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Rams Trade for Lawrence? Draft Picks at Risk

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The Los Angeles Rams are making bold moves this offseason, acquiring cornerback Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson to bolster their secondary. However, the potential trade for New York Giants Dexter Lawrence has sparked debate. While Lawrence could enhance the Rams defensive line, some question the wisdom of trading a top-fifteen pick, given Poona Fords solid performance last season. The Rams may be better off focusing on the draft to complete their contender squad.

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Rams Trade for Lawrence? Draft Picks at Risk

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Los Angeles Rams News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rams Trade for Lawrence? Draft Picks at Risk. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 7th, the Los Angeles Rams are going all in this offseason, trading a first-round pick for Super Bowl champ quarterback Trent McDuffy and signing Jalen Watson to fix their shaky secondary. That duo brings the playmaking punch they lost since Jalen Ramses' prime days, making the Rams legit Super Bowl threats right now. We're just dropped. Then New York Giants all pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, requested a trade, skipping their offseason workouts starting Tuesday. In nearly 30, he's been on cheap deals despite elite production and wants a fat contract on a winning team. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Rams GM less need, loves bowl swaps, burning draft picks to chase rings. Lawrence could supercharge their D-line and reports say the Giants might bite on a late first-rounder like the Rams' 13th overall pick. But hold up, the Rams don't screen desperate at defensive tackle with Poon Afford, holding it down cheap last year. He had 31 tackles, a pick, and half a sec.

1:01Sneeds aggressive, sure, but dumping a top 15 pick here feels reckless when they've already splashed big. Instead of chasing more trades, the Rams should lock in on the draft to round out this contender squad and keep the momentum rolling toward another. Lombardi shot.

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