Rams trade no.2 pick

[swarm]

News is Rams will end up trading with Skins, moving down to 6.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/04/in-st-louis-redskins-viewed-as-favorites-to-trade-up-with-rams/

Looking ahead, I see the makings of the Bears maybe getting involved here. Read on:

Predictions for top 5 based on this scenario -

1) Colts - QB Andrew Luck

2) Redskins - QB RG3

3) Minnesota Vikings - LT Ryan Kalil

4) Cleveland Browns - RB Morris Claiborne (teamed with Joe Hayden all of a sudden Browns have potential best CB tandem in NFL)

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - RB Trent Richardson (basically a SJax clone and elite/pro version of Blount). If the knee injury is too scary come draft day, then I think we see one of two things -

a) TRADE DOWN (more likely imo) with team trying to snag Blackmon ahead of Rams (Eagles, Bears...)

b) they just take WR Blackmon who could be BPA at time, despite no obvious needs for a WR.

Realistic options at 6 for Rams -

1) Justin Blackmon WR OK State. After combine I believe rumors that some teams have Floyd rated just above him. I think of all current "big names" he is the one who will/could slip farthest. Definitely do not see Browns taking him at 4 despite their need for WR's.

1a) If Blackmon is gone then RB Trent Richardson becomes an option, although if he slips past Bucs it's because of that knee which means Rams prob not taking him either.

2) Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Drawing comparisons to another Iowa tackle, Brian Bulaga who is solid but short-armed and a better looking RT/G than franchise LT

3) Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis Looks like a BJ Raji type. Not dominant but creates chaos in small bursts, solid at all times. Rams have really nothing at all at DT and Fisher obviously holds the DT position in the highest regards.

I don't have LSU DT Brockers here because I don't think he moves into top 5 and even if he did he appears to be 3-4 LE more than 4-3 DT

4) TRADE DOWN (If Rams willing to trade back to 6 and out of top 5 then blue print may be to trade back even farther (Patriot method) and get as many picks as possible. At 6, a lot of DE's are on board and that is one position Rams do not need. Team like the Bears have two 3rd rounders. Imagine the Bears trading their 1st, 2nd, and one of those 3rds to move up to 6 and take Floyd or Blackmon. Rams end up with pick 19 in 1st, 19 in 2nd, 19 in 3rd from Bears 1st in 2nd, 6th in 2nd (Skins) 6th in 3rd (Skins) and 5th from Skins

1 (19) from Bears

2 (34) Rams

2 (39) from Skins

2 (50) from Bears

3 (66) Rams

3 (70) from Skins

3 (80) from Bears

5) Rams liked WR Michael Floyd better than Blackmon all along and draft him at 6.

Totally realistic option imo for Rams

Thoughts?

[Sickman]

I think the Bears like Floyd more than Blackmon as well. I know I certainly do.

[Demosthenes]

I think they trade the pick to Miami for a first this year, a second this year and next year, and Vontae Davis.

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Kinda hard to pick 6th when you trade with the Browns.
Another great QB to be ruined in the Mistake By The Lake.

[Vegas]

Tonight the Rams traded the #2 pick to the Redskins for the #6 pick, two other first round picks, and a second round pick.

espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7668243/source-washington-redskins-acquire-no-2-overall-pick-st-louis-rams

[jasonjaconetti]

The Rams need more help then the number 2 pick could have done for them. This was a good trade for them to make, and makes it very clear that Peyton's place is not in our nation's capital

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I stand corrected...........

Really glad RGIII won't be the next victim of THE MISTAKE BY THE LAKE.

[swarm]

Wow well lots to say here.

BIG winners -

Washington Redskins are the biggest winner in all of this. They got their franchise QB. When was the last time the Skins had a franchise QB? 20 years ago? Franchise QB's are the hardest players to find in all of sports, and worth every penny when they pan out. Ballsy, bold, smart move by the Skins (who beat the Giants twice last year) with Sexy Rexy. Look for the Skins to supplement this with some major FA signing like Vincent Jackson, Mario Manningham, Robert Meachem or Marcus Colston and give RG3 some serious weapons.

St. Louis Rams - 5 1st round picks over the next 3 years. Only the Lions have had a similar luxury in recent years (Stafford/Pettigrew, Suh/Best, Fairley). If the Rams hit on these it's one of the best trades for any time ever. There is some risks involved here seeing the Rams -

a) Pass on BPA and top need LT Ryan Kalil. Pretty mcuh 100% guaranteed to be career franchise tackle. Sam Bradford looks shell shocked going into year 3. Rams MUST upgrade the Oline if he is not to bust. I worry just a tad that Fisher ego thinks he can "coach 'em up!" as a lot of veteran coaches think when taking over squad that failed under past regime. Or maybe his new schemes do make a huge difference. LOTS to watch for here.

b) pass on RG3 themselves. Some think they would have been able to move Bradford to Cleveland for the no. 22 pick, take RG3 at 2 and WR Juston Blackmon at 4. Was major long shot but Browns interest in Sam was at least at one point, super serious.

c) Not make deal with Browns. Why trade out of top 5 when rumors say #4 Browns actually offered BETTER deal? Maybe just media rumors or maybe buddy swap with Fisher and Shanny, leaving Holmgren holding his stubby walrus dick out in the cold.

Nonetheless, the Rams now have 6, 33, and 39 this April. They MUST hit on all 3. Then two more 1sts in next two years which is monstrous. Really, really sets Rams up for some major success 2-3 years from now.

Bravo to the Skins, Rams. and the NFL for getting this one done.

BIGGEST LOSERS - Cleveland Browns

How do you offer more and still get turned down?? Browns are like that kid with all the cool toys but he picks his nose and eats it so no one wants to play with them anyways.