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Top priority in free agency: Wide receiver.
This figures to be a very interesting offseason for the Rams, who hold two high-value first-round draft picks: No. 2 overall (courtesy of the Redskins, as part of the 2012 swap that allowed Washington to draft Robert Griffin III) and No. 13. Many openly wonder exactly where this team is headed with Sam Bradford under center, but it's difficult to judge the quarterback's potential given the limited group that surrounds him. The Rams' talent level, particularly at wideout, has been lacking. Sure, some of the guys on the roster have upside -- see: Tavon Austin -- but who is Bradford's go-to guy on third down? (If you know, please tweet us: @HarrisonNFL.) The Rams don't have a ton of cap room, so they won't be able to go out and get an Eric Decker. How about Hakeem Nicks or James Jones? Those two might end up being slightly out of reach, but both merit evaluation. Nicks' injury problems are bound to keep his price tag down. And when it comes to Jones, what's the league-wide perception: difference maker or product of unreal QB Aaron Rodgers? The marketplace won't lie.
I think they are right, but with the loss of Safford, we need a couple of OL standouts.
Top priority in free agency: Wide receiver.
This figures to be a very interesting offseason for the Rams, who hold two high-value first-round draft picks: No. 2 overall (courtesy of the Redskins, as part of the 2012 swap that allowed Washington to draft Robert Griffin III) and No. 13. Many openly wonder exactly where this team is headed with Sam Bradford under center, but it's difficult to judge the quarterback's potential given the limited group that surrounds him. The Rams' talent level, particularly at wideout, has been lacking. Sure, some of the guys on the roster have upside -- see: Tavon Austin -- but who is Bradford's go-to guy on third down? (If you know, please tweet us: @HarrisonNFL.) The Rams don't have a ton of cap room, so they won't be able to go out and get an Eric Decker. How about Hakeem Nicks or James Jones? Those two might end up being slightly out of reach, but both merit evaluation. Nicks' injury problems are bound to keep his price tag down. And when it comes to Jones, what's the league-wide perception: difference maker or product of unreal QB Aaron Rodgers? The marketplace won't lie.
I think they are right, but with the loss of Safford, we need a couple of OL standouts.