Cooper Kupp is not expected to return to Rams

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Not me. Honestly, if we are going to be a run-first team, I want the biggest share of our resources spent on advancing the run game. I get it, a # 2 CAN help the run game indirectly. But I'm focused on RB, O-line help and the defense.
 
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dupree89 said:
Not me. Honestly, if we are going to be a run-first team, I want the biggest share of our resources spent on advancing the run game. I get it, a # 2 CAN help the run game indirectly. But I'm focused on RB, O-line help and the defense.
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You need another WR. You can't run Lamb out there with a bunch of nobodies.

The FA class of RBs isn't great. So save your draft picks for RB and DL and get a good vet WR.

We'll do none of that so..............
 
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dupree89 said:
Not me. Honestly, if we are going to be a run-first team, I want the biggest share of our resources spent on advancing the run game. I get it, a # 2 CAN help the run game indirectly. But I'm focused on RB, O-line help and the defense.
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With Cooks likely gone, we will need to upgrade No. 2 receiver. I'd prefer to do it with a trade or through free agency than spend an early draft pick on the position. The first three rounds of the draft should be focused on the running game and defensive line IMO.

Frankly, based on the team's free agency cheapness, I'd like them to give Stefon Diggs a try. Yes, he's coming off an injury (which is why he would be cheaper), but he was on his way to another 1,000-yard season before the injury. I think playing with his brother could entice him if Dallas gave him an incentive-laden contract.
 
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ChronicCowboy said:
No, he’ll be a post June 1 cut. No one is trading for that contract. Basically a one year rental with a 20 million dollar cap hit for a washed receiver.
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It will be interesting to see what they do. March 15, $5MM of that roster bonus becomes guaranteed. They likely want to do something before the 15th.
 
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Who is Puka'ss WR2, now Kupp is leaving? Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington or Tutu Atwell. If McVay is gonna to go with those guys over Kupp be cautious.
 
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Sydla said:
You need another WR. You can't run Lamb out there with a bunch of nobodies.

The FA class of RBs isn't great. So save your draft picks for RB and DL and get a good vet WR.

We'll do none of that so..............
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With our new RB coach, I could see us bringing in Ekeler as a No. 2 back. He shouldn't be too expensive and is coming off a 4.8 YPC with Washington.

The back I'd go for (again, knowing the Joneses' cheapness) is Nick Chubb. His price won't be as high coming off injury and a down year, but I'd hope that he could bounce back like Josh Jacobs did in 2024.

In fact, I'd probably go get both of them and also draft a back by the third round to give us fresh legs to take over for them since this is considered a deep RB group. Getting one or both, though, means we don't have to force anything in the draft.

I absolutely don't expect this front office to get both. They probably will sign Ekeler and then not draft a back until late, essentially neglecting the position again. Might just bring back Dowdle instead, but he may get better offers than Ekeler and at least as much as Chubb since he's coming off a good season.
 
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LA is going to have to take on part of the financial hit for anyone to be interested in a trade. I like Kupp, but he hasnt played a full season since 2021.
 
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Hawkeye0202 said:
Hard pass.......unless he's released and signs a modest contract. Injuries have taken a toll ......


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Base can be turned into bonus with some void years added, so you could easily get that down to around $10 million for 2025. The contract might lower the asking price.
 
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With our new RB coach, I could see us bringing in Ekeler as a No. 2 back. He shouldn't be too expensive and is coming off a 4.8 YPC with Washington.

The back I'd go for (again, knowing the Joneses' cheapness) is Nick Chubb. His price won't be as high coming off injury and a down year, but I'd hope that he could bounce back like Josh Jacobs did in 2024.

In fact, I'd probably go get both of them and also draft a back by the third round to give us fresh legs to take over for them since this is considered a deep RB group. Getting one or both, though, means we don't have to force anything in the draft.

I absolutely don't expect this front office to get both. They probably will sign Ekeler and then not draft a back until late, essentially neglecting the position again. Might just bring back Dowdle instead, but he may get better offers than Ekeler and at least as much as Chubb since he's coming off a good season.
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Actually that's not a bad idea. Dowdle, Ekeler and you throw a 2nd or 3rd round pick at someone like Judkins or Henderson and you have yourself a nice rotation there.

You still need a #2 WR though too. I didn't want my post to think I was advocating for Kupp, I am just advocating for a legitimate #2 WR to help Lamb and Dak.
 

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He had one truly great season and one very good season. He is 31. Clearly a short term answer. The FA WR class is not all that; but the draft class sucks. If not too expensive I would kick the tires.
 
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