It might be that simple. But the shooter is saying he felt threatened by Smith, and Smith did have a loaded gun in his car. No one is disputing there was a homicide. The dispute between the 2 parties is whether it was justifiable.
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Rams trade up:
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The terms are as follows: Tennessee gets: Rams' first-round pick (2016), two second-round picks (2016) third-round pick (2016), first-round pick (2017), third-round pick (2017).
Rams get: Titans' first-overall pick (2016), fourth-round pick (2016), sixth-round pick (2016).
Franchise changing opportunity for the Titans. That was a great move by them, assuming they can hit on their draft picks. Could be a Herschel Walker to MN type deal for them.
Two 1sts, two 2nds and two 3rds for the first overall pick a 4th and a 6th?
To express this in terms of actual draft slots:
Rams get #1, #113 and #177 in 2016.
Titans get #15, #43, #45 and #76 in 2016; and a first (est #16) and a third (est. #80) in 2017.
Sounds like it is a good deal for the Titans who think they have their QB. They could package a couple of those picks to move back into the top 10 if there is someone they covet at another position.
A draft trade that obviously suits the needs to support both teams needs. The RAMS get the QB they need. The Titans secure a need for value picks and roster depth. The Titans also secure other trade options in the NFL Draft.
Evidently the Titans are going with their current LT. They make a solid move here with value picks in the early rounds for Roster depth. They enhance their future getting the RAMS first round pick in 2017.
The RAMS go on the aggressive and steal possibly the best prospect at QB from the BROWNS.
I like the Titans GM's move here.
Wentz seems to be grading out with higher upside. But he was in a run heavy offense and a good defense in college and has never carried a team with his passing. Not dispositive, but there is a good sized projection going on with him.
Goff has carried a team with his passing but might have a more limited upside physically. Goff might start out in better shape before being overtaken by Wentz.
Problem is that the Rams might need Wentz to start immediately. And be coached by Jeff Fisher.
This is all if, and only Sam Farmer has this so far, that the Rams are really leaning to Wentz.
That ended up being:
'Skins got #2 in 2012
Rams got #6 (which they traded to Dallas for #14 and #45) & #39 in 2012, #22 in 2013 (which they traded to Atlanta along with #227 in2015 for #30, #92 and #198) and #2 in 2014.
I love these multi-faceted deals!
Rams gave up #2 in 2012 and #227 in 2015.
They got back #14, #39 & #45 in 2012; #30, #92 & #198 in 2013 and #2 in 2014.
And how'd that work out for those teams?
:-P
The #2 in 2014 made it even more of a steal.
But this guy thinks the 3 first round picks over 3 years is overshadowing the very high up front cost of this year's deal.
Football Perspective @fbgchase 60m60 minutes ago
The RG3 trade had the "zomg 3 1st round picks" headline but you could argue the Rams paid a steeper price today http://www.footballperspective.com/d...eived-for-rg3/ …
He loses me a little because in the middle of making an argument about how to simplify the trade for comparison sake (consider the 4th and 6th to be roughly equivalent to a future 3rd) he said people tend to overestimate the cost of a pick occurring in the future. Except, that is basically the entire argument presented for the original point.
All true, but the Brownies really seemed to be fixating on Wentz and thinking they had him wrapped up. People were really psyched by some of the throws he made for scouts in the showoff season.
Jeff Fisher: I am shocked that the Rams 'braintrust' wanted to blow all these picks for a QB when they have a coach like that running football operations. You really would think this is the kind of move you make to get the franchise QB for an offensive guru you just brought in. Probably would have been better to trade Fisher and some draft picks for an up and coming OC...