Michel to the Rams

[NWPATSFAN]

RB-needy Rams land Michel in trade with Patriots

The Rams have acquired running back Sony Michel in a trade with the Patriots, adding needed depth at the position.

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[NWPATSFAN]

I think about a month ago I was telling a certain Ram fan they would come calling.

But, I also thought BB would fleece them. BB must have a soft spot in his heart after constantly putting a dagger in the Rams heart?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Well damn... I was hoping it was Darrell Henderson SZN...

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Do the Rams even have draft picks for the next 2-3 years?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Do the Rams even have draft picks for the next 2-3 years?

I don't think so. That's why BB only got a 5th and a 6th.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I don't think so. That's why BB only got a 5th and a 6th.

Pretty sure they have a 2nd & 3rd in next year's draft. They traded their 1st & 4th. Bill should reached for that 3rd.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Pretty sure they have a 2nd & 3rd in next year's draft. They traded their 1st & 4th. Bill should reached for that 3rd.

I was joking.

Yes, I felt BB could've gotten a little more.

However, Sony is on his final year, NE is flush with RBs, he's often injured. So I give it a C+/B-.

Still waiting to see what the conditional parts are.

 

[Rowdy]

I don't think so. That's why BB only got a 5th and a 6th.

I’m hearing if the rams get a comp 4th, that’ll be the pick

 

[NWPATSFAN]

With Travis Etienne going down could BB have squeezed a little more out of the Jags?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I’m hearing if the rams get a comp 4th, that’ll be the pick

OK sounding a little better.

 

[molsaniceman]

I don't think so. That's why BB only got a 5th and a 6th.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I was joking.

Yes, I felt BB could've gotten a little more.

However, Sony is on his final year, NE is flush with RBs, he's often injured. So I give it a C+/B-.

Still waiting to see what the conditional parts are.

Gotcha. I think the trade makes sense on both sides. If Bill feels strongly enough about this Rhamandre Stevenson (sp?) then he needed to make space for him. Michell was a luxury and probably the only RB he had that he could recoup decent value for.

 

[molsaniceman]

Patriots traded Sony Michel to the Rams in exchange for two draft picks.​

Michel started for two seasons in New England after being selected in the first round in 2018. He then lost the starting job to Damien Harris in 2020. In spite of his demotion, 2020 was actually Michel’s best season from an efficiency standpoint. He set career high’s in Pro Football Focus’ breakaway percentage and elusive rating metrics, as well as in yards per carry. He also had a career year as a receiver with 2.38 yards per route run. Michel offers the Rams an early down veteran presence as they work through the loss of Cam Akers, and Darrell Henderson’s thumb sprain. It’s also possible that Michel shifts into a more versatile Malcolm Brown-esque role with the Rams, despite being pigeon-holed as an early down runner in New England. Regardless of Michel's exact role, Henderson should maintain significant value as the Rams primary back, with Michel spelling him for stretches. Michel’s departure reiterates Damien Harris' status as the Patriots clear cut starter. It also opens up opportunity for preseason rookie sensation, Rhamondre Stevenson.

 

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It was a joke

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

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Damn... They still have 9 picks after this trade?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

It was a joke

Lol... use italics or somethin next time. Nobody picked up on your sarcasm

Or maybe I just need more coffee this morning

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Lol... use italics or somethin next time. Nobody picked up on your sarcasm

Or maybe I just need more coffee this morning

Obviously I should've used the green font. Didn't think it was necessary as the Rams are almost made fun of daily for all the picks they gave away. Oh well, live and learn.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Gotcha. I think the trade makes sense on both sides. If Bill feels strongly enough about this Rhamandre Stevenson (sp?) then he needed to make space for him. Michell was a luxury and probably the only RB he had that he could recoup decent value for.

There were rumors McVay was asking about JJ Taylor.

I could've seen White also in a deal?

But, I like this option the best for all the reasons I already mentioned.

Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, JJ Taylor have all looked good in preseason. They still have White and unfortunately Bolden.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Damn... They still have 9 picks after this trade?

Five are comp picks. Can that be right?

 

[Battlelyon]