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—Saffold counts only $4 million against the cap in 2014; Dunbar less than $900,0000. So once you add the extra $3 million from the Finnegan offset deal, the Rams should be at about $12 million right now.
—With just two years left on his contract, I don’t see the Rams extending Bradford. The Rams have more than enough cap room to get through this season. The teams that are restructuring, by and large are the teams that have cap issues. The Rams have about $12 million in cap space after signing Saffold and Dunbar. Keep in mind, a good chunk of that $12 million will be needed to sign the draft class.
—I think the Rams are 9-7 with Bradford last year. While the time missed with injuries is a legitimate concern, I don’t see anything wrong with a 90-plus passer rating and a 14-to-4 TD to interception ratio. Bradford was on his way to a career year across the board before the injury.
—Kenny Britt? I think they’re still in the mix. And I’ll add this. Usually when a player takes several trips in free agency (like Britt and Henry Melton, who will visit the Rams) they’re not getting the money they’re looking for.
—Jenkins has loads of talent, but he just needs to refine his technique and work on his ball skills. I think we’re all expecting Williams to play more man-to-man and more press coverage, but we’ll see. Jenkins looks good playing press coverage in practice, but that hasn’t always shown in his games with the Rams. I think he needs to do better tracking throws and adjusting to the ball in flight.
—Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, Brandon McGee, and Darren Woodard are the CBs currently under contract.
—Fitzpatrick for QB2? Don’t believe so at this time. I think their focus is on Shaun Hill.
—I thought they would add either a corner or safety in free agency. Obviously that has not happened and most of the bigger names are gone. I don’t know if the Rams feel like Clemons is an upgrade over what they have now (McCleod). Clemons certainly hasn’t gotten much play so far in free agency.
—-It’ll be close on Mike Evans at 13. If they really like him they may have to move up.
—I’d be fine with Shaun HIll and then draft a QB as well.
—Trade Down Chances Reduced? I don’t think anything’s changed, unless the QB-needy teams just aren’t as high on the top 3 QBs as seemed to be the case entering the combine. But all along all signals have pointed to any trade up to No. 2 overall as being a last-second thing _ something that may not fully materialize until the day of the draft. It’s still 51 days till the draft, so plenty of time for something to develop.
—I don’t have a read on Watkins, in terms of how much the Rams really like him. I know they like him, but again how much. I do think he’s under consideration for them at No. 2. But let’s face it, this regime has spent four draft picks on WR in the past two drafts, taking a first rounder (Austin), second-rounder (Quick), third-rounder (Bailey), and fourth-rounder (Givens). I’m not sure they see the position as a pressing need _ at least not as much as most others do.
—Shaun Hill? Pocket passer. Bit of unusual delivery. Not the greatest arm strength. Didn’t play at all last season. Hasn’t played much since 2010 because Stafford has stayed healthy. Pretty good accuracy. Smart, good intangibles.
—Shaun HIll is visiting as I type this. He played for Frank Cignetti, the Rams’ QB coach, in San Francisco several year ago. He has had a productive career as a backup, and he’d be a bridge quarterback for a year or two (if the Rams indeed draft a QB as well) to let the young QB develop.
—No, I don’t think they’re sitting in the meeting rooms saying: “Well, we don’t need Watkins because our offensive coordinator won’t know how to use him.”
—I think Barnes has shown enough to at least be considered as a possible starter. He played some tough fronts in his four starts, particularly Arizona and Seattle.
—The Rams haven’t decided yet on whether to bring Alex Carrington, although there is some interest. I think they’re thinking about bring another lineman in _ but they haven’t set up a visit yet (and I don’t know the player’s name at this point.).
—What if you could still get Watkins or one of the top tackles at No. 6 overall and still get an extra pick or two? That’s all part of what the Rams have to consider.
—Signing Saffold may lessen the need to take an o-lineman at No. 2 overall. I do think re-signing Saffold makes it less likely _ but certainly not out of the question _ that the Rams take a tackle high.
—They told us they weren’t going to be as active this year in free agency. They’re still looking at guys. I really thought they were going to add a corner, at least someone who cat play nickel.
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—Saffold counts only $4 million against the cap in 2014; Dunbar less than $900,0000. So once you add the extra $3 million from the Finnegan offset deal, the Rams should be at about $12 million right now.
—With just two years left on his contract, I don’t see the Rams extending Bradford. The Rams have more than enough cap room to get through this season. The teams that are restructuring, by and large are the teams that have cap issues. The Rams have about $12 million in cap space after signing Saffold and Dunbar. Keep in mind, a good chunk of that $12 million will be needed to sign the draft class.
—I think the Rams are 9-7 with Bradford last year. While the time missed with injuries is a legitimate concern, I don’t see anything wrong with a 90-plus passer rating and a 14-to-4 TD to interception ratio. Bradford was on his way to a career year across the board before the injury.
—Kenny Britt? I think they’re still in the mix. And I’ll add this. Usually when a player takes several trips in free agency (like Britt and Henry Melton, who will visit the Rams) they’re not getting the money they’re looking for.
—Jenkins has loads of talent, but he just needs to refine his technique and work on his ball skills. I think we’re all expecting Williams to play more man-to-man and more press coverage, but we’ll see. Jenkins looks good playing press coverage in practice, but that hasn’t always shown in his games with the Rams. I think he needs to do better tracking throws and adjusting to the ball in flight.
—Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, Brandon McGee, and Darren Woodard are the CBs currently under contract.
—Fitzpatrick for QB2? Don’t believe so at this time. I think their focus is on Shaun Hill.
—I thought they would add either a corner or safety in free agency. Obviously that has not happened and most of the bigger names are gone. I don’t know if the Rams feel like Clemons is an upgrade over what they have now (McCleod). Clemons certainly hasn’t gotten much play so far in free agency.
—-It’ll be close on Mike Evans at 13. If they really like him they may have to move up.
—I’d be fine with Shaun HIll and then draft a QB as well.
—Trade Down Chances Reduced? I don’t think anything’s changed, unless the QB-needy teams just aren’t as high on the top 3 QBs as seemed to be the case entering the combine. But all along all signals have pointed to any trade up to No. 2 overall as being a last-second thing _ something that may not fully materialize until the day of the draft. It’s still 51 days till the draft, so plenty of time for something to develop.
—I don’t have a read on Watkins, in terms of how much the Rams really like him. I know they like him, but again how much. I do think he’s under consideration for them at No. 2. But let’s face it, this regime has spent four draft picks on WR in the past two drafts, taking a first rounder (Austin), second-rounder (Quick), third-rounder (Bailey), and fourth-rounder (Givens). I’m not sure they see the position as a pressing need _ at least not as much as most others do.
—Shaun Hill? Pocket passer. Bit of unusual delivery. Not the greatest arm strength. Didn’t play at all last season. Hasn’t played much since 2010 because Stafford has stayed healthy. Pretty good accuracy. Smart, good intangibles.
—Shaun HIll is visiting as I type this. He played for Frank Cignetti, the Rams’ QB coach, in San Francisco several year ago. He has had a productive career as a backup, and he’d be a bridge quarterback for a year or two (if the Rams indeed draft a QB as well) to let the young QB develop.
—No, I don’t think they’re sitting in the meeting rooms saying: “Well, we don’t need Watkins because our offensive coordinator won’t know how to use him.”
—I think Barnes has shown enough to at least be considered as a possible starter. He played some tough fronts in his four starts, particularly Arizona and Seattle.
—The Rams haven’t decided yet on whether to bring Alex Carrington, although there is some interest. I think they’re thinking about bring another lineman in _ but they haven’t set up a visit yet (and I don’t know the player’s name at this point.).
—What if you could still get Watkins or one of the top tackles at No. 6 overall and still get an extra pick or two? That’s all part of what the Rams have to consider.
—Signing Saffold may lessen the need to take an o-lineman at No. 2 overall. I do think re-signing Saffold makes it less likely _ but certainly not out of the question _ that the Rams take a tackle high.
—They told us they weren’t going to be as active this year in free agency. They’re still looking at guys. I really thought they were going to add a corner, at least someone who cat play nickel.
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