Should the Los Angeles Rams trade up in the first round of the draft if there’s a prospect in their range who they highly covet? Most fans would say that trading up is the death knell to team success and a sacrifice never worth the pay off, but that’s probably because we only remember the BIG trades.
When in reality, most first round trades cost relatively little to move up and at times have produced the best players and fits of our time.
Yes, we will never forget Trey Lance and Bryce Young. But did you forget that Tristan Wirfs, Jaylen Waddle, Chris Olave, Trent McDuffie, Will Anderson, and Jalen Carter were also trade ups?