[AvengerRam]

If he goes to San Francisco that'll put them over the top. That dude is good and can carry Goroppolo. That is not good news for us.

I disagree 100%.

If San Francisco trades for him (don't forget, they, like us, have no first round pick next year to deal), they'd have to give significant future assets (say, perhaps, a 2023 second round pick and a 2024 first), for a guy who missed 23 games in 2020-21. They'd also deplete their cap resources, as CMC is not cheap and they still have to pay Bosa.

I think they'd find that this is a desperation move that won't solve their problems this year, and will cause bigger problems in the future.

[Elvis]

Yes she says CMC to Rams is a real possibility.

[ramsman34]

Figure the deal has got to include Akers. Probably our 2nd pick/2023 and some 2023 or 24 conditional pick that goes up/down depending on performance. Might even cost a WR like McClutch or Harris. Just guessing here. Those 2 might not be able to stay on the active roster with all the players coming back from injury.

[Hacksaw]

I disagree 100%.

If San Francisco trades for him (don't forget, they, like us, have no first round pick next year to deal), they'd have to give significant future assets (say, perhaps, a 2023 second round pick and a 2024 first), for a guy who missed 23 games in 2020-21. They'd also deplete their cap resources, as CMC is not cheap and they still have to pay Bosa.

I think they'd find that this is a desperation move that won't solve their problems this year, and will cause bigger problems in the future.

We'll have to agree to disagree. It might hurt them long term but hes cheap this year and will make them very tough to stop... Along with their defense the division would be theirs in my opinion.

[Elvis]

I don't know how much Carolina is gonna want to add players for an interim HC. I'd think they'd be more interested in draft picks but who knows. It all very hypothetical at the moment...

[69RamFan]

Yes she says CMC to Rams is a real possibility.

Who's She????

[ramsman34]

Who's She????

Jourdan Rodrigue

[ramsman34]

I don't know how much Carolina is gonna want to add players for an interim HC. I'd think they'd be more interested in draft picks but who knows. It all very hypothetical at the moment...

Akers is like draft capital. Somewhat proven pro in only his 3rd, 2nd full season. Harris or McClutch basically the same type of commodity. Any coach/team wants quality players that are young, fill needed roles, and are either really good already or have high ceilings and are easy on the cap. Then add our 2nd this year and perhaps and escalator pick in 2024; 3 to a 2, 2 to a 1 based on team and player milestones. Just trying to think creatively and fit Panther needs and wants and value with what the Rams could “afford”/be willing to shell out for CMC.

[AvengerRam]

So, FWIW, here's my analysis of a potential Rams' trade for CMC:

Pros:
1. Might offset shaky OL play to a degree by providing better production with fewer holes in run game than current Rams RBs, and an outlet on passing downs to take pressure off Stafford and Kupp.
2. Keeps him out of the hands of rivals.
3. Is signed through 2025.
4. Only 26 years old.

Cons:
1. Would deplete our cap over next three years.
2. Would cost us significant future draft capital, further kicking the youth movement can down the road.
3. Despite skill level, could struggle behind our OL.
4. Frequently injured.

In the end, I'm leaning towards "no."

[Gareth]

In the end, I'm leaning towards "no."

So you think it would be a bad "desperation" move for the 49ers but for the Rams you are just leaning towards no?

What's the difference?

I think the Rams could use him more than the 49ers. We really need another weapon.