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ArticleDoes Josh Downs make sense for the Rams?
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Downs is talented, he can stretch the field, but if memory serves, we've seen the young man make some strong catches over the middle too. Though he's not the biggest receiver, similar to Tutu Atwell. So, would Downs handle the level of run blocking the Rams might ask him to do? Also, would the Rams use Downs? It's well-known Matthew Stafford sometimes just locks in on one player and goes from there.
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Downs trade debate: talent vs. fit concerns with Stafford's target tendencies.

The source debates whether Downs makes sense as a Rams trade target. Downs is talented and can stretch the field and make catches over the middle, but concerns exist: his size (similar to Tutu Atwell) raises questions about run-blocking capability; Matthew Stafford's tendency to lock in on one player could limit Downs' usage if he isn't the primary target on a given day. The source believes Sean McVay could make the trade work but is uncertain whether Downs truly moves the needle for a Super Bowl run in 2026, concluding the Rams need to win games with their current pieces rather than pursue this trade.

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