I dont understand how by comparison Sam is the "best option" when his inability to stay on the field is the main reason the Rams need to look elsewhere
After reviewing all the vet FA QB options...
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Seriously doubt Daniel is going anywhere. Especially if he does well in their playoff game (if Smith isn't ready, which I'm betting).
Our only real hope at a winning season besides Winston at this point....or a fully healthy Bradford, is Culter.
I don't think anyone else out there is good enough.
Our only real hope at a winning season besides Winston at this point....or a fully healthy Bradford, is Culter.
I don't think anyone else out there is good enough.
Personally, I think the Rams need a B level veteran backup - there will be some available, guys who can start but are nobody's first choice, plus a rookie to develop. That way there won't be the same pressure to rush Sam back. And the Rams' situation will be such that QBs will think there is a realistic chance they will get to showcase themselves, which is a plus.
I think the best thing to do is bring Bradford back, acquire a young veteran, and draft another QB in the first 3 rounds.
I wouldn't be 100% against bringing Hill back as the top veteran backup, but I think he is only a good 1-3 game plug in...he isn't someone you can rely on to be the guy for an entire season...I think that was proven. I'd really like to see the Rams make a move for someone like Glennon or Daniel, even if it takes a trade of a draft pick. Or maybe Tampa would accept Zac Stacy as a swap...hard to say.
I wouldn't be 100% against bringing Hill back as the top veteran backup, but I think he is only a good 1-3 game plug in...he isn't someone you can rely on to be the guy for an entire season...I think that was proven. I'd really like to see the Rams make a move for someone like Glennon or Daniel, even if it takes a trade of a draft pick. Or maybe Tampa would accept Zac Stacy as a swap...hard to say.
I would bring back Bradford at a reduced rate try to acquire Mike Glennon as many have posted previously and then draft Shane Carden (East Carolina) if they like him in the 3rd or Nick Marshall late. All of us hope for a healthy Bradford, but if he can't answer bell I feel better about Glennon than Hill and if that fails well the Rams will have a new regime in place come 2016.
Big Willie
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Sam is not a FA. Neither is Cutler. The Rams and Bears would be crazy to cut them regardless of their savings against the cap because as has been stated...the FA pickings are slim. Sign the best backup you can find. Draft a QB in the top 3 rounds (don't overreach for the selection) or make a trade for a young player one with your second or third or a future pick (Mettenberger, Garafalo, or similar). There might not be any team willing to make a trade for a young guy, but you never know.
fancents86
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Yeah, I'd be very intrigued with Chase Daniel...but I wouldn't sink any hope into a backup that performs well in a few spot starts. We've seen that go poorly too many times.
McCoy is intriguing to me...simply because he has much more starting experience and looked quite a bit better his second time around. I don't think I'd sink much hope into him either, but I'd be happy with bringing him in. Is he a free agent?
fearsomefour
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Yes, McCoy is a free agent.
I don't think anybody can back Sam and write off a guy like McCoy who was faced with the same issues Sam had when Colt was in Cleveland. I was very impressed with what he did this season. I think he's a very underrated QB and still think he has a chance to start for somebody.
Kyle Orton retires. Doesn't bother to tell his teammates in Buffalo. Seriously.
My point? Buffalo's going to be looking for a QB too.
Rams don't have much to choose from and there are teams even more desperate for help. Considering Bradford's injury history, that's saying something.
McCoy would seem to fit what Schottenfisher likes to do. I could easily see them not offering Hill a contract and going after McCoy.
fearsomefour
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Because there are no other practical options.
If the team is interested in winning soon. The Rams have the D and special teams, the O line we will have to see about, but, one can see a plan to fix that. A different starting QB who is a long term answer/franchise guy?? I don't see an option.
fearsomefour
Legend
It would depend on money to me. I don't see McCoy as an improvement. He is younger by a large margin which would be good.
lockdnram21
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lockdnram21
Legend
Even if Sam comes back I wouldn't call him long term or franchise. I would still draft Qb in first 3 rounds
What makes Sam a practical option if the liklihood of him getting injured is very high?
My point is that I dont see where the talent level available has anything to do with Sam's injury potential. Seems like a "walk to school or take your lunch" kind of deal
fearsomefour
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I dont disagree with this. It would not be my top priority (as I don't like any of the top rated QBs in this draft so far) but I would be happy getting a guy in the 3rd round.
fearsomefour
Legend
They are seperate issues I agree.
But, Bradfords injury history/likelihood does not make any of the available FA options any better either.
So, if he cuts his pay/cap number to me Bradford is the best option, if he does not, see ya and save $12M.