I think you just hit on the single biggest reason that AD decided to retire now, Glacie. He couldn’t bear the thought of waiting one year too long in his career and he had nothing left to prove.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams add former rival to solve QB2 quandary. But is this a rental or a prove it deal? Bret Stuter When we approached the subject of the LA Rams need to address the backup quarterback role, the stakes were clear. The team is not prepared to develop a quarterback this year, at least not while the role of QB2 remained vacant. The team is willing to roll the dice on a familiar foe, one tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Merlin… Remove AD's pressures on the interior and pressures are even more a priority now than they were before, and they were already our top need on defense. Keeping Boom around at a discount and assuming that AJax doesn't get signed away we are probably gonna wait for next year to address LT. Sucks but there are only so many picks and the greater good is more important than Stafforby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteStafford9 When Wilkins and Jones got those massive contracts, and Jones was reported being the highest paid defensive player I thought to myself AD is going to be pissed and want more money. Snead, who drafted AD had to know this was going to be his reaction, then Snead doubled down on being clueless. He should have told AD we will amend your contract and make you the highest paid player.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Quoteferragamo79 Did Noteboom actually get retructured AD saves some money, why is he getting paid (or cap hit) when retired...was that money pushed to future years? I read cap summary, but that was without multiple signings like the new safety, TE etc. We’re all confused, some more than others. AlbaNY will work on it when he has time.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 But again, I think Snead and McVay knew about this or at minimum had a good idea it was coming earlier than we think. Sure, would be easier maybe if he had announced it in mid February. But it is also 3 days into FA and 6 weeks before the Draft. He is not by any means leaving the Rams high and dry. I was sure 2024 would be his last year. I knew he would never be a guy that limped tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 If there is any talk of he is spoiled or selfish or anything else Im sorry but I think it is totally and completely off base. This is a guy that gave literally everything he had to the Rams franchise for 10 years and literally brought them a Super Bowl win along the way. He goes down as without question one of the top 2 or 3 players in the franchises 80 something year history. Maybby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOhioRamsFan IMO, they still need backup RB, #3 WR, 2 DL, an Edge and more secondary help. Where to start? Backup RB is already on roster. His name is Ronnie Rivers. At least one RB will be drafted, as well. Demarcus Robinson is our 3rd WR, already signed. Why do we ‘need’ 2 DL? If Hoecht is available for DL duties, I think one more from draft will suffice. Agree that Edge and Cby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Who doesn’t like the idea of killing 2 birds with one stone?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuotePaco70 JG is a bum! Overrated QB, I would rather have Wentz back or a rookie. Hopefully we don't need JG to play. Well, they’ll probably draft a rookie, too. I think they’ve given up on Bennett. About Wentz. A little too much of a running QB for me and there are those whispers about him being a bit difficult to coach, too much of a free lancer. Garoppolo is a proven winning vet QB thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteramBRO Although I don't believe that Wentz is a world-beater, I do believe that he's better than Jimmy G. What? Is he (Wentz) taking the same route he did last off-season (i.e. waiting for an injury/desperation)? I hope that his rumored locker room demeanor didn't have the Rams wanting to part ways with him. Gonna trust Rams on this one.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
A case for Edge, CB, and DL could be easily made. I just dunno. If I had to guess while assuming that quality players at all 3 positions will be there at 19, here’s my thinking. Take the edge. CB is deeper in this draft. Hope that Snead can find another Kobie Turner in the 3rd. Gulp… Thoughts?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Firstly, we know that AD told Rams about his retirement prior to FA, so at least Rams were free to pursue any FA strategy they wanted. And yet they ignored every single opportunity to sign a DL player, much less a high quality one. Why is that? We must assume one of the following: Rams like their current DL roster. Rams are confident that they can snag a quality DL rookie at one of thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The timing is still disappointing me beyond words. Millions of Ram fans believed him when he said he was definitely coming back in 2024. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
When asked if he would be back, he said, absolutely. Then to make the announcement after all the premium DL FA’s are gone? WTF? And why do the extension now? If the Rams knew, then this question applies to them, too. TBH, this tarnishes my memories of a fantastic player for our Rams. Didn’t have to be that way. And I’m not buying that ‘Coach Henny left’ BS, either. Rams could hardly kby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteClassicalwit Prove it! Stats? Ample evidence in multiple articles posted here. Well worth your time if you have doubts.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Our long nightmare is now just a memory.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote3030 Normally I'm not a fan of trading up, but as I see it we have 2 "must fill" positions: backup QB & Edge. The first can be filled by a FA vet. The FA market for Edge is empty and I can't see us trading for a vet without paying through the nose or impacting our cap. So if we want to land a starting Edge in the draft, it'll likely have to be a trade-up. Agree that Edby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Just kidding. I wish him the best wherever he goes. Heck, he could even wind up here, I guess.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsDynasty Is this extra cap space from the Boom and AD restructure for particular players or just cap flexibility? Secretly I am hoping they need the space for either an already behind the scenes for an edge to be acquired in trade or for Clowney/Chase. They also can now go get Spoon or Gilmore if they consider him an upgrade over the next 3 years at the opposite CB position and maybe JJIIby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote3030 Nicely summersized 43. They've done a good job filling some holes, and strengthening the OL. Still a lot of questions. The slow Kendricks or the mysteriously disappearing Durant at opposite corner? The DL is undersized and Bobby Brown is a Free Agent next year. They lost out on 290 pound Malcolm Roach, so I'm guessing we'll see a DL in the draft. As noted, Hoecht is a band-aidby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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