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I'll admit... I'm surprised.
I would not have guessed that the Rams would have been able to acquire a 3rd Round pick for Gordon.
Not that Gordon doesn't have potential. He could prove to be a 1,000 yard back for the Dolphins.
But with the Rams, he was a third string back with only moderate production in the past and a recent surgery.
So how did the Rams get such a high price for him?
Obviously, part of the reason is the Dolphins' deperate need for a back after Ricky Williams decided that the grass at Pro Player Stadium does not compare to the kind you buy in Amsterdam.
But the Rams also played this one very well.
First, Martz publicly chastised himself for suggesting that Gordon was soft after it was revealed that Lamar needed surgery to remove a bone chip. While I believe that was a sincere expression of regret by Martz, he also made sure that other teams heard his confession.
Then, in the final preseason game, Gordon was deliberately showcased, as he was given the ball 24 times (22 carries, 2 receptions). He showed productivity and the ability to be a workhorse - and the Dolphins paid a higher than market value price because of this.
While the Rams could regret the trade this year if the injury bug hits, in the long run, this should be a good trade for the Rams (and, for Lamar's sake, hopefully for the Dolphins as well).
I would not have guessed that the Rams would have been able to acquire a 3rd Round pick for Gordon.
Not that Gordon doesn't have potential. He could prove to be a 1,000 yard back for the Dolphins.
But with the Rams, he was a third string back with only moderate production in the past and a recent surgery.
So how did the Rams get such a high price for him?
Obviously, part of the reason is the Dolphins' deperate need for a back after Ricky Williams decided that the grass at Pro Player Stadium does not compare to the kind you buy in Amsterdam.
But the Rams also played this one very well.
First, Martz publicly chastised himself for suggesting that Gordon was soft after it was revealed that Lamar needed surgery to remove a bone chip. While I believe that was a sincere expression of regret by Martz, he also made sure that other teams heard his confession.
Then, in the final preseason game, Gordon was deliberately showcased, as he was given the ball 24 times (22 carries, 2 receptions). He showed productivity and the ability to be a workhorse - and the Dolphins paid a higher than market value price because of this.
While the Rams could regret the trade this year if the injury bug hits, in the long run, this should be a good trade for the Rams (and, for Lamar's sake, hopefully for the Dolphins as well).
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