Quotezn Quotedzrams If the Rams really don’t feel that he is worth what QBs are getting for 2nd contracts, they can franchise him for a year or two like Cousins was. But it’s unlikely that he signs a 2nd contract for less than what the market for 2nd contracts is. Yes it is true that IF they don't think he is their continuing starter they can franchise him. But to turn that aroundby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePHDram Not sure on Cousins but I am sure that Goff is good enough to at least get to the super bowl as he has obviously done it as a third year pro. I think I'm willing to take my chances that he will continue to develop to the point where he can win one as opposed to desperately searching for the next greatest qb of all time. To add to that it may be I'm projecting my own thoughts here butby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach So...there's that. Don't use the middle of the field... Poor red zone offense... No real physicality with WR's or TE's. A good TE catches 60+ passes in this offense and get 8-10 TDs. A lot of these issues date back to when McVay was in Washington. But I think McVay plans to address it by adding a wrinkle with a RB. It's why they drafted Henderson.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePHDram The Redskins are in now at qb. First they spent a ton on cousins anyway to only delay the inevitable. Now they are paying Smith a ton of money and he may never play a down again. That forced them to trade for good ol CK AND spend draft capital on another qb who may or may not be any good. Plus they haven't even sniffed the post season. Doesnt seem like a good way to go to me. Fairby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach But let's say for him to get Russell Wilson type money would be...well...stupid. If he demands that, let him play out his 5th year...franchise tag him. He's not Donald worthy in terms of treatment IMO. I expect him to get his market value...but it ain't no top of the list money. If the Rams really don’t feel that he is worth what QBs are getting for 2nd contracts, they can frby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin But this regime demonstrates they are much smarter than the previous one. I'll be very surprised if they do anything other than let Peters walk in FA and collect the pick compensation. Whatever they said about Tavan was also in the context of significantly reducing his snaps. But you specifically recall them saying they want to extend his contract? I don't recall that at all.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus otherwise, I deal him for a 2nd rounder to some team next year...and draft 2 high (1st or 2nd round) CBs in 2020. We'll need DL & CBs in the 2020 draft. imo McVay is already on record as saying that the Rams “absolutely want to extend Peters’ contract beyond this year.” So....that’s the head coach already having the conversation. I think $15.3M is pretty reasoby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRockRam In fact, looking at the drafts since then, there's more evidence than not this was a Fisher special, including Snead's own words that he doesn't see value for Oline in the early rounds. And since that pick, there as a second rounder, and all the rest have been 3rds and later. Because according to all the info we have (and from different sources speaking independently, incluby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteramBRO QuoteRams43 After watching Suh coast through most of the regular season last year, why on earth would you want to pay him top dollar THIS year? If it were me, I would be lowballing him, too. If he takes it, fine. If he rejects it, fine. I think Suh really burned some bridges with his lackluster play for $14M last year. We’ll see how foolish (or desperate) some GM’s are this offsby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin More than he's being given credit for certainly. And for a nose of course, he's obviously no 3T where the best interior rush types end up. But you can see on the tape that he can penetrate into the backfield when he's not doubled up, so either way I do think he's going to surprise and end up on the field more than even the Rams think. He'll get plenty of third down and passing doby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteroman18 We are back to square 1....we are in trouble....we need to look at the whiners...we need to fear them...we need to look at anyone because that is the deal.....the hawks....whom ever.... All I can say is I am so glad that our coaching staff is no where close to you guys.....Doom and gloom..Gurley is washed out what can we do...we have no edge rushers...doom and gloom....we have noby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool There is no need to spend a 1st round pick on them There careers are just too short to make it worth it. And economics 101 suggests it's not wise too. Supply and demand. Franchise RBs are routinely available into the 3rd round. Kamara is Exhibit A.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 I think that you’re conflating 2 separate issues here, Roman. One issue is that there might be an issue with Gurley’s knee that will prevent him from ever quite reaching his former level. It’s okay to acknowledge the possibility and to take steps to prepare for such. Rams have done that. The other issue seems to be that you feel that some are trying to smother enthusiasm for Ramby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
The issue and concern with Gurley isn’t so much that he didn’t play well, it’s that he didn’t play much at all. McVay claimed it was a tactical decision but since when does a HC sit their best player for long portions of the game? That would be never. The issue of not playing much has nothing to do with the OL. And neither does the fact that the Rams just invested a high pick into a backuby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus I mean, if Long's a CB that defends passes so well...I'd think would get significant playing time...right? I would think so. And if he plays well in support/relief of the starters then we'll see more hidden gems of PFF ratings. However, there are so many college players that post crazy stats that seem implausible....and are the highest rated for any player in the draft....by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteKillrazor Quoteazramfan That is phenominal! They only went after him 10% of the time and only completed about 30% of their passes when going at him. Incredible. It seems to me that with a stat like this one, its a wonder that he was not a first round CB. Do the first round corners have such a stat on their resume? :S The NFL doesn't only draft based on production. They heavily weigby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan When I watch the film.......They are both very good RB's. Henderson...........At about 8-10 yards just seems to EXPLODE and put it in another gear. You see defenders closing in, then "BAM", those players lose their angles and end up chasing him to the end zone. He's also getting plenty of yards after contact. How about record breaking yards after contact? Quby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePaulButcher59 Ok, maybe I'm a little biased here since I`ve been a huge David Montgomery fan, and I was pulling for the Rams to take him in round 3 for some time now. I hope McVay and Snead know more than I do and they will prove that taking Henderson over Montgomery was the correct decision. My thinking is they are not as concerned about Gurley and his health as much as some are and theby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't think they said they liked Gaines ONLY. Just that he was their top target on Day 3.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotecool_hand_luke Vs 3 WRs Donald, Franklin-Myers- DL Fowler, Ebukam, Matthews -EDGE and Spinner Littleton -MLB Peters, Talib -Boundary CBs NRC -SLot CB JJ3, Weddle - S Vs 4 WRs Donald- DL Fowler, Ebukam, Matthews -EDGE and Spinner Littleton -MLB -could see this as a good spot to sub in Rapp but Littleton to good to take off the field imo. Peters, Talib -Boundary CBs NRC, Loby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotecool_hand_luke Has there ever been a time when the GM said "all the guys we wanted we gone so we settled on some blah player just to pick someone"? Would be very cautious about taking anything GMs and Coaches say after the draft as valuable or truthful. People say that GM's and Coaches lie all the time. We were warned repeatedly prior to the draft that stuff they're saying isby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotecool_hand_luke I dont think so. Rapp is likely Weddle's replacement. Would think we see Long play more this year than Rapp. Some spot play in certain situations but I don't think its likely Rapp makes the field on 3rd and 10 versus the Chiefs, Whiners, whatever. In your scenario, who do you see would make the field?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
NT has always been a position where you can get a starter in the mid to late rounds. That's why I never believed and still don't that Lawrence was a real target. Maybe an edge guy early but not a NT.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus more than anyone else? I dunno...but many of their picks seem to be highly rated PFF players. could be nuthin...just kinda noticed many outlets used the PFF grades to judge our picks and we have a PFF dude as our QB coach now. Also, man are there some really decent UDFAs...we could get some very good LBs, S, and more OL....I was stunned DT Willis went undrafted and wentby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills And add some complexity too. I'm sure the Super Bowl was a wake up call for adding complexity to the offense. It's got to become less predictable. It sounds like he always wanted this but with gurley's issues, the SB shut down of the offense, it became pretty urgent.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Ryan Kartje@Ryan_Kartje Sean McVay said UW NT Greg Gaines will get a chance to compete at starting nose tackle from Day 1. Les Snead said that Washington nose tackle Greg Gaines was their main target today, hence why they moved up. Quote92. DI GREG GAINES, WASHINGTON Gaines was one of the best run defenders in college football but flashed some pass-rushing chops at the Sby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams are denying it but I still feel as this article states that part of the reason for drafting Henderson is because of the need to manage Gurley's workload. That said, McVay talked a lot about different personnel groupings. I'm wondering if he plans to get Gurley and Henderson on the field at the same time. Its a pretty exciting thought.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRockRam I can't explain it, but he said something to the effect that they have enough draft capital to go after a guy if they really like him. Two 5th's and a 7th isn't much draft capital. But I get this feeling they have a guy or two on their radar and just might add something from next year to move up if they can find a trade partner. My hunch is they're looking at a NT or DE. Twoby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool but I also agree its Long at CB and Rapp is your quasi-LBer Edit: You have been really spot on with your analysis Rams related this offseason. Really impressed DZ. I think you would look great in cowboy boots, 9 dollar blue jeans and a bison baseball cap helping me treat a calf for scours. What say you? I don't think I would look so great in those things so maybe we can compby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Renell Wren and Amani Oruwariye, CB. I doubt the Rams go with Oruwariye because if they really plan to sign Peters long term they have less need now with David Long in the house. But I really like Oruwariye. Long too actually... But Wren is a need. From what I understand he dominated his one on one reps at the Senior Bowl from the NT position. I don't see how he last until 162 but if we paby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com