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Rams43
Of course it is, but this is a fun topic on a message board between huge Ram games with playoff implications.
If Floyd keeps this up, I think that the Rams should try to lock him up for 5 more years. He seems perfect for this Staley D, don’t you think?
And the odds of getting a like quality edge player in next years draft are almost zero unless we get Cooper Kupp lucky.
Rams have been inclined to acquire expensive but high value players since McVay came on board and Floyd’s been playing his way into that category. And he’s playing at a very high level at a premier position. One that Staley greatly values.
So, just how much will it cost the Rams to lock Floyd up for 5 years, assuming that the Rams are willing to pay him a very large percentage as guaranteed?
Do y’all think $15M per would get the job done? If not, just what do you think it will take?
I really think that this is doable if we’re willing to let Everett, JJ, and Reynolds walk, among others. Darious Williams would cost at most $5M next year even if tendered as a 1st rounder, I believe.
Like I said earlier, this is predicated on Floyd continuing to light it up, but if he does? An extension looks like a no brainer to me.
Would love to get your input on this.
I was somewhat shocked to hear the announcers say on Sunday that Staley identified Floyd as the 3rd most important piece on his defense after AD and Ramsey. With the way he had previously raved about JJ, I thought he would say he was.
Given the importance of the edge position and Staley feeling he's the 3rd piece, I think they try to sign him to an extension. Generally you try to give your new coordinator pieces they want for their scheme.
Fowler got $15M so something in that range is likely. Maybe a tad less due to the market declining from Covid but I can see a 3-5 year extension with $14-15M per year.
It would take the need to draft an edge off the table.
To free up more money, I think they part ways with Brockers after this season.
