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Is a Cooper Kupp trade doable?

The Texans have to do something about the WR position this offseason and draft. But I don't think they can afford Kupp. They need decent o-linemen as much or more than WRs and RBs. Or TEs.
If Kupp re-structures or signs with the Texans after being cut I could see this happening.

I would love to add Kupp/Demarcus Robinson and Jaylin Noel to Nico this offseason. Also add Noteboom and draft Grey Zabel. Then go defense with the rest of the draft. Add a DT/CB in the 2nd/3rd rds and a CB later in the draft.
 
Makes you wonder why they are so desperate to get rid of him?
They're trying to get something for him. NFL GMs are probably telling them by not telling them that the contract they were dumb enough to sign this guy to (& I like Cupp) is insane & they want no part of it.

They were hoping to clear his contract off their books, but now they'll settle for some relief if not all.
 
Just in terms of the trade itself, and not considering the money issue, I'd give up a 6th...maybe a 5th at most.

Again...not getting to money yet...my big concern is recent injury history. Missing 18 games in the last 3 years is not a good trend.

Yet, when healthy he still produces. I'd prefer him to Diggs, just because Diggs is a shade older and coming right off of an ACL. Kupp also has zero attitude concerns and has major history with the new OC. So, ya... in the Kupp vs. Diggs competition...all else being equal, I'll take Kupp.

Money is a whole nother banana. I'll set that aside for the moment. I'd say it's possible Kupp is here in 2025, but it's not a high likelihood due to combo of age, injury history, and money.
 
I would take Kupp over Diggs due to familiarity with Caley and not coming off a torn ACL. If you are getting a 30+ WR then you should get one that is healthy enough to participate in offseason activities with his new teammates.

I think the Keenan Allen price will suffice. 4th round pick. Maybe it’ll end up being a conditional 5th instead depending how much cap the Rams want to eat.
 
Yes, but a veteran pedestrian is using his legs every day rather than driving everywhere so he is in better shape.....
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And dodging in and out of traffic would probably have very good laterals and hips probably roll well. Might even be good in back pedals and quick off the line starts.
We should keep an eye on 40 times though cuz sometimes those pedestrians move pretty slow.
 
From what I understand, Kupp’s injuries have come by way of the hip drop tackle. If he’s 100% this season….maybe the Texans get a 900+ yard receiver. His experience with this system could make him a valuable asset. I also believe the Rams will wind up eating a lot of his contract to move him. If Caserio is game, hopefully they extend him with remaining balance, front load the extension while adding season.
 
We tried this already with Diggs and the results were mixed at best. Think we need to stay away from acquiring older guys and get younger guys in here.

Off Derek Stingley’s recommendation of him I say we give Jared Wayne a shot

 
Off Derek Stingley’s recommendation of him I say we give Jared Wayne a shot
Or the other he mentioned, Xavier Johnson that was a teammate of Stroud at OSU
COLLEGE:
  • Spent six seasons at Ohio State University (2018-23), seeing action in 33 games and recording 44 rushes for 358 yards (8.0 avg.) and one touchdown. Reeled in 26 receptions for 329 yards (12.7 avg.) and two touchdowns
  • Was initially a walk-on at OSU, but went on to earn a full scholarship and was also named team captain in his career
  • Scored three touchdowns in 2022, including two in the biggest of games: a 24-yard touchdown reception to give Ohio State its first lead over Notre Dame; and a 37-yard touchdown reception with a 360-degree spin move against Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Peach Bowl to give Ohio State a 28-24 halftime lead
  • Made his mark initially on special teams and by the end of his career had logged 924 special teams snaps across all four units
  • Was a three-time OSU Scholar-Athlete selection
 
From what I understand, Kupp’s injuries have come by way of the hip drop tackle. If he’s 100% this season….maybe the Texans get a 900+ yard receiver. His experience with this system could make him a valuable asset. I also believe the Rams will wind up eating a lot of his contract to move him. If Caserio is game, hopefully they extend him with remaining balance, front load the extension while adding season.
If Rams will pay his base salary next two years, I would be okay with Houston paying his roster bonuses.
 
Or the other he mentioned, Xavier Johnson that was a teammate of Stroud at OSU
COLLEGE:
  • Spent six seasons at Ohio State University (2018-23), seeing action in 33 games and recording 44 rushes for 358 yards (8.0 avg.) and one touchdown. Reeled in 26 receptions for 329 yards (12.7 avg.) and two touchdowns
  • Was initially a walk-on at OSU, but went on to earn a full scholarship and was also named team captain in his career
  • Scored three touchdowns in 2022, including two in the biggest of games: a 24-yard touchdown reception to give Ohio State its first lead over Notre Dame; and a 37-yard touchdown reception with a 360-degree spin move against Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Peach Bowl to give Ohio State a 28-24 halftime lead
  • Made his mark initially on special teams and by the end of his career had logged 924 special teams snaps across all four units
  • Was a three-time OSU Scholar-Athlete selection

In the chiefs playoff game CJ went to Wayne twice and he was wide open both times for pretty sizeable gains. 1 of those passes he just slipped coming out of his break and the other I think the db just made a good play to rake it out of his hands at the last second.
 
In the chiefs playoff game CJ went to Wayne twice and he was wide open both times for pretty sizeable gains. 1 of those passes he just slipped coming out of his break and the other I think the db just made a good play to rake it out of his hands at the last second.
He was open when he dived into Dell's knee also
 
Kupp has veteran savvy. We need a veteran that produces. Can’t rely on a draft pick. You don’t know what you have there. If not Kupp, Diggs, or Hollywood Brown.
How about a guy that's been in the system like Demarcus Robinson or young vet FA's like Elijah Moore/Tylan Wallace or Bo Melton. Melton has already learned the WCO with the Packers.
 
Yeah, but unlike Mixon, I'm not sure Kupp is worth the trade
Point taken, posters were saying this same thing after the Mixon trade.

My thinking is this, I would trade for Kupp and sign Robinson in FA if the Rams were willing to eat enough of Kupp's contract to make the trade worth it for the Texans.

Either way I'm adding Robinson in FA and either adding a WR in trade or FA and drafting another WR in by the 4th rd at the latest. Caserio needs to totally rebuild the WR room. The current room is either unhealth or not good enough.
 
How about a guy that's been in the system like Demarcus Robinson or young vet FA's like Elijah Moore/Tylan Wallace or Bo Melton. Melton has already learned the WCO with the Packers.

I’d be somewhat interested in Robinson. He is 30, but had somewhat of a breakout season and would be an instant fit like Kupp.shorter term deal I’m good.

Moore is the other guy I know and I’d be more excited about him. He is younger than DR, and is a second round pick on a bad team. Even with all the crap,surrounding him, he has put up decent numbers. I think he’s got more juice to go…so yes I would 100% be onboard.

Your other two…I do not know.

But some quick searching tells me Melton and Wallace are JAG types at best. Im not opposed to depth and adding competition, but I doubt either moves the needle whatsoever for this offense. My two cents/
 
Point taken, posters were saying this same thing after the Mixon trade.

My thinking is this, I would trade for Kupp and sign Robinson in FA if the Rams were willing to eat enough of Kupp's contract to make the trade worth it for the Texans.

Either way I'm adding Robinson in FA and either adding a WR in trade or FA and drafting another WR in by the 4th rd at the latest. Caserio needs to totally rebuild the WR room. The current room is either unhealth or not good enough.

I’d draft WR- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) and make a simple trade with the Rams for Cooper Kupp. Egbuka arrives as the WR2 and Kupp would remain a SWR. I’d still be looking to add WR- Dont’e Thornton Jr (Tennessee) late in the draft or as a priority UDFA signing.

I’d include Metchie in this trade, provided the Rams were covering the majority of Kupp’s contract. They get an inexpensive WR who could fit their system and fill a hole. Who knows, he may welcome a change of scenery. Really don’t want to give up a draft pick to make this happen
 
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I’d draft WR- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) and make a simple trade with the Rams for Cooper Kupp. Egbuka arrives as the WR2 and Kupp is still the SWR. I’d still be looking to add WR- Dont’e Thornton Jr (Tennessee) late in the draft or as a priority UDFA signing.

I’d include Metchie in this trade, provided the Rams were covering the majority of his contract. They get an inexpensive WR who could fit their system and may welcome a change of scenery. Really don’t want to give up a draft pick to make this happen
I don't think Egbuka makes it to 1-26.
 
I’d be somewhat interested in Robinson. He is 30, but had somewhat of a breakout season and would be an instant fit like Kupp.shorter term deal I’m good.

Moore is the other guy I know and I’d be more excited about him. He is younger than DR, and is a second round pick on a bad team. Even with all the crap,surrounding him, he has put up decent numbers. I think he’s got more juice to go…so yes I would 100% be onboard.

Your other two…I do not know.

But some quick searching tells me Melton and Wallace are JAG types at best. Im not opposed to depth and adding competition, but I doubt either moves the needle whatsoever for this offense. My two cents

Wallace and Melton are very underrated. They're both very talented but stuck in deep wr corps. Talented WR2.
 
There’s a chance he might be there if Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) and Luther Burden III (Missouri) go ahead of him. The real wild card could be Mathew Golden (Texas). If he’s the 3rd WR selected…..I’d be pretty confident Egbuka would be there at 25 for the taking
Hope you're right.

I've got Egbuka/Burden rated even as WR2 and both in the top 15 prospects.
 
Kupp has veteran savvy. We need a veteran that produces. Can’t rely on a draft pick. You don’t know what you have there. If not Kupp, Diggs, or Hollywood Brown.
Brian Thomas Jr had 87 for 1282 and 10tds
McConkey had 82 for 1100 and 7 tds
Both were taken late 1st rd and out performed everyone not named Nico. Get a young wr no later than 2nd rd which they didn't do last year. The college passing game allows teams to get great value on wrs.
 
They need a wr that can run by people.
What would you think about Caserio bringing in DeMarcus Robinson and Tutu At well in FA?

Add these guys and draft Jaylin Noel, Brashard. The offense would look so much better.
 
Brian Thomas Jr had 87 for 1282 and 10tds
McConkey had 82 for 1100 and 7 tds
Both were taken late 1st rd and out performed everyone not named Nico. Get a young wr no later than 2nd rd which they didn't do last year. The college passing game allows teams to get great value on wrs.
Agreed. When talking about value, the market for vet WRs is way overpriced. Would rather take a swing in the draft and have the rookie contract then spend elsewhere in free agency.
 
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