Rams are holding all the cards, save one.
That one is AD’s threat to engage the Nuclear Option of holding out while he watches his career and all the wonderful ripple effects slowly evaporate.
It’s true that he’s already financially independent but it’s also true that he would forfeit doubling his net worth while playing the game he loves and was born for. Not to mention leaving coaches and teammates he loves and respects hanging out to dry. Some of whom he personally helped recruit, btw.
Some extreme Rams options include letting AD twist in the wind without salary and bonuses as he holds out AND even trading him away in a blockbuster move. I know this will make some fans uncomfortable but it IS potentially on the table if AD forces their hand. Team interests always come before individual interests. Always. AD shouldn’t want to play chicken with Kroenke here.
Surely the Rams and AD can come to some kind of face-saving arrangement before this gets out of hand. One where both sides can walk away happy.
