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So... let's flip that article a little..
Subtract Gaines from that unit and add Donald.
Maybe *that's* why they're not too worried about losing him?
The Rams defense averaged 20.8 points a game in the last five contests.. that would be 13th over the course of the season.
That's manageable if they get the offense straightened out.
What will it take to get there? A lot.
The good news is that it's likely they get a really solid Edge in the second round.. someone like Felix Anudike-Uzomah.. or several others.
In fact.. there seems to be a deep enough pool this year that they could trade back a little and still get a rookie starter, imo.
There are corners that will be available in the 3rd who can start.. and some D lineman as well.
I definitely take the approach of trading back in this draft.. and trying to get as many top 150 picks as possible.
Mix that in with returning young players.. who can and need to grow. Bobby Brown.. Hoecht.. Ernest Jones.. Lake and Yeast.. Durant, Kendricks and Rochelle...
And sprinkle in some cheaper vets. Who knows.. maybe guys like Shaq Lawson.. Bud Dupree.. guys hoping for a real opportunity to rejuvenate their careers. Dante Fowler is still out there.. Maybe a Rodney Mcleod to help the young safeties.
They will absolutely need to NAIL their draft this year.. and their free agents but I'm not giving up hope.
For people saying they don't see a plan, I ask, do you really believe that? Because it seems pretty clear at this point what the plan is.
-Clear cap space for 24.
-Do NOT sign anyone who will affect FA draft compensation for 24.
-Restore the offense.
The losses are a bummer.. I absolutely loved Gaines.. but, hey.. time for someone else to step up.
