So Do We Re-sign Emmanual Forbes?

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Does he get another camp to prove himself or have you seen enough?

The man pretty much played at both ends of the spectrum.
Either he would make a spectacular play or he would get burned.
Can we keep a guy that we can't depend on overall even though he looked like an All-Pro for one game?
Should he even take up a roster spot or should we just pick up somebody's late veteran cut?
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Soul Surfer said:
Does he get another camp to prove himself or have you seen enough?

The man pretty much played at both ends of the spectrum.
Either he would make a spectacular play or he would get burned.
Can we keep a guy that we can't depend on overall even though he looked like an All-Pro for one game?
Should he even take up a roster spot or should we just pick up somebody's late veteran cut?
Questions.....
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Like him as zone coverage depth and I don’t see anyone paying him starter $$.
 
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Are talking about re-signing him after the season? I believe he's still on the roster. They didn't pick up his 5th year option so he'll be a free agent after this year. I supposed they'll give him this year to see if he lives up to the first round expectations. His cap hit is 2.8 mil. Dead cap is the same. So no reason to cut him at this point.
 
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You can usually find corners that can play just about anywhere in the draft. Unless they are true impact players I avoid paying the secondary, particularly depth.
 
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Soul Surfer said:
Does he get another camp to prove himself or have you seen enough?

The man pretty much played at both ends of the spectrum.
Either he would make a spectacular play or he would get burned.
Can we keep a guy that we can't depend on overall even though he looked like an All-Pro for one game?
Should he even take up a roster spot or should we just pick up somebody's late veteran cut?
Questions.....
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Teams have a 5th year option on 1st Round picks. Forbes was a 1st Round pick in 2023.

The Rams declined the 5th year option on Forbes. That 5th year would be 2027.

2026 is Forbes' 4th year. He is under contract with the Rams for 2026.
In fact, his $2.85M salary in 2026 is guaranteed. Rookie contracts are fully guaranteed.
Even if the Rams cut Forbes this year, he would count against their cap for $2.85M.
 
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Allen2McVay said:
Teams have a 5th year option on 1st Round picks. Forbes was a 1st Round pick in 2023.

The Rams declined the 5th year option on Forbes. That 5th year would be 2027.

2026 is Forbes' 4th year. He is under contract with the Rams for 2026.
In fact, his $2.85M salary in 2026 is guaranteed. Rookie contracts are fully guaranteed.
Even if the Rams cut Forbes this year, he would count against their cap for $2.85M.
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Which is why keeping him one more year is a no brainer. He's shown flashes early in the season but regressed later. If they can unlock that potential they might have a good depth piece. If not, he won't be back.
 
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snackdaddy said:
Are talking about re-signing him after the season? I believe he's still on the roster. They didn't pick up his 5th year option so he'll be a free agent after this year. I supposed they'll give him this year to see if he lives up to the first round expectations. His cap hit is 2.8 mil. Dead cap is the same. So no reason to cut him at this point.
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He is cheap for maybe the first guy off the bench.
 
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Hopefully they get one of those Hollywood guys who gets actors to gain 20 lbs of muscle on him. :zany1:
 
How much more do you want to see. :laugh2:
 
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Hopefully they get one of those Hollywood guys who gets actors to gain 20 lbs of muscle on him. :zany1:
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Or just a muscle suit like Batman wears.
At least he'll scare the wide receivers that he's covering
 
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How much more do you want to see. :laugh2:
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Some consistency would be nice.
He was one of the most hot and cold players I've ever seen.
One minute he would make Deion Sanders look like a slacker and then some games he looked like Elvis "Toast" Patterson.
 
Tumak61 said:
We've already invested huge bucks in the secondary for the next couple years so Forbes is likely gone after this next season unless he makes a huge leap
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I suspect you're right that he's gone next year. And that's whether he plays similar to last year or takes a huge leap up.

It's the same rationale as with Tutu last year. If he plays the same, they won't want him. If he takes a huge leap, he'll be way too expensive.
 
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