Every swap seemed to tilt away from the Rams, and the value they bled adds up to real damage. The process wobbled, and the D- is where it lands.

They have staked the next five years on Jayden Daniels, which is the only story that really matters here. The wide receiver hole is the one line item this class does not answer. Job largely done: quarterback settled and 2 of 8 of the wish list covered.

In short, the board sent warnings, and they will be hoping it was wrong.