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The Rams understand the risk.But their front office also sees a sea change coming to the NFL Todd Gurley II Jersey , so they were willing to risk going six years between first-round picks to put their hands on Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey last week (for two firsts and a fourth).“The NBA is coming to the NFL,” Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff told Peter King of NBC’s . “This [the Ramsey trade] is a similar case to those NBA deals.“Prior team-building formulas, where you basically had guys for their careers, is pretty much over. Think of the guys who’ve moved in the past year. Khalil Mack. Marcus Peters. Jalen Ramsey. Jarvis Landry. Laremy Tunsil, . . .[Odell] Beckham too—forgot him.“But I think there’s one other important factor here. Today, it’s easier to find ways to measure performance. There’s a rise of analytics, there’s better technology, better and more accurate data. What we’ve found is you can find undervalued players easier than before. So I think football people are getting better at synthesizing data to find players.”So far this year Aaron Donald Jersey , there have been 54 trades involving 69 players, including 13 Pro Bowlers. There are eight days left before the trade deadline, and that number is likely to push even higher with a few teams realizing they need an extra part (and a few others embarking on fire sales).As it pertains to the locker room, the players on hand love the all-in aspect.“When your team is built for the now,” safety Eric Weddle said, “and you have a chance in the future to have two of the best players in this league to build around, Jalen and Aaron Donald, you can get role players to build around them. In all honesty Darrell Henderson Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , a draft pick around 25 or 30 you’re probably going to trade anyway. When you have a chance to get one of the best players in the league for two ones, I mean, why not do it?”Of course, the reasons for that have to do with money and time, but for a team built for right now, that’s a question the Rams are willing to answer later.Random Ramsdom 9/21: The Battle Of Los Angeles Chargers to key on Gurley | LA TimesAfter Arizona was able to hold Todd Gurley to 2.2 YPC, it’s no surprise that San Diego the Chargers will also focus their energies on shutting down the OPOY. Worked out pretty well for the Cardinals, who held the Rams to just 34 points.Brown returns Los Angeles Rams Jerseys 2019 , but Blythe still poised to start at RG | Rams OfficialTo the surprise of few, Austin Blythe will likely get the nod at RG on Sunday. He’s played well enough to displace starter Jamon Brown, who now provides some nice depth and experience as a reserve.Quotes & Notes 9/20/18 | Rams OfficialWade Phillips and Michael Brockers pay respect to Philip Rivers, along with a few other items from the Rams’ official site.Bolts Can’t Afford to Fall for Rams’ Eye Candy | Chargers OfficialI don’t think they’re talking about Rob Havenstein. Whipped by the Chiefs, the Spanos Defectors Chargers will be on the lookout for pre-snap motion, shifts, and tempo changes LA will use to keep them off balance.Phillips, Rams look to extend scoreless streak against Chargers | Associated PressSOB received a dozen donuts on his desk on Monday after the Rams’ convincing 34-0 shutout of the Cardinals. It’s not a streak that’s likely to continue Darrell Henderson Jersey Cheap , but the scoreless quarter streak now stands at 6. Addition by subtraction? Dolphins aren’t missing Suh | National Football PostThat’s what every team says when they cut ties with a great player — but through two games, Miami’s run defense has been pretty stout. Former Ram Robert Quinn is also wearing the powder blue on Sundays.Chargers will still put up points on Rams | BoltBeatOr at least this fellow thinks so. His key? The unstoppable, thundering force that is the geriatric Antonio Gates. For those of you who enjoy complaining about the writing quality here at TST... well....just read it. Goff might be going Hollywood, but he’s also a leading man on the field for the Rams | LA TimesIn addition to mounting endorsement deals, Goff’s play is on the uptick, despite all the hand-wringing about a couple of under-thrown deep balls or missed windows. If you, like me, are actually rooting for our QB to get better Darrell Henderson Jersey Womens , give this piece a read. It’s startlingly positive.Q&A with JoJo Natson | Rams OfficialNice chat with the Rams’ latest special teams star, JoJo “GoGo” Natson. Or whatever we decided his nickname is. Rams’ defense has been brilliant, but Chargers might be able to find a couple holes | Press-EnterpriseCan the Chargers diversify their targets, prevent turnovers, and run the ball? Time will tell. Rich Hammond looks at offensive keys to the game for the visiting San Diegans team from the same city, sort of.Revisiting the last time the Chargers faced the Los Angeles Rams | BoltBeatThe year was 1994. Chris Miller threw 4 INTs, and a burly running back by the name of Natrone Means rumbled for 95 yards on 23 carries in the battle of San Diego versus Anaheim.