It's about time the Rams have some really hard decisions on cutting the roster down.
I think 5 WR after Bailey comes back. 4 RB's from the get go.
Will the team keep 6 WR's and cut a better player at another position is what it might come down to. This is what puts Pettis on the bubble, he's in his walk year so do you keep him for the year and cut a DB or OL guy with higher upside? If you keep 6 would they only be able to keep 3 TE's? Really it's looked at as WR's and TE's in one group. 9 is normal, 10 if the last guy has more talent than the last guy in another group. 24 O, 24 D 2 ST and 3 kicking unit.
The bottom guys in each position group are really going to have to excell at special teams if they want on the roster.
I agree with this. For a team to TRULY grow as a more complete team you need to have roster battles between 2-3 people for the LAST spot on their respective units and these battles need between solid players not the best of the worst remaining. For too many years the last OL or other positions have been guys who didn't belong on an NFL roster. Some guys will seal their own fate with poor play but I want to see guys cut who could play in this league.
Regarding the WR, OL, and DB positions I don't want it to be a group of ok guys through and through, I want ALL the guys who make it able to play and contribute.
My worry regarding the WRs is that they end up being a meh group with little separation between the #2 and #5/6 WR? We know about Austin (at least I do) but guys like Givens, Bailey, Quick, Britt, Pettis, et. al. need to separate themselves so that you have a clearer idea on the pecking order and know who can do what when instead of constantly tinkering. Same with the OL where you get to the second-tier with guys like Barrett/Barnes, Washington, Hooey, Person, and the recent UDFA and draft picks (minus Robinson of course). Too often the last two OL spots have been held by guys who really have little or no chance if they were forced into game action IMO. I also understand that probably 2-3 DBs who make the team will be young and unproven but they NEED to be able to play and not be major liabilities or good NFL teams will tear them up as they would ANY team weakness.