Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

[SBXVII]

I was just wondering, what if the trade is not with the Browns. What if there is a trade in the works, word is leaked or slips out but we speculate it's the Browns and it's not. The front office can deny that a trade is in the works with the Browns but yet not be lying.

It's just a fabrication but what if we have a gentlemans agreement with the Rams for them to pick up Bradford and we pick up a player they would be interested in at our pick. We get stuck with the high cost of a #1 pick, trade Campbell to them for Bradford, and give them the pick they wanted at #4 at a lower cost? I know it sounds far fetched but the Rams have been looking into moving out of the pick, and it was rumored they were interested in Campbell. The only positive spot to get Bradford is at #1 otherwise we don't know what the teams prior to us or our trading team are going to want to do. Plus this gives the Rams two players or basically two picks for the #1 spot. They would get Campbell and whoever they wanted us to draft at #4.

It was also rumored that this might be their HC's last year. Supposedly their front office/ownership was not happy with how their season ended and rumor has it he has next year to turn it around. Why would the HC want to chance his job on a Rookie QB when he could get a proven commodity at a reasonable price in Campbell and a draft pick to fill another hole?

I'm not saying I agree with this or if the trade value is even comparable. I was just wondering if any of you other fans thought of this and or perhaps if those with the resources might want to explore this in regards to trade rumors. We would get the player Shanahan covets, the Rams get a decent QB and a player of another spot they need.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I was just wondering, what if the trade is not with the Browns. What if there is a trade in the works, word is leaked or slips out but we speculate it's the Browns and it's not. The front office can deny that a trade is in the works with the Browns but yet not be lying.

It's just a fabrication but what if we have a gentlemans agreement with the Rams for them to pick up Bradford and we pick up a player they would be interested in at our pick. We get stuck with the high cost of a #1 pick, trade Campbell to them for Bradford, and give them the pick they wanted at #4 at a lower cost? I know it sounds far fetched but the Rams have been looking into moving out of the pick, and it was rumored they were interested in Campbell. The only positive spot to get Bradford is at #1 otherwise we don't know what the teams prior to us or our trading team are going to want to do. Plus this gives the Rams two players or basically two picks for the #1 spot. They would get Campbell and whoever they wanted us to draft at #4.

It was also rumored that this might be their HC's last year. Supposedly their front office/ownership was not happy with how their season ended and rumor has it he has next year to turn it around. Why would the HC want to chance his job on a Rookie QB when he could get a proven commodity at a reasonable price in Campbell and a draft pick to fill another hole?

I'm not saying I agree with this or if the trade value is even comparable. I was just wondering if any of you other fans thought of this and or perhaps if those with the resources might want to explore this in regards to trade rumors. We would get the player Shanahan covets, the Rams get a decent QB and a player of another spot they need.

This makes a lot of sense, would really make sense if Al Saunders were still in St. Louis. Given the skins rebuilding of sorts, getting the rookie qb would seem to make sense if they really like Bradford. I just wonder if the Rams really don't think Bulger has it for another couple years. If Bulger is healthy JC isn't an upgrade over him.

this deal would also likely entail a new contract for JC. Would the Rams be willing to pay him? how much?

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I was just wondering, what if the trade is not with the Browns. What if there is a trade in the works, word is leaked or slips out but we speculate it's the Browns and it's not. The front office can deny that a trade is in the works with the Browns but yet not be lying.

It's just a fabrication but what if we have a gentlemans agreement with the Rams for them to pick up Bradford and we pick up a player they would be interested in at our pick. We get stuck with the high cost of a #1 pick, trade Campbell to them for Bradford, and give them the pick they wanted at #4 at a lower cost? I know it sounds far fetched but the Rams have been looking into moving out of the pick, and it was rumored they were interested in Campbell. The only positive spot to get Bradford is at #1 otherwise we don't know what the teams prior to us or our trading team are going to want to do. Plus this gives the Rams two players or basically two picks for the #1 spot. They would get Campbell and whoever they wanted us to draft at #4.

It was also rumored that this might be their HC's last year. Supposedly their front office/ownership was not happy with how their season ended and rumor has it he has next year to turn it around. Why would the HC want to chance his job on a Rookie QB when he could get a proven commodity at a reasonable price in Campbell and a draft pick to fill another hole?

I'm not saying I agree with this or if the trade value is even comparable. I was just wondering if any of you other fans thought of this and or perhaps if those with the resources might want to explore this in regards to trade rumors. We would get the player Shanahan covets, the Rams get a decent QB and a player of another spot they need.

I would be all for a deal like this, but we need a veteran QB for Bradford to learn under for at least a season. Grossman would not be it, if we wind up signing him. Jake Plummer coming out of retirement?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

I would be all for a deal like this, but we need a veteran QB for Bradford to learn under for at least a season. Grossman would not be it, if we wind up signing him. Jake Plummer coming out of retirement?

BHA will be thrilled to hear someone else is considering Plummer

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I was just wondering, what if the trade is not with the Browns. What if there is a trade in the works, word is leaked or slips out but we speculate it's the Browns and it's not. The front office can deny that a trade is in the works with the Browns but yet not be lying.

It's just a fabrication but what if we have a gentlemans agreement with the Rams for them to pick up Bradford and we pick up a player they would be interested in at our pick. We get stuck with the high cost of a #1 pick, trade Campbell to them for Bradford, and give them the pick they wanted at #4 at a lower cost? I know it sounds far fetched but the Rams have been looking into moving out of the pick, and it was rumored they were interested in Campbell. The only positive spot to get Bradford is at #1 otherwise we don't know what the teams prior to us or our trading team are going to want to do. Plus this gives the Rams two players or basically two picks for the #1 spot. They would get Campbell and whoever they wanted us to draft at #4.

It was also rumored that this might be their HC's last year. Supposedly their front office/ownership was not happy with how their season ended and rumor has it he has next year to turn it around. Why would the HC want to chance his job on a Rookie QB when he could get a proven commodity at a reasonable price in Campbell and a draft pick to fill another hole?

I'm not saying I agree with this or if the trade value is even comparable. I was just wondering if any of you other fans thought of this and or perhaps if those with the resources might want to explore this in regards to trade rumors. We would get the player Shanahan covets, the Rams get a decent QB and a player of another spot they need.

Theres a lot of speculation there, but stranger things have happened.

Believe it or not, I expect Bradfords stock to drop marginally. Clausen or even McCoy may get taken ahead of Bradford.

Fact of the matter is, no one has seen Bradford throw a football since he injured his shoulder and had the surgery. He did not throw at the combine, and it was just announced recently that he will not throw at his pro day at OU. So the jury will still be out on his shoulder going into the draft.

And that can be detremental to where he is selected in April.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Theres a lot of speculation there, but stranger things have happened.

Believe it or not, I expect Bradfords stock to drop marginally. Clausen or even McCoy may get taken ahead of Bradford.

Fact of the matter is, no one has seen Bradford throw a football since he injured his shoulder and had the surgery. He did not throw at the combine, and it was just announced recently that he will not throw at his pro day at OU. So the jury will still be out on his shoulder going into the draft.

And that can be detremental to where he is selected in April.

As it was pointed out to me yesterday Bradford's showcase day is the 25th.

[Gtothearry]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Theres a lot of speculation there, but stranger things have happened.

Believe it or not, I expect Bradfords stock to drop marginally. Clausen or even McCoy may get taken ahead of Bradford.

Fact of the matter is, no one has seen Bradford throw a football since he injured his shoulder and had the surgery. He did not throw at the combine, and it was just announced recently that he will not throw at his pro day at OU. So the jury will still be out on his shoulder going into the draft.

And that can be detremental to where he is selected in April.

If he doesn't throw at all before the draft he will definitely drop.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I was just wondering, what if the trade is not with the Browns. What if there is a trade in the works, word is leaked or slips out but we speculate it's the Browns and it's not. The front office can deny that a trade is in the works with the Browns but yet not be lying.

It's just a fabrication but what if we have a gentlemans agreement with the Rams for them to pick up Bradford and we pick up a player they would be interested in at our pick. We get stuck with the high cost of a #1 pick, trade Campbell to them for Bradford, and give them the pick they wanted at #4 at a lower cost? I know it sounds far fetched but the Rams have been looking into moving out of the pick, and it was rumored they were interested in Campbell. The only positive spot to get Bradford is at #1 otherwise we don't know what the teams prior to us or our trading team are going to want to do. Plus this gives the Rams two players or basically two picks for the #1 spot. They would get Campbell and whoever they wanted us to draft at #4.

It was also rumored that this might be their HC's last year. Supposedly their front office/ownership was not happy with how their season ended and rumor has it he has next year to turn it around. Why would the HC want to chance his job on a Rookie QB when he could get a proven commodity at a reasonable price in Campbell and a draft pick to fill another hole?

I'm not saying I agree with this or if the trade value is even comparable. I was just wondering if any of you other fans thought of this and or perhaps if those with the resources might want to explore this in regards to trade rumors. We would get the player Shanahan covets, the Rams get a decent QB and a player of another spot they need.

Interesting theory, but why go about it that way? Why not just trade the #4 pick and Campbell to the Rams for the #1overall pick prior to the draft?

If something like you suggest were going on, I'd think that SS would get wind of it and pass along the intel. I think its far more likely to take SS at his word and recognize that there simply isnt anything substantial going on at all.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Interesting theory, but why go about it that way? Why not just trade the #4 pick and Campbell to the Rams for the #1overall pick prior to the draft?

Just in case, whoever STL wants is gone at #4. Then, they keep Bradford. True it is far-fetched but plausible.

We need to sign someone. Too many theories and speculation. I'm wanting Jake Plummer to come out of retirement. This is bad.