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The Myles Garrett trade is starting to look like a bad sequel for the Rams

If humanity ever fell to the robots like in The Matrix and they tried to itemize sports discourse into spreadsheets, the current Los Angeles Rams-Myles Garrett situation would be filed under “TEAM FAILS ALL-IN TRADE” as all humans continue to be harvested in the organic power plant in service of our machine overlords. But that […]

The Myles Garrett trade is starting to look like a bad sequel for the Rams

The Los Angeles Rams' trade for Myles Garrett is looking like a poor decision, akin to a sequel that lacks the charm of the original, according to this analysis. The Rams previously made a high-stakes trade in 2021 and emerged victorious in the Super Bowl, but this current move, involving the acquisition of Garrett, Davante Adams, and Sean McVay, appears to be a different story.

The Browns, who received Garrett, seem to be thriving with the addition of a star player, while the Rams have struggled, currently sitting at the bottom of the NFC West. The trade has raised questions about the Rams' future success, with concerns over the team's health and performance. The Browns, on the other hand, may benefit from a Rams team that could falter due to injuries, as they currently sit at 0-2 against the NFC West and have three crucial games ahead.

The Rams' defense, in particular, is a major concern, and whether Garrett can return and improve it will determine the future of this trade.

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