They are over the hump and in a great place will all three of those contracts. They have the cap space they need for 2024. Don't add unnecessary baggage down the line.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Even if they tender Jackson as a RFA at the 2nd round level, another team could come after him. You never know. So it might simply be a waiting game to get through that RFA period and then release Noteboom in mid-April prior to the Draft. Just like with Robinson at WR, having Jackson back for 2024 takes the pressure off having to draft a LT high. Maybe they still do. If the value presents itsby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think they want to draft a WR (for 2025) as well. But depending on where they take that WR could impact Atwell. I'm all in favor of keeping Atwell as the WR4/deep threat. He played well the first 4 games when Kupp was out. Only caught 16 passes over their final 12 games but that's what a WR4 will do. And if they draft a WR in the 6th round or something then he's most likely a developmenby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
A quality WR3. Averaged 3.5 catches/game the 2nd half of the year. This takes the pressure off drafting a WR (though I still hope they do) and keeps the group's overall depth in place with Atwell the WR4 and Skowronek the WR5 that can plug into any of the WR spots. Robinson was rated 51st among 128 WR by PFF this year and 48th out of 211 WR by DVOA. For $5M you're not going to do much betby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The raw number is bigger but so is it for every other team. The Rams were 12th in the league in projected 2024 cap space this morning and they still are now. And agents and players see the increase too- and their demands will shift upward accordingly. Nice to have more wiggle room than less. But really does not change what the Rams can/should or can't do.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Given all the talk about how the latter part of this Draft is much weaker/more shallow than usual I'd like to see them trade a couple of their day 3 picks either to move up on day 2 of the Draft or for player(s). The Rams have seven day 3 picks and this seems like it is not a year to make seven day 3 selections.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Drafting a WR now would be far less about 2024 and much more about 2025- when Kupp will be 32 and Atwell and Skowronek both past their contracts. Hopefully they can re-sign Robinson but I'd still take a WR ideally with one of their 5 picks in the top 3 rounds.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Someone that can get you through 1-2 games and keep you competitive. If you need a backup QB for 4, 6+ games you're out of luck. Just about any team is. I'd be in favor of re-signing Wentz while drafting another project QB in April. I don't think there will be any potential starting QB market for Wentz like Mayfield had a year ago.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And I mean more than half after they release Noteboom. No way, no how, no thanks.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Agree. Played well throughout 2021 and was a piece of them winning it all.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Too early to know much about the day 3 guys. 1(19)- Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama 2(52)- Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State 3(86)- Javon Bullard, S, Georgia 3(100)- Ruke Orhorhoro, DL, Clemson 4(120)- Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State 4(128)- Theo Johnson, TE, Penn Stateby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams can go after a premier Edge rusher like this- or try and keep Dotson. Not both. I'd go this route.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's a guy I really like so far too. And he's showing up consistently between 16-20 in overall rankings. He stood out at the Senior Bowl which we all know carries weight with the Rams.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
...is $2.8M. It's $4.6M if they tender him at the 2nd round level, which I suspect they probably should because another LT-needy team could come calling otherwise.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Still TBD if he is their long-term solution at LT. But he had a solid 2023 season and, under Wendell, I don't think he's peaked yet. PFF ranked him 43rd among 81 OT. Could they upgrade from him (as with Shelton)? Sure. Do they need to? No. Give him a 2nd round RFA tender (an affordable $4.6M) while still heavily evaluating LT in the Draft. The combination of him and Avila (in year 2) on tby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They have Williams, Rivers and Evans. I'd draft a RB every year (on day 3). Draft one in the 5th/6th rounds this year to compete with Evans. Rinse and repeat.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Personally I think he thinks of things purely year-to-year and probably talks with the team about that. He just is not a guy that is going to be playing at 40. I think it is probably 50/50 he is back in 2025. And IF he is, great, they can afford him as is. His 2025 cap number as it stands now is 5th in the league and will probably slip down further over the next year I'm sure. There is zeby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
LT should be on the table in the Draft as high as the 1st round. No question. See how things shake out. But I'd tender Jackson for sure and my hunch is both he and Avila on that left side will be better in 2024. Not sure if you sign him longer term- that's very TBD. But having a moderately priced but effective LT in 2024 to pair with your up-and-coming LG is a big plus. And allows for more moby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
If $17M is allocated to a RG that means there is money that cannot and will not be spent elsewhere. Any hey, at $12M/year (and depending on how much is guaranteed) I would try to get that done. At $17M- if it came to that- no thanks. The team (and fans) need to maintain a holistic view- both of the team build and even just the OL.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I will say that I think both Skowronek and Atwell need to earn their 2024 roster spots. And my hope is they both re-sign Robinson and draft a WR somewhere in the 2nd-4th rounds. One of them could get released or traded at final cutdowns in late August. But Skowronek and Atwell do have dept roles. Depth guys like them aren't important- until you need them for 3-4 games... And cutting them nowby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The answer to any question about the Rams' 2024 defense. Find a quality Edge rusher opposite Young and to complement Donald and Turner on the inside.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They are middle of the pack in 2024 cap space. And more flexibility in 2025. Which is great. But in no way does this team have "pay RG $17M/year" money. They don't. And rightfully their "team build" is around investing heavily in the premium positions- QB, WR, CB, Edge. They have about $10M to allocate to draft picks. a few RFAs to tender. Likely an extension with Jones comby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Holt will have his turn. He deserves it. You know, my initial reaction/memory of Steve McMichael was similar. But look at his career and you can see why he got in. And he and Larry Brooks had similar stellar 8-year stretches (Brooks from 1973-80, McMichael 1984-91).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
... I think that increases the odds the Rams move back. That would push a lot of good players down. Plus there are the inevitable unknown picks teams will make for certain guys. Don't know if it's feasible but I'd love to move back 4-6 spots and still get DeJean.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He intrigues me. Seems like he is versatile, smart and athletic enough to play the STAR for them? My ideal scenario (for now) would be a trade back 4-6 spots from 19 and grabbing him.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I probably watched Super Bowl XII (Cowboys/Broncos) but was 6 and have no memory of it. But I can still clearly recall watching Super Bowl XIII (Steelers/Cowboys) at our neighbor's house, going out to play at halftime, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think LT is also possible depending on how things shake out. But I agree that Edge and CB are very likely the target positions.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He was a rookie in 1975. Don't often see OG running down kickoffs... He made the tackle on that 67-yard KOR by Metcalf.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay needs 3 wins to pass John Robinson for most all-time by a Rams' head coach and 6 to pass him for most regular season wins. With 10 total wins (87) he'd enter the top 55 in NFL history. Stafford needs 25 TDs to become the 7th Rams' QB with 100+ TD in his career as a Ram. He could also become just the 6th with 15,000+ passing yards with 4,062 yards in 2024. Stafford would also becomby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Allen will come into 2024 as the starter with Higbee back midseason. Hunter Long will be 4 months remove from his MCL surgery by the Draft and they should know better how healthy he will be come late July. 2024 is not the year for them to draft a TE high. See what Allen can become in year 2 and go from there. If they add another TE I would much rather sign a lower priced, veteran blocking TEby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com