August 07, 2018 09:46AM
From the article; "That’s the equivalent of a four-year, $65 million with the option to get out of it any time. That sounds pretty good from the team’s perspective and Donald would essentially be forced to accept the situation."

Why bother with an extension??? Makes no sense. If the Rams hold that kind of leverage then its just bad (really ridiculous) management to do anything else. Let him get his payday after the Rams are done with him.

Why wouldn't they just let him hold out through camp and preseason and then game 1 make him come back... do this until he is 30 and then let him see what he can get. Stupid Donald.

Plenty of short-sighted opinions in this article and quite a bit that is dubious but a few points worth considering too. The Bosa thing is interesting. Not sure if Bosa is double teamed (as much, by what positions, etc. etc.) like Donald is and how much he frees up other players... also not sure if he is as versatile of a playing piece as a havoc wrecking DT... etc. etc. etc.

I would like to see the Rams sign Donald. But I'm also too concerned if they don't. A few months ago I was pretty heavy in the sign at a premium if necessary camp... mostly because it could be done within the cap and still being able to afford other players. But now I'm not sure. I'm not concerned about $20 million vs $25 million... I'm not sure I want to pay either amount to any non-QB. I'm on the fence. Its a tough decision IMO... but its one that is good to have.

Advice to Rams... take as much time as you need. Set your price and if its too rich, part ways. I think Donald is serious about holding out this season... if so, I would do everything possible to ship him out ASAP. But of course as the author of the article says, "Four-year, $65 million and Donald would essentially be forced to accept the situation." lol... yeah just do that.



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  Why Rams Would be Smart NOT to Pay the Man(article)

Rampage2K-669August 07, 2018 12:01AM

  A double AMEN on this article.

RockRam199August 07, 2018 02:52AM

  Re: smart of ramshackle?

Steve207August 07, 2018 03:58AM

  Re: smart of ramshackle?

Ohiorams172August 07, 2018 05:52AM

  Re: smart of ramshackle?

zn156August 07, 2018 07:12AM

  Re: smart of ramshackle?

zn225August 07, 2018 07:15AM

  I think everyone agree's with this....

RAMbler117August 07, 2018 07:55AM

  I hope the Rams don't miss out, either.

NewMexicoRam128August 07, 2018 06:48PM

  FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

Rams43134August 07, 2018 08:16AM

  Re: FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

Rampage2K-117August 07, 2018 08:25AM

  Re: FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

reggae209August 07, 2018 08:58AM

  Re: FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

Rams43133August 07, 2018 06:37PM

  Re: FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

reggae246August 07, 2018 07:39PM

  Re: FWIW, I think the author makes some good points...

Rams4384August 07, 2018 07:49PM

  Why he's worth more than an average QB

RamUK136August 07, 2018 08:23AM

  Re: Why he's worth more than an average QB

Rampage2K-127August 07, 2018 08:28AM

  The WAR stat is worhless

RamUK178August 07, 2018 08:52AM

  Re: The WAR stat is worhless

Rampage2K-118August 07, 2018 09:04AM

  It's not a question of liking it or not

RamUK141August 07, 2018 09:35AM

  Re: It's not a question of liking it or not

Rampage2K-97August 07, 2018 09:44AM

  I'm not a fan of QB rating

RamUK99August 07, 2018 09:53AM

  Re: I'm not a fan of QB rating

Rampage2K-102August 07, 2018 10:14AM

  Re: Good point!

dzrams118August 07, 2018 08:43AM

  Missed the point.....

Rampage2K-109August 07, 2018 08:58AM

  Re: Inside pressure vs. outside pressure

dzrams108August 07, 2018 09:20AM

  Re: Inside pressure vs. outside pressure

zn125August 07, 2018 07:02PM

  Why don't the Rams just do this????

Atlantic Ram206August 07, 2018 09:46AM

  Re: Why don't the Rams just do this????

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  Re: Why don't the Rams just do this????

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