Rams Free Agent frenzy

[27mtrcougar]

Anyone else concerned that Scherff only put up 23 reps at the combine?? its almost like he didn't train for it which isn't a good sign. I think the WR White put up 23 as well. I was really high on him till that.

 

[Retroram52]

Collins or Peat may be our guy. I have stated elsewhere that I wasn't totally sold on Scherff.

 

[tnerb57]

Anyone else concerned that Scherff only put up 23 reps at the combine?? its almost like he didn't train for it which isn't a good sign. I think the WR White put up 23 as well. I was really high on him till that.

Yes and no. Its only 12 reps off the best showing. However, it's 34% less than the best showing.

 

[Smed55]

Anyone else concerned that Scherff only put up 23 reps at the combine?? its almost like he didn't train for it which isn't a good sign. I think the WR White put up 23 as well. I was really high on him till that.

Not really, it's just part of the picture, I don't think he will be doing 2 reps on the field, let alone 23. You take your chances just like we always have. In recent times we have missed on Smith and Barron, Saffold has been ok, and Robinson has played fairly well. Olineman seem to be more hit or miss for some reason, but we need to take the chance and hope to hit more than miss this year!

 

[27mtrcougar]

Not really, it's just part of the picture, I don't think he will be doing 2 reps on the field, let alone 23. You take your chances just like we always have. In recent times we have missed on Smith and Barron, Saffold has been ok, and Robinson has played fairly well. Olineman seem to be more hit or miss for some reason, but we need to take the chance and hope to hit more than miss this year!

yeah but going into the combine his strength was suppose to be off the charts and 23 is not impressive at all. we don't need another B. Jones. we need a road greater in the run game! it was just a eye opener to me.

 

[RamCub]

I'm with Coug and Retro on Scherff. For some reason I have the same aloofness to Scherff that I have toward Amari Cooper. Can't explain it. I'm just not drawn to these two.

 

[zeke2829]

Anyone else concerned that Scherff only put up 23 reps at the combine?? its almost like he didn't train for it which isn't a good sign. I think the WR White put up 23 as well. I was really high on him till that.

Not concerned at all. If he falls to us @ 10 we are crazy if we don't take him. If you are concerned about his strength, well then all I can say is that he is a freak and you obviously haven't seen this video......enjoy;

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...y2BVcr-OWiQ37gluQ&sig2=-WJn10XhLDu6Ja4ugNpkpw

 

[27mtrcougar]

I'm with Coug and Retro on Scherff. For some reason I have the same aloofness to Scherff that I have toward Amari Cooper. Can't explain it. I'm just not drawn to these two.

im not saying he's not going to be good but if I'm the rams I'm going to look into that performance for sure.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Not concerned at all. If he falls to us @ 10 we are crazy if we don't take him. If you are concerned about his strength, well then all I can say is that he is a freak and you obviously haven't seen this video......enjoy;

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQFjAC&url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000472163/article/is-iowas-brandon-scherff-the-nfl-combines-strongest-man&ei=ZOQEVf6SM8qfNsPogIAI&usg=AFQjCNEC-IskyU8Uiy2BVcr-OWiQ37gluQ&sig2=-WJn10XhLDu6Ja4ugNpkpw

I did see that Zeke and thats why i was shocked at only 23 reps at the bench press which i would think would be a better test for linemen. I'm sure there was a reason maybe he skipped breakfast haha

 

[zeke2829]

I did see that Zeke and thats why i was shocked at only 23 reps at the bench press which i would think would be a better test for linemen. I'm sure there was a reason maybe he skipped breakfast haha

Hey, maybe he had an off day.
It happens you know, but he is a big strong dude 6'5 320# with a decent 40 time. IMO he is a perfect guard for a power run game and probably athletic enough to play RT. He is NFL ready!
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...Ly66QhOMQj1gHZowg&sig2=ZyQtvRVpockEggpvX6gzZw

 

[mutigers1fan]

I'm not too concerned about bench at the combine. Try working out after you don't sleep well, it kills productivity. Like others said it may have just been a bad day, you can see his strength on the field.

Iowa pro day is on the 23rd, I'm sure he will look to show better there.

 

[ksudodger]

MOST of the combine stuff means nothing. Go watch the drills. Look at the power, look at the footwork. Dude is the perfect guy for a run first offense. He will be a pro bowl RT within 2 years. Mark it down. If he is there at #10, we would be FOOLISH not to take him. However, more and more I see the Giants taking him at #9. If that happens then it comes down to what kind of a deal we can get to move down, or do we take Cooper or White. Tough choice.

 

[Clayton]

I think Free Agency is at a point where Barksdale might come cheaper than Wiz because Seattle is closing in on Wiz and that would cause a bidding war on an injury prone (iirc) guy at C. Most likely Wiz is going to Seattle.

The draft also seems to be loaded with RT and G prospects with no C prospects in sight unless you count Erving and his 4 or 5 dominant games at Center. Dismukes isn't even in the same time zone in terms of upside. Erving hit 7 more on the bench with arms that are 2 inches longer. Thats a massive difference in NFL strength. Scherff and Collins have the combines of RT prospects even thought most people were putting them at G based on tape. Scherff and Erving also come from zone blocking schemes which means they might be learning a little bit of spanish coming into the NFL. None of these guys scream top 10 pick. Barksdale's arms are 2 1/2" longer than Scherff and Collins and Barksdale has experience. It doesn't make a lot of sense to take a tweener G/T if you have a cheap RT right there waiting for you.

So if the Rams take Barksdale then I think they'll be looking at trading down for Erving or taking a WR. The value at pick 10 is definitely going to be at WR unless teams trade up ahead of the Rams.

 

[27mtrcougar]

I think Free Agency is at a point where Barksdale might come cheaper than Wiz because Seattle is closing in on Wiz and that would cause a bidding war on an injury prone (iirc) guy at C. Most likely Wiz is going to Seattle.

The draft also seems to be loaded with RT and G prospects with no C prospects in sight unless you count Erving and his 4 or 5 dominant games at Center. Dismukes isn't even in the same time zone in terms of upside. Erving hit 7 more on the bench with arms that are 2 inches longer. Thats a massive difference in NFL strength. Scherff and Collins have the combines of RT prospects even thought most people were putting them at G based on tape. Scherff and Erving also come from zone blocking schemes which means they might be learning a little bit of spanish coming into the NFL. None of these guys scream top 10 pick. Barksdale's arms are 2 1/2" longer than Scherff and Collins and Barksdale has experience. It doesn't make a lot of sense to take a tweener G/T if you have a cheap RT right there waiting for you.

So if the Rams take Barksdale then I think they'll be looking at trading down for Erving or taking a WR. The value at pick 10 is definitely going to be at WR unless teams trade up ahead of the Rams.

Yeah I agree. Hopefully we resign Barksdale

 

[ksudodger]

Barksdale got married yesterday and has already stated he will most likely resign before he leaves on his honeymoon. As for Wisnewski, where in the world do you get he is injury prone? He has missed THREE GAMES total in the last FOUR SEASONS. He is about as durable as they come. Also, he left Seattle without a deal. He does not plan to return there according to reports.

 

[Clayton]

Getting Wiz would be a game changer. walterfootball was just reporting that Seattle was super interested and that means he'll be expensive

 

[Battlelyon]

I would be surprised if we got Wiz, I think the hold up with him signing with the SeaHags is Unger hasn't took his physical yet to complete the trade.

 

[Battlelyon]

Former Falcon guard Justin Blalock is pretty guaranteed to be a Ram, with Snead and Boudreau connection not to be ignored. You have to think Barksdale resigns. Leaving the center position to the draft, among some other depth options.

 

[RamCub]

Wholeheartedly agree with Clayton's analysis!

 

[shopson67]

Former Falcon guard Justin Blalock is pretty guaranteed to be a Ram, with Snead and Boudreau connection not to be ignored. You have to think Barksdale resigns. Leaving the center position to the draft, among some other depth options.

De La Puente would be a solid fall-back option if Wiz signs elsewhere or proves too expensive.

Wish Barksdale would surface (just got married I read?), as his potential cap number will influence what happens greatly.