long term cap relief).

 

[rdlkgliders]

I really see Jefferson and/or Atwell as going if there is a deal to be made, but I will no longer be surprised by anything Snead does.

I see a lot of reply's that are not taking enough consideration into the idea that a trade partner will want what they think is fair value in exchange, not what we think is fair. If we trade a receiving asset Woods has easily the most value. I know Snead works magic but if we are to receive a starter caliber player I think we will probably sacrifice one in return. I don't see Atwell & Jefferson combined as equal to Woods.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I'm only trading Woods if your getting a 2nd back. It doesn't save us that much cap that its a great idea. We don't even have OBJ under contract and I'm not pleased with the idea of Von being our 3rd WR anymore after his poor SB performance. He looked unusable. Don't tell the other teams that though, cuz thats who I'd be trying to trade.

A second rounder for an indispensable part of the offense and the heart of the team? So they could draft another Tutu or Van? No thanks.

 

[Loyal]

I love Bobby Trees, but let's be real, he's a career WR2 (zero probowls), 3 weeks from 30, rehabbing a major injury with a sizable long term contract contract attached to him.

What kind of offers would we realistically get for him - a 6th rounder?

Not very tempting on it's face, but clearing $7.1m in cap space might clear room to sign someone like Wagner or Gilmore.Then it looks like Woods for Wagner/Gilmore (plus a late round pick and long term cap relief).

Yet the whole league is abuzz about his trade potential and the Rams are fielding phone calls.
IE, There is interest.

 

[dieterbrock]

So 2 TD's the first 11 games? Again he may turn out to be really good when he gets the chance for more playing time but for people to act like a team wouldn't be interested in Woods because they have some guy that averages 38 yards receiving per game doesn't seem like a good argument to me.

Well if your myopic view cant see a big picture, there isnt anything to discuss. By that rationale, OBJ only average 38 yds per game in reg season, so he's no good either

 

[Loyal]

Secret cam on @Merlin moments ago......


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[LouisvilleRam]

Well if your myopic view cant see a big picture, there isnt anything to discuss. By that rationale, OBJ only average 38 yds per game in reg season, so he's no good either

Well if you're ready to crown his ass for pedestrian numbers you're right there's nothing to discuss. Oh and great comparison since one has proven himself and one hasn't.

 

[BonifayRam]

NFL Rumors: Rams Receiving Trade Offers For Robert Woods After Acquisition Of Allen Robinson

The Los Angeles Rams are receiving trade offers for Robert Woods after agreeing to a three-year deal with Allen Robinson.

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NFL trade rumors: Can the Detroit Lions compete in the trade market for Robert Woods?

The Los Angeles Rams are getting calls about Robert Woods, but can the Detroit Lions legitimately compete in the market to acquire him?

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[Ram65]

Because a shit ton of teams run WCO now. And a lot of teams can use a guy like Woody who does it all. He's a swiss army knife for a WCO team.

My gut feeling is he gets dealt to the Colts. They have a shit ton of cap space. Need another wideout. Just shitcanned a QB they traded a top pick for. And whether they draft a QB or trade for one a guy like Woody helps them out.

Yes but, guys like him aren't really hard to find as you stated.

I get where you are coming from as far as the contract goes and now the Rams have ARob to take his place.

I have been confused about the cap hits and savings thinking the Rams were not going to save much money by moving on from Robert. If I understand this correctly trading him now a team would have to take on both his salary and roster bonus. Salary of $10M and Roster Bonus of $3.5M Rams,

They would just take on his salary of $10M salary post-June 1. I think teams would wait and have the Rams pay the roster bonus first before making a trade. It's a little confusing but, if they can save a good portion of the cap money it makes more sense to me.

Robert Woods Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money, and Contract History | Over The Cap

Robert Woods contract and salary cap details, including signing bonus, guaranteed salary, dead money, roster bonuses, and contract history

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Robert Woods

$10,000,000

$2,200,000

$3,500,000

$0

$0

$0

$3,500,000

$15,700,000

$2,200,000

$13,500,000

........................ Salary.... Prorated Signing B.... Roster Bonus

 

[dieterbrock]

Yet the whole league is abuzz about his trade potential and the Rams are fielding phone calls.
IE, There is interest.

4th rounder I'd say would be best offer

 

[PhillyRam]

I think what is overlooked a bit is that McVay saw the impact of OBJ as a redzone target. As good as Woods is and certainly Jefferson, they are not prime redzone guys. Robinson is with his size and his ability to go get 50/50 balls.

So it would seem a reason why you bring him in while shipping one of the other two out.... And still wanting to add OBJ as well.

 

[Loyal]

4th rounder I'd say would be best offer

Then keep him. No brainer.

 

[Turducken]

Yet the whole league is abuzz about his trade potential and the Rams are fielding phone calls.
IE, There is interest.

He's talented and there is always interest in obtaining talent at a good price.

I suppose the best argument another team would have to trade a mid-round pick for him is that we would eat over half his '22 salary (in a pre-june 1 trade) and they could cut him for $6.4m the next season if it didn't pan out.

So then the other team is committed to a total $13.5m (spread across 2 seasons) for a one season gamble with the ability to lock in for three more years at market rates if he returns to form.

So, maybe worth a 5th round pick?