Rams can go after a premier Edge rusher like this- or try and keep Dotson. Not both. I'd go this route.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's a guy I really like so far too. And he's showing up consistently between 16-20 in overall rankings. He stood out at the Senior Bowl which we all know carries weight with the Rams.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
...is $2.8M. It's $4.6M if they tender him at the 2nd round level, which I suspect they probably should because another LT-needy team could come calling otherwise.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Still TBD if he is their long-term solution at LT. But he had a solid 2023 season and, under Wendell, I don't think he's peaked yet. PFF ranked him 43rd among 81 OT. Could they upgrade from him (as with Shelton)? Sure. Do they need to? No. Give him a 2nd round RFA tender (an affordable $4.6M) while still heavily evaluating LT in the Draft. The combination of him and Avila (in year 2) on tby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They have Williams, Rivers and Evans. I'd draft a RB every year (on day 3). Draft one in the 5th/6th rounds this year to compete with Evans. Rinse and repeat.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Personally I think he thinks of things purely year-to-year and probably talks with the team about that. He just is not a guy that is going to be playing at 40. I think it is probably 50/50 he is back in 2025. And IF he is, great, they can afford him as is. His 2025 cap number as it stands now is 5th in the league and will probably slip down further over the next year I'm sure. There is zeby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
LT should be on the table in the Draft as high as the 1st round. No question. See how things shake out. But I'd tender Jackson for sure and my hunch is both he and Avila on that left side will be better in 2024. Not sure if you sign him longer term- that's very TBD. But having a moderately priced but effective LT in 2024 to pair with your up-and-coming LG is a big plus. And allows for more moby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
If $17M is allocated to a RG that means there is money that cannot and will not be spent elsewhere. Any hey, at $12M/year (and depending on how much is guaranteed) I would try to get that done. At $17M- if it came to that- no thanks. The team (and fans) need to maintain a holistic view- both of the team build and even just the OL.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I will say that I think both Skowronek and Atwell need to earn their 2024 roster spots. And my hope is they both re-sign Robinson and draft a WR somewhere in the 2nd-4th rounds. One of them could get released or traded at final cutdowns in late August. But Skowronek and Atwell do have dept roles. Depth guys like them aren't important- until you need them for 3-4 games... And cutting them nowby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The answer to any question about the Rams' 2024 defense. Find a quality Edge rusher opposite Young and to complement Donald and Turner on the inside.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They are middle of the pack in 2024 cap space. And more flexibility in 2025. Which is great. But in no way does this team have "pay RG $17M/year" money. They don't. And rightfully their "team build" is around investing heavily in the premium positions- QB, WR, CB, Edge. They have about $10M to allocate to draft picks. a few RFAs to tender. Likely an extension with Jones comby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Holt will have his turn. He deserves it. You know, my initial reaction/memory of Steve McMichael was similar. But look at his career and you can see why he got in. And he and Larry Brooks had similar stellar 8-year stretches (Brooks from 1973-80, McMichael 1984-91).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
... I think that increases the odds the Rams move back. That would push a lot of good players down. Plus there are the inevitable unknown picks teams will make for certain guys. Don't know if it's feasible but I'd love to move back 4-6 spots and still get DeJean.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He intrigues me. Seems like he is versatile, smart and athletic enough to play the STAR for them? My ideal scenario (for now) would be a trade back 4-6 spots from 19 and grabbing him.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I probably watched Super Bowl XII (Cowboys/Broncos) but was 6 and have no memory of it. But I can still clearly recall watching Super Bowl XIII (Steelers/Cowboys) at our neighbor's house, going out to play at halftime, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think LT is also possible depending on how things shake out. But I agree that Edge and CB are very likely the target positions.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He was a rookie in 1975. Don't often see OG running down kickoffs... He made the tackle on that 67-yard KOR by Metcalf.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay needs 3 wins to pass John Robinson for most all-time by a Rams' head coach and 6 to pass him for most regular season wins. With 10 total wins (87) he'd enter the top 55 in NFL history. Stafford needs 25 TDs to become the 7th Rams' QB with 100+ TD in his career as a Ram. He could also become just the 6th with 15,000+ passing yards with 4,062 yards in 2024. Stafford would also becomby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Allen will come into 2024 as the starter with Higbee back midseason. Hunter Long will be 4 months remove from his MCL surgery by the Draft and they should know better how healthy he will be come late July. 2024 is not the year for them to draft a TE high. See what Allen can become in year 2 and go from there. If they add another TE I would much rather sign a lower priced, veteran blocking TEby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Could be a better situation for all involved. Allow for more scripted situations, give the QBs red jerseys, etc. But in general I'd say you either commit to the Senior Bowl (week and game) or not.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And he actually filled the WR3 spot pretty well early in the season (22 catches in the first 4 games). But when Atwell was (over)drafted it was pretty clear that, at best, he was going to be a situational WR4. Which is fine if you're the 112th pick in the Draft, not the 57th. Anyway, he has value as depth and as a deep threat, etc. Give him credit for elevating out of the total bust perceptioby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think that's true but I don't think they need to do that. Cut them prior to FA starting to get better savings across 2024 and 2025. Cut them post-June 1 and they save more money this year but not until in the summer. Of course if they have an eye on extending Jones, for example, maybe it makes more sense. Lots of moving pieces.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They are the two that will go. Could have said Long but I think he at least goes through camp and they see if he can contribute for depth in Hugbee's absence. I see no reason to release Skowronek. Does not make much and is a valuable depth piece at WR that can play multiple spots and all the ST units.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought they should have kicked it for the 27-10 lead as well. But actually felt in the moment that- IF they did go for it there- they should have run the ball. Their biggest mismatch was their OL and they'd been running well all day. Montgomery had 18 yards on 3 carries on that drive alone.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think he improved as the season progressed as well. He finished 14th on the team in defensive snaps (453) but averaged 51+ snaps/game and had 37 tackles in the last 6 games. I would imagine that carries over to 2024.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
That 1980 Browns team was really fun. Sipe may have been the best QB in the league that season- top 3-4 for sure. I still say Marino's 1984 season is the most impressive by a QB in NFL history.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
This May 1982 one with Bert Jones and Georgia on the cover...by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I grew up in Las Vegas and watched him at UNLV. Also one of the best college punters of all-time without question.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not saying it would make sense for either team or not. Have to see how things in the Draft unfolds but... Rams trade 2/52 to Atlanta for 3/74 and 3/79? Rams end up with 5 picks in the top 100 (while keeping the 1st rounder).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com