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Yeah I know, another one right? Well, yes. Went through the FA's, then the NFL rosters, and finally the practice squads and man am I depressed. So my disclaimer here is that I'm not gonna talk about all of them, only the ones that I think are fits for the Rams. Additionally, I have grouped them as option groups in the order I see them as fits. Here goes:
Veteran types (acquiring the first two would likely mean Bradford is gone):
1. Eli Manning. Requires a trade with the Giants, and an expensive one at that with a couple first round picks as likely compensation required. Only reason I think he may be available is that the Giants need to rebuild, and will probably reload the staff too so the whole deal means get some value for the QB who likely won't be part of it. He's at 1 because I think he's perfect for the Rams, who have just about everything else.
2. Mark Sanchez. Requires a risky contract, as he will be a UFA assuming the Eagles don't lock him down. Would he want to sign with an offense run by the OC who I am sure didn't inspire him? I don't know. But he is resilient to injury, knows the Rams' offense, and is heads and shoulders above the other options we are getting ready to cover. BTW... He has never had talent the likes of which the Rams have on their roster. Not even in Philly.
3. Kirk Cousins. May be a guy the Skins will part with given that he's #3 on the depth chart. Yeah, RGIII is probably gonna be dealt, however Cousins could very well be a trade chip. I see him as a distant 3rd veteran option behind Sanchez because he'll cost in trade probably more than he's worth. But he does stay healthy and could probably be average in the Rams' offense.
4. Brian Hoyer. A clear fourth in terms of a veteran option, but I am certain he will be under consideration unless he kills it with the Browns the rest of the way and they lock him up. Less pure talent than Sanchez but would also require a risky contract as a FA. I am not a fan of his, btw, but have him above Hill due to age and talent.
5. Shaun Hill. Jury is still out on him in a lot of ways. I still do not see him as a starter or option for the Rams to move forward with. If they can sign him as a backup I am certain they will, however he may be looking to cash in on his final contract. Lotta moving parts here, but he's old with a weak arm. Reality dictates that he's not going to be more than a very good backup.
Unproven types (pair with Bradford and probably Davis as 3rd string):
1. Johnny Manziel. This of course requires that he not play much, or that he doesn't play well the remainder of the way with the Browns. Many of you will think I'm nuts for putting him 1st on unprovens list, but I assure you he is a great match for the Rams. He can play, his off field problems are blown out of proportion to reality, and his drive to be great is extremely underrated. He would cost at least a 2nd round pick most likely if the conditions above are met.
2. Tom Savage. This requires a trade with the Texans. I realize I'm probably alone here, but I loved him before the draft, and still think he's a future starter in this league. He went right into Houston and beat out Keenum as a rookie, dude can ball. I'd try to steal him away from them, at least see what the cost of trade would be. He was a 4th round pick, so we're not talking craziness in terms of what he'd cost in trade.
3. Mike Glennon. He's never gonna be a great QB, but as a game manager he may have an upside higher than what the Rams have been getting. Has plenty of ability and I'm not sure that look he had with Tampa was being set up for success. Probably undervalued, IMO. Could have put him with the vets but I still see him as an unproven type option.
4. Matt Barkley. Matt has the ability you want at QB, and his time with Kelly surely has helped him to adjust to the NFL game even though he doesn't have the snaps. His potential value is that he wouldn't cost too much, we're not talking high pick compensation but he would require a trade.
For the record, my order of progression if I am Snead is as follows for right now:
1. Eli Manning (give up the picks for him, then trade Bradford for best package received)
2. Johnny Manziel (offer 2nd round pick if they bite keep Bradford for his last year)
3. Tom Savage (offer 3rd round pick if they bite keep Bradford for his last year)
4. Draft my QB of the future (keep Bradford around for his last year)
Then draft OL and watch this team rack up the wins next year.
Veteran types (acquiring the first two would likely mean Bradford is gone):
1. Eli Manning. Requires a trade with the Giants, and an expensive one at that with a couple first round picks as likely compensation required. Only reason I think he may be available is that the Giants need to rebuild, and will probably reload the staff too so the whole deal means get some value for the QB who likely won't be part of it. He's at 1 because I think he's perfect for the Rams, who have just about everything else.
2. Mark Sanchez. Requires a risky contract, as he will be a UFA assuming the Eagles don't lock him down. Would he want to sign with an offense run by the OC who I am sure didn't inspire him? I don't know. But he is resilient to injury, knows the Rams' offense, and is heads and shoulders above the other options we are getting ready to cover. BTW... He has never had talent the likes of which the Rams have on their roster. Not even in Philly.
3. Kirk Cousins. May be a guy the Skins will part with given that he's #3 on the depth chart. Yeah, RGIII is probably gonna be dealt, however Cousins could very well be a trade chip. I see him as a distant 3rd veteran option behind Sanchez because he'll cost in trade probably more than he's worth. But he does stay healthy and could probably be average in the Rams' offense.
4. Brian Hoyer. A clear fourth in terms of a veteran option, but I am certain he will be under consideration unless he kills it with the Browns the rest of the way and they lock him up. Less pure talent than Sanchez but would also require a risky contract as a FA. I am not a fan of his, btw, but have him above Hill due to age and talent.
5. Shaun Hill. Jury is still out on him in a lot of ways. I still do not see him as a starter or option for the Rams to move forward with. If they can sign him as a backup I am certain they will, however he may be looking to cash in on his final contract. Lotta moving parts here, but he's old with a weak arm. Reality dictates that he's not going to be more than a very good backup.
Unproven types (pair with Bradford and probably Davis as 3rd string):
1. Johnny Manziel. This of course requires that he not play much, or that he doesn't play well the remainder of the way with the Browns. Many of you will think I'm nuts for putting him 1st on unprovens list, but I assure you he is a great match for the Rams. He can play, his off field problems are blown out of proportion to reality, and his drive to be great is extremely underrated. He would cost at least a 2nd round pick most likely if the conditions above are met.
2. Tom Savage. This requires a trade with the Texans. I realize I'm probably alone here, but I loved him before the draft, and still think he's a future starter in this league. He went right into Houston and beat out Keenum as a rookie, dude can ball. I'd try to steal him away from them, at least see what the cost of trade would be. He was a 4th round pick, so we're not talking craziness in terms of what he'd cost in trade.
3. Mike Glennon. He's never gonna be a great QB, but as a game manager he may have an upside higher than what the Rams have been getting. Has plenty of ability and I'm not sure that look he had with Tampa was being set up for success. Probably undervalued, IMO. Could have put him with the vets but I still see him as an unproven type option.
4. Matt Barkley. Matt has the ability you want at QB, and his time with Kelly surely has helped him to adjust to the NFL game even though he doesn't have the snaps. His potential value is that he wouldn't cost too much, we're not talking high pick compensation but he would require a trade.
For the record, my order of progression if I am Snead is as follows for right now:
1. Eli Manning (give up the picks for him, then trade Bradford for best package received)
2. Johnny Manziel (offer 2nd round pick if they bite keep Bradford for his last year)
3. Tom Savage (offer 3rd round pick if they bite keep Bradford for his last year)
4. Draft my QB of the future (keep Bradford around for his last year)
Then draft OL and watch this team rack up the wins next year.
