I just noticed that you specifically asked about QBs: Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young opened up about his struggles with mental health issues at a charity event, revealing that he grew up with severe separation anxiety that went undiagnosed well into his playing career with the San Francisco 49ers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Having just read the article saying that the Rams aren't working on an extension for Jones, maybe the Rams draft that ILB after all. The rookie could play along side Jones this year when the defensive alignment calls for 2 ILBs and then, if he works out, he takes over as the primary ILB next year. That fits with the Rams MO in that Jones would probably earn the Rams a comp pick if he left viaby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
I didn't know any, but google apparently does. Keith O’Neill: The former Colts and Cowboys linebacker has been vocal about his struggle with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. O’Neill started the 4th and Forever Foundation to help others struggling with mental health. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In October 2021, Jacksonville Jaguars wby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Once AD comes off the books only 2 of the Rams 16 highest cap hits will be on defense - Williams will be 9th at $4.76M and Jones will be 12th at $3.33M. Having one high-priced defender (Reddick instead of Donald) seems doable, even in the face of the Rams' recent emphasis on offense. The Rams have plenty of cap space to bring Reddick on as others have pointed out in this thread. And I couldby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedodgerram I want Latu in the 1st round (would even move up 3-4 spots if necessary). Then DT Sweat 2nd round. In the thrid WR and a fast, sideline to sideline LB. Go RAms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 With Latu and Young holding down the OLB positions I assume that rookie LB would be on the inside next to Jones. Do you see him coming off the field when the Rams go to nickel and dime packages?by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDanishRam I don't really have names. But I agree with your position count except in Jourdan was right they are not entirely done with vet CB's. Depending on that id say: Edge, WR, Edge again and DL. Then a kicker and BPA for the rest or trades if some insane deal on a OL that drops comes along. With Byron Young already set at one Edge it feels like that 3rd round edge would just be fiby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotenantucketramfan Given the Ram's current draft positions in rounds 1-3, here are four players I'd be very happy with. I am trying to be realistic about what players might be available when the Ram's picks come up. Round: 1. Latu, UCLA, Ed (assuming his medicals are okay) 2. Pearsall, FL, WR (I think he'll be long gone, but maybe ....a stud who will run very precise routes, block, and Rby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Stafford takes up 19.3% of the cap this year. But the Rams could, if they wanted to, convert $29M of his salary to a signing bonus and move $23.2M of his cap hit to future years . That would drop his cap hit this year from $49.5M to $26.3M ... which is less than 11% of the cap. By comparison, the Rams carried $78.65M in dead money last year, which was a tick below $35% of the 2023 cap. As yby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 A lot of the guys out there seem to be smaller, DT types at least by body type and where I see them --- there are 6-1, 6-2 and around 300 pounds, not the 6-4, 310-320 guys ... The Rams list Hoecht at 6'4", 310 lbs. Does he have the talent to man a starting spot on the DL, at least in nickel? If so that would free the Rams to do something else with one of those picksby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
I couldn't get past this one: The Colts can’t pass up adding a late third-rounder to trade back just four spots, where they can still draft Nate Wiggins or the other CB the Rams didn’t pick. If the Colts can move back to 19 and kick one of those 2 CBs then why couldn't the Rams do the same thing at 19 and keep their draft capital?by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDanishRam Thank you sir. With the risk of sounding weird for a new guy, your CAP explanation posts are some of my favorites. That doesn't sound weird at all. In fact, I take it as a high compliment, and I thank you for that!! If you ever have any questions about anything I post, please ask. If I know the answer I am more than happy to share ... and if I don't know the answer I takeby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Welcome to the Herd! As you already know, we have some rather interesting discussions here. Looking forward to getting your take.by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteCoy Bacon ... but I've been to Oklahoma. Were you born there? Or don't you remember?by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
I can only speak for myself, but I haven't spent even a minute trying to figure out what kept Bennett from the team last year. For some reason he couldn't be with the team. For me: end of story. It wouldn't have made any difference to me what the reason was and although I probably could think of a half dozen possible reasons I have not done that. Why? Because it doesn't matter. To meby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
According to the Rams currently have $20.76M in cap space. They could, if they wanted to, restructure Stafford and get another $20M. And if they needed more than that they could get another $10M by restructuring Kupp. Danielle Hunter's cap hit this year is $13.7M. It should be clear that the Rams could have fit $13.7M under this year's cap if they wanted to. They just didn't want to.by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams get a 3rd round comp pick for Raheem in both 2024 and 2025.by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
They will certainly miss having AD around. The 'AD effect' is a real thing and not having that will certainly make their jobs harder. OTOH players develop a lot from year 1 to year 2 and typically continue to get physically stronger for several years after that just from being in an NFL program year around and also develop better reactions just because of the repetition practicing and playingby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
The loss of Aaron Donald is significant - simply one of the best (if not the best) defensive players of his generation and a certain first ballot HOFer. I am not minimizing his loss, but I do realize that the beat goes on. 6 of the 12 starters (the 12th being slot corner) are entering their second or 3rd year. I will be extremely disappointed if any of these guys peaked in their rookie or soby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach Would the promotion of DL Coach Eric Henderson to DC instead of Chris Shula kept Donald for another year? I'm gonna say 'no'. AD essentially retired right after the Lions game. He made that call before Raheem and Hendo left.by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOzRam I do wonder about this process though. For instance were the roster and option bonus made guaranteed at some point before the start of this league year. In which case AD definitely help the Rams out. But when you here the words roster and option bonus it makes feel their for being part of the team this year......so it wouldn't seem right to collect them knowing your going to thenby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOzRam Thanks for the breakdown. So to be clear the $13m he's getting is ghis new money or what was already due on the cap from his original signing bonus? The $13.8M is new money, but he would have gotten $25M in new money if he didn't agree to renegotiate his deal. The deal that was in place called for the Rams to pay him a $5M roster bonus and a $20M option bonus. AD agreed to take $13by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotekw13 If I am understanding the situation correctly, the Rams have continued to restructure Aaron Donald's contract to not only reward/pay him, but to take advantage of the restructure to make a little cap room in the current year. Rinse and repeat. And you choose a player that you know you are going to keep to play this cap game. However, what ultimately happens is that if you conveby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
AD's cap hit in 2024 was $34.2M before he restructured. After he restructured his 2024 cap hit dropped to $25M. Now that he retired his 2024 cap hit is $17.1M ... meaning the Rams got $17.1M in cap savings from his original cap hit of $34.2M. Along with Noteboom's renegotiation ($8.4M) the Rams added an additional $25.5M in cap space. Overthecap.com says the Rams had "... justby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
Here's what I posted: "... since AD retired rather than being traded or cut, they have the option of just applying this year's dead money to this year's cap ($17.1M) and then applying the rest to the 2025 cap ($25.2M)." And here's what Spotrac says: : Due to his retirement, the last two years of his contract become void in June, and the Rams will take on dead cap hits of $17 milby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
The screen shot below is from It reflects AD's deal after he restructured. First thing, under 'Guaranteed Salary' there's nothing for 2024 so that $1.125M salary shown for 2024 is out the window. Next, under 'Prorated Bonuses' there are separate columns for 'Signing' and 'Option'. The Rams are on the hook for the pro rated signing bonuses shown for '24, '25, and '26. They already paidby AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com
I'll dig into it when can, but at first blush it looks like the Rams simply wanted to toss a few million bucks Donald's way to say 'thank you for all you did for us'.by AlbaNY_Ram - RamsFootballFans.com