Looks like Brandon Lloyd will now be in a St Louis Rams jersey before game day next Sunday.
Do I think this was a surprise to many? Yes, but with the Broncos struggling and probably not wanting to pay him a long term deal, a trade was definitely foreseeable. But the fact they only got a mid round pick is kinda shocking. This guy was a leading receiver in the NFL last year.
So why did the Rams want him? Well, my guess is McDaniels, who coached Lloyd last year in Denver, was big on this guy from the start. And with Bradford struggling to get guys open down the field, this was a no brainier. He should get 15 targets a game and that will free up Steven Jackson to run a bit more freely.
Also, Denver knew he really did not fit the new style that John Fox was running. Maybe there was some behind the scenes conflicts as well. We may never know the true story but the fact is Brandon Lloyd is in St Louis and will be looking to get the ball often. For a long term deal he needs to have a good last 10 games or so to ensure a good contract.
Lloyd is a game breaker with good hands and great speed. He runs crisp routes and should excel in the offense that Josh McDaniels is running. Not much else is working, but that is more to do with the lack of speed and the fact the defense puts them in a deep hole quite often. This team could still win the NFC West, but they have to start winning now. The 49ers are not going to slow down anytime soon, so the Rams need to get to at least 9-7 to have a shot to win the division.


