ok, seems you just want to argue. Even if he was finally healthy and that caused his play to improve, so be it. I am not sure even that level of play is worth $12 mill per year. Also, players do not become healthier as they get older. I personally do not feel it is worth the risk of paying him $25 mill over the next two years. Thankfully, the Dolphins do, and I wish him and them well.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
a lot of that is a benefit of playing next to A Donald. He also never excelled at containment. Sure, he was a weapon when he could pin his ears back and attack, but I do not think we will see much of a drop-off with his eventual replacement, and expect a more disciplined player to be called upon to step in.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
I am not freaking out about losing Quinn, he was very average past few years. Im ok losing Barron and Barwin as well. Our D will be led by Donald, Brockers, Joyner, Peters, J Johnson and Tree (though I do not love AO). That is a lot of really good to great players. The other pieces will likely be filled by guys like Littleton, Westbrooks, Longacre, Ebukam, etc.... No team has studs at every posiby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Mostly, I bash Snead for the drafts. I have applauded his aggressiveness in trades. I am not sure how this lines up with the definition of irony. I think the Rams will franchise Watkins. Not because he is great, maybe he is, maybe he is not, last year can really only be seen as bit of a letdown, but seems keeping him for one year makes sense. Keeps the O rolling, and not a huge long term investmeby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams can afford to pay him a lot on a one year basis. This will keep the O rolling, and not create another need this offseason. It will also help the rams WIN, which is a self fulling prophesy. The more we win, the easier it is to attract players. Even if Sammy walks after next year, we can then perhaps consider ways to replace him. In the meantime, we extend Joyner and Donald, and perhaps prepaby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
yes, the free agents were terrific. I just honestly think McVay came over and as part of his sales pitch during interviews said he would sign Whitworth and Woods. I could be wrong. I also do not want to give Snead credit for hiring McVay. We have no idea how that decision came to fruition, but I am more concerned with the players he has drafted. Im not trying to be a Hater, but Snead is living aby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
This argument is the most puzzling. People want to give Snead all the credit for good picks like Gurley & Donald, but excuse him from all the bad ones? How exactly does this work? And if not drafting players which is the main job of any GM, what exactly was Snead's role under Fisher? Fisher and Snead share the blame for the picks (good & bad). The fact that Snead was not fired has nothingby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
if you take out 1st rd picks (umm they should be good), and special teams players (hekker, gz and cooper) Snead has a very poor draft record.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
and drafted G Rob and B Quick. Luckiest guy in the NFL. I do not trust Snead as a talent evaluator, sorry. I think McVay is the real difference in players, Snead best at making deals. go ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
I say OL at #23, biggest priority.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
It the Rams extend Watkins (unlikely), Joyner is likely franchised. If Watkins is let go, Joyner likely extended or franchised. If Watkins is franchised, Joyner very likely to be extended.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Goff needs to continue to improve. He needs to be better. O Line needs to stay healthy. This would be my focus in the draft. Nothing can ruin a season like a few of your linemen going down to injury and not having good depth. #23 should be a o lineman. I would not tie up long term $ in Watkins. Rams will need that money for Donald and Gurley extensions. Maybe franchise Watkins for a Superboby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams D was pretty good last year, and just got much better. The core guys are returning. Our O Line was unusually healthy last year, and like it or not, this team relied and will rely on the O putting up points and playing with the lead. That is McVay's mojo. Rams must ensure Gurley has holes and Goff has protection. I hope Whitworth & Sullivan continue to defy age. I hope Saffold hasby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
i could see john brown...kid can fly when healthy. that is what rams need.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
It is very possible Browns prefer Allen or Mayfield to Darnold or Rosen, in which case, I think it would be foolish to take them at #1 overall. I definitely take Barkley over QB at #1, take QB at #4, and with all the draft picks they have accumulated, this team should be competitive sooner than later. Still have no clue why Hue Jackson is still the coach, what a dumb mistake.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
ok, someone please help me do that. I tried once but my info was so outdated I was not able to. Thanks, SBby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Assuming Rams did not give up #23 pick, you can bet Snead will look to trade down and pick up an extra 2 or 3. That is Snead's mojo, and is good at it. Rams still have lots of holes to fill, and unless someone amazing is available at #23, expect a trade down. go ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
everything will revolve around a good line. Things can go wrong so quickly if you lose a few linemen. Imagine if Whitworth and Saffold both get hurt. The season is finished if you do not have depth. I think we were pretty fortunate with relatively no major injuries, but we should not rely on that happening again. I would love to see a top o lineman drop to us. Go Ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
i think it is a package of midround picks. that is my hope anyway. KC had enough of him.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
i do not like trading a 1st for a risky guy like Peters. He really is a hot head that just cannot control himself. he will also be expensive really soon as his contract expires. you give away a chance at drafting a young stud cb that you get on the cheap for 5 years. if its for a 2nd in 19 or 3rd in 18, im cool with that. go ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Ngata is near the end of the line, Graham is soft, and if Bowman could still play, he'd still be a 49er. great players rarely hit free agency.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Because Snead is made of Teflon, see Ram 43...by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
SF was looking at a 5 year rebuild, now they will probably be our stiffest competition! Thanks NE! On the other hand, Brady should hit the wall soon, and should be the overdue end of that dynasty.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
I admit the Rams were very shrewd this offseason....but just like everyone wanted to suggest Fisher was behind all the terrible decisions of that regime, I have a suspicion that McVay and Ryan were behind the Whitworth, Sullivan, Woods and Webster signings. Snead was probably the guy who worked the Sammy trade, that seems to be his mojo, working trades. Let's face it, Snead led the drafts thaby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
This team is going to be tough to beat. I only see improvement if we stay healthy. go ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
I want nothing to do with a soft, aging TE. go ramsby spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
Its a very bad look for McDaniels. I would not touch this guy if I needed a new coach. He is a weasel.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com
He seems to be a gimmicky kind of coach to me with his beard and facial expressions. Maybe that is unfair, but I am glad I am not a Lions fan. First vanilla Caldwell for what seemed like forever, and now they go to the other extreme with Patricia. He had a lack of talent on his D, but there were better options. Patricia could very well prove me wrong.by spagsbacker - RamsFootballFans.com