Quotedzrams Donald is either playing this year or the next. He has to play one of them to even reach free agency. I'm doubting that he wants to go an entire season without getting paid. Question: If he does not play at all this season. Then he should have to play next season for paltry 1.8 million. Correct? He does not get the $8m that he would get if he played both years. He could be scareby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 QuoteRFIP Things can change, of course, but if cuts were today, I'd have Watkins, Woods, Kupp, Austin, Cooper, Reynolds as Rams' WRs. **I find the ORDER in which he lists them interesting. Care to clarify what you find interesting about that order, RFIP? Here's MY order in terms of their value strictly as a WR for McVay. Watkins Kupp Woods Cooper Reynolds Thomasby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
He will get his touches. I love having him, Watkins, and Gurley,Woods or Kupp, Everett. The defense only has so many fast guys. Somebody is getting separation. This is exciting.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach PM me and I'll pay out to you if you win. Seriously. Listen the other poster and place your bet on the over at 5.5 wins. Lol Jemach. The problem with doing bets with individuals is getting paid. I am sure you are honest and would pay but I do not know you from Adam. But if you want to put up $6,000 to my $100 and put in an escrow account. Ok. I can take additional action.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Watkins, Woods,Kupp,Austin, Reynolds, P. Cooper, Spruce. I think they keep these 7. If Thomas continues to catch the ball maybe he takes Spruce spot in week 5.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
So going to Vegas this weekend and was thinking about placing a bet on Rams. I really think we got a shot.The odds are 60 to 1 for Rams to win the NFC Championship and 75 to 1 for Superbowl. I was thinking $50 on each. So far $100 the payout would be $6,000 for NFC Championship and $7,500. If I did $50 each that would be $3000 and $3750. So if they won the NFC but lost Superbowl I only win $3,000by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah ZN, I think you really know your stuff but do not agree on this. Donald has two years left on current deal and plus we can use the franchise tag. He is lucky they are negotiating at all. I do not think it is possible they are low balling him. Pretty sure they are offering more than 15 million average annual salary.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I heard Williams was good against 2nd and 3rd string at right tackle. I believe the flip between Hav and Brown could be because they think one has not performed up to their standard. So maybe thinking about one of the second string up. So since Williams was the most impressive. Williams could move up to first string RT. Move Hav back to right guard. Maybe that will be our best 5. I would not moveby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
On both the passing efficiency and yards attempted and the defense having issue in red zone last year. Very insightful. As far as the game last night. Remember, Havenstein and Brown just flipped after being in the other position for OTA and most of training camp so that may explain the struggles. But remember last year Brown and Wichmann we're alternating right guard. How did Wichmann look? Anyby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Joel Corry reasoning does not match. He gives 4 players who got a deal after 3 seasons and does not give numbers for them. But instead says the Rams should be inclined to pay him more than Suh and Von Miller. I believe they both made it to free agency and Von Miller just had the strip in Super Bowl. Let us look at contract extensions for players after 3 seasons. I think Kuechly may be a good compby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSoCalRAMatic Let's win 'Em all! First we sweep preseason. The Cowboys without their RB facing our new team with minor prep, won one. I think we can stop beat the Chargers. The Raiders may be tough. Don't remember our other practice opponent, but we could go 4-0. Indy without their QB is a win. We have an easy schedule. God emerges like Warner. We throw the ball all over the field. Mix in ruby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
A chance to sign the deal offered and save face. He should sign and say he wants to be part of something special for years to come. Rams competing for playoffs and Superbowl. Tell the media that the offer puts him in the upper tier of elite defensive players and the security he now has makes him set for life.It is close enough to season that he probably plays one preseason game. If he wants to neby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I know a lot do not thing the Rams can do this. However, the Rams know it IS possible. You have a small window but you have everything you need to do it this year. So what if young, they are talented. You got the left tackle, the rebuilt offensive line, the deep threat, intermediate threat, the slot guy. The tight ends that can stretch the seem. The running back to get tough runs and also do someby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Z= Watkins,Austin X= Woods,Cooper Y= Kupp, Spruce Reynolds to practice squad When Thomas is eligible, practice squad. If they really like Reynolds or Thomas, then maybe have one of them to Z and Austin back to slot and Spruce to practice squad. But the 6 I have seems like the best 6 to start season. They may play Austin all over because he may do some runs as well.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRFIP ..vs the Harlem Globetrotters! Trust me, 43 will have to change his Depends after this game is over! And he'll be on stub hub pricing airfare to Minnesota for early February!! BANK THAT!! So Rams are the Globetrotters?by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Pretty sure the Rams have already offered a pretty good deal and raise. But not enough for Donald.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I must be drinking the koolaid because yeah, I think this team is going to explode. The offensive line will be much improved, Goff knows he is now like a point guard distributing the ball based upon what the defense gives him. Woods and Kupp are solid. Everyone agrees about that. I have heard nothing but good things about Gurley and tight ends. So the thing we are worried about is Tavon. No, notby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Seems like he should be after Woods with Shippen after him.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah. Those are great. You could probably do some comedy with them for some money. You know, them talking to each other.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotesnowman An obvious fact here is that the Rams OFFERED to extend Donald, essentially with the Rams relinquishing their leverage and saying let's come to the negotiating table as equals with figure out an amount. Once the Rams made the offer to extend Donald they cannot use this "leverage" bs. that would be an absolute d*&$ move. Exactly my point. Why even do it? Why start neby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
The point is why do it? You risk more by giving a contract. You lose time value of money. You spend more money. Aaron Donald will not be the same player he is today 5 years from now. He could get injured before 5 years. I am not against giving him a deal but they had plenty of time to get this worked out. It is complicated is BS. When they start negotiations they should do a self imposed deadlineby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Why even try getting a Donald deal done? They should never even start negotiating until the current contract is up. Nobody giving a hometown discount. I just do not get it. With the rules the way they are, you have 5 years plus two franchise. Have the player have to wait. So what if Goff is great this year and gets us to the playoffs. Maybe even NFC championship game but we lose that game. But Goby RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Just stop negotiations. Let him know we do not tolerate ultimatums. Donald can do what he wants and that is his right. I just think you have a CBA and you use it to your (Rams) advantage. You do not put up with shenanigans. Let Aaron and his agents know the negotiations can proceed after he reports. Until then, we will proceed without you. For 4 years if necessary.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I am sorry but if he misses camp report time, I stop all negotiations and tell him he will work under the CBA for next two years. If he continues to do well, we can franchise tag him like we did Trumaine Johnson. What happens if he continues to hold out? The Rams should have the same rights.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I know some are down on him but now he has a coach that will be able to use all of his talents. He can get him into space. He can move him around. He will probably have him do some rushes. Some end arounds. Tavon will benefit the most.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
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I predict a top ten offense. Solid oline. Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Robert Woods, Tavon Austin,both Coopers, Spruce,Thomas,Higbee, Everett. This team will be awesome.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
Sorry. But in NFL, my belief is to use the 5 years of rookie contract and then franchise the best player. By then, they are 30 and time to get younger anyway. The NFL takes a toll on the body. The one exception would be a great QB. I would work out a deal for that guy.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com
I am fine with him and overpaying him a little for one year. I do not see the problem. He is a big part of our Super Bowl run.by RounderRick - RamsFootballFans.com