Sony Michel trade grades: Bill Belichick works his magic again while Rams gain viable running back

It was a move the Rams needed to make

With seven minutes left in Super Bowl LIII, Sean McVay watched as Sony Michel scored the game's only touchdown in the Rams' 13-3 loss to the Patriots. Michel, who rushed for 94 yards on 18 carries in that game, was traded from New England to Los Angeles on Wednesday. In acquiring Michel, the Rams sent the Patriots a fifth and a sixth-round pick that could convert to a fourth-round pick if the Rams receive a compensatory selection in that round.  The 31st player selected in the 2018 draft, Michel rushed for 2,292 yards (with a 4.3 yards per carry average) and 14 touchdowns during his first three seasons. He justified his draft stock in the 2018 playoffs, rushing for 336 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Injuries have limited Michel's productivity, however, as he missed 10 games to injury during his time in New England. He ran for a career-low 449 yards last season after missing seven games  With school officially back in session, it's only right that we grade the trade between former Super Bowl foes, starting with the team that found a taker for their former first-round pick.