Rams to stand pat, go with current OL.

[Smed55]

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.

Yep, unfortunately for us, that's how it works!

 

[shopson67]

Yep, unfortunately for us, that's how it works!

Take a guy off the scrap heap, give 'em playing time, then wave goodbye when they earn more money.

Need to find that next scrap heap guy (hopefully more Barksdale than CWilliams/Joseph) I guess.

 

[jacobarch]

Well OL is our biggest need and honestly the Rams should overpay Barksdale. He's one of the only Rams that has stayed healthy and played pretty well since day 1. Yes he has his weaknesses but he's solid and you can count on him to give 100% every game.
The Rams Oline is going thru major changes next year and thats not what you want when you're heading into year 4 with the same HC and GM.......

 

[TEB11]

Rumor has it Wells and Long are staying. Jeff Fisher loves Scott's ability to call signals and with the departure of Joe Barksdale, Jake Long will be moved to right guard. So the OL line will look like this come September:

Robinson (LT), the Rams first round pick (LG), Wells (C), Saffold (RG) and Long (RT).

 

[27mtrcougar]

Rumor has it Wells and Long are staying. Jeff Fisher loves Scott's ability to call signals and with the departure of Joe Barksdale, Jake Long will be moved to right guard. So the OL line will look like this come September:

Robinson (LT), the Rams first round pick (LG), Wells (C), Saffold (RG) and Long (RT).

Thats why we need a FA Center its a deep pool. I can't believe we couldn't find an upgrade over Wells especially once we dump his 3.5m cap hit.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Rams are showing interest in G Justin Blalock who was cut by ATL. He would be an upgrade over Joseph but he is 31. Snead and P.Boudreau know him well with their ties to ATL. He was a 2nd rd pick in 2007

 

[TEB11]

27mt, people laughed at me when I brought this up upon his release a few weeks ago in a prior thread. This guy is durable and could be a inexpensive fix. You don't need to go out and break the bank on a Franklin or Hudson. There are valuable guys out there at a lower cost and I feel this would be a good fit for the Rams.

 

[TEB11]

.....also 27mt, with your response to Scott Wells. Jeff Fisher likes the guy, he has made that very clear he is a great signal caller and I will be shocked if he isn't starting under center this fall.

 

[TEB11]

.....in your defense, I would like to see a younger guy starting in that spot, no doubt!

 

[shopson67]

We'll find out soon enough about Wells and Long, since Wells has a roster bonus due Thursday and on Saturday $4M of Jake's salary becomes guaranteed.

 

[TEB11]

Should get interesting shop!

 

[Red_Chaos]

what about Jake McQuaide? any chance he can pull double duty!

 

[27mtrcougar]

.....also 27mt, with your response to Scott Wells. Jeff Fisher likes the guy, he has made that very clear he is a great signal caller and I will be shocked if he isn't starting under center this fall.

There is no doubt Fisher loves Wells. He was completly broken down at the end of the year and no one else could find their way into the game to replace him. Wells is tough for sure he's a decent center when healthy but his time might have passed we will see.

 

[Red_Chaos]

Itupi to Cards per SportsHoopla posters

 

[27mtrcougar]

We'll find out soon enough about Wells and Long, since Wells has a roster bonus due Thursday and on Saturday $4M of Jake's salary becomes guaranteed.

Yeah for sure. the Rams should be busy tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm sure that will determine Long and Wells fate.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Lol soon as I post that Long and Wells have been CUT!!

 

[ksudodger]

Um, WELLS AND LONG WERE JUST RELEASED!!! SEE YA BYE BYE

 

[Retroram52]

Franklin and Hudson are going to be signed by tomorrow. Franklin with the Chargers and Hudson goes to the Raiders.

 

[shopson67]

Franklin and Hudson are going to be signed by tomorrow. Franklin with the Chargers and Hudson goes to teh Raiders.

& Iupati to the Cards

 

[ksudodger]

Wisnewski's agent met by phone with Snead yesterday afternoon... looking good there!!