Was the Rams’ Trade-Up for Braden Fiske Worth It?

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The Rams made a pricey move in the NFL draft, causing a stir among fans. Was it worth it?

[Walder] The Rams' trade-up for Braden Fiske was the most expensive Day 2 overpay of at least the last six drafts, according to ESPN's draft pick valuations.Rams traded 52, 155 and a 2025 2nd to Carolina for 39.
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Summary

  • Fans divided on Rams’ bold trade-up for Braden Fiske.
  • Views range from overpay to trust in front office decisions.
  • Trading strategy scrutinized but results praised.

TeddysRevenge

They're an aggressive front office. Can't say I blame them, it's worked out so far.

Leftieswillrule

We learned to take the trade offer the Rams make.

EliteJodorowsky

You can’t put a price on friendship.

rightarm_under

2 DTs were taken between then and 52, so I assume we’d be stuck with someone that the management didn’t believe in. On a defence that just lost AD? It’s definitely an overpay, but I understand why they did it.

On brand.

They live and die by their “players over picks” mentality. It’s worked out so far.

Yeah, it seems like a bad deal to me too. But I trust our front office, so I hope they are right.

The Rams don’t value picks, they value players, & they’re really confident in their ability to evaluate players. So they don’t care how much to move up to get the guys they want.