OFFICIAL 2021 Free agency, cuts, trades, and more

[kurtfaulk]

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[ottoman89]

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We're gonna get stuck with Blythe yet.. FML.

 

[FarNorth]

Actually wish the Rams had him back right now. We could use another big body downfield threat.

I still admire Cook for throwing a temper tantrum on the sidelines during the Middle School Dysfunctional phase of the Troglodytic Era of the Fisher Offense. It was the only possible authentic reaction to the situation.

 

[Allen2McVay]

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Two first names.
I don’t trust him.

Seriously, and I am not looking to inflict pain here, but I expect them to resign Austin Blythe.

And, except for the times I am wrong about this stuff, I am rarely wrong.

 

[payote75]

We're gonna get stuck with Blythe yet.. FML.

It should pretty much tell the rams they need a better center when nobody wants their center/our.

 

[Ram_Rally]

We're gonna get stuck with Blythe yet.. FML.

this seems like it was always the plan. I don't think the Rams were ever actually in on a center. I think they just wanted to give Blythe a chance to get what he could, And maybe show him that he's not going to command the market that he thought. They're going to end up signing Blythe for like 2 years 7.5 million.

for the record I don't think Blythe is a bad center. I just think he's average. Which is why his market isn't shaping up. He doesn't have the performance or the household name to compete in an off-season where there were eight starting centers up for free agency.

 

[Ram_Rally]

It should pretty much tell the rams they need a better center when nobody wants their center/our.

That's not necessarily true. I mean David Andrews just got signed today right? it's likely that Blythe gets signed tomorrow so that means he only missed David Andrews by one day. I think the reality is the majority of the centers in free agency this year were pretty average but Austin Blythe was the one who nobody knew about. Center is on exactly household names and Blythe would be less household than the free agent centers that were out there.

 

[Ram_Rally]

lol how ironic. Only the Rams could put us in a situation where we went from wanting Blythe gone all season to hoping that they can get Blythe locked in before he goes somewhere else lol I really don't want to end up putting a rookie at starting center during the championship years.

 

[FarNorth]

It should pretty much tell the rams they need a better center when nobody wants their center/our.

That's the plan! Now we will be able to afford him!

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Still not hoping for Blythe to come back. Wish the Rams were more active in pursing a center but they weren't. We need new blood at center whether it's already on the roster or the draft.

 

[dieterbrock]

Whoa... this could be a game changer
Raiders gonna Raider...

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[FaulkSF]

this seems like it was always the plan. I don't think the Rams were ever actually in on a center. I think they just wanted to give Blythe a chance to get what he could, And maybe show him that he's not going to command the market that he thought. They're going to end up signing Blythe for like 2 years 7.5 million.

for the record I don't think Blythe is a bad center. I just think he's average. Which is why his market isn't shaping up. He doesn't have the performance or the household name to compete in an off-season where there were eight starting centers up for free agency.

This. C'mon the Rams draft Drake Jackson with their 3rd round comp pick and have Blythe mentor. However, it may change. Guessing Stafford has that extra experience where he doesn't need to rely on Blythe to see the field and call the defense.

 

[FrantikRam]

I hope we're able to go bargain shopping for WR, CB, C and EDGE...somehow

 

[payote75]

That's not necessarily true. I mean David Andrews just got signed today right? it's likely that Blythe gets signed tomorrow so that means he only missed David Andrews by one day. I think the reality is the majority of the centers in free agency this year were pretty average but Austin Blythe was the one who nobody knew about. Center is on exactly household names and Blythe would be less household than the free agent centers that were out there.

My point was that he is not really to high on anyone's list. He is average at best. How many other centers have been signed or traded for or resigned. If any team thought he was above average and a bargain his market would be a lot better. They need to improve center or Stafford could be a dead duck bk there.

 

[Ram_Rally]

This. C'mon the Rams draft Drake Jackson with their 3rd round comp pick and have Blythe mentor. However, it may change. Guessing Stafford has that extra experience where he doesn't need to rely on Blythe to see the field and call the defense.

That's exactly what I do in my mock drafts lol I don't draft Drake that high though. But yeah it's worth noting that when you watch Matt Stafford in the pocket versus Jared Goff, Jared Goff doesn't move from his launching point very often. He kinda is always in the same spot and doesn't really have the ability to move around and make plays. And that's kind of what Jordan was saying about McVeigh wanting a quarterback who could create off script. Stafford on the other hand can move to his left and move to his right throw on the run and do all these other things that help in offensive line.

 

[Ram_Rally]

My point was that he is not really to high on anyone's list. He is average at best. How many other centers have been signed or traded for or resigned. If any team thought he was above average and a bargain his market would be a lot better. They need to improve center or Stafford could be a dead duck bk there.

Well I'd rather value with the Rams feel about their own player than how other teams feel about their player. And that's not even the same life didn't have a market. We don't know yet. We know he's just an average center but it's not necessarily bad to have an average center. either. I don't know I guess we'll see.

Also I stated this above but Austin Blythe might get bull rush from time to time but Matt Stafford moves around in the pocket better than golf so I don't think he's going to be a sitting duck.

 

[Corbin]

I'm not saying the allegations aren't true BUT, it's the same attorney handling these lawsuits and that attorney is politically active.:

Tony Buzbee

Political party	Independent (2018–present)
Other political affiliations	Democratic (until 2009) Republican (2009–2018)

So you get a guy who's been a Democrat, a Republican, and an Independent all in less than a 10 year span -- sure smells like an opportunist more than someone who's out there guided by actual principles.

Tony Buzbee - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

All combined with Buzbee's demand for 6 figures from Watson to settle before going public, makes this seem fishy IMO.


I'll just throw this in too:

Isn’t that definition of a politician

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Freaking Snead loading up on those 6’rs for next year!

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

this seems like it was always the plan. I don't think the Rams were ever actually in on a center. I think they just wanted to give Blythe a chance to get what he could, And maybe show him that he's not going to command the market that he thought. They're going to end up signing Blythe for like 2 years 7.5 million.

for the record I don't think Blythe is a bad center. I just think he's average. Which is why his market isn't shaping up. He doesn't have the performance or the household name to compete in an off-season where there were eight starting centers up for free agency.

Nah, he's bad. Almost lousy. I guess he makes the right calls, according to ales but his execution sucks.

That's not necessarily true. I mean David Andrews just got signed today right? it's likely that Blythe gets signed tomorrow so that means he only missed David Andrews by one day. I think the reality is the majority of the centers in free agency this year were pretty average but Austin Blythe was the one who nobody knew about. Center is on exactly household names and Blythe would be less household than the free agent centers that were out there.

NFL teams have pro personnel departments. They know every player in the league and recently out of the league. No team wanted Blythe. They've all watched him play.

lol how ironic. Only the Rams could put us in a situation where we went from wanting Blythe gone all season to hoping that they can get Blythe locked in before he goes somewhere else lol I really don't want to end up putting a rookie at starting center during the championship years.

I almost don't want Blythe back. I'd give Shelton his shot, and hope they draft a center. They need to break this cycle. The only thing keeping me from wishing for that is if somehow Allen jumped Shelton on the depth chart. That would be worse. I don't think either has a shot at being a good starting NFL center, but Shelton at least had some good college tape.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Nah, he's bad. Almost lousy. I guess he makes the right calls, according to ales but his execution sucks.




NFL teams have pro personnel departments. They know every player in the league and recently out of the league. No team wanted Blythe. They've all watched him play.




I almost don't want Blythe back. I'd give Shelton his shot, and hope they draft a center. They need to break this cycle. The only thing keeping me from wishing for that is if somehow Allen jumped Shelton on the depth chart. That would be worse. I don't think either has a shot at being a good starting NFL center, but Shelton at least had some good college tape.

I guess we'll see. I mean the team who was seen Blythe the most in the NFL continues to bring him back and has not tried to upgrade from him. I just feel like Blythe has become the target of some unnecessary criticism. But that's just me. Like I said I don't think he's the next best thing at center. I think he's an average Joe. But nowhere near as bad as people make him out to be

 

[Merlin]

My point was that he is not really to high on anyone's list. He is average at best. How many other centers have been signed or traded for or resigned. If any team thought he was above average and a bargain his market would be a lot better. They need to improve center or Stafford could be a dead duck bk there.

Worst case scenario they have the draft. And moving that third round pick up means a more secure chance at some of the centers in that range.

IMO Snead is probably gonna move down, get more picks, then start nailing needs. Unfortunately if center is barren on the roster teams will want to move in front of us for centers. But they can do things like move up themselves to get the guy they want so even if it came down to that we'd be fine I think. Stafford can probably coach up a center as long as the guy's not a dipshit because he knows how to oversee calls did it with Ragnow even.

Really think Snead was blowing smoke there in that presser. It's true but what he didn't say was the equation had changed with Stafford. IMO.