I believe that the Rams are impressed by this rookie class of press man CB's. VERY impressed, and they wish to take full advantage.
I believe that Tru will be traded pre draft. Even if it requires dropping their price to a 3rd plus a 5th, or so.
I believe that the Rams want to draft TWO of these press CB's after trading Tru. That's right, TWO. A classic intersection of great need and great value.
I believe that the Rams have given up all hope of keeping Tru for themselves by extending him to a reasonable contract. So they will make lemonade out of this TruJo lemon.
I believe that they have contingency plans for FA acquisitions if they can save that $16.7 million after trading TruJo. Might be a few more tier 2 players for depth, might be for extending Donald or Tree. I suspect that they would prefer to add a few more depth FA's, myself. Then they would be more free to take BPA after the 2 CB's, as well. No other "holes" would remain after these predraft moves.
So, that's my take on this TruJo situation. I just don't see them wanting to roll with TruJo at the rate of $16.7 million this season. They have a better chance of improving the team and winning games by making the above suggested moves.
Am I in the ballpark here? Or out in the parking lot?
