Post by lostabroad2 on Apr 14, 2016 22:28:06 GMT -5
1st things 1st. The Rams announced they were moving 3 months ago. It shouldn't have taken that long for moderators to update the team name on this forum.
Next...'The Trade'. Today the Rams traded the #15, #43, #45, #76 picks in the 2016 Draft along with the Rams 1st and 3rd round picks in the 2017 Draft to the Titans for the #1 overall pick in the 2016...along with 2 throw-away picks. I'm ok with this...as in...i'm completely neutral about it. Like a lot of people I use the Draft Chart as a guide not a rule. I have my own adjustments for different scenarios. QBs being available changes things somewhat but generally I value next year's picks at 72.5% of the value of this year's picks. I also revalue future Draft picks with all teams moving towards the middle.
For me the Titans gave up 3083.4 points worth of 2016 picks. The Rams gave up 2180 points worth of 2016 picks and 826.75 points worth of 2017 picks. 3083.4 for 3042.75 is pretty even. As long as both sides got at least 90% value it would be a decent benchmark trade.
I haven't seen any college tape this year. I've specifically avoided it so I don't go into the 2017 season believing we've picked a turkey. I couldn't tell you anything about either of the QBs and obviously I have no preference at this stage. That said i'd be pissed if the Rams traded up for a CB/S or a LT. The Rams needed a QB but I would have also been fine if we had stayed at #15 or even moved down. I was fine with a positionally value-adjusted BPA philosophy and I wouldn't have complained if we had picked a QB, WR, DE, CB, MLB or DT at #15.
The Schedule. Here I am pissed. 4 of the 1st 6 games are on the road. 7 of the 1st 12 games are on the road. At no point during the regular season will the Rams have played more home games than road games. This is generally pretty important to teams in the 6-10 wins bracket. Early season home field advantage is big in the NFL.
Next...'The Trade'. Today the Rams traded the #15, #43, #45, #76 picks in the 2016 Draft along with the Rams 1st and 3rd round picks in the 2017 Draft to the Titans for the #1 overall pick in the 2016...along with 2 throw-away picks. I'm ok with this...as in...i'm completely neutral about it. Like a lot of people I use the Draft Chart as a guide not a rule. I have my own adjustments for different scenarios. QBs being available changes things somewhat but generally I value next year's picks at 72.5% of the value of this year's picks. I also revalue future Draft picks with all teams moving towards the middle.
For me the Titans gave up 3083.4 points worth of 2016 picks. The Rams gave up 2180 points worth of 2016 picks and 826.75 points worth of 2017 picks. 3083.4 for 3042.75 is pretty even. As long as both sides got at least 90% value it would be a decent benchmark trade.
I haven't seen any college tape this year. I've specifically avoided it so I don't go into the 2017 season believing we've picked a turkey. I couldn't tell you anything about either of the QBs and obviously I have no preference at this stage. That said i'd be pissed if the Rams traded up for a CB/S or a LT. The Rams needed a QB but I would have also been fine if we had stayed at #15 or even moved down. I was fine with a positionally value-adjusted BPA philosophy and I wouldn't have complained if we had picked a QB, WR, DE, CB, MLB or DT at #15.
The Schedule. Here I am pissed. 4 of the 1st 6 games are on the road. 7 of the 1st 12 games are on the road. At no point during the regular season will the Rams have played more home games than road games. This is generally pretty important to teams in the 6-10 wins bracket. Early season home field advantage is big in the NFL.