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Now, that’s a particularly sinister way of looking at the Rams’ intentions. In previous cases like those of Robert Quinn and Tavon Austin — both of whom signed extensions following their third seasons — the franchise has been willing to extend players long before they’d hit the open market. There’s no indication that the organization would look to squeeze every drop of Donald’s value without rewarding him with a long-term deal. But the franchise tag gives the Rams a ton of leverage at this stage of the negotiation.
There have been many others, (Jenks, McCleod or Tru) that the Rams have not extended prior to them hitting the open market. Instead they have extended guys like Long, J-Lau and Austin guys that probably should not have been extended at the point they were.
Donald's play has not made his defense better nor has it made others better, they've remained underachievers on defense.
The deal is not done. Why? Because thank goodness the Rams are NOT willing to pay
whatever he wants."WE not ME"
Best,
Laram
