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Why not just keep cooper kupp if you're the rams? Edit: Ok I didn't know kupp was making almost 30 mil per

Cook is better no doubt. But you can't pay everyone. And running back is a pretty easy position to fill

Ray Davis in his only start scrimmaged 150 total yards. Can Davis and a mid round pick replace Cook? Probably not fully. But if it's 80-85 percent production plus another 15 mil in cap space for the roster , then I'm choosing that for sure

Hard to say. Happening more in pro sports these days though. In hockey, Bruins traded Carlo to Toronto and Marchand to Florida. (Two division rivals) Also Christian Kirk got traded from jags to Houston Bills are definitely an afc rival to your point, but it's not like the bengals would be trading him to Baltimore or Pittsburgh

I just don't see how Garrets "use of the media" , is even remotely close to what cook did. I guess I'm just not sure why it's even being brought up But all good , we can agree to disagree and move on

I heard what he said- He said that after the reports were leaked about the trade rumours. It didn't happen at all with Garrett lol. He wrote the letter after the rumours were leaked. And he never used social media, putting out passive aggressive comments. I have no idea why you're comparing cooks actions to this, as there's not one parallel to it

Huh? Garrett didn't want any of the trade stuff to go public. Cook deliberately went public complaining on social media. I never once said Cook was in the wrong for asking more money. The way he handled it (going on social media), is the immature part I'm saying. Garrett didn't use the media- He didn't want the trade stuff to leak lol. And he was pissed when it did. So he had to address it

I think this was the right move. Not that Von had a bad year in 2024 and I get the case to bring him back on a lower cap #- But just try something different at DE at this point IMO

Garrett didn't do anything "nuclear" in public to request a trade lol. In fact he was pissed it even leaked out- As he wanted to handle it within the building. There's nothing wrong with Cook wanting more money. But posting it on social media and then making passive aggressive comments on social media when Saquon got paid, just screams out immaturity and diva behaviour

I think where we disagree is how/where they are handling their business. Cook , now multiple times has posted direct, and passive aggressive comments , (or emojis) that he wants more money on social media. If Garrett put on social media that he wants out or gave passive aggressive comments, (like Diggs for example) then I would agree with you. But he didn't . He asked for a trade behind closed curtains and wrote a very classy letter after the fact . I can't say I see any similarities at all between how cook and Garrett handled their business, respectfully. I also think Garrett has earned the right to ask for a trade as he's a 8 year vet. Cook is still in his rookie contract

Ok fair. So you're agreeing that he's being a diva then? It's an immature way of dealing with it. That's all I'm saying . Would you not agree with that?

The point is the vast majority of players don't go to social media asking for more money. As you stated that "it's the way it is in pro sports"- Implying that it's a common thing. It's really not common and I would say 99 percent (or more), don't go to social media asking for more money

Did Bernard , Shakir and Rousseau go to social media asking for money? Or did they handle it like professionals?

No- But I don't think the boss would be particularly pleased if their workers complained on social media that they want more money. I get it's not the end of the world and maybe I'm old school. (Even though I'm only 34 years old). But I think going to social media with contract stuff is just immature and isn't the right way to approach it

Ya it sounds like it's basically a 2 year 25 million dollar deal . And then play it by ear after that

Ya I agree with you. Spotrac had him like 23-25 range so I think a lot of people are basing this deal relative to that. Overall he's a good player. But for 20 mil, I want a guy who can take over in the 4th quarter in some games. (Especially big games) Rousseau hasn't done that so far in his career

I think I might remember the Denver one. The ravens one- I can't even recall lol. Overall- Good player. Just wish he had more big moments . (Even Jordan Phillips has had more big moments then him IMO)

Rousseau overall is a good player- But a big concern from him is- where is he during the big playoff games? In 4 years, I honestly cant remember him making a big play or sack in a playoff game. It says he has 3 sacks in 9 career playoff games. And 2 of them came these last playoffs. But I can't even recall those

I'm not exactly sure what the contract structure is now besides the guaranteed money, so I will take your word for that. But Void years still count against the credit card in the long term- As you got the pay the bill eventually

This year it creates 10 mil space. But his contract will kick in for 2026 and that's where it will get a bit expensive

The good news is his contract shouldn't overlap with Milano. Im guessing 2025 will be Milanos last year- So 2026 Bernards extension will kick in and most likely his running mate will be Dorian Williams who will still Be on a cheap rookie contract

Ya that could be an option. Extend Greg to get the cap space down a bit this year, and can maybe front load a bit of the Hendrickson contract for 2025. Or maybe not a popular decision, but could also trade Rousseau for assets, and you clear the cap space

He's still in his rookie contract. Bills exercised his 5th year option, so currently I believe he's scheduled to make about 13-14 mil this year

I agree with you on the Rousseau number. Cook is where i differ from you a bit. I'm not a big fan of paying RBs. But I get what you're saying, he's definitely a weapon

Ya exactly. I would rather Hendrickson needless to say