NFL Trade Rumors: Rams WR Allen Robinson to Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs?

[DenverChief]

The Los Angeles Rams need high picks in order to retool the roster and turn the ship around.

Only problem? They don't have that many.

While the 11 selections the Rams have are valuable, eight of those picks come after No. 150 overall. The team's three picks outside of those come on Day 2, and

Los Angeles could use another one.

Bleacher Report suggests an idea that could land them another mid-round pick, trading wide receiver Allen Robinson II to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs are seeking a top wideout for Patrick Mahomes after JuJu Smith-Schuster signed with the New England Patriots in free agency, and Robinson fits the build.

The timing of this deal could be a little tricky though.
If the Rams were to trade Robinson before the draft in order to acquire a pick for this year, Los Angeles would save a mere $1.6 million in cap space. However, if the team had some patience and waited until after June 1, the Rams would save $10 million.

Last spring, Robinson signed a three-year, $46.5 million deal with the Rams. His contract carries cap hits north of $18 million for the upcoming 2023 and 2024 seasons -- clearly a situation the front office wants to avoid taking on.

Robinson is talented but managed to catch just 33 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Rams, failing to reach the high expectations placed upon him when he came to Los Angeles.

A divorce could be best for both sides, and the Chiefs could bring out the best in Robinson with arguably the league's best quarterback throwing to him.

https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/.amp/new...atrick-mahomes

Sean McVay today, on the Rams giving WR Allen Robinson permission to seek a trade: "Clear communication. Allen is a great person and he's been a great player for a long time. You talk to him and you say, 'this is a possibility that we're exploring, that we might move you. But

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) March 28, 2023

if we don't, I want you to know that I'm going to pour everything I have into you as a player and try to reach your highest potential, make sure it's an enjoyable experience where you love coming into work.' That's exactly where we've left it. I don't think it's uncomfortable

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) March 28, 2023

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Robinson averaged 34yds per game receiving (annualized 578yds).

Kupp averaged 90yds per game receiving (annualized 1,530yds).

Kupp’s showing was fine - it was the injuries which dampened his stats. Robinson was just bad.

5 of the 10 games were well over the 34 YPG average:

W vs ATL (31-27) 4 Rec/5 Tgts, 53 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD
W vs CAR (24-10) 5 Rec/6 Tgts, 63 Yds, 5 1stD, 1 TD
L vs SF (14-31) 5 Rec/7 Tgts, 54 Yds, 3 1stD
L vs ARI (17-27) 4 Rec/6 Tgts, 44 Tds 3 1stD
L vs NO (20-27) 4 Rec/5 Tgts, 47 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD

The other games were blowouts or Defensive battles

L vs BUF (10-31) 1 Rec/2 Tgts, 12 yds
L vs SF (9-24) 2 Rec/6 Tgts, 7 Yds
L vs DAL (10-22) 3 Rec/5 Tgts, 12 yds
L vs TB (13-16) 3 Rec/5 Tgts, 24 yds, 3 1stD

The one outlier:

W vs ARI (20-12) 2 Rec/5 Tgts, 23 yds, 1stD

[htismaqe]

I'd take him if he's cheap. He's not DHop or OBJ but he's a decent WR. He could replace JJSS' production pretty easily in this offense.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

And I didn't watch any LA Rams games (other than ours) and he didn't play that game.

He ran his routes like he had concrete in his shoes. He looks cooked.

[TribalElder]

dear media: quit speculating every old broke dick receiver to the Chiefs

[notorious]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Robinson averaged 34yds per game receiving (annualized 578yds).

Kupp averaged 90yds per game receiving (annualized 1,530yds).

Kupp’s showing was fine - it was the injuries which dampened his stats. Robinson was just bad.

If we managed to get Cooper Kupp my balls would implode from orgasms.

Dude is a baller.

[DenverChief]

Just for S&G in the 10 games played by Robinson

Sacked:

vs BUF (10-31) - 7 -- (1 Rec/2 Tgts, 12 yds)
vs ATL (31-27) - 1 -- (4 Rec/5 Tgts, 53 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD)
vs ARI (20-12) - 2 -- (2 Rec/5 Tgts, 23 yds, 1stD)
vs SF (9-24) - 7 --(2 Rec/6 Tgts, 7 Yds)
vs DAL (10-22) - 5 -- (3 Rec/5 Tgts, 12 yds)
vs CAR (24-10) - 1 -- (5 Rec/6 Tgts, 63 Yds, 5 1stD, 1 TD)
vs SF (14-31) - 2 -- (5 Rec/7 Tgts, 54 Yds, 3 1stD)
vs TB (13-16) - 1 --(3 Rec/5 Tgts, 24 yds, 3 1stD)
vs ARI (17-27) - 3 --(4 Rec/6 Tgts, 44 Tds 3 1stD)
vs NO (20-27) - 4 --(4 Rec/5 Tgts, 47 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD)

33 sacks in 10 games if you compare side by side his performance vs times sacked you can see the difference.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

5 of the 10 games were well over the 34 YPG average:

W vs ATL (31-27) 4 Rec/5 Tgts, 53 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD
W vs CAR (24-10) 5 Rec/6 Tgts, 63 Yds, 5 1stD, 1 TD
L vs SF (14-31) 5 Rec/7 Tgts, 54 Yds, 3 1stD
L vs ARI (17-27) 4 Rec/6 Tgts, 44 Tds 3 1stD
L vs NO (20-27) 4 Rec/5 Tgts, 47 Yds, 4 1stD, 1 TD

The other games were blowouts or Defensive battles

L vs BUF (10-31) 1 Rec/2 Tgts, 12 yds
L vs SF (9-24) 2 Rec/6 Tgts, 7 Yds
L vs DAL (10-22) 3 Rec/5 Tgts, 12 yds
L vs TB (13-16) 3 Rec/5 Tgts, 24 yds, 3 1stD

The one outlier:

W vs ARI (20-12) 2 Rec/5 Tgts, 23 yds, 1stD

PFF had his receiving performance last year tied with - drum roll - Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle. 101st best in the league!

So his stats suck and even PFF sees how mediocre he is.

[Bowser]

Yeesh

[Megatron96]

Yeah, the more I look at this guy, the less I like the idea. Still won't be surprised if it happens (or some JAG very similar to this guy), but I doubt he's anything more than JJSS 1.5

[The Franchise]

The only way I'm taking Robinson on this team is if he's cut and he signs for vet min. And even then...it's not stopping me from drafting one high.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

The only way I'm taking Robinson on this team is if he's cut and he signs for vet min. And even then...it's not stopping me from drafting one high.

This.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

The only way I'm taking Robinson on this team is if he's cut and he signs for vet min. And even then...it's not stopping me from drafting one high.

I gave this a thumbs up.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

PFF had his receiving performance last year tied with - drum roll - Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle. 101st best in the league!

So his stats suck and even PFF sees how mediocre he is.

Is this the same PFF that had Patrick Mahomes as the worst week 1 starter?

I just find it funny we (CP) only point to PFF when it's convenient and trash it when it's not (Taylor).

[BossChief]

Why on earth would we have any interest in this guy?

It’s kinda obvious that Veach is going to attack WR like he did the CB group last year. A big swing early on and a couple more later on. He’s making the same predraft moves. Clearing the spots for the incoming cheap labor that will grow with Pat.

Kind of an odd draft to do that in, but Veach and his guys must see things we don’t.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Is this the same PFF that had Patrick Mahomes as the worst week 1 starter?

I just find it funny we (CP) only point to PFF when it's convenient and trash it when it's not (Taylor).

LOL. So the stats say he sucks, the eye test if you watched Rams games say he sucks, Rams fans say he sucks, but because PFF says he sucks, maybe he’s actually good because of how they graded Mahomes one week.

Sound argument.