1 YR-3M for L.Dunbar?

[Ram_Rally]

As I stated in another thread, Caplan sited 68 catches in 54 games. Gurley had 64 in 32 games and I want the ball in TGII's hands on 3rd down. I'll take Cunningham's highlight reel over Dunbar's any day. BC made something out of nothing everytime he touched the ball. If we lose him, it's an unnecessary loss. ST, KR, blocking, drawplays and great attitude. Big shoes to fill IMO.

Let's look at it with a positive spin:

The Patriots signed a RB yesterday and people were shocked at how much he got. His name escapees me though. Anyway, an analyst said that this 3.3 million dollar contract was anot indication that they intend to use him quite often. Maybe the rams paid dunbar because they plan to make his receiving our of the backfield a huge part of their game plan

 

[dolphinlover123]

Interesting. Not what I expected but Im gonna. roll with it! leggoo

 

[lockdnram21]

As I stated in another thread, Caplan sited 68 catches in 54 games. Gurley had 64 in 32 games and I want the ball in TGII's hands on 3rd down. I'll take Cunningham's highlight reel over Dunbar's any day. BC made something out of nothing everytime he touched the ball. If we lose him, it's an unnecessary loss. ST, KR, blocking, drawplays and great attitude. Big shoes to fill IMO.

Benny probably wants a bigger role

 

[Ram_Rally]

$1.4 million guaranteed and I bet the rest is all incentives that don't count against the cap until next year if they are reached


View: https://twitter.com/DMN_George/status/842376799971614720

Hopefully the forum calms down now lol

 

[FrantikRam]

Love this move. I grew to like Benny, but the more Fisher guys go the happier I will be.

When you try to turn around an organization with such a losing stink, sometimes it takes a lot of turnover.

 

[A55VA6]

Honestly if he can stay healthy, could be a sneaky good pickup.

 

[A55VA6]

Love this move. I grew to like Benny, but the more Fisher guys go the happier I will be.

When you try to turn around an organization with such a losing stink, sometimes it takes a lot of turnover.

Yep. Keep your core guys and replace the rest.

 

[NERamsFan]

Good signing for a third down back at a valuable number. $1.4 mill? Peanuts..

Loved BamBam, but he probably wanted more $$$ and/or playing time. Could he return as Gurley's backup or will we rely on a two back system? Hmmmm

 

[SteezyEndo]

He was solid.
He also took Alex Smith out in SF and began the Kap era there.

He did Alex a favor, and a lot of us a favor in the long run too. Ha.

 

[PhillyRam]

Key is one year. They do not want to tie down next years cap because they will hopefully be extending Donald and Ogletree.

So this is a stop gap guy to bring some experience while they develop some young guys. We should be happy, looks like they are not set on being in perpetual wait till next year mode. Seems like they are trying to be as competitive as possible this year.

 

[Mikey Ram]

I love Benny but I think this is a smart move. This guy brings alot more speed and big play ability. Although he isn't really proven yet , the coach must of seen something that fits his offense better. This offense is going to be very fast next season

Will he also be able to take Benny's kick-off slot, or do they plug Cooper or somebody in there ???

 

[So Ram]

Jo-Lonn?

Who actually had a good season with The Rams & was resigned. He was just undersized . He wasn't great , but not a bad sprinkle on the depth chart.

I like the signing. Brings in fresh competition . My thing with Bennie is he was to close with Gurley & Tavon Austin .Imo -- a distraction that isn't worth the value.
I really liked what Bennie brought as a rookie UDFA . Wish him nothing but sucess.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Perhaps it's as much about his production as it is about changing culture...

 

[Dodgersrf]

Will he also be able to take Benny's kick-off slot, or do they plug Cooper or somebody in there ???

Exactly.
Who's going to handle Kick-off returns?
Benny was surprisingly solid.

I would like to find someone dynamic on Kick offs. We haven't had a great kick off retuner since Tony Horn.

 

[LACHAMP46]

Seems about right...I think the HB role has been under-utilized....If I remember correctly, Dunbar is outta Baylor, ran a decent 40 at his combine....and several teams, Pats, Atl, NO, hell a lot of great offenses use that HB pass outta the backfield....I used it to a very successful Madden Career back in the late 90's (Faulk was a beast!!)...If you haven't won big $$$ on Madden, you won't understand McVay....LOLOLOLOL

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

Good signing for a third down back at a valuable number. $1.4 mill? Peanuts..

Loved BamBam, but he probably wanted more $$$ and/or playing time. Could he return as Gurley's backup or will we rely on a two back system? Hmmmm

This ^^^^ Benny knows that unless he gets on the field and gets more carries he is never going to get the money he is looking for. If he stays here he is behind T. Gurley no matter what and he won't get the opportunity to show what he can do.
Besides Running Backs are a lot like Wide Outs....they think the ball should be in their hands just about every play. It's what drives them to become the play makers they are. Benny will move on hopefully to a team that will use him much more than the Rams did, mebbe even as the feature back.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Mister Sin]

I'm much more at ease with the 1.4M. But Cunningham made shit happen. I hope he is just testing to see his worth then comes back.

 

[Ram65]

Benny probably wants a bigger role

I didn't think about that. He deserves more playing time. Jets could use him in a 1-2 type RB situation. I wanted to keep Benny C but, thought the Rams might want more big play ability with a faster RB. Let's see what Benny C. Gets money wise and playing time.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I will venture to guess that Benny is not fast or elusive enough for what McVay likes in a 3rd down back.

 

[simonblaze]

Nice, good pick up for us of he is healthy but i think Bam Bam is the superior player out of the 2. Hopefully Barwin is the next one on board!