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CB Kayvon Webster is paying Rams a visit
8:37 PM PT

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  Alden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer

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LOS ANGELES -- Free-agent cornerback Kayvon Webster is visiting the Los Angeles Rams, and given his ties to new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, he might be a fit.

Webster was a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in 2013, but spent the last three years playing behind two of the game's best corners in Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. Webster, 26, has played in only 247 defensive snaps since 2014, tied for 10th among Broncos defensive backs during that time. But the Rams have roughly $15 million to spend on unrestricted free agents after cutting ties with four key veterans on Thursday night and could use more depth at corner.

Webster tweeted Sunday about his forthcoming flight to L.A., which the Rams acknowledged.

The Rams have been shopping their primary cornerback, Trumaine Johnson, who is set to play a second straight season under the franchise tag. But even if they keep him, their depth at the position is questionable. Their No. 2 corner, E.J. Gaines, has been limited to 10 starts over the last two years. Behind him are Lamarcus Joyner, who's better as a slot corner, a former sixth-round pick who was plucked off waivers, Blake Countess, and two undrafted free agents, Troy Hill and Mike Jordan.

Webster, 5-foot-11, has recorded 64 solo tackles in his career, but 59 of them came in his first two seasons. He barely played in 2015-16, while Phillips ran a Broncos defense that was the game's best each season. The Eagles and Dolphins have reportedly been interested in Webster, as well.

The Rams also are in need of a starting center and could use more help at receiver, tight end, defensive line, linebacker and safety. But the free-agent market is still in play for them.

"You’ve put a dent in your budget, so you also have to work within the constraints of your budget," Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday. "But usually after the first couple of days [of free agency], like we’ve had, you take a step back and go, ‘Let’s regroup.’ We had a Plan B, but you also take a step back and say, 'Was somebody else out there that is still standing that we weren’t expecting and can help us?' That’s kind of what we’re doing now."

 

[Rambitious1]

CB Kayvon Webster is paying Rams a visit
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LOS ANGELES -- Free-agent cornerback Kayvon Webster is visiting the Los Angeles Rams, and given his ties to new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, he might be a fit.

Webster was a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in 2013, but spent the last three years playing behind two of the game's best corners in Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. Webster, 26, has played in only 247 defensive snaps since 2014, tied for 10th among Broncos defensive backs during that time. But the Rams have roughly $15 million to spend on unrestricted free agents after cutting ties with four key veterans on Thursday night and could use more depth at corner.

Webster tweeted Sunday about his forthcoming flight to L.A., which the Rams acknowledged.

The Rams have been shopping their primary cornerback, Trumaine Johnson, who is set to play a second straight season under the franchise tag. But even if they keep him, their depth at the position is questionable. Their No. 2 corner, E.J. Gaines, has been limited to 10 starts over the last two years. Behind him are Lamarcus Joyner, who's better as a slot corner, a former sixth-round pick who was plucked off waivers, Blake Countess, and two undrafted free agents, Troy Hill and Mike Jordan.

Webster, 5-foot-11, has recorded 64 solo tackles in his career, but 59 of them came in his first two seasons. He barely played in 2015-16, while Phillips ran a Broncos defense that was the game's best each season. The Eagles and Dolphins have reportedly been interested in Webster, as well.

The Rams also are in need of a starting center and could use more help at receiver, tight end, defensive line, linebacker and safety. But the free-agent market is still in play for them.

"You’ve put a dent in your budget, so you also have to work within the constraints of your budget," Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday. "But usually after the first couple of days [of free agency], like we’ve had, you take a step back and go, ‘Let’s regroup.’ We had a Plan B, but you also take a step back and say, 'Was somebody else out there that is still standing that we weren’t expecting and can help us?' That’s kind of what we’re doing now."

 

[Loyal]

Indeed...

 

[Zodi]

FoWP or FoSoB?

Either way, I'm interested how Wade uses Joyner. Joyner is a tough SOB. He's like a missile. I'd love for him to get a shot at FS. He could be our Honey Badger.

 

[Jacobarch]

FoWP or FoSoB?

Either way, I'm interested how Wade uses Joyner. Joyner is a tough SOB. He's like a missile. I'd love for him to get a shot at FS. He could be our Honey Badger.

Excuse me sir, but you just won the Internet. :yess:

 

[Zodi]

Excuse me sir, but you just won the Internet. :yess:

What's my prize?

 

[HitStick]

Webster, Groy, trade Trumaine, sign Donta Hightower

 

[Ram65]

Good news.

 

[jrry32]

Webster, Groy, trade Trumaine, sign Donta Hightower

If we traded Trumaine, I'd say ideally we would use that money to sign Barwin and Brandon Carr. I think we need one CB with a lot of starting experience.

 

[DaveFan'51]

"You’ve put a dent in your budget, so you also have to work within the constraints of your budget," Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday. "But usually after the first couple of days [of free agency], like we’ve had, you take a step back and go, ‘Let’s regroup.’ We had a Plan B, but you also take a step back and say, 'Was somebody else out there that is still standing that we weren’t expecting and can help us?' That’s kind of what we’re doing now."

" THIS!!"^^

 

[DaveFan'51]

What's my prize?

Your Prize is ...

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Excuse me sir, but you just won the Internet. :yess:

People have been suggesting Joyner to free safety since he was drafted

 

[Jacobarch]

People have been suggesting Joyner to free safety since he was drafted

I know. It's where he belongs

 

[Corbin]

Don't know nothing about this guy, anybody know if he's worth a darn?

 

[NERamsFan]

Well boys, I found this on Twitter.. I'm glued to my feed till it's official! But I think he will be a Ram. Nothing but praise for this guy everywhere you read. Demon on ST and an underrated starting option that many feel could have star potential.

 

[Merlin]

Well boys, I found this on Twitter.. I'm glued to my feed till it's official! But I think he will be a Ram. Nothing but praise for this guy everywhere you read. Demon on ST and an underrated starting option that many feel could have star potential.

I think folks need to ratchet down the excitement on this dude. He'll be a nice pickup provided they don't overpay too much for him, but he's probably not going to be anything more than a spot holder, if that, until they load the right guys in the secondary.

Not tryin to be negative or anything here, just saying "perspective people!"

 

[Merlin]

Uhura rockin that short skirt man... Schwiiiiing!!!

 

[NERamsFan]

I think folks need to ratchet down the excitement on this dude. He'll be a nice pickup provided they don't overpay too much for him, but he's probably not going to be anything more than a spot holder, if that, until they load the right guys in the secondary.

Not tryin to be negative or anything here, just saying "perspective people!"

I hear ya brotha, but a lot of NFL pundits are sharing this same notion that he could be a huge steal.

 

[Ram65]

I think folks need to ratchet down the excitement on this dude. He'll be a nice pickup provided they don't overpay too much for him, but he's probably not going to be anything more than a spot holder, if that, until they load the right guys in the secondary.

Not tryin to be negative or anything here, just saying "perspective people!"

I have no idea if Webster can be a starter at CB or a dime CB. Like they say you can never have enough CBs. Hope he really is starter material or very close to it. Contract should be very interesting. Give a nice guarantee but, don't over do the money. I can only guess it would be close to Marcus Cooper's new deal at16 Million for 3 years. The top CB make a lot but the 40th gets close to 4 Million a year.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/cornerback/

 

[12intheBox]

I have no idea if Webster can be a starter at CB or a dime CB. Like they say you can never have enough CBs. Hope he really is starter material or very close to it. Contract should be very interesting. Give a nice guarantee but, don't over do the money. I can only guess it would be close to Marcus Cooper's new deal at16 Million for 3 years. The top CB make a lot but the 40th gets close to 4 Million a year.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/cornerback/

I kinda suspect this kid's contract is going to be a fairly hefty one. Multiple teams have interest including the Broncos. Obviously I hope its on the more reasonable side, I just get the feeling that if they don't want him leaving LA tonight, they will be paying up.