[BobCarl]

.... if you go by the points system, Rams won the trade that way too...

how many points gain if we get #26 next year?
and how many points gain if we get a #10 next year?

[FMulder]

“Having two number 1's in a much more talented draft in 2026 is huge and we still have two picks in the top 90 where the value is in this draft”

I see the logic, but the what IFs bother me. What IF Penix manages to take ATl to the playoffs? What IF we had all the pieces to win another SB except one (see E. Jones and our run D) ? I guess some people feel Reeder IS the answer. lol. What if Stafford gets hurt this year and retires? I’m not saying Sanders, hell no but 7 to 19 worthy players passed over this year for who may be available next year? You can’t pass on your #1 pick and defer it to 2026 but this feels like the next best thing. I have faith in McSneed, but it’s like the lottery….yeah, I’ll take my money now.

If Atl has a good year we lose leverage but a Mid first round pick is still worth a lot (assuming Atl finishes middle of the pack) Reeder is NOT the answer but they will try to get by with what they have for another year. The LBer from Atl (?) sounds like he can at least play the position at an average level. I think they have around 15 players they want - and the chance of one of them being there is well worth the risk of making this trade. They are going to get someone they want in this position.

They’d have made themselves major players in next years draft. It is totally to get one of the top QBs. This is a great great move IMO

[PARAM]

If Atl has a good year we lose leverage but a Mid first round pick is still worth a lot (assuming Atl finishes middle of the pack) Reeder is NOT the answer but they will try to get by with what they have for another year. The LBer from Atl (?) sounds like he can at least play the position at an average level. I think they have around 15 players they want - and the chance of one of them being there is well worth the risk of making this trade. They are going to get someone they want in this position.

They’d have made themselves major players in next years draft. It is totally to get one of the top QBs. This is a great great move IMO

What if Tennessee (or Cleveland or the Giants) end up with the first pick in the draft next year and Atlanta goes 10-7? Think they will turn down an offer of 2 first round picks for 1?

[Elvis]

What if Tennessee (or Cleveland or the Giants) end up with the first pick in the draft next year and Atlanta goes 10-7? Think they will turn down an offer of 2 first round picks for 1?

3, Rams can throw in their 2027 1st, and would probably have to. But lot of hypotheticalness going on...

[rams74]

3, Rams can throw in their 2027 1st, and would probably have to. But lot of hypotheticalness going on...

Agreed. I now believe the Rams fully intend to address the issue of Stafford's successor next year. But there are many and varied directions that could take. Acquiring the Falcons' 1st round pick next year simply gives the Rams more resources toward making that happen, whatever form that may take.

[Elvis]

[Joe Pendleton]

that chart has some crazy analytics!

[ramsman34]

“Having two number 1's in a much more talented draft in 2026 is huge and we still have two picks in the top 90 where the value is in this draft”

I see the logic, but the what IFs bother me. What IF Penix manages to take ATl to the playoffs? What IF we had all the pieces to win another SB except one (see E. Jones and our run D) ? I guess some people feel Reeder IS the answer. lol. What if Stafford gets hurt this year and retires? I’m not saying Sanders, hell no but 7 to 19 worthy players passed over this year for who may be available next year? You can’t pass on your #1 pick and defer it to 2026 but this feels like the next best thing. I have faith in McSneed, but it’s like the lottery….yeah, I’ll take my money now.

You realize they have 2 picks now in the top 90 where the meat of this draft is right? Also, you don’t really think they are done moving around do you? They have probably 10 “gotta have them” targets in this draft. Knowing they can get maybe 4-5 of them. If Staff gets hurt, 2025 is probably over unless JG can do enough. He’s been to the top before. Then in 2026, you have 2 2026 picks and if 2025 goes down the tube in your scenario, our pick could be high. So get the QB in ‘26. The Rams know where they want to upgrade the talent and comp on this roster and that is exactly the players they will be targeting.

They are taking their money now AND kinda know the numbers for the next lottery draw - using your analogy.

[PARAM]

3, Rams can throw in their 2027 1st, and would probably have to. But lot of hypotheticalness going on...

Yeah, having 2 first round picks next year doesn't assure them of moving up to #1 if they want, but it sure as hell makes it a possibility. Especially if they make it 3 ones. As I said in the chat last night, 'what a nice place to be. Win the Superbowl and then have 2 first round picks in the upcoming draft'!!!!!

[PARAM]

They have probably 10 “gotta have them” targets in this draft. Knowing they can get maybe 4-5 of them.over unless JG can do enough. He’s been to the top before. Then in 2026, you have 2 2026 picks and if 2025 goes down the tube in your scenario, our pick could be high. So get the QB in ‘26. The Rams know where they want to upgrade the talent and comp on this roster and that is exactly the players they will be targeting.

They are taking their money now AND kinda know the numbers for the next lottery draw - using your analogy.

The voice of reason!