Yeah, even on this SB runner up roster.

Contracts running out
Possible retirements
Outright “holes” in the roster needing upgrade
Veterans abilities fading

And the cap quickly becomes a limiting factor

How many offseason moves? Good question. But I think that it’s a substantial number, no doubt.

Off the top of my head...

C
Backup QB
Backup RB
LOG (possibly)
LOT (possibly)
RG (possibly)
DL (Suh probably gone)
Edge (unless Fowler extended)
Edge (gotta upgrade from Ebu. C’mon)
ILB (Assuming Barron is gone)
SS (assuming Joyner is gone)

That’s a pretty daunting list, huh? A minimum of 11 players and 9 of them are the starters! There are numerous depth players that will be coming and going, as well. And I didn’t even bother to include TE or our CB tandem, each with only a year left on their contracts.

My point? I guess that it’s a good thing that S&M are adept at identifying talent and bringing it in here.

And that our various coaches excel at rapid development of rookies, too.

‘Cause this offseason is gonna demand the very most from Demoff’s contract/ cap management skills, Snead’s eye for talent that “fits”, and McVay’s skills at bringing all newbies onboard and developing them rapidly while putting them in best possible situations for each one. All 3 FO guys have done well for the past 2 years, so there is reason for hope.

No path can be overlooked in their efforts. Trades, FA, and the draft must be utilized to the max. ‘Cause I truly believe that every single position I listed above must be addressed in one way or another if we want a return to the SB and with a happier ending.

Here’s to an offseason with zero margin for error. Piece of cake, right? Lol.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/21/2019 04:29PM by Rams43.