Todd Gurley released

[Memento]

Feel the same if the Rams had gotten a 7th round pick?

Actually? I would. Better to get something instead of releasing him for absolutely shit.

 

[Ramlock]

We don’t know any of that.
I’d think the asking price was more than a 7th...pretty much the same as cut, as a result.

 

[dieterbrock]

No because they couldn’t do a physical that’s the only reason why he wasn’t traded. But we will see which running back have a better year and career Gurley or whoever lol

I don't think the physical held up a trade, they would have made trade contingent on one. Under the present circumstances all of these deals likely have an out for physical

 

[thirteen28]

I'd rather the rams had kept him.

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If he's the Gurley of old, so would I. Given that they outright cut him, I have to believe they don't think he can be, and he only showed flashes of his old self last season.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

I don't know that there's anything wrong with him. I think his reduction in production can be attributed to (in order of importance):

1) Our line not mauling or creating holes for him last year (which, honestly, looks like it'll continue this year)

Yep. All these player losses, and we still have basically the same OL that was the first domino for all this....

 

[DR RAM]

You can’t have one of your best players not totally buy in with what you are doing. It’s one thing to not be 100%, it’s another thing to not give 100%.

It’s the way he played, it’s the way he handled himself in interviews. As much as I loved Gurley, and I will root for him, I was disappointed in him, and I agree with what we did. You can’t let one player ruin your culture.

Your best players have to set the example.

 

[pmil66]

Actually? I would. Better to get something instead of releasing him for absolutely shit.

Have to believe if a team wanted him, they would have gladly gave up a 7th rounder and paid that contract. But no one did. Its the time of year teams look at contract vs production. 31 other teams agreed with the Rams and would not pay his contract.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Now I need a new jersey

 

[dieterbrock]

Feel the same if the Rams had gotten a 7th round pick?

The same as a 1st? Umm... no.... Who would be as happy with either a 1st round pick or a 7th?
I'd feel a little better than now had they at least traded him for a 7th vs straight out release

 

[Dodgersrf]

Perplexing.
There is definitely something going on behind the scenes here.
Some total transparency would be nice about now.

Tg is my 8 year old sons favorite player.
I just had to break the news to him.
He was confused and bumbed out.
Then he comes back to me and says this

Son
"I hope he goes to the Bengals"

Me
"Why is that?"

Son
"Because the Bengals are trash"

I guess my son is a bit pissed off now

 

[Varg6]

What concerns me is he’ll probably play pretty well for whatever team he’s on next year. I would’ve preferred eating it; but at the same time I’d like to think McVay and Snead know what they’re doing.

 

[SWAdude]

When Gurley took the Rams off his instagram page that was a sign.

He knew something was up. All this "Hey man, its just business" attitude is just marketing to get on another team.

 

[Dxmissile]

I don't think the physical held up a trade, they would have made trade contingent on one. Under the present circumstances all of these deals likely have an out for physical

Yeah but with Gurley history any team would be foolish to take on that contract without doing a physical

 

[pmil66]

The same as a 1st? Umm... no.... Who would be as happy with either a 1st round pick or a 7th?
I'd feel a little better than now had they at least traded him for a 7th vs straight out release

31 other teams would not give up a 7th for him, that speaks volumes about that contract.

 

[jrry32]

And look on the bright side, if they sign a UFA to replace him, they lose ground in the comp pick formula.
Oh wait a minute, that's not a good thing

I'm guessing they're comfortable with Darrell Henderson if they made this move.

 

[UKram]

I’m as shocked as anyone but what if juts what if mcvay and Snead and Gurley really know Todd’s knee is ganked ...

 

[hotanez]

just can't believe we could not get anything in return

 

[jrry32]

Fuck me, so instead of a $8m cap hit to cut him next season it's $10m now without his services for this season.

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With that move, we save about $5.5M this year and have a dead cap hit of $8.4M in 2021 (saving us $4.8M next year).

 

[Ramlock]

You can’t let one player ruin your culture.

Funniest post in this whole thread.

Just sad...

 

[I like Rams]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Gurley and another team like the Bucs already have a deal in place

I will not be attending that game if that happens. Seeing Todd behind Brady would be Infuriating.