Several teams MUST draft QBs. Chicago, Washington, NE, and Minnesota. Other teams MUST get OTs and WRs to give their QBs some weapons. Every one of the top dozen teams arguably is most likely to go offense. I'd be surprised if more than 1 defensive player were selected in the first 12 picks. This bodes well for the Rams who need, and will go, nearly exclusively defense in this draft. I'by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The only way this would work is if the Rams decided to let JG go (don't know the terms, but almost for sure there is guaranteed money involved). Why? Because the Rams are not going to keep 3 QBs on the 53. That is simply poor roster management in today's game. Rather, you keep 2 QBs on the 53 and 1 on the PS. The other reason? Wilson has been a failure. Why would the Rams take on a faileby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Unless your back-up is a young guy being groomed to eventually become the starter, a back-up QB is like the value of a fire extinguisher. You need one only because there MIGHT be an emergency and God help you if you don't have one. But it only has one purpose....to put out a fire in a rather messy way. When you have an elite level QB like Stafford, no QB with real potential as a starting QB Wby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
People might not realize it, but Williams are Curl are among the highest rated at their positions. And the Rams got them for bargain prices. So, we have greatly upgraded both Safety and CB. And the Rams are of course not done with that. Let's not throw last years rookies or even 2nd year guys in the Secondary overboard either. Some guys take a little longer than others to develop. If the Raby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
And, no you didn't say "replace". So, I didn't meant to put words in your mouth, as much as I meant to say what the approach ought to be for dealing with ADs loss. And, I think the Moneyball approach is precisely what the Rams are doing.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Assuming this number takes everything into account to date, then the Rams are in fine shape to add another couple of mid-level FAs if they want to. Or, to put themselves in a position for a trade, or a vet pick-up later on, in addition to having plenty to sign their draft class. You don't need to have been hugely under the cap at this point to get the FAs you'd like to have. The Washington Coby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Did you ever watch Moneyball? I think there are lessons there about how you replace a great player. First, you won't ever replace AD. Rather, you have to find a way in the aggregate to replace his stats. QB pressures, sacks, TFLs, etc. There is no single player other than someone like Jones or Wilkins that could even come close, and they won't...by themselves... replace those stats or have thby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
You say that Wentz is better, has a stronger arm, etc., than JG. Based on what evidence? Since when have strong arms been the key to QB success? Brains, reading D's, and leadership qualities play vital roles for a QB. I don't claim to know why Wentz has fallen from favor. But, clearly, the NFL (and the Rams) think more of JG than Wentz, and they had Wentz for several months. So, ratherby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
JG is an excellent grab for the Rams as a back up QB. He is very accomplished, has seen every kind of D, has delivered in big moments, been on the biggest stage. He is the definition of systems oriented, game manager QB. Perfect as a back-up. A guy who won't win the game for you, but won't lose it for you either. Rams fans don't like him mostly from an emotional level, because I don't thinkby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
If the OG pickup is as good as advertised then my Oline wish list has been fulfilled. Rams will be able to run at anybody, and protect Stafford from early pressure on passing downs. Probably will help in Red Zone making near-goal line play calling more balanced.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Cmon. You said deadly and then pretend like you said dangerous? Besides that, dangerous is a hugely wide ranging term that is in the eyes of the beholder. Football has its dangers. So does riding a bicycle. I watched as a pro baseball player had a piece of a broken bat go through his neck. So is baseball to be labeled dangerous? And so anyone playing it ought toby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
So now tackle football is deadly? Name me ONE player ever killed in an NFL or college game in the past 100 years. Donby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
So now tackle football is deadly? Name me ONE player ever killed in an NFL or college game in the past 100 years. Donby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
She said he HAS been restructured. Otherwise he would have been declared released. Itby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Been saying it for awhile now. The OTs have been overvalued and interior players undervalued for some time. Itby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Been saying it for awhile now. The OTs have been overvalued and interior players undervalued for some time. Itby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Jordan said he HAS been restructured. The details on it will come out later.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
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Actually this ought to be the range for Shelton.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I suspect the JJ and Witherspoon are wanted back for their vet leadership as much as they are for their on field play. Witherspoon played well last year. JJ, I don't really know. He looked awfully average to me. Wouldn't mind having either of them back, but for me Witherspoon is easily the better guy to keep, but only for a cap friendly price, maybe something like 2 years $11 mil.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Please. No handwringing over this. The Rams are only one side of the equation. They simply do not control the process. The players and their agents have the greater odds of getting the best contract by going to FA. Of course, FAs can at times overplay their hands. But, again, what is a team to do about that? What could be more fair than for the Rams and player to agree that by going FA, tby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
And I know that's the kind of guy Snead and McVay covet. The Pats used to use the same formula and guys who didn't test off the charts turned out to be some of their best players.....because they were football players, not test artists.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Good grief. Do the commenters really have to speak that way? Have their adjectives and adverbs been reduced to the grand total of one? As far as I'm concerned it sure doesn't raise their standing as analysts. They sound like 7th graders.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't want to see the Rams spend too much, but they absolutely need a vet TE on the game day roster. Who, exactly, that is I don't know. But I suspect we're looking in the $3mil range. And a better blocker than receiver.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Wilson is going to be gone. There are no 2 ways about it. And Denver is going to be hit with a massive $85 mil dead cap charge, that at best they can spread out over 2 seasons....this year and next. Even with spreading it out, they'll remain almost $20 mil OVER the cap. I remember thinking when Wilson got traded plus the massive contract he got, that I didn't see a way forward beyond what Petby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
No human wrote this. What sportswriter says "And in conclusion....". This was AI generated. 100%.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Listened to Sirius XM and the talk was all about the serious cap situations a number of teams are in despite the huge cap increase. The more players cut, the more it ought to moderate FA costs. Theoretically.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams DO have the ability to resign Dotson. Granted, some nutty team could offer him 4 years $90mil or something in which case you let him go and lick your wounds. But, that happening is pretty unlikely. But if they can get him for 4 years for $65 mil-ish (probably half of it guaranteed), they should do it. That contract will feel very reasonable in a couple of years.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This kid answers the bell. He is still developing. He is doing a good job. No, he's not an All-Pro and it is unlikely that he will be. My response to that is....so what? You can't have a line up of stars because the salary cap is meant to prevent that except perhaps for a single "all-in" season. I would be happy to see Jackson sign a 3 year deal, allowing him to have a big secondby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams have lucked into a terrific, young OG that fits perfectly with what the Rams want to do. Add Avila to the mix, and we have an elite pair of OGs for years to come WHEN the Rams re-sign Dotson, which they will. I expect the Rams to re-sign Shelton, but also to draft a semi-developmental LARGE Center somewhere from the comp 3rd onward. Why? Even with Shelton they are going to need a backby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com