Dotson and a contract

[PhillyRam]

The Rams gave up a 4th (2024) and a 5th (2025) for Dotson, plus a 5th (2024) and a 6th (2025).

That's wrong. They swapped picks. The Rams swap their 4th for Pitts 5th this yr and a their 5th for Pitts 6th next yr. That original tweet/ report was wrong. I remember at the time they screwed that up. Look at the traded picks on GBN.

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[WestCoastRam]

That's wrong. They swapped picks. The Rams swap their 4th for Pitts 5th this yr and a their 5th for Pitts 6th next yr. That original tweet/ report was wrong. I remember at the time they screwed that up. Look at the traded picks on GBN.

NFL Trade Mart - Great Blue North Draft Report

*Please note this is an unofficial list. Needless to say if readers are aware of additional information please let us know. Thanks. ed 2025 Second round Chicago has a #2 from Carolina (2023 draft trade/WR DJ Moore) Buffalo has a #2 from Houston thru Minnesota (WR Stefon Diggs) Carolina has a #2...

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I think he's saying the same thing, wording is funny tho, I didn't quite catch it at first.

 

[PhillyRam]

Quote from an article after the trade

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

I don't think Kyren Williams is nearly as good as he looked without Dotson clearing big holes for him.

 

[oldnotdead]

I have to wonder how high are the Rams willing to go in a bidding war for Dotson. They fucked up not signing him to a cheap extension when they traded for him. They liked him enough to trade for him so why didn't they extend him then? The answer is because they gambled and lost that his performance would be mediocre not superb. They did the same thing with Corbett and lost then too.

I think they would have to go as high as $15M/ yr to have a shot at keeping Dotson. Guaranteed money will be the sticking point and if they under bid with the gross they must offer more guaranteed money. I think they will have to go as much as $9M/ yr for Shelton. That would be $24M when they have about $42.8M in cap. It's been projected that they will need about $11M to sign their draft class. That's $35M now factor in $5M for Robinson.

No room for anyone else. That's why they have to do something about Noteboom and Havenstein to have money for any of these FA people keep pointing talking about.

It's why I think they will put a cap on what they are willing to pay Dotson. I see it in the range of $10M/yr. This will allow them to pay for Shelton at $8-$9M/yr. IMO that probably won't keep Dotson so they are looking at Noteboom or more realistically at McClendon at RG. I think they will try to keep Noteboom at around $4-$5M / year. He's good depth as a swing OT/OG.

That probably would allow them to keep Witherspoon and or Johnson. I feel McVay will prioritize keeping their own FAs over signing others.

 

[So Ram]

I have to wonder how high are the Rams willing to go in a bidding war for Dotson. They fucked up not signing him to a cheap extension when they traded for him. They liked him enough to trade for him so why didn't they extend him then? The answer is because they gambled and lost that his performance would be mediocre not superb. They did the same thing with Corbett and lost then too.

I think they would have to go as high as $15M/ yr to have a shot at keeping Dotson. Guaranteed money will be the sticking point and if they under bid with the gross they must offer more guaranteed money. I think they will have to go as much as $9M/ yr for Shelton. That would be $24M when they have about $42.8M in cap. It's been projected that they will need about $11M to sign their draft class. That's $35M now factor in $5M for Robinson.

No room for anyone else. That's why they have to do something about Noteboom and Havenstein to have money for any of these FA people keep pointing talking about.

It's why I think they will put a cap on what they are willing to pay Dotson. I see it in the range of $10M/yr. This will allow them to pay for Shelton at $8-$9M/yr. IMO that probably won't keep Dotson so they are looking at Noteboom or more realistically at McClendon at RG. I think they will try to keep Noteboom at around $4-$5M / year. He's good depth as a swing OT/OG.

That probably would allow them to keep Witherspoon and or Johnson. I feel McVay will prioritize keeping their own FAs over signing others.

Dude - Really ???

You really think The Rams knew what they had when they traded for him(DOTSON) ??

First off I didn’t know how good he was (IS) !! He is The most passionate Ram !! There was a play he wanted & was JACKED UP about not completing ..His helmet was off & his shoulder looked in a sling. Dude is HUGE !! D’ Farr was like when is this guy going to get to play ???

Sean Mcvay LOST The CINNCY game & almost lost the season when he left KEVIN DOTSON off the 48 man game day roster.

Why was your guy Thomas playing LT & Noteboom left at RG ? Stanford almost got killed.

My point is what is Kevin Dotson’s worth ? Then what’s happening behind closed doors ? Plus it took 3 games before he played a down with The Rams.


—Right NOW Stretch(coach) will have that covered as far as switching those 2 players in game.That should have been a no brainer.Noteboom is making $$14 million to play LT.(thought it was more )

 

[So Ram]

I think they will be able to afford to keep Shelton, but I'm sure someone will over pay for Dotson. Or they will have to pay Dotson basically the same contract as Havenstein. This is why I've been saying that they may have to cut Havenstein and Noteboom if they want to pay Dotson. Cutting Havenstein and Noteboom as post June 1 transactions would give them about $21M in cap space. That would pay for Shelton and Dotson. That wouldn't be a bad tradeoff since at most Havenstein would only have one year on this team anyway. The same can be said for Noteboom. Then the Rams can simply tender Jackson and draft an OT to play RT this year and move to LT next year.

People mock me for saying they might have re-signed Bruss to look at as an OT this year in OTAs and TC, He was signed as an OT not OG this year. He was a very good RT in college. So are they looking at him as a swing OT this year and possible RT next year? If the Rams want to extend both Shelton and Dotson they will have to clear cap to do it. Both Havenstein and Noteboom are tying up a lot of cap space. Neither project beyond this year anyway.

This is why I posted about the Rams FAs waiting to see what their market value is. They will likely need at least $20+ M to extend both Dotson and Shelton. All I've been saying all along is that this will come down to numbers, i.e. how they want to allocate their cap dollars. Shelton and Dotson would give them stability inside for then next 4 years.

JOKE !!! BRUSS LT & Big Rib getting CUT ???

WTF ?? Glad you brought up Alaric Jackson.You kept saying average at best LT early in the season. He’s getting paid ??

Noteboom could have value on the open market. He could also be The Rams starting LT in 2024 ? Anyone want to doubt that ?

The Rams have a lot of options & The Draft could come into play ?
The money has to get divided & The draft could be another angle.

I still MOCK you on Kyren Williams who was The THIRD LEADING RB in The NFL !!

 

[Allen2McVay]

That's wrong. They swapped picks. The Rams swap their 4th for Pitts 5th this yr and a their 5th for Pitts 6th next yr. That original tweet/ report was wrong. I remember at the time they screwed that up. Look at the traded picks on GBN.

NFL Trade Mart - Great Blue North Draft Report

*Please note this is an unofficial list. Needless to say if readers are aware of additional information please let us know. Thanks. ed 2025 Second round Chicago has a #2 from Carolina (2023 draft trade/WR DJ Moore) Buffalo has a #2 from Houston thru Minnesota (WR Stefon Diggs) Carolina has a #2...

gbnreport.com

How is that NOT EXACTLY what I wrote?

 

[Allen2McVay]

The Rams gave up a 4th (2024) and a 5th (2025) for Dotson, plus a 5th (2024) and a 6th (2025).

I must have written this badly. I think it's clear. It's definitely accurate.
However, three posters ... two good ones ... have questioned its accuracy.

The Kevin Dotson Trade:
Rams sent their 4th round pick in 2024 and their 5th round pick in 2025 to Pittsburgh
Rams received Dotson, plus the Steelers' 5th round pick in 2024 and their 6th round pick in 2025

To the 3 posters who have questioned its accuracy ... especially the 2 good ones ...

 

[dieterbrock]

I must have written this badly. I think it's clear. It's definitely accurate.

It's crystal clear
"The Rams gave up a 4th (2024) and a 5th (2025) for Dotson, plus a 5th (2024) and a 6th (2025)."
Alas, I wouldnt hold your breath waiting on a "my bad, I misread it"
Thanks for the info though, it is appreciated!!!

 

[dieterbrock]

Dude - Really ???

You really think The Rams knew what they had when they traded for him(DOTSON) ??

Exactly
Of course not. They traded for him in August, and was on the team for 5 weeks before he was even activated. And despite those who insist he is a 1 year wonder, he played extremely well for Pitt in 2022, so why would he sign a "cheap" extension before FA?? Answer, he wouldnt

I think they would have to go as high as $15M/ yr to have a shot at keeping Dotson. Guaranteed money will be the sticking point and if they under bid with the gross they must offer more guaranteed money. I think they will have to go as much as $9M/ yr for Shelton. That would be $24M when they have about $42.8M in cap

Your lack of comprehension regarding the cap is a common issue, however your inability to understand when posters are correcting you is what is entirely frustrating.
The 15mill for Dotson and 9mill you suggest for Shelton could be the "approximate annual value" of their contracts (aka AAV) however that wont be the first year cap hit, in fact it will be a fraction of that. Each will likely contain a sizable signing bonus and low 1st year salary, where the larger cap hits will come at the back end of the deal, when the guaranteed money is gone and the team will have leverage with the player to either extend or be cut

 

[CGI_Ram]

View: https://x.com/adamgrosbard/status/1762936029336723883?s=61&t=lgp1gRmUcyNSF5v7CIHwMg


View: https://youtu.be/gFvdsl2UbbM?si=3ZNAqgKOMPS63HAv

Pretty much says do not expect either to sign, if at all, until free agency starts March-12.

 

[dieterbrock]

View: https://x.com/adamgrosbard/status/1762936029336723883?s=61&t=lgp1gRmUcyNSF5v7CIHwMg


View: https://youtu.be/gFvdsl2UbbM?si=3ZNAqgKOMPS63HAv

Pretty much says do not expect either to sign, if at all, until free agency starts March-12.

Seems to me, when the Rams want to sign/re-sign a guy, they are very generous, like Demarcus deal. So I have to believe that they truly want those guys to get a clear understanding of the market value and then come to the table with a best offer. Being neither guy was a full time player until recently, you can understand (like many posters have suggested) the reluctance to offer top end full time player money.
At least I hope that's what this means.....

 

[Faceplant]

I must have written this badly. I think it's clear. It's definitely accurate.
However, three posters ... two good ones ... have questioned its accuracy.

The Kevin Dotson Trade:
Rams sent their 4th round pick in 2024 and their 5th round pick in 2025 to Pittsburgh
Rams received Dotson, plus the Steelers' 5th round pick in 2024 and their 6th round pick in 2025

To the 3 posters who have questioned its accuracy ... especially the 2 good ones ...
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I read it wrong also.

 

[hotanez]

The answer is because they gambled and lost that his performance would be mediocre not superb. They did the same thing with Corbett and lost then too.

Wait so the Rams traded for Dotson and gambled that his performance would be mediocre? Why would you trade for a player that you project is going to suck?

 

[Allen2McVay]

...
Alas, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting on a "my bad, I misread it"
...

To be fair, one guy did just that.

To be honest, I have this unhealthy, bizarre need to post a quote from the Big Lebowski every couple months.

 

[Allen2McVay]

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I think they would have to go as high as $15M/ yr to have a shot at keeping Dotson. ... I think they will have to go as much as $9M/ yr for Shelton. That would be $24M when they have about $42.8M in cap.

My friend, you are killing me.

That is NOT how big-$ NFL contracts work. It's Not simple math,

Invest one minute and google "Elgton Jenkins contract"

27 year-old Right Guard (same as Dotson) signed a 4 year / $68M deal ... average $17M-per-year.

1st year cap hit ... Under $7M

 

[FaulkSF]

I see the number $9M being thrown around for Shelton. Did he play anywhere close to that? No. I’d say $6M/yr would be the tops I’m looking at paying. Although it would force our draft hand there are 3-5 centers who could be starters.

The important thing to remember is the Rams have leverage here. Heck, in a pinch, they could even bring back Allen for a few games.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I have to wonder how high are the Rams willing to go in a bidding war for Dotson. They fucked up not signing him to a cheap extension when they traded for him. They liked him enough to trade for him so why didn't they extend him then? The answer is because they gambled and lost that his performance would be mediocre not superb. They did the same thing with Corbett and lost then too.

I think they would have to go as high as $15M/ yr to have a shot at keeping Dotson. Guaranteed money will be the sticking point and if they under bid with the gross they must offer more guaranteed money. I think they will have to go as much as $9M/ yr for Shelton. That would be $24M when they have about $42.8M in cap. It's been projected that they will need about $11M to sign their draft class. That's $35M now factor in $5M for Robinson.

No room for anyone else. That's why they have to do something about Noteboom and Havenstein to have money for any of these FA people keep pointing talking about.

It's why I think they will put a cap on what they are willing to pay Dotson. I see it in the range of $10M/yr. This will allow them to pay for Shelton at $8-$9M/yr. IMO that probably won't keep Dotson so they are looking at Noteboom or more realistically at McClendon at RG. I think they will try to keep Noteboom at around $4-$5M / year. He's good depth as a swing OT/OG.

That probably would allow them to keep Witherspoon and or Johnson. I feel McVay will prioritize keeping their own FAs over signing others.

Just stop with the Havenstein BS. He's gonna be on the team and wreck your world again

 

[Noregar]

Dotson and Shelton are not the only fish in the sea. I would prefer they stay for continuity and the fact that they are known quantities but if they get too expensive then there still plenty of options to fill the voids.

If the McVay pixie dust value enhancement causes Shelton to become too expensive there are other centers that could be brought in that could actually be an upgrade. I think the one thing that makes Shelton valuable is he is great with calling out protections and his rapport with Stafford. His physicality can definitely be upgraded but the mental part is what really makes him valuable to the Rams.

I like Dotson but for the dollars he may command, I would prefer the Rams take that same $$ and invest long-term at Left tackle not right guard. If Tyron Smith hits the open market I would prefer the 15-20+ million dollars be spent on him. I know he is older but so was Whit when the Rams brought him in. Smith does have a bit of an injury history (more so than Whit had) but I think he is worth the small risk.

As for Boom, the Rams can keep him around for the first 4-5 days of free agency b4 they make that call. His 5 mil bonus does not kick in until the 18th so if the Rams should have a better feel for the OL FA landscape b4 making a move to cut him. The big name FA signings usually come in fast and early. If Dotson truly is at the top of the guard que then his value will proably be established pretty early on.

Also another thing to Note, the Rams essentailly took Dotson off of the the back-up scrape heap and turned him into a top FA guard so who is to say that they cannot do that again. It's not ideal to constanly rely on turning reclamation projects into quality starters but the Rams have shown it can be done. They did it with Dotson and to a lesser extent Corbett.

Note the Rams also have unkown quanties from thier own developmetal pool that could eventually become starter options like Shelton and Jackson have done. From that pool there is Zach Thomas, Warren McClendon Jr, Mike McCallister, Logan Bruss and AJ Accuri.

Final Note: The Rams are not cutting Havenstein!!​