Intriguing article. Comparing who the Rams traded for against who was chosen in the draft. If you were concerned that the LA Rams left value on the table, this is a good read to calm your nerves. Invariably, not only did the Rams trade well, but found comparable talent later in the draft. ... Hope you enjoy this one.
"The LA Rams traded future first-round picks in order to draft the first overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. The same Rams traded future first-round picks in order to acquire defensive back, Jalen Ramsey. Another first-round draft pick was sent to the New England Patriots for wide receiver Brandon Cooks. And for the right to acquire veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams traded an additional two future first-round draft picks.
While the LA Rams had traded first-round picks, what has become of the players chosen with those picks? Since we cannot correlate the player chosen with a player who the Rams would have selected, by rights the opportunity cost is to compare the value to two courses of action...."
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