Rams will trade or release Tavon Austin

[Palmetto]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000918323/article/rams-will-trade-or-release-tavon-austin

 

"Coming out of West Virginia in 2013, Austin was billed as a prolific playmaker, worthy of sacrificing four draft picks in a trade with the Bills. Although he parlayed a breakout 2015 campaign (10 touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards from scrimmage) into a prodigious four-year, $42 million deal in the summer of 2016, Austin never lived up to the contract -- much less the predraft hype "

 

I wouldn't even pick him up as a free agent but he could be great with a team like the Pats or Packers

[Shocker]

I've said it and I'm on an island but I would sign him (LOW) if he gets cut.  He'd have to be cheap doe.  We'd still need more WRs though, especially an outside guy.

[Palmetto]

Just now, Shocker said:

I've said it and I'm on an island but I would sign him (LOW) if he gets cut.  He'd have to be cheap doe.

Cheap? if its really cheap i guess it wouldn't hurt to maybe get a "deep threat"

[Mr. Scot]

The comparison here I guess would be Kaelin Clay. Do you take him over Clay?

Keep in mind that while he may not be terribly expensive, he will be more expensive than Clay.

[Shocker]

4 minutes ago, Palmetto said:

Cheap? if its really cheap i guess it wouldn't hurt to maybe get a "deep threat"

No illusions for me...he can return punts and is a utility slot guy that can make us some plays.  Nothing more.  Really cheap.

Mr Scot, yes he'd replace one of the fringe guys (like Clay or Bersin etc).  I value him a little more than most.  A little more.  And honestly (I'll get roasted on this board for this) but counting on Byrd is just something I can't do right now.  Was looking better but then boom, hurt out for the year. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

We have Byrd, Samuel and Clay who should all benefit from Norvd deep attack system

[Nails]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

The comparison here I guess would be Kaelin Clay. Do you take him over Clay?

Keep in mind that while he may not be terribly expensive, he will be more expensive than Clay.

Of course you take him over Clay.  No contest.

[Jeremy Igo]

Clay is not a NFL caliber receiver.

 

Austin is.

 

 

No question.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, Jeremy Igo said:

Clay is not a NFL caliber receiver.

 

Austin is.

 

 

No question.

Enough of a difference that you trade, or just wait for his release?

And how much money?

[CPF4LIFE]

He will be a star in new England. 

[Shocker]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Enough of a difference that you trade, or just wait for his release?

And how much money?

No fuggin way a trade.  And I was thinking 2.5 at most.

[ericr0319]

hard pass. offers nothing that Samuel cannot. 

[Palmetto]

Pats , Packers , Atl,  N.O.,   K.C. , OAK.,  Pitt Would be good teams for Austin to be a slot or # 3 Wr

[La Pantera]

3 minutes ago, ericr0319 said:

hard pass. offers nothing that Samuel cannot. 

Except several more years experience. And actually having a 1k yard season and double digit TDs. But other than that....