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For the Los Angeles Rams, this is a low-risk, potentially high-reward gamble. Their secondary has been, to put it mildly, a liability. Opposing quarterbacks have been feasting, and the Rams’ defensive backs have looked more like welcoming hosts than fierce defenders. Emmanuel Forbes, in particular, has been having a rough go, allowing a passer rating that makes you wonder if he’s actively trying to help the other team. So, is McCreary the savior? Probably not. His stats aren’t exactly eye-popping. He gave up a league-high six touchdowns as a rookie and has already allowed two this season. But sometimes, a change of scenery is all a player needs. The Rams’ coaching staff, led by Defensive Coordinator Chris Shula, is likely hoping they can unlock the talent that made McCreary a high draft pick in the first place. At this point, they’re throwing things at the wall and praying something sticks. Can you blame them? What Were the Titans Thinking? This trade signals a clear message from the Titans: they’re moving in a different direction. With McCreary’s playing time dwindling over the past two seasons, the writing was on the wall. He went from a full-time starter to a rotational piece on a team that hasn’t exactly been setting the league on fire. It’s a classic case of a player falling out of favor with the coaching staff. The Titans are effectively betting that the marginal upgrade in a 2026 draft pick is more valuable than keeping a versatile but inconsistent corner for the remainder of the season. It’s a cold, calculated business decision, but one that feels a bit premature for a player who is still young. For McCreary, it’s a fresh start. He goes from a team that was ready to part ways with him to a contender desperate for help in the secondary. He’ll likely be thrown into the fire immediately, with a chance to prove the Titans made a mistake. If he can step up and provide even average play, he’ll be a massive upgrade for the Rams. And for the Titans? They’ll be watching from afar, hoping they didn’t just give away a key contributor for a lottery ticket two years down the road.
