Rams to stand pat, go with current OL.

[TEB11]

Scott Wells and Jake Long will not be cut and Sam Bradford will not restructure his current contract. So what you see is what you get which will lead to another 6-10 or 7-9 season in 2015. Gotta luv it, eh?

 

[shopson67]

Link?

 

[27mtrcougar]

Yeah I think they get more cap room if Long is cut after June 1st. And I guess it makes sense to make sure you do draft someone that can replace him first...

 

[shopson67]

Yeah I think they get more cap room if Long is cut after June 1st. And I guess it makes sense to make sure you do draft someone that can replace him first...

It makes more sense to sign a FA to replace him first. Too many rookie linemen starting is a recipe for disaster.

 

[27mtrcougar]

It makes more sense to sign a FA to replace him first. Too many rookie linemen starting is a recipe for disaster.

yeah thats what i mean. the rams are probably going to sign one FA lineman but i have this feeling they don't know if it will be a C, G,or OT. probably who ever agrees first. I just think Center would be the best and makes most sense. i don't want a rookie Center calling all those plays at the line that a big responsibility and i don't think there is a super stud center in the draft. then they would have the option to get a G/T In the 1st or the 2nd or both.

 

[shopson67]

Maybe Wisniewski or De La Puente for FA C, haven't heard much about either yet in FA.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Maybe Wisniewski or De La Puente for FA C, haven't heard much about either yet in FA.

Would be even better if Barrett Jones could finally come back and step in at Center.

 

[shopson67]

Would be even better if Barrett Jones could finally come back and step in at Center.

Absolutely, but after basically 2 years of inactivity and no talk of him whatsoever yet this year, it's tough to anticipate anything regarding his status.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Absolutely, but after basically 2 years of inactivity and no talk of him whatsoever yet this year, it's tough to anticipate anything regarding his status.

True, the guy certainly has the talent. Can't seem to get or stay healthy though. Isn't he a guy who didn't miss a game in his college career? go figure.
I do remember he was injured going into the draft which is why he dropped so far.

 

[Retroram52]

Jones's body was pretty trashed when he came out of college. That playing hurt a goodly portion of your college career will eventually take its toll and the Rams have found out the extent of that toll.

 

[27mtrcougar]

plus it was talked about he was not near strong enough to play center in the NFL. I thought and hoped he would fix that problem coming into his second year but he was still a ghost last year.

 

[Retroram52]

That's true as well Cougar. The Rams took a chance and presently that chance is still in development.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Jones's body was pretty trashed when he came out of college. That playing hurt a goodly portion of your college career will eventually take its toll and the Rams have found out the extent of that toll.

If he played that well while hurt all the time, imagine how he would've been healthy. Plus he'd have some longevity to his career. A shame when these college kids destroy themselves before they have a chance on the big stage.

 

[Smed55]

It makes more sense to sign a FA to replace him first. Too many rookie linemen starting is a recipe for disaster.

Unfortunately there are a lot of other teams looking for Olineman, so we may get nothing! If I was a free agent I would sign with any other team that was better than the Rams, unfortunately that's a lot of teams right now!
As Retro says, until we change this losing mentality FA's are not going to be knocking on our door!

 

[shopson67]

Unfortunately there are a lot of other teams looking for Olineman, so we may get nothing! If I was a free agent I would sign with any other team that was better than the Rams, unfortunately that's a lot of teams right now!
As Retro says, until we change this losing mentality FA's are not going to be knocking on our door!

Even guys like De La Puente and Blalock would be upgrades over what we have. Rams let the rush pass before they jumped in last year, and it looks like that may be the approach again this year, looking for bargains instead of splashes. Wells has a roster bonus coming up, so a decision should be made there before too long. Jake Long might take longer. It would be nice if some progress was made with Bradford (and maybe Long) towards restructuring their contracts, but all has been quiet.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Does Tenn have any FA? lol. it seems Fisher likes those players.

 

[GNG]

Scott Wells and Jake Long will not be cut and Sam Bradford will not restructure his current contract. So what you see is what you get which will lead to another 6-10 or 7-9 season in 2015. Gotta luv it, eh?

At least that organization is consistent.

 

[Retroram52]

One item of note. Barksdale and the Rams are far apart on the proposed deal the Rams are offering so he is headed to the market. I doubt he'll return as Carolina has expressed the most interest.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Even guys like De La Puente and Blalock would be upgrades over what we have. Rams let the rush pass before they jumped in last year, and it looks like that may be the approach again this year, looking for bargains instead of splashes. Wells has a roster bonus coming up, so a decision should be made there before too long. Jake Long might take longer. It would be nice if some progress was made with Bradford (and maybe Long) towards restructuring their contracts, but all has been quiet.

To quiet if you ask me. the Bradford thing is weird

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

One item of note. Barksdale and the Rams are far apart on the proposed deal the Rams are offering so he is headed to the market. I doubt he'll return as Carolina has expressed the most interest.

Damn, I really hoped we could work something out with Barksdale. He must see how much money everyone is getting and wants a piece for himself.