Rams really loaded up in their secondary. Maybe even a tad too much?
I’m now doubtful that they want Matthieu all that much anymore. Would be overkill, kinda?
Jourdan has been hinting rather strongly that Rams intendEd to make significant FA signings after the draft. Does she still feel that Rams are leaning that way? But is it an Edge? Or some other position?
And I’m curious about their plans for a punter, too. I had expected them to draft one from this class but other players kept falling into their lap it seems. As it stands I consider P as a team need. Dixon does not inspire confidence in me.
Are Rams still intending to restructure AD and Kupp? I think so and I would love to be a fly on the wall as they discuss their finishing FA strategy.
Signing OBJ seems highly likely and Edge is an area that I need reassurance upon through on the field evidence. Edge may be where they invest FA dollars in, don’t you think? Maybe someone modestly expensive but would provide vet insurance for a SB run. ANOTHER SB run, that is. Lol.
I’ve gotta say that I really like this current roster and these coaches.
Hot Damn!
I believe you've covered remaining needs/wants pretty well, but I'd like to add one more, and probably someone we can acquire as a post camp cut, whether as a CAP Casualty or a young developmental player the Rams may have missed on in the draft. This would be a Center, someone who is potentially far better than Kolone, yet likely is still relegated to the Practice Squad. The Rams do need a strong #3 Center who is insurance for both Shelton & Allen in case of injury.
I noticed that the Rams grabbed three DE's as UDFA's, so I'm thinking they aren't really satisfied with what they have seen in Practice Squad players Ernest Brown, Jonah Williams or the recently departed Justin Lawler, and none of these guys add much of a pass rush. Recently acquired Brayden Thomas of NDSU did have 9 sacks last season. Fl.St. DE Keir Thomas recorded 42 tackles, including 12.0 for loss with 6.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries and one pass breakup in 12 games last season. Benton Whitley - DE, Holy Cross rounds out the 3 hopefuls, all of whom would be seeking a rotational pass rushing role. This is a position to watch in camp imo.
Edge may be handled more like last season when we added Von Miller mid-season, giving McVay/Morris the opportunity to see what we really have in Hollins, Lewis & Garrett while also keeping a close eye on the development of Hardy and one or two of the potentially new pass rushing DE's we received as UDFA's. OLB/DE Edge may not be considered as dire as we fans who miss Von Miller believe, at least not on day 1 of the new season.
jmo.
