Some days are just better than others, you know. And that is quite the statement on the Monday morning after the LA Rams ascended to the tie the best record in the NFL (7-1) with the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Of course, here comes that NFL Trade Deadline, and we know the whispers and rumors that buzzed in our ears long before today. “What are the Rams up to? “seemed to accompany each roster move by the team, and for good reason. It just didn’t add up.
Well, we were correct all along, and the LA Rams are exactly who we thought they were (wait, didn’t someone else say that?
Yeah, Dennis Green said that. Thanks, Coach.
Well, back to the point. Now that the LA Rams have pulled off a blockbuster deal, what do the NFL pundits and experts think about it?
Rich Eisen
NFL sportscaster Rich Eisen gave his first blush, and I won’t spoil it by giving details. But Eisen loves the fact that LA Rams GM Les Snead is aggressive.
🚨🚨#NFL TRADE ALERT🚨🚨
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) November 1, 2021
Out of nowhere, @VonMiller was traded to #RamsHouse in the middle of our first hour and we reacted appropriately:#BroncosCountry#NFLTradeDeadline pic.twitter.com/CwbYPp9rLv
He is two thumbs up on this move because the LA Rams must face Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, and Trey Lance twice a year.
Pat McAfee
NFL sports analyst Pat McAfee was also on the air when the Adam Schefter report broke. (Warning: Adult language content)
BREAKING: Von Miller has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2nd & 3rd round pick in 2022#PMSOverreactionMonday #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/jQtX8siBoC
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 1, 2021
Pat McAfee loves the combination of Aaron Donald, Von Miller, and Jalen Ramsey on the Rams defense.
Steve Wyche
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche loves the fact that the LA Rams are operating as an NBA team. He points out that the Rams defense has Aaron Donald, Von Miller, Jalen Ramsey, and Leonard Floyd.
The Broncos setting up for 2022. The Rams setting up for N-O-W. More on the trade of Von Miller from Denver to L.A. From NFL Now @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/QmE4Vwhe1L
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) November 1, 2021
Wyche believes that due to running a similar scheme, the Rams defense can see Miller on the field on Sunday Night Football.
Arash Markazi
Former LA Times sports columnist Arash Markazi loves the fact that the LA Rams are keeping the marketing furnace stoked by providing a constant stream of elite NFL talent to draw Rams fans to the team.
The Rams understood what they needed to do to be successful in the L.A. market. An NFL team wasn't going to draw fans just by showing up. They needed to make noise, bring in stars and win and they've done that with the trades for Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford and now Von Miller.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) November 1, 2021
He loves the fact that the Rams are making noise at the NFL Trade Deadline.
Brooke Kromer
While the daughter of former offensive line coach Aaron Kromer has established herself as a very accomplished NFL analyst and contributor to Fantasy Football experts, she still makes herself available at any indication of LA Rams moves.
GOD BLESS🙌🏼 I’m booking my SB trip! See y’all in LA 😝
— Brooke Kromer (@BrookeKromer) November 1, 2021
She is a great follow on Twitter and suggested that she will be booking her Super Bowl LVI trip to watch the Rams compete at SoFi Stadium.
Skip Bayless
Of course, sports contrarian and talking head Skip Bayless was all over this one as well.
Vintage move by the Rams acquiring Von Miller in his 11th season. Will make them better rushing the passer. But give me Randy Gregory screaming off the edge, DLawrence setting the edge and Micah Parsons giving the Cowboys' D monstrous new edge wreaking havoc. Cowboys>Rams
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 1, 2021
The guy is paid to be a burr in the saddle of NFL fans, and he is in rare form today.
NFL GameDay
Even NFL GameDay is excited, and why not? Suddenly, the LA Rams have one more reason to turn on the television and tune in, and the combination of Von Miller with Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, and Leonard Floyd will be something very special.
The @RamsNFL pass rush is crazy 🔥@VonMiller | @AaronDonald97 pic.twitter.com/iQCVdVJUBZ
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) November 1, 2021
Okay, a lot of positive reactions from those ‘in the know’ folks. But what do you think? Is Von Miller that last piece to the puzzle who can help get the Rams over the hump? Or did the Rams simply put a fresh coat of paint on bad wood?
One thing is certain. We have a lot more to talk about. So stay tuned…