FA and Cap Outlook

[Merlin]

I’d love to keep Boom, the other two are easier to replace with people on the team already, but it depends on what he’s offered in free agency. One name I haven’t read a lot about yet is my guy Anchrim. How does he fit in Carberry and McVays future plans?

I think Anchrum has looked good every time he's been out there, in limited looks. What I find interesting with him is Kromes talked him up before he was fired, about how he might be a LT and that the Rams had him out there in practice quite a bit. Talked about his long arms making him a tackle possibility basically. So I think he's in play this year, where he might be given a chance to compete at RG or maybe even LT.

Problem is if he was being considered at LT he got jumped in the last year and maybe due to a new OL boss. Jackson for sure jumped him, just going off of snap/look opportunities. Edwards also got a look at LT. So idk. They're hard to read because they keep their cards close with these guys. You gotta look at who has been given time where and try to make educated guesses off of that.

Also of interest to me is the difference in the OL "vision" early in last year's camp. How off it was at the start. And the reversal which timed itself with Carberry's arrival post-COVID. He quickly put Evans ass back where it belonged. So IMO somewhere in the OL coach changeover from Kromerism to Carberryism there was a clear change in philosophy and IMO it means the film work means more than it did before. In other words I suspect Kromer was making excuses for guys, specifically for his favorites. Because over time he really made some stupid fucking moves with who plays where with guys based on things other than how they played on the field.

 

[OldSchool]

I think Anchrum has looked good every time he's been out there, in limited looks. What I find interesting with him is Kromes talked him up before he was fired, about how he might be a LT and that the Rams had him out there in practice quite a bit. Talked about his long arms making him a tackle possibility basically. So I think he's in play this year, where he might be given a chance to compete at RG or maybe even LT.

Problem is if he was being considered at LT he got jumped in the last year and maybe due to a new OL boss. Jackson for sure jumped him, just going off of snap/look opportunities. Edwards also got a look at LT. So idk. They're hard to read because they keep their cards close with these guys. You gotta look at who has been given time where and try to make educated guesses off of that.

Also of interest to me is the difference in the OL "vision" early in last year's camp. How off it was at the start. And the reversal which timed itself with Carberry's arrival post-COVID. He quickly put Evans ass back where it belonged. So IMO somewhere in the OL coach changeover from Kromerism to Carberryism there was a clear change in philosophy and IMO it means the film work means more than it did before. In other words I suspect Kromer was making excuses for guys, specifically for his favorites. Because over time he really made some stupid fucking moves with who plays where with guys based on things other than how they played on the field.

Yeah his future will be interesting to see unfold. IIRC he still saw time at LT in camp so not ruling him out but we obviously saw Jackson there in an emergency and not sure if Anchrum was even active for that game. But he very well could be the successor to Corbett, I'd prefer him to Evans because of the struggles Evans had plus he's a free agent next year.

 

[Merlin]

Prior to the 2021 season I thought Anchrum might be Hav's replacement, but Hav put together a fine season so he's not going anywhere. But yeah this is Anchrum's window for sure to show what he can do. He's got two seasons of control left and seems out of the running at LT so maybe you're right with them seeing him as Corbs replacement. Or at least in that competition.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I say bring back Saffold if he reaches FA. Instantly improve our running game.

 

[Merlin]

I say bring back Saffold if he reaches FA. Instantly improve our running game.

That would be incredible. Move Edwards over to RG next to Hav and Saff on that left side. Just requires that someone in-house can LT.

But once again Tomlinson would also be amazing. Hurts the shitters and helps us get physical. Plus he gives AD a run for his money, it would make AD better practicing vs that dude.

 

[Kupped]

I think Anchrum has looked good every time he's been out there, in limited looks. What I find interesting with him is Kromes talked him up before he was fired, about how he might be a LT and that the Rams had him out there in practice quite a bit. Talked about his long arms making him a tackle possibility basically. So I think he's in play this year, where he might be given a chance to compete at RG or maybe even LT.

Problem is if he was being considered at LT he got jumped in the last year and maybe due to a new OL boss. Jackson for sure jumped him, just going off of snap/look opportunities. Edwards also got a look at LT. So idk. They're hard to read because they keep their cards close with these guys. You gotta look at who has been given time where and try to make educated guesses off of that.

Also of interest to me is the difference in the OL "vision" early in last year's camp. How off it was at the start. And the reversal which timed itself with Carberry's arrival post-COVID. He quickly put Evans ass back where it belonged. So IMO somewhere in the OL coach changeover from Kromerism to Carberryism there was a clear change in philosophy and IMO it means the film work means more than it did before. In other words I suspect Kromer was making excuses for guys, specifically for his favorites. Because over time he really made some stupid fucking moves with who plays where with guys based on things other than how they played on the field.

I disagree a little about how good Anchrum has looked. He actually had a pretty rough go of it in the last preseason game against the Raiders at RT. I like the idea of him and have read the same comments from coaching staff, but I'm also paying attention to what the Rams actually do. Unless I'm mistaken, he wasn't active at all this season.
I think we're all VERY wary of Bobby Evans for good reason, but, the reality is he got the start at RT in week 15 and played the entire game (poorly).. but what does that say about what they think of Anchrum?

Shelton, imo, is clearly the #1 IOL backup right now and a possible starter at center next season. Jackson is the current #3 LT... who's the #2 RT? Who's behind Shelton?

Lots of questions that still need to be answered, for sure.

 

[nighttrain]

Lots of questions that still need to be answered, for sure.

 

[Merlin]

I disagree a little about how good Anchrum has looked. He actually had a pretty rough go of it in the last preseason game against the Raiders at RT. I like the idea of him and have read the same comments from coaching staff, but I'm also paying attention to what the Rams actually do. Unless I'm mistaken, he wasn't active at all this season.
I think we're all VERY wary of Bobby Evans for good reason, but, the reality is he got the start at RT in week 15 and played the entire game (poorly).. but what does that say about what they think of Anchrum?

Shelton, imo, is clearly the #1 IOL backup right now and a possible starter at center next season. Jackson is the current #3 LT... who's the #2 RT? Who's behind Shelton?

Lots of questions that still need to be answered, for sure.

Well it hasn't been perfect because if it had he wouldn't have been jumped on the depth chart. But he's done some good things when called upon. He's got long arms that allow them to consider him inside or out. He might be in the mix, where he's got a chance to compete and we'll see how much he has improved next preseason. Worst case he's probably a key depth piece, best case maybe he wins a job.

Either way I'm good. I just want to see good competition with an eye towards running the ball better.

I will say re: Corbs that he and Hav were putting on clinics in combination vs stunts/twists. They shut SF down on that shit and they do that as well as anyone. So we're gonna have some dropoff changing over. I am just hoping however they reload it's done in a way that there will be some year-to-year consistency. I'm really tired of guys constantly leaving but then again maybe that's what they have embraced as their model. Maybe following that model is more important than trying to upgrade the run game. It might still get upgraded by the personnel change, but maybe that's not as big a priority for them as it is for some of us.

 

[Kupped]

Well it hasn't been perfect because if it had he wouldn't have been jumped on the depth chart. But he's done some good things when called upon. He's got long arms that allow them to consider him inside or out. He might be in the mix, where he's got a chance to compete and we'll see how much he has improved next preseason. Worst case he's probably a key depth piece, best case maybe he wins a job.

Either way I'm good. I just want to see good competition with an eye towards running the ball better.

I will say re: Corbs that he and Hav were putting on clinics in combination vs stunts/twists. They shut SF down on that shit and they do that as well as anyone. So we're gonna have some dropoff changing over. I am just hoping however they reload it's done in a way that there will be some year-to-year consistency. I'm really tired of guys constantly leaving but then again maybe that's what they have embraced as their model. Maybe following that model is more important than trying to upgrade the run game. It might still get upgraded by the personnel change, but maybe that's not as big a priority for them as it is for some of us.

Just continuing the conversation about Corbett and Allen and, as you've pointed out, the Rams avoid paying guys at those positions, especially when they are good but not great.. not what you'd call irreplaceable.
I've heard the market will be pretty flooded with mid-range guards and I wonder how much that pushes the price down for Corbett and at what point that number becomes very attractive for the Rams to sign him at? I'm probably a little too enamored of the idea of keeping change on the oline this offseason to a maximum of two positions... LT and either C or RG.

For as intrigued with Anchrum as I've been, I remind myself that, as a rookie, Evans actually played a bunch at RT and wasn't awful. Anchrum hasn't even been able to be on the active roster in two years with the team. That worries me.
Then again.. Hopkins had done jack shit and shows up in the Super Bowl to make key plays.
I guess what I'm saying is that I believe the Rams keep these guys around because they see something in them, but I'm wary to count on too many of them to step up at once.

 

[RamDino]

Didn't Anchrum get hurt in preseason? That, combined with the Rams depth this year, could be the reason why he was inactive all year. I don't think we've seen the last of Tremayne Anchrum. Personally, I always thought he could be a guard, in addition to being a tackle.

 

[fearsomefour]

I've mentioned in another thread...

Gronk.

He seems to have real Hollywood aspirations... have him as your 2-3 TE and ramp him up in the postseason...

A redbone set with Kupp, Odell, Higbee, Grong.....just scary.

 

[fearsomefour]

"
He's a HOFer, but that doesn't make him not washed up, a cheapshot artist and a Neanderthal who is the antithesis of "We, Not Me."

I remember one cheap shot.....which was a bad one....but, pay back for one he took earlier.

 

[So Ram]

Just continuing the conversation about Corbett and Allen and, as you've pointed out, the Rams avoid paying guys at those positions, especially when they are good but not great.. not what you'd call irreplaceable.
I've heard the market will be pretty flooded with mid-range guards and I wonder how much that pushes the price down for Corbett and at what point that number becomes very attractive for the Rams to sign him at? I'm probably a little too enamored of the idea of keeping change on the oline this offseason to a maximum of two positions... LT and either C or RG.

For as intrigued with Anchrum as I've been, I remind myself that, as a rookie, Evans actually played a bunch at RT and wasn't awful. Anchrum hasn't even been able to be on the active roster in two years with the team. That worries me.
Then again.. Hopkins had done jack shit and shows up in the Super Bowl to make key plays.
I guess what I'm saying is that I believe the Rams keep these guys around because they see something in them, but I'm wary to count on too many of them to step up at once.

Anchrum played against Von Miller on the preseason & was excited he held his own.I didn’t know Von Miller like I’ve seen him now. HOF guy all the way around.

Nick Scott is another one of those types.I’m not a big T. Rapp fan.Fuller will be ready by next season.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Didn't Anchrum get hurt in preseason? That, combined with the Rams depth this year, could be the reason why he was inactive all year. I don't think we've seen the last of Tremayne Anchrum. Personally, I always thought he could be a guard, in addition to being a tackle.

I thought he got hurt, too.

 

[Ram65]

Les Snead sees some cap flexibility through restructures, but not a lot

Les Snead indicated that the Rams aren’t going to restructure very many contracts to create cap space this year

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Les Snead sees some cap flexibility through restructures, but not a lot​

Cameron DaSilva​

March 3, 2022 1:45 pm PT


If you look at the Rams’ current salary cap situation, it appears bleak. They’re $21.6 million over the cap right now and have several starters hitting free agency. But there are ways for them to create space, which they must do by the start of the new league year on March 16.

Restructuring is an obvious way to free up some money, but Rams GM Les Snead doesn’t see a lot of opportunities to tweak players’ contracts.

“There’s not a lot of restructuring,” Snead said this week. “We have some highly paid players and there’s a few that we can maybe renegotiate or redo. But if you look at our team, there’s a lot of players that probably couldn’t necessarily be restructured to help us. That’s why we have to definitely rely on – ironically, based on everything that’s been said this year – the draft. The draft is very, very important to us.”

Jalen Ramsey and Cooper Kupp are candidates to have their contracts restructured, with each move freeing up about $10 million this year. But by doing that, the Rams will put money on the cap in the next few years, essentially kicking the can down the road and delaying their bill.

By drafting well, the Rams can help fill out their roster and still keep high-priced players, but Snead doesn’t expect many players to have their contracts restructured this offseason.

“We definitely use the draft because when you don’t necessarily have players you can just go open them up and give them a signing bonus to create cap room and push it down the future, it just limits you a little bit,” he said.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Pro Football Network's Aaron Wilson reports free agent LB Uchenna Nwosu is asking for a contract in the $10-13 million range.​

Nwosu, 25, had a career high five sacks and eight TFLs as a first-timer starter in 2021.


I just read this but have no idea if it's accurate or not.
However, if accurate, Von Miller's asking-price just increased to a BAZILLION-$!

 

[BonifayRam]

Yeah his future will be interesting to see unfold. IIRC he still saw time at LT in camp so not ruling him out but we obviously saw Jackson there in an emergency and not sure if Anchrum was even active for that game. But he very well could be the successor to Corbett, I'd prefer him to Evans because of the struggles Evans had plus he's a free agent next year.

Tremayne Anchrum in 2021 played in 0 regular season games got zero snaps but did start all three preseason games enough to injured his ankle in the 3rd preseason. The Rams placed TA on injured reserve on Sept. 3 after he suffered an ankle injury. TA managed to get healthy enough to be available to play in 2 of the 22 gms in 2021 but did not get activated.

In his rookie 2020 season under Kromer, TA played in 12 gms for only 28 snaps, plus TA was activated for the playoff game against the Packers. His primary role with Kromer was being a reserve OT.

It's my belief the reason we did not see TA active in 2021 was due to the ascension of interior OL Coleman Shelton.

I would tend to agree with you that currently, I see TA as a real prospect to fill the starting vacancy @ RG for Corbett. One thing I do know is 4th yr OL'er Bobby Evans does not have what it takes to play or start @ RG in the NFL. TA played very well on the right side of Clemson OL.

Before Clemson TA was a long time starting OG in HS, TA became a full-time starting right tackle for his last two years. However, he also spent time during Clemson's postseason practices playing OG… entered 2019 bowl season having played 2,378 snaps over 53 games (35 starts) in his career.

 

[den-the-coach]

Before Clemson TA was a long time starting OG in HS, TA became a full-time starting right tackle for his last two years. However, he also spent time during Clemson's postseason practices playing OG… entered 2019 bowl season having played 2,378 snaps over 53 games (35 starts) in his career.

Tremayne Anchrum is interesting as he seemed better as a rookie then last season and that includes the preseason where he was checkered at best. Now, I do believe his future is Guard and he could be an option, but I believe in @Riverumbbq mock in drafting someone like Jamaree Salyer out of Georgia to compete for RG and hopefully retain Allen & Shelton at Center.

Anchrum could work hard in the offseason like Brian Allen did and become an option and lord knows I've given up on Bobby Evans as IMO, he keeps getting worse. This is the year I'm hoping the Rams draft a few players along the OL and then let them compete to find the best options moving forward.

 

[Merlin]

I think the problem with the OL is the way college teams don't have enough hand in the dirt. Rams cited all that when they started this approach, back when Kromer was taking over. And since that point they have drafted their starters or added them cheaply via castoffs and coached them up.

So with this draft class as an example your more polished guys who are ready to play tend to go earlier, and there's no telling whether there will be a guy sitting there round 3 that they feel can come in and compete with their depth year one. It would be nice of course but again it seems like they are dedicated to drafting and developing. They take OTs and filter them into edge and interior roles.

The wildcard here is FA and Whit retiring. Those two interior guys you're not talking as much dropoff, but with Whit there probably is gonna be dropoff. So question is who do they pay. Do they pay the LT or do they fill LT cheaply and use that windfall to pay someone to boost the interior where we've had most of our problems.

If by some miracle they think Jackson is the guy that's like a $30M cap space windfall for the next two years. Because what they'd be paying LT will be able to be used elsewhere.

 

[IowaRam]

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