That’s where we differ here. Barring injuries, I think Johnson, Reynolds and Everett will all do very well if they hit free agency.
Even with the reduced cap, teams will pay up to the cap; and young free agents, hitting their prime, will get over-paid.
There are teams that have been so bad at drafting and developing, that they have significant cap space.
An example would be the Jets here in NYC. The above three Rams would immediately be the best players at their position on the Jets. Heck, that would also be the case with Ebukam.
So, should all four hit free agency, I expect their contracts to translate to as much as two #3s and two #4s. Now that could be off-set should the Rams sign a free agent.
I'm in NY as well long Island to be exact lol, but I agree with some of what you said which is why I'd target the jets or giants just not sure they have right pieces so I'd look to make a free agent for free agent trade.
I don't want to trade JJ I want him here but I know he will bring a comp pick we want 3rd or 4th if we don't resign.
As far as the other two they will definitely be scooped up should we not sign them that's obvious but I'm not sure if the market will bare big contracts this off-season or if they have enough of a resume.
Would Darnold or let's face it might be Lawrence at this point like to come in and have an Everett and a Reynolds yes even Jones probably would love a Reynolds. I guess time will tell the jets will have a lot of cap space so I'm hoping your right.
Now let me ask you this though would you take that pick over a linebacker who is good right now and can be for us next year as well or still rather roll the dice?
I'd want the picks too but if I could turn Reynolds into immediate help why not?
Lastly what if it's what I mentioned above. A last year Reynolds for a last year young linebacker? We would still get comp should we not resign said linebacker so no harm no foul and immediate help. So there are ways around it.
