Rams might be absolutely going for it here in 2026

[StickierBuns]

Dianna Russini
@DMRussini
A.J. Brown trade discussions are not dead.

Last week, I was told the Rams discussed trading for Eagles WR A.J. Brown before dealing for CB Trent McDuffie.

Dialogue slowed, but Los Angeles continues to monitor the status of the three-time Pro Bowler with interest. We’ll see where both parties go from here.

[purplefaithful]

They'd better go for it now...I dont think Stafford is playing in 27.

[MaroonBells]

Rams are an interesting case study, especially for those who think the draft is the only way to build a roster. In the last NINE drafts they've had precisely ONE 1st round draft pick. They dealt another one this year for McDuffie. They do have the Falcons 1st this year (#13) that came from Atlanta moving up 20 spots for James Pearce in last year's draft. 

Their QB? A former 1st overall pick who was up and down on his former team, whom they acquired after bailing on their own 1st round QB. Stafford has since won a Super Bowl and is the current reigning NFL MVP. The other guy has had a career resurgence in Detroit. It was truly one of the few "win-win" trades in NFL history. 

I think if you see a problem, you should try to fix it, instead of waiting around for some fluid, ever-changing plan or vision to materialize.

[MAD GAINZ]

Do they trade Davante then? How do you get the ball to Puka, Brown, and Adams enough to keep them all happy? Unless it's Brown for Davante and picks?

[purplefaithful]

Rams are an interesting case study, especially for those who think the draft is the only way to build a roster. In the last NINE drafts they've had precisely ONE 1st round draft pick. They dealt another one this year for McDuffie. They do have the Falcons 1st this year (#13) that came from Atlanta moving up 20 spots for James Pearce in last year's draft. 

Their QB? A former 1st overall pick who was up and down on his former team, whom they acquired after bailing on their own 1st round QB. Stafford has since won a Super Bowl and is the current reigning NFL MVP. The other guy has had a career resurgence in Detroit. It was truly one of the few "win-win" trades in NFL history. 

I think if you see a problem, you should try to fix it, instead of waiting around for some fluid, ever-changing plan or vision to materialize.

This also underscores the ripple effect having a healthy, franchise qb can do for you...There arent too many out there, but they outpunch their weight for those lucky enough to have one. 

This is also why I have some empathy for Bengals fans...Just imagine if Burrows could stay healthy? I suspect they'd be right up there with the best the AFC has to offer.

[kmillard]

Rams are an interesting case study, especially for those who think the draft is the only way to build a roster. In the last NINE drafts they've had precisely ONE 1st round draft pick. They dealt another one this year for McDuffie. They do have the Falcons 1st this year (#13) that came from Atlanta moving up 20 spots for James Pearce in last year's draft. 

Their QB? A former 1st overall pick who was up and down on his former team, whom they acquired after bailing on their own 1st round QB. Stafford has since won a Super Bowl and is the current reigning NFL MVP. The other guy has had a career resurgence in Detroit. It was truly one of the few "win-win" trades in NFL history. 

I think if you see a problem, you should try to fix it, instead of waiting around for some fluid, ever-changing plan or vision to materialize.

I think these are words to live by each day as well.