The point was if he is good enough for the Rams at #13 (who have an MVP QB, and are drafting him as their next franchise guy), then he’s good enough for the Cardinals at 3. Especially because the fit is perfect. Lafluer runs McVays system. Is 3 too high? YES, but do you pass on a franchise QB (that fits your system perfectly in a scenario where you could sit him part or all of the year as well) just because you wish you could get him at 8, or 10 or 12…? No you can’t. The opportunity cost of taking Love was losing a franchise QB. Love is a great player. But you might’ve just missed on your franchise guy…Rams are were willing to bet the 13th overall pick he’s their next franchise guy even when they don’t need him. That means to the Cardinals he would be worth the risk at 3. Yeah you would’ve loved to get a trade partner to move down and take him but you just couldn’t NOT take him. So is he 3rd overall pick worthy, maybe not, but if it’s 3rd or nothing…had to pull the trigger.
Cannot have a better opportunity for Ty. Love this for him, love this for the rams future. Love that he can sit and learn. Home run pick. Perfect fit for McVay system
So 50+ million guaranteed is worth it for a RB on a team with a ton of holes and no QB? I said 5 makes more sense because at least they are young and established at QB and can all grow together. But man paying the highest guaranteed money for a RB in history on a team with a ton of ?s just don’t think is smart. He’s a great talent but don’t think “generational RBs exist anymore”. 3rd overall and that $$ is steep
Without a QB I feel it’s a waste of his talent. And it’s not market value. It’s 52 million fully guaranteed. That’s the most in NFL history for a RB at a time that he position is less valued/important than ever. Not saying it’s not worth it for the right guy. But without a QB in the next two years, don’t feel like you are maximizing that investment. If they take Love and still get Ty later….i like growing them together.
The “generational player” is relevant only because you would be paying him 50+ million in guarantees. More than Saquon, McCaffery, Henry….you take a RB at 3 and promise more money than any RB ever…he better be an all-timer. You take an Edge player there he’s making middle of the road salary for an Edge player in comparison. With no QB and a lot of holes Love is too much of a reach at the price
We could make 10 memes from Dan’s facial expressions today. Love it
If you are going to pay a RB hospital guaranteed money he better be a can’t miss player. Love disappeared against Ohio State & Miami and padded stats against bad defenses. He’s an unreal TALENT but would be wasted on an offense with No QB and identity right now.
@RogersAl54@GetUpESPN@Espngreeny They were a top 5 offense in ‘22 and ‘23, and in ‘24 they were right at league avg because run game was poor and Dak got hurt in November. Main issue has always been defense