Episode 14, Parts 1 & 2: 2016 NFL Draft Recap

For some reason Episode 14 never got posted, but we did a 2016 NFL Draft Recap. WE PROMISE THAT THIS SHOW IS FREE OF DRAFT GRADES.

This show is also pretty dope because we have a caller join us for the first time!

Episode 14, Part 1: 2016 NFL Draft Recap.

Episode 14, Part 2: 2016 NFL Draft Recap

Breaking News: Rams Acquire 1st Overall Pick from Titans

Credit to +uSTADIUM  

Big news out of the NFL this morning the Los Angeles Rams have given up a kings ransom to move up to the 1st overall pick. Here are the details of the trade:

Rams Get:

• 1st Overall Pick (Round 1)
• 113th Overall Pick (Round 4)
• 177th Overall Pick (6th Round)

Titans Get:

• 15th Overall Pick (Round 1)
• 43rd Overall Pick (Round 2)
• 45th Overall Pick (Round 2)
• 76th Overall Pick (Round 3)
• 2017 1st Round Pick
• 2017 3rd Round Pick

It's funny how life comes full circle when the Rams were on the receiving side of a kings ransom in 2012 when Washington moved up to the 2nd Overall pick to select RG3.

Most people as of now believe the Rams want Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State University, but I believe it will be Jared Goff from Cal. Goff is the more polished day one prospect, and for marketing purposes he's the California Kid. This move is more football related than marketing, but it wouldn't hurt in their re-branding efforts.  

In our honest opinion the Rams got hosed in this trade. Two firsts and one second round pick would be understandable, but the first two days of the 2016 Draft and the first two days of the 2017 Draft (essentially)? The Washington trade in 2012 might have been a better deal...

Aldon Smith to the Raiders

First broken by Jason Cole via Twitter, Aldon Smith has signed with the Oakland Raiders. Smith is eligible to play at this time until he is shutdown by the league. According to Cole Smith also signed for up to $8 million dollars in roster incentives.

The key for a successful Aldon Smith in Oakland will be support from the Raiders organization in finding him help. He also supposedly chose to stay close to the Bay Area to continue his personal plan with his councilors and the rest of the support network he has build in the area.

I (Zach) wish Mr. Smith the best of luck in getting his NFL career on track, but more so in finding and living a happy personal life. 

UPDATE 9/12: 

Via Rotoworld.com

As you can see above Smith can make $5.25 million for simply staying on the roster through this year. I would have been nice to see less money offered to a troubled young man with the emphasis on "This is your last shot". Throwing money at someone fighting addiction is typically a catalyst to fuel the addiction fire. Good luck to Aldon Smith. We will keep you up to date with any other details.