Very happy we finally signed an outside player for depth. However, the only thing I remember about Sensabaugh is that I saw him get beat 3 times in one game last year on NFL Redzone I think against the Chargers but can't completely recall.
Regardless of what position Hayward plays in, Hayward is a far better player getting paid a good bit less.
Boykin has developed a good reputation as a slot guy. Well regarded by fans, advanced statistics, raw statistics (dude had a season with 6 interceptions).
It's not about the fit. I'm not saying the Rams should have signed Hayward. It's the fact that Hayward is a better player getting paid less than a player who is worse than him. Coty shouldn't be getting a bigger contract than guys like Hayward or Prince.
Rams add CB Sensabaugh to help replace Jenkins
Sensabaugh joins Rams after making 27 starts for Titans since 2012
By ARTHUR ARKUSH -- aarkush@profootballweekly.com
Published: March 14, 2016 — 5:04 p.m.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/20...b-sensabaugh-to-help-replace-jenkins/a6td08m/
The Rams have a hole to fill at cornerback after they placed the franchise tag on Trumaine Johnson, allowing Janoris Jenkins to set the corner market with the Giants.
Perhaps Monday's signing of former Titans coverman Coty Sensabaugh can help fill the void.
USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero reported on Twitter that Sensabaugh has a three-year deal with the Rams. He was originally drafted in the fourth round in 2012 by the Titans, with whom he made 27 career starts including a career-high 15, with eight passes defensed and two interceptions a season ago.
The way we see it
That Tennessee parted ways with its former draft pick coming off a career year isn't cause for concern with Sensabaugh, as he entered the league under a different coaching staff and general manager.
We'll see if he can carve out a role in a Rams secondary undergoing changes, but still well stocked with Johnson, EJ Gaines and LaMarcus Joyner at corner. At the very least, Sensabaugh will be asked to contribute on special teams, where he has 11 career tackles. In a best-case scenario, he'll turn into the latest Gregg Williams disciple to sign another eye-popping deal a few years down the road.
U can't be serious.Reading this thread has been entertaining, to say the least. Lol.
Such wild swings of opinions and emotion!
I think @X said it best. Why not wait and see how the kid looks in camp?
FWIW, here are my thoughts...
1) Coty could be excellent injury insurance in case Gaines' health is shaky, at the very least.
2) The $5 million price tag is normal in today's market for a 2nd tier CB. Especially one that can play man.
3) It's quite possible that their strategy involves a double move here. Coty to nickel and Joyner to FS. Joyner has better instincts than McLeod had. If so, this could be a twofer. Any still needed further depth can be added in the latter part of the draft and/or via UDFA and then developed by a stellar secondary development staff.
4) With all due respect, do we REALLY want to be questioning Fisher, GW, and Cecil on secondary matters? Lol.
And here's the bright side. They saved the $20 million combined JJ/McLeod salaries, less the $5 million Coty salary. Not too bad, if you ask me. Particularly when considering that Gaines just might prove to be an upgrade over Jenkins and Joyner might prove to be an upgrade over McLeod.
I'm serious.
Rams fans have the right to immediately judge free agent moves based on past alone. We've been burned way too many times to just "wait and see how they do".
Come on counselor, you can offer up more than this?
Rams fans have the right to immediately judge free agent moves based on past alone. We've been burned way too many times to just "wait and see how they do".
Nysche.Coty stands for Corner of the Year, right?