Quotejemach and use the guys we have... I think that gives us what we need for 2019 and preps us going forward with young C. When someone says they should use a draft pick but they used one last year in the 4th round, are you really saying that they should use a higher pick than the 4th round? That the 4th round pick doesn't count? Not high enough?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci Because they can replace him with a cheaper draft pick. We can do the same. They're dealing him because of a change in scheme from 3-4 to 4-3. They would be keeping him if not for that. Teams generally don't deal 15 sack players. And GL on finding that in the draft. You may as well also be searching for a unicorn!by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram I'm pretty sure Talib and Peters play RCB and LCB rather than having them follow specific receivers from one side of the field to the other. As such Peters would cover #1 receivers when they lined up on his side whether Talib was in the game or not. The difference in Peters' numbers is primarily due to playing press coverage vs off coverage although it seemed to me that Peteby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteno name Which Peters is real? He started off the year strong. Then Talib got hurt forcing Wade to put him in a press coverage role where he is matched up against #1 WRs. Turns out he's not good at that. Which isn't surprising because that's not what he excelled at in KC. Then Talib comes back, he goes back to his original role where Wade allows him to play zone and off coverage, anby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 QuotePHDram sure maybe but remember barron was signed by the previous administration to play another position. Two non sequiturs in one sentence, PHD? Question before us now is whether Barron, and his salary, is our best option at one ILB position. With all due respect my friend, I don't see PHD's observation on Barron as a non sequitur at all. You stated the Rams are paying aby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Yup. But that's not the same thing as trying to trade him. It does show they don't have a high value on him. I think there's a pretty decent chance he's not on next years roster.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram The Rams didn't try to trade Higbee. They answered the phone when the Vikings called to offer a 7th for Higbee. The Rams responded by asking for a 6th and that was pretty much the end of it. They are willing to move him for a 6th.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills I think I would prefer Fowler... his upside and an off season in the Rams weight room with Donald would do him good Tell me about Fowler's upside. I think he's pretty close to 'he is what he is.' I don't see future star.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteNJRam715 Jets have expressed specific interest in Fowler. They also have $105 Million in cap space. If they want to pay the freight, no way we can keep up. Justin Houston is on the market. Given his age, salary, and injury issues over the last 3 years, I think we could get him for a 4th. We know what the salary cost is, avoid the FA market, and he's a tier or two above Fowler. Fowler hby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Quotedzrams Quoteferragamo79 always there in middle of things (locker room speeches) and I believe he was a captain if they can work with his salary........ AO was also called the "heart and soul" of the defense. Intangibles are important but they've shown that those won't stop from making necessary moves. AO did not fit the scheme and there were definite replacements inby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteNewMexicoRam Uh? If he expected it, where was the plan to counter it? Now I'm even more confused. Don't take me wrong. I love McVay, but sometimes I get that Martzian feeling from him. That's where it's a great opportunity for you, No. 1 as a coach, to look inwardly and say, ‘How can we use these as learning opportunities to make sure that if these things do come up in the future, weby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 always there in middle of things (locker room speeches) and I believe he was a captain if they can work with his salary........ AO was also called the "heart and soul" of the defense. Intangibles are important but they've shown that those won't stop from making necessary moves.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteVincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore Best sense I can get, if any stem cell treatment is being contemplated for Todd Gurley’s knee issue, the suggestion/idea is not coming from the #Rams. If the rumor is coming from Gurley's camp rather than the Rams it's still bad. If it's coming from neither then it's not a concern.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Fisher, 2015-16: 507 ... 18.1 carries per game McVay, 2017-18: 535 ... 18.4 carries per game Yeah, I think we're at the point where we can officially stop blaming Fisher for anything anymore. We are where we are and Fisher contributed for good and bad.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin He's a fit for our offense, and if TG plays say half the snaps they work well off each other with different styles, so I think the Rams get it done. Gurley's health makes CJ almost a must sign.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 Well first if Fowler cost at least 9 million then Houston for 6.5 more if healthy is just a much better option,imo.... ...And with at least 4 and maybe more FA walking the Rams are most likely not signing any big time free agents ,deciding to sit out and pick from the cuts. imo. The other thing to consider is, if we trade for Houston, Fowler walks and becomes part of theby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 But is 30 and has been hurt some lately. I get it though. If he stays healthy he is just better than Fowler, and Brockers did not play well last year. They are going to get a nasty NT this defense needs that run stuffing space eater type which can free up both the edge and AD. I like your idea a lot. Being 30 and having some injury issues lately could work in our favby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus We need an screamer off the EDGE more than another DT next AD. imo (tho both are good...just my preference) Then, I'd trade down a few spots out of the first - pick up another 3rd - draft DT JSimmons and sit him for a year...and draft another EDGE guys that drops to the 3rd...then a OL and/or Safety. There’s been some analysis done that coupling a great edge presence nexby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 One thing with their 2020 cap is (as it stands now) there's really no one they can release this time next year that saves them a lot of money. Assuming Barron is gone this year it's only releasing Havenstein, Woods or NRC that saves them $4M+ and I think releasing any of those three is highly unlikely... Over-The-Cap-Rams- click on the 2020 tab. It's actually a good thing becausby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan I'm fixing the run game on defense............... Get FA DL.......Mebane or Luiget........Take your pick. Get FA EDGE......Za' Darius Smith.....Upgrade from Fowler if Fowler does decide to move on. Then, go get another LB in the draft......Mack Wilson (ALA).....Tre Lamar (CLEM).....Josiah Tauaefa (UTSA). A fresh pair of legs that can get to the ball, and TACKLE! Thby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj A lot of money to tie up in one guy, and if we let Fowler walk who's rushing from the other side? And don't tall me Samsun - show up for one game - Ebukam. It is a lot of money to tie up in one guy in the same way that QBs and Donald tie up a lot of money. He’s been a very productive edge rusher which is the 2nd most expensive position. He’s several tiers above Fowler. Evby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 2018 Brockers/Suh/Fowler 2019 JFM/Danny Shelton or Hankins/Justin Houston The 2019 iteration would be far superior in pass rushing and overall much less expensive. Any way I slice it, looks like 2 incoming players and 3 outgoing in your scenario, dz. That is correct. We'd to need to supplement depth in the draft or vet minimum pick ups.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 If I understand your plan correctly, dz, both edge positions would be well filled, to say the least. And at a reasonably affordable price. Top end affordable, anyway. But it WOULD fix our 2 biggest offseason needs. However, we would then have 2 holes where Suh and Brockers used to be. Any thoughts abought filling those? One could be a high pick, sure, and this IS a rich DL draftby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Brockers is only barely 28 and has been a strong performer his whole career. So I'd be interested in restructuring him in a way that also extends him another year. With Whitworth everyone knows this is his last ride so just pay him what he's due and have it zero out after this year. You've been writing Whit's obituary for a while now. I think you gave it near zero percent odds that hby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsDynasty For me the ideal FA pickup after retaining Saffold, is CJ Mosley. Gives us a Pro Bowl level player at each level of the defense that is young and ascending. I love CJ Mosley as a player but I'm also looking at what the Rams are more likely to do based on Wade's tendencies. He's rarely expended significant resources - money or draft capital - on the ILB position. The truth iby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Ian Rapoport@RapSheet Sources: The #Chiefs have had trade talks centered around star pass-rusher Justin Houston. With Houston’s cap number and the potential to franchise tag Dee Ford, Houston appears to be a rare top pass-rusher available. Teams have been calling with real interest. Justin Houston’s days in Kansas City seem to be numbered With linebacker Dee Ford in line fby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Let's give Whitworth a great send off in his last season... How do we know it's his last season?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
1) I'd like to see him get stronger too. I think that's part of development. But my thing is, if he was more effective in run blocking this year per the metrics, that's at his current strength level. No where to go but up. I suspect that next year his and Higbee's snaps would invert where he gets the lions share. I already believed that but I believe it even more now that we've heard that theby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach I just don't think Everett has the frame or skill set. He catches some balls on the outside...because I think he a Julio Jones type player without the Julio Jones type of talent. I have a question to many here...I don't know the answer...but I have an overall view... How many times in 2018...in 2017 was Everett the primary receiver on a play? How many plays did McVay designby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills finally someone else who realizes that the Rams do not use their TEs... and they don't because they have Kupp and I also believe its because Gurley runs much better out of the 3 WR formation than heavier formations does that need to change? …. yeah I think it does... I think the league has caught up to the 3WR base offense and that's exactly what we saw down the stretch and thby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com