One Big Free Agency Move Prediction By The Rams

chris00cm · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:14 am Post subject:

The best teams retain their own and don't spend big in free agency. Hope we remain quiet.
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jrry32 · Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 69128

DEE RAWL · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:45 am Post subject:

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stl4life07 · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 4185

The last two offseasons the Rams were active in the trade market more than just straight up signing FAs. This offseason with the reports of the Rams considering trading Tru, it looks more like they will be active with trades again. If they can get a high pick or two quality picks to set them up well for the draft then maybe target a high quality first tier FA and then get a second tier FA and a few bargain FAs then I'll be ok with it. I just want the Rams to get the oline fixed and get Goff some legit weapons. I don't care how they do it.

jrry32 · Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 69128

Okay. So let's address the elephant in the room. What do we do if the Rams don't land any of Garcon, DeSean, Britt, Alshon, Pryor, Brandon Marshall, or Torrey Smith?

It puts us in somewhat of a bind, but I think there's a solid option out. I look to expand competition by using the second, third, and fourth tier FAs. What I would aim to do is bring in one possession WR and one deep threat WR from that group. The basic options would be:
Possession: Kamar Aiken, Robert Woods, Kendall Wright, Terrance Williams, and Stevie Johnson
Deep Threat: Markus Wheaton and Ted Ginn Jr.

I'd aim for a cheaper, short-term type deal.(except for Robert Woods) Michael Floyd is also an option. What scares me with Michael Floyd is that he seems unrepentant for his alcohol issues. Josh Gordon is also an option. And he might be a chance we have to take if we're put in this scenario (but again, I'm not counting on him to play).

If we go this direction, we'd need to draft a WR in the 2nd or 3rd round. If we decide to go with only one FA WR, we'll need to draft two WRs in the first 4 rounds imo.

But it'll basically be looking to find role players who can fill a role. Personally, I think that works if you know what you want out of your scheme and can identify a talent that will play that role well. I am of the opinion that WR value is overstated.

Of course, we are putting ourselves in more of a bind because you're counting on talent that hasn't had a premier role to step up in that role. But if you look at guys like Aiken, Wright, and Johnson, when given a premier role, all produced pretty well. That gives me confidence that you can make it work.

However, this strategy is a lot less effective if we don't do anything to address our OL issues. Having reliable pass protection and a good running game to work off of can cover for a lack of premier talent at WR. But if we end up with poor pass protection and a bad rushing attack again, we're going to be in trouble.

Basically, if the Rams aren't going to prioritize WR (a defensible strategy), they need to prioritize other areas of the offense.
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Rrrrrrrams · Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 1480

we need to bring in second or third tier wrs?
i thought the plan was to upgrade the position not getting worse?

your bust buddy jared goff seems to be the main reason no wr wants to sign with us.

lose kenny britt and replace him with robert woods.
markus wheaton...jesus christ. that guy looks like [inappropriate/removed] with big ben.

NVRamsFan · Joined: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 5098 Location: Reno, NV

RamPackFan · Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 726 Location: NW Washington

Connor Barwin has been released. He would be a good fit, no? Is he affordable?

RamPackFan · Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 726 Location: NW Washington

Jeffrey 1 yr $14 Million to Eagles

holt_bruce81 · Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 24425 Location: St. Louis

You guys think we're done for the day? I would like to hear something on Trumaine.
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