LA Rams to sign Donte Whitner?

[RamsFan88]

I'm hoping Jaylon Smith is available to us in the 4th round. That's another possible steal in the draft. Hell, he could be available in the 6th.

 

[zeke2829]

More of the same bullshit. Hiding a draft plan? Give me a break.

You watch, tomorrow, they will use the entire 10 minutes to tell the world what "Shopson" says they knew 3 weeks ago!! .... I agree, Give me a break!

 

[shopson67]

You must know them personally, huh?

You don't give up that many picks to move to #1 without knowing who you're making that move for.

Sure, they just might use all 10 minutes. It's their moment in the spotlight, with no more picks until Saturday. Again, is there a bonus for running to the podium? Do they get a bonus 7th rounder if they announce ASAP? No.

The leaks of Goff being the pick could be accurate, or they could be to antagonize the Browns to trade up (rumored yesterday that despite their public affections for Wentz that they truly want Goff). There's smoke everywhere in the first round, lol.

 

[Vitamike]

They knew when they made the trade.

You don't give up that many picks to move to #1 without knowing who you're making that move for.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

You don't give up that many picks to move to #1 without knowing who you're making that move for.

Sure, they just might use all 10 minutes. It's their moment in the spotlight, with no more picks until Saturday. Again, is there a bonus for running to the podium? Do they get a bonus 7th rounder if they announce ASAP? No.

The leaks of Goff being the pick could be accurate, or they could be to antagonize the Browns to trade up (rumored yesterday that despite their public affections for Wentz that they truly want Goff). There's smoke everywhere in the first round, lol.

Well, 95% sure anyways. I think they may have left 5% just in case the other guy changed their minds.

 

[chy1127]

I dunno.. They may still not know. My guess is they kinda do and will change moments before the draft.

The coin toss isn't scheduled until 7. Heads -Goff, tails Wentz.

 

[SJ76]

Did we get Donte Whitner?

 

[Battlelyon]

It is believed that the Rams will sign when he lowers his price

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

It is believed that the Rams will sign when he lowers his price

Lowers it to what? I can't stand when a team like ours tries to play hardball. It doesn't seem like we come out on top often in that situation...

 

[Battlelyon]

Lowers it to what? I can't stand when a team like ours tries to play hardball. It doesn't seem like we come out on top often in that situation...

I wish I knew the dollar amount, Whitner says he is going to make the pro bowl this year, so I wonder if he thinks he should be played like one.

 

[Retroram52]

This is turning into a cluster-eff job in a hurry. Typical Rams!

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

This is turning into a cluster-eff job in a hurry. Typical Rams!

Unless he REALLY wants to play for our team/coaching staff or in L.A. we could be in huge trouble

 

[Retroram52]

Another example of Snisher caught up in other pursuits before they completed this transaction. It is the making of a disaster.

 

[shopson67]

Bacarri Rambo is still available much cheaper. He's not Pro-Bowl bound, but played OK for the Bills last year. Truthfully, the Rams have enough SS; they need help at FS. Not sure how well converting any of these box safeties to centerfielders is going to work out.

 

[Vitamike]

Did we get Donte Whitner?

Donte Whitner Tells Twitter He’s Signing With the Los Angeles Rams

Free agent safety Donte Whitner is telling folks he’s going to be a member of the Los Angeles Rams. But he’s the only one saying it...

Last night, a fan reached out to him on Twitter about whether or not he’d be signing with the team. Have a look.

for the last three weeks, "Hitner" has simply, and randomly, been tweeting out the word "patience" using the high five (or prayer hands, for some) emoji, or "310," which is the area code in Los Angeles. Fans were left to speculate, but it appeared he was hinting at a new landing spot in the NFL.

A week ago, we covered how Whitner had just followed seven Rams’ players on Twitter, and what that meant for his potential to join the team. It appears now he’s confirming that he'll join his new twitter follows on the football field in 2016.

It’s somewhat trivial as to why it hasn’t already happened, or that no one else is reporting it. Initially, one could’ve believed his signing was being kept under wraps in an effort to not tip their hand about their draft priorities. But that waved bye bye when the Rams traded up to land the No. 1 overall spot.

So at this point, you'd have to believe it’s either a) the price tag he’s seeking (as ESPN’s Nick Wagoner states here), or b) the length of contract he’s hoping to get. Hitner, who will be 31 years old when the season kicks off, could be hoping for a longer deal than the Rams are looking to give him.

We’ll continue to monitor the situation, as well as his potential fit with the team. Throughout his career, Whitner has primarily served the role of a hard-hitting strong safety; which doesn't make him a logical replacement for former free safety Rodney McLeod. It could be that they’re looking to add some veteran leadership to a young secondary that just lost a pair of key starters, and are uncertain how inexperienced corners/safeties might fair in the early stages of the season. It could simply be a move to add depth.

Or maybe Gregg Williams, who’s getting great production out of Mark Barron, truly believes a teamcan never have too many box safeties. We’ll know for sure if, and when, the Rams and Whitner finalize a deal.



Donte Whitner Tells Twitter He’s Signing With the Los Angeles Rams

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[Retroram52]

Apparently the souring is being tempered with some lime in the coconut. Whitner, in all likelihood, will be in camp and then we will have a number of major hitmen on the defense. Williams is a master at putting together tough badass defenses. I just wish we had his counterpart on offense.

 

[icefreeze57]

Is he still not signed?

 

[Retroram52]

Not yet icefreeze.