Hekker to be released

[shovelpass]

Thanks for everything Hekker.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Not sure what your inquiry was, but the Rams don't have another Punter on the roster.

The article said the Rams Dave Chappel. I thought they had one on the PS this year.

 

[Ellard80]

great run by Hekk.. but ya he has lost the boom stick

 

[MachS]

I still think a surprise trade could happen. Like Higbee, to save $5M and move forward with Hopkins & Blanton, and maybe Mundt stays. All together would be less than Higbee.

Yea this wouldn't surprise me given how this is supposedly the best TE draft in a decade. Higs is a solid above average pro, but if we need the money to sign Von/OBJ I think this is something we should really consider. We have to sign Von. Hopkins/Blanton/+ rookie wouldn't be the end of the world. I hope we have had at least preliminary discussions with Chandler Jones in case Von goes to DAL.

 

[Neil039]

Thanks Hekk, you’re one hecker of a player…I did my best @Loyal impersonation.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Thanks Hekk, you’re one hecker of a player ...

OK young man. You are on a Time-out.

 

[den-the-coach]

The article said the Rams Dave Chappel. I thought they had one on the PS this year.

No he was the punter in the early 70’s

 

[RamDino]

Johhny Hekker was more than just an All-Pro punter... He could throw and run trick plays, he would hold kicks, and he was a leader in the locker room. He was a great Ram! Thank you Johhny!

 

[dang]

But they save over $2M

Minus whatever they pay his replacement so probably more like $1.25m savings.

 

[fanotodd]

Thanks for all the kicks Hekker.
Glad he got to get the ring.
For years on bad teams he was one of the best players.

Ya know, I was one who thought his best kicks were behind him and that the Rams should cut him loose, but...

For years, those dark, disappointing fisher years following 2012, I vehemently maintained that Hekker WAS the Rams best player. Nobody was as good at their job week in and week out. He actually won a handful of games for the Rams when wins were scarce and an offense was just a dream.

I too, am glad he got a ring.

 

[oldnotdead]

Getting his ring should take some of the sting off of getting released. He's earned his accolades, but age gets us all.

I knew they should have kept Corey Bojorquez last year. Unless they have a punter coming out in this draft targeted.

My bet is on Matt Araiza from SDSU. The kid has a huge leg. He can do kickoff and long-range fGs as well. He needs work on downing inside the 20 and on his FGs but those are technique things. What I love about him is if the Rams are backed up he's got the leg to flip field position which is huge. He's a day three prospect probably pick 211.

 

[Ewe83]

Oh this one hurts, thanks for everything Johnny

 

[RamWoodie]

This is a guy Rams fans are gonna miss! If there's anything in Snead's "bag of tricks" to keep Hekker... MAKE IT HAPPEN!

While we saw the drop-off on "Greg the Leg"...Hekker has remained steady.

 

[AZRams]

Now I'm going to be sick

LOL...like the Pats are a punter away from winning it all!

 

[wolfdogg]

LOL...like the Pats are a punter away from winning it all!

Just couldn't bear seeing him in that uni. I'd think it would actually burn his skin

 

[Kupped]

Every mill matters at this point. Its why I could see Rapp and his $2M contract moved. I still think a surprise trade could happen. Like Higbee, to save $5M and move forward with Hopkins & Blanton, and maybe Mundt stays. All together would be less than Higbee.

They will try to maximize the roster by adding where its weak and maybe shave off some $$ where they have some depth.

They have wayyyyyy more flexibility to move money before they trade a good player.

 

[Kupped]

There are a few good punters in this year's class.

 

[PhillyRam]

They have wayyyyyy more flexibility to move money before they trade a good player.

Sure, but it comes down also to how much do they want to kick down the road?

They can avoid a wasted year, 3 or 4 yrs from now, where we have a a lot of dead cap space where it actually matters. We got away with it this yr since Stafford's relatively lower $23M hit offset some of Goff's dead money.

So just a way to be more long-term cap responsible.

 

[Ram65]

Hekker's career is far from over. I wouldn't be surprised if he continues that high Net YPPA. I can see him even getting better.

 

[Kupped]

Sure, but it comes down also to how much do they want to kick down the road?

They can avoid a wasted year, 3 or 4 yrs from now, where we have a a lot of dead cap space where it actually matters. We got away with it this yr since Stafford's relatively lower $23M hit offset some of Goff's dead money.

So just a way to be more long-term cap responsible.

I honestly don't care about being "long-term" responsible. The next 3 years are the window, imo.. and I want them to maximize the hell out of it.
There's a down year out there... and I'm already okay with it because of the Super Bowl win. If they get another SB? Shoot.. I'll just enjoy watching them try to rebuild when they need to.

 

[OldSchool]

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