Quotemax Snead needs to add players to the OL, plugging in JN and Allen is risky enough, who are the backups? He said last week in regard to the OL that the young players they drafted last year - i.e. Noteboom and Allen - will step up. This was before they released Sully. But what really caught my attention was he said they'll draft more OL. That's where your backups will come from. I expecby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool and the Rams probably have closer to 18 million. Weren't Countess, Hill, and M. Brown tendered at approx $2M each too? That should figure in right?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler Vinny posted that people behind the scenes at Rams camp were very confident in all three based on what they saw in camp/practice And kiser is a thumper with an extremely high football iq. Our linebackers coach pretty much guaranteed that he'd be a quality starting linebacker in an interview. I recall at this time last year everyone was freaking out because they traded AO and wereby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax Noteboom appears to have starter talent. But I have serious question about the other 2 guys. Lower round picks. Allen is undersized, and Kiser isn't very talented. Those 2 guys look like players on the STL Rams teams to me. They need to draft a quality ILB. Why not much risk? Only Saffold was any good last year. Granted Barron came on in the playoffs. But Sulli? Awful the entire yeby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Only Saffold was any good last year. Granted Barron came on in the playoffs. But Sulli? Awful the entire year. So while it's true the young replacements haven't proven to be good, they are also not replacing players that were good. It's a wash! Except for Saffold… hopefully that doesn't come back to bite us but I think we'll be ok.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 QuoteDeadpool as of today, I cannot see any scenario (outside an injury or an arrest or something like that) that doesn't have the edge rushers gone. That list includes Bosa, Allen, Sweat, Burns and Ferrell. I doubt any of those get to 21. You could see Polite making it to the Rams, but I wouldn't trust him any further then I could throw him. Personally, I'm not a fan of draftiby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker if O Lines wilts, the whole thing falls apart. Noteboom is unproven, Allen is unproven, Blythe is susceptible to being overpowered and Whitworth is another year older..... if a lineman they like is there, I have no problem with that pick go rams The guy they draft at #31 would be even more unproven than Noteboom, Allen, and Blythe. Right???by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Yeah, the cumulative effect of picking up a couple (let alone three) extra late 3rds via comp picks every year is incalculable. Especially in the hands of a quality talent evaluator like Snead. Almost seems unfair, don’t it? Lol. Every year fans are in angst about plugging holes from high priced veterans being traded, cut or departing via free agency. But the effect of having allby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOzRam The pats have their Def and Off Systems and coaches that clearly identify players who fit into them. Along with great coaching and Game planning (as we've seen!) They have a confidence that they can find players to roll into these spaces, I love the way they work this (even though their the bloomin Patriots). Each year they let high priced FA go, and keep getting 3rd round compensatby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAtlantic Ram But it might take them out of the market for an edge rusher and they end up overpaying an average player. That said, there aren't many good players out there at that position. Houston? And of course it was probably close to the going rate for Fowler so if they wanted him they were going to have to pay a seller's market price. Overall not bad. I like Fowler. I am hoping hiby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteIowaRam , 2019 08:15 PM Rams, OLB Dante Fowler agree to terms on new contract Myles Simmons of the Los Angeles Rams at the Agoura Hills Office, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Agoura Hills, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams) Myles Simmons RAMS INSIDER In advance of the free agency period opening next Wednesday, the Rams have kept one of the best pass rushers off the market by agreeing to terms oby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotecool_hand_luke Given the fact that elite offenses throw the ball in less than 2.5 seconds now, I believe elite coverage is better for winning than elite pass rush. Something to consider. Five years ago I would have said pass rush all day. But one coverage liability gets exposed brutally now a days. See 2018 Jaguars. That's something to consider for sure. I think we can agree that beby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotesocalmab LOL thats what makes things interesting. I would do the opposite and take Mosley by a mile. Huston on the wrong side of 30, play has steadily declined. Mosley is a 4 time pro bowler and 4 time 2nd eam all pro. Mosley with Littleton would be scary IMO Houston stats and metrics: 2018 - 9 sacks, 5 FF in 12 games. Per PFF: ranked #12 in edge defenders at 87.4 overall rankingby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker don't know what he has left. Id probably pass, but who knows, maybe he has another great year in him? go rams. He had a 10 sack season in 12 games last year. While 30 is past his prime, it's not actually old. I think he's got at least a couple more seasons in him.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci For you all, is that legitimately on the table? Because it's simply not for me. Fowler doesn't have that and he's going to fetch 11 ... I'm not paying that either. Not when I can draft a better player at 31 and get superior production as soon as next year for pennies on the dollar. Two thoughts on your question. First, yeah I would pay $15-$17M for elite edge prby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 Will he be a more productive player with the increased playing time? Just not sure, 5 years ,not a starter(though with Von Miller it seems like it would be hard to see playing time, Guess the other edge must have been really good too). Just torn with which edge do you invest the money in? Barrett, Houston, Barr? I'm wary of players who have been in the league for 5by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach And if it's a need....bonus. If there is an opportunity to move up or back and get the guy you want because staying put doesnt give you the right guy, you move. I will say it's not likely draft a safety...now...unless a real surprise drops. That would scream trade down. Snead doesn't do the pure BPA and the "if it's a need...bonus" thing. It's a fact that history haby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Quotedzrams I post a mock offseason every year. I’ve been delaying this year due to lack of time but it’s no fun if I’m not doing it before they work their plan and since they’ve started I have to do it now. This mock is a combo of what I would like to see, what I think the Rams could be interested in, and what I think will happen (like market forces, etc). Cuts: Mark Bby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon That is a lot of projections. I don't see a Higbee trade unless it was something more valuable than a late round pick. Brockers trade seems plausible but would they really trade him and not resign Suh? I think Hankins at DT is the type of bargain FA the will would like to sign I do think they will try and upgrade the edge with FA $$ and Houston/Barr or resigniby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsFanSinceLA I really appreciate the time and effort you, dead, and aylo (if I omitted anybody, not intentional!) put into these things . It makes the buildup to FA and the draft much more interesting as I don't have the time or inclination to study the college guys. I find, during the last few drafts, that I start hoping the Rams draft some of these guys that you and the others are highby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Quotealyoshamucci Dontavius Russell Auburn 6026 319 5.15 5.16 1.82 24 7.81 DNP DNP 9 1/2 32 Followed Russel for a while ... he's solid, rotational with starter potential. IN this draft he's likely a 5th or 6th rounder. My favorite pure NT in the draft and I think the 5th or 6th is right Dontavius Russell is being projected all over the map. I really wanted to put him as my sby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotesfbayram Joyer probably didn’t play well enough to garner Rams a good pick. I don't know. All the articles I'm reading say it's expected that he will sign a large multi-year contract. Spotrac has estimated that he will sign for 4 or 5 years at $10M per year.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 or 4th to start when Weddle steps down I really like Amani Hooker and Darnell Savage in the 3rd but I'd probably wait till later now with this move. I like getting replacements early but if Weddle plays 2 years half the draftees 4 year contract will be used up with him on the bench. Safety isn't a position that rotates a lot versus say like DL or edge defender. So the new gby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Next Gen Stats@NextGenStats New @RamsNFL safety Eric Weddle is expected to replace Lamarcus Joyner (UFA) as the defense's primary free safety. @weddlesbeard was one of the best in the NFL last season when aligned as a deep safety, allowing a league-best 0.26 yards per coverage snap. The secondary should be in much better shape. Now can they find an edge rusher?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool I couldn't agree more. Smart, tough football player that gives you an extra year or 2 before having to mess with your safety tandem. Its a cheap, smart fix and now the back 4 are set for another year. Does this push the need to draft a safety down the list where spending a a 1st to 3rd isn't wise? I'm conflicted. But I don't want a premium draft pick sitting for 2 years.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Sully gone Barron gone Weddle signed in about 15 minutes to be an upgrade over the departing Joyner. Anybody else seeing a pattern emerging? Quick decisions with an eye to strengthening positions with bonus points for salary cap savings. Hot Damn! Comp picks. Weddle won't count in the formula and if Joyner becomes highly paid he'll garner a pretty good pick. Doesnby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAtlantic Ram Thoughts fwiw 1. I would be surprised with Brockers salary if they were able to trade him. And I also don't know that he wasn't injured last season... Just don't have a feel for what's going to happen with Brockers. 2. Hard to believe that a team offered a 7th but balked at a 6th for Higbee. Also hard for me to believe the Rams would have accepted a 6th... but I don't valuby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills 2017 draft - 2nd Everett, 3rd Kupp, 4 J Reynolds, 4 J Johnson Not bad. They need to keep it up 4 starters basically Yup! Snead's been killing it in the mid rounds, the 3rd especially.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
I post a mock offseason every year. I’ve been delaying this year due to lack of time but it’s no fun if I’m not doing it before they work their plan and since they’ve started I have to do it now. This mock is a combo of what I would like to see, what I think the Rams could be interested in, and what I think will happen (like market forces, etc). Cuts: Mark Barron - Already done. Thisby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach Maybe we move up...I dont' know. All know is that we always seem to be in flux at center. If Allen is the answer, which is quite possible, then go get another. A center can also help in a backup role at either guard or center...or a guard...visa versa. Bottom line, we need some depth and Sullivan is gone. Teams generally don’t make the ‘is he good enough’ decision after 1 yeby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com