Very good player of course. 50.5 sacks and 13 FF the past 4 years. But his contract only runs through 2024 ($14.25M salary) and he turns 30 in September. So either (a) you don't give up that much for a guy you'll have for one year and that is crossing 30 or (b) you need to restructure.extend him. Maybe a possibility since the Rams really can't just take on a $14M+ salary?by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's a good 6th man and I think the Rams want to pay him accordingly. Maybe they can iron something out but if not I think he'll be released. Once Williams' details are known their cap space (minus what's allocated for draft picks) will be pretty minimal.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
...because he'd made like $52k in 1980 and was one of the 3-4 top QBs in the NFL that year. And he was summarily denied and shipped out to the CFL. I looked it up and $350k in early 1981 is equal to about $1.24M now. How the times have changed.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
There are too many OL-needy teams that would be glad to take him if it was an original RFA tender and there was no compensation. I don't know if he'll have suitors for a 2nd round pick but at least the Rams protect themselves somewhat here. I'm not yet convinced Jackson is their LT of the future but I am convinced he would be a solid piece for this OL in 2024. Beyond that, we'll see.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think because of the Brian Burns trade to NYG. Via Tankathon.comby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
In that, even after 2024, they could in theory get out from under them. And both contracts have very little guaranteed money in 2026/year 3.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Has been a situational pas rusher for New England. Has only played 40+ snaps twice in his career. Was very good in 2022- 11.5 sacks in 15 games even though he only played 38% of their snaps. And he had a good start to 2023 their first five games before getting hurt week 6 vs. Raiders and then missing two games. Playing time declined when he came back and really didn't do much at all their finby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They still need to draft a CB. Would love to somehow get Mitchell to team with Williams... and then Tomlinson needs to develop noticeably. DW was as good a CB as any in the league in 2020. Somewhat down year in 2021 though he was a starter for the Super Bowl champs... He was very good in 2023 with 4 INT, 2 forced fumbles and 19 PD. He was PFF's 13th ranked CB (out of 127) last year.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Won't go anywhere this year. Hope we get him back by week 10. Would save $5.4M if released in 2025 though.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, the addition make sense. Just feels like a player you'd sign 2-3 weeks from now. But who knows what the market is vs. how they view the TE draft class, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
LG Jackson + C Avila > LG Avila + C Shelton. If my math is correct....by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kudos to him and his agent...by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Backup C/G as a freshman and 3 starts at C as a sophomore. That's all I have found. Guard ever since.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And for comparison they ranked Avila 35th last year.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
6 as a sophomore, 11 as a junior.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
50 catches, 569 yards, 4 TD while playing about 44% of the offensive snaps. Ranked 45th among 115 TE in DVOA in 2023 and 45th among 72 TE by PFF.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Let the craziness subside and then get to business.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think he has absolutely earned a spot back this year under a 2nd round RFA tender. I suspect he has not yet peaked and that the OL coach Wendell can get more from him, including with the benefit of having Avila next to him. But they can and should remain flexible that a high quality LT might fall to them at 19 or 52. Could happen.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think they will want to add a 5th pick in the top 100 overall- and to end up with fewer picks in the final two rounds. Leverage those 5 late round picks into 3 higher up.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I just don't think big spending is required to take advantage of this window. A bigger factor at this point would drafting well again in 2024. They need pieces, no question. Most specifically at CB and Edge rusher. And maybe someone like Hunter could be brought in. They have flexibility in 2025 and 2026 to backload a deal with someone like him. I just think when you breakdown what this team nby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I never thought the Rams (nor is it showing that they could) be big free agent spenders. They have done a phenomenal job the past 13+ months reshaping the roster and getting financially healthy again. But when free agency hits, I don't expect* them to come fast out of the gates. They have already been productive in free agency by retaining Robinson, Dotson and tendering Jackson. Even after thby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
This is not the Draft to have (nor do the Rams need) 4 picks in the late 6th and 7th rounds. Hope they trade a couple to move up elsewhere or even for a player.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Per Tankathon.comby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They probably have a few more days to go either way. The Fowler report says "leaning toward original round tender ($3.116M), not officially decided." I'm sure they are gauging the market. But I agree, I'd tender at a higher, 2nd round level and be done with it. As they did with Darious Williams in 2021 (who actually got a 1st round tender that year).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think he is the biggest difference maker of that group and at a premium position.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Smart... per Jeremy Fowler on Twitter.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Have to admit, I didn't think it was going to happen (which is of course why it did). I'll be curious to see the terms but with 2/3 of the money guaranteed it's likely a pretty good deal for all involved (Rams could likely easily move on in 2026 if they wanted).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com