The Rams received a future seventh-round selection,…
The Rams received a future seventh-round selection, ultimately tied to the 2015 No. 249 slot, after sending Greg Salas to New England. St. Louis preserved transferable draft value from a player who contributed almost nothing for the Patriots, giving the Rams a small edge. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Los Angeles Rams within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2015 7th round pick (249th overall subsequently traded, Akeem King )
New England Patriots Received
- player Greg Salas
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2012-09-01, Los Angeles Rams received 2015 7th round pick (249th overall subsequently traded, Akeem King), while New England Patriots received Greg Salas. The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Los Angeles Rams Return
The Rams received a future seventh-round selection, ultimately tied to the 2015 No. 249 slot, after sending Greg Salas to New England. St. Louis preserved transferable draft value from a player who contributed almost nothing for the Patriots, giving the Rams a small edge. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Los Angeles Rams within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
New England Patriots Return
New England acquired Greg Salas, but he appeared in only one game for the Patriots and did not record a reception. The low acquisition cost limits the downside, yet the club still received less realized value than the Rams retained through the future pick. That outcome supports a D+ grade for New England Patriots within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Rams Win. Los Angeles Rams earns C+, and New England Patriots earns D+. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.