I did not question 'the impact of a good starting CB' on the Team.
I merely questioned the impact a huge free agent contract would have on the Rams' ability to sign their own free agents over the next few years ...
Which FA cornerbacks would you want?
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I did not question 'the impact of a good starting CB' on the Team.
I merely questioned the impact a huge free agent contract would have on the Rams' ability to sign their own free agents over the next few years ...
Agreed. The FA to take some edge off the need. The early draft pick for a shot at a real CB1. Then depth.
And Lake could still scheme into the box as required in nickel and take on TEs and less dangerous matchups.
The money is there. The FO did a great job of fixing the cap situation after the last Super Bowl. We can be aggressive. Take a look:
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His first two years were impressive. His last two years were not.
Young is a guy I try to trade now. Sell high.
I look at OTC and Spotrac on a regular basis.
I comment on those two sites and salary cap data on a regular basis.
In fact, if you re-read your post (#159), where you first responded to me, you will see that I suggested how the Rams could add 2025 cap relief with extensions for Dotson and/or Parkinson.
By-the-way, the $43M in 2026 cap space on the OTC chart you attached is miss-leading and over-stated because it reflects just 40 players under contract. A point @dieterbrock and I addressed in several posts just earlier today.
Finally, I agree ... and have stated in numerous posts ... that the Rams are in relatively good cap shape, and can add players if they choose to do so.
However, they also have a number of quality players scheduled to hit free agency in the next couple years; and, in my opinion, reckless over-spending for average-to-good players Will Hurt the Rams.
It really isn't overstated, though. Because it's easy to move money from year to year, as long as you have flexibility. And we do. (Which is a point you basically made while discussing extensions.)
We have the cap flexibility. We have a team that can win a Super Bowl with a few small upgrades. We have a QB nearing the end. It's time to push our chips to the center of the table. Go get one of the top CBs on the market. We can afford to do it. It will be an impactful addition. And there's no good reason for us to be conservative with our approach with Stafford's ticking clock.
I agree: recklessness wouldn't be wise. I would add, though, that some of the players you're referring to us extending are merely average to good. I'd out Young and Avila in that category.
Let him go in FA. Hope someone overpays him for the best comp pick possible. They drafted his replacement in Stewart. In this year's class they can find a depth Edge outside the early going, which we need to use on picks like CB, X WR, or OT if one they like lines up for them.
I'd rather trade him now like Dallas did with Parsons because I think he could get more than a 3rd, which is the highest comp pick. The other thing about comp picks is they aren't guaranteed. We can't sign even a mid-level free agent because that would cancel out the pick.
My plan: trade him now, bump Stewart up as starter, draft an edge decently early since it's a strong class, use the money saved for a free agent CB like Watson.
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One problem is Seattle has more cap space than we do. They will get better as well. Now they have more critical FA's to re-sign, but they have $ to improve that roster.
Been waiting for the Elephant in the room
Quality QB, WR, & RB's, Good DL and Defense in general, what appears to be a very good staff. It could be a problem
I don't see that as a problem. It should be motivation.
I agree that they're good, quality starters. But that doesn't negate that we could choose to let them go in favor of outside quality starters.
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All depends on the contract numbers and if the Rams feel confident in letting him go. Young definitely improved quite a bit from the previous year. If he takes another step towards improving and we let him walk, that is not good at all. Also someone mentioned Seattle having cash. Who's to say they won't try to sign him.....tough decisions.
I agree. It comes down to resources (cap space, draft picks, alternative talent, etc.); and, I think the Rams budget for positions and players.
Quality teams have quality players; and will lose some to weak teams that can over-pay because they don’t have many quality players.
All that being said, it’s vital to hold onto as much of the quality young talent as possible.
Every plus-starter lost needs to be replaced; and that costs precious resources (cap space and draft picks).
It’s one of the many things that makes the NFL so much fun to follow … in my opinion. Building a strong roster, then holding onto it as best possible.
I think Young is a very good Edge, in his prime; and would be tough (or very expensive) to replace. I like Stewart but I don’t know that he could be a comparable level Edge. That’s for the Rams to determine. Regardless, Young could be too expensive to retain.
I think Avila is a plus-starter, with his best football in front of him (O-Lineman age well); and, I am a HUGE proponent of a strong O-Line. I think Dedich is a useful reserve but limited.
The Rams (like every team) have multiple positions that they can upgrade … from average to good … from good to very good … from very good to exceptional. However, the only positions I think are Below Average, are Cornerback and depth at WR.
Personally, and I have won many Lombardis in Madden, I hope the Rams use their valuable resources (cap space and draft choices) on CB, WR, OL depth and retaining talent with a couple early extensions.
Whatever the Rams do in regards to contracts, free agent signings, and draft picks... I am positive they will go "all in" to maximize Stafford's last year (or two). He is our best chance to win another super bowl.
Rams don't typically get involved with the initial free agent signing frenzy. They wait a few days or a week. Most times when the guys who get big money as soon as it starts end up a disappointment. Besides, there are no Jalen Ramsey's out there. What Rams need to do is sign a decent to good cover guy and draft another early. Two first round picks mean two guys with 5 years of control. I'd say draft the best CB available at 13 and a right tackle at 29.