The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Jeff Fisher loves Trent Richardson, and the impact of the Rams ending up with the Alabama running back would be huge. First, the Rams would presumably either trade or release Jackson if this happens.
Diehards Line:So wrote SI.com insider Peter King, who went on explain he can't see the Rams paying Jackson $7 million in 2012 to share the job with a player certain to eclipse him soon. King further suggested that big number takes some logical teams (Steelers, Giants) out of the running for Jackson. ... All that said, King admits the chances of St. Louis getting Richardson are slim. Cleveland likes Richardson a lot, and rookie Tampa coach Greg Schiano does too, so Richardson is unlikely to make it to the sixth pick. The Rams also have much greater needs -- according to King, they "simply have to get receiver help for Sam Bradford." But if Justin Blackmon is gone here and Richardson's still there? Don't be surprised.