Quote:The Rams would definitely trade out of the #2 spot.

 

Not if another team gets the #2 spot. If the Vikings lose out, their final record will be 4-11-1, which is worse than 4-12 - the record the Redskins will have if they upset one of their last two opponents. So while it is very unlikely the Rams will drop to #3, it is certainly possible.

 

Another possibility is the Rams want to do what the Bengals did with Carson Palmer: draft a quarterback and tell him to spend his rookie year on the benchl. The reason, if they do this, would be not wanting to extend Sam Bradford's contract. However, I would not expect them to give up on Bradford.

 

The trade down option could be for a team that wants Barr or Clowney. Maybe the Falcons will learn about another team needing a 4-3 defensive end and call the Rams. That said, I think most likely any trading partner with the Rams would be hungry for a quarterback.

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