By giving up their first- and fifth-round picks in Tuesday's draft, the Rams came up with a three-time All-Pro cornerback Gary Green, who had been unhappy with the Kansas City Chiefs.
What they got in return for the two draft picks is a proven defensive talent who is expected to immediately step into a struggling Rams' secondary.
Green said he was given up so easily by the Chiefs 'because I was one of the most vocal players on the team and got into several confrontations with the coaches here. (Coach) John Mackovic wants blind followers. Anyone who represents leadership, they get rid of.'
As good a football deal as the Rams apparently made, they also didn't do too poorly in the financial department by acquiring Green. He is already signed through the 1987 season, plus a 1988 option clause. He will be paid $300,000 this season and in 1985, $350,000 in 1986 and $400,000 in 1987.
'In comparison to paying a first-round player, it's possible that those here who pay the money thought about that,' said coach John Robinson.
