Free Agency getting closer top available by position

[RamsJunkie]

The Rams should have some money to spend this offseason to put the finishing touches on this team through FA and the Draft. Pick 3 High Profile FAs to sign and 3 value under the radar guys you would like to see brought in.


Quarterbacks

1. Mark Sanchez
2. Jake Locker
3. Brian Hoyer
4. Matt Moore
5. Ryan Mallett
6. Christian Ponder
7. Tarvaris Jackson
8. Shaun Hill
9. Michael Vick
10. Matt Hasselbeck
11. Colt McCoy
12. Jimmy Clausen
13. Jason Campbell
14. Dan Orlovsky
15. Blaine Gabbert
16. Josh Johnson
17. T.J. Yates
18. Tyrod Taylor
19. Luke McCown
20. Matt Flynn

Running Backs

1. DeMarco Murray
2. C.J. Spiller
3. Ryan Mathews
4. Mark Ingram
5. Justin Forsett
6. Frank Gore
7. Shane Vereen
8. Stevan Ridley
9. Roy Helu
10. Ahmad Bradshaw
11. Darren McFadden
12. Knowshon Moreno
13. Ray Rice
14. Ben Taint
15. Antone Smith
16. Daniel Thomas
17. Jacquizz Rodgers
18. Bilal Powell
19. Cedric Peerman
20. Leon Washington

Fullbacks

1. Henry Hynoski
2. Jed Collins
3. John Kuhn
4. Tyler Clutts
5. John Conner
6. Will Tukuafu
7. Jackie Battle
8. Montell Owens

Wide Receivers

1. Dez Bryant
2. Demaryius Thomas
3. Randall Cobb
4. Jeremy Maclin
5. Torrey Smith
6. Michael Crabtree
7. Kenny Britt
8. Cecil Shorts
9. Eddie Royal
10. Nate Washington
11. Wes Welker
12. Hakeem Nicks
13. Reggie Wayne
14. Denarius Moore
15. Leonard Hankerson
16. Dwayne Harris
17. Vincent Brown
18. Miles Austin
19. Jerrel Jernigan
20. Brandon Lloyd
21. Brad Smith
22. Santana Moss
23. Jason Avant
24. Marcus Easley
25. Derek Hagan
26. Robert Meachem
27. Greg Salas
28. Dane Sanzenbacher
29. Kevin Ogletree
30. Darrius Heyward-Bey

Tight Ends

1. Julius Thomas
2. Jordan Cameron
3. Charles Clay
4. Jermaine Gresham
5. Niles Paul
6. Rob Housler
7. Virgil Green
8. Owen Daniels
9. Lance Kendricks
10. Tony Moeaki
11. Lee Smith
12. Matt Spaeth
13. Dante Rosario
14. Jacob Tamme
15. Daniel Fells
16. Ed Dickson
17. David Ausberry
18. Luke Stocker
19. Anthony McCoy
20. Steve Maneri

Offensive Tackles

1. Bryan Bulaga
2. Michael Roos
3. Doug Free
4. Derek Newton
5. King Dunlap
6. Joe Barksdale
7. Byron Bell
8. Jason Fox
9. Jermey Parnell
10. Ryan Harris
11. Joe Reitz
12. Eric Winston
13. Tyler Polumbus
14. Corey Hilliard
15. Marshall Newhouse
16. Erik Pears
17. Byron Stingily
18. Garry Williams
19. Ben Ijalana
20. Oniel Cousins

Guards/Centers

1. Mike Iupati
2. Orlando Franklin
3. Rodney Hudson
4. Stefen Wisniewski
5. Clint Boling
6. Brian De La Puente
7. Rob Sims
8. Nick Hardwick
9. Dominic Raiola
10. Jonathan Goodwin
11. Willie Colon
12. Joe Berger
13. Dan Connolly
14. Samson Satele
15. Daryn Colledge
16. Paul Fanaika
17. Gabe Carimi
18. John Jerry
19. Adam Snyder
20. Davin Joseph
21. James Brewer
22. Vlad Ducasse
23. Mike McGlynn
24. Doug Legursky
25. Lemuel Jeanpierre

Edge Defenders

1. Justin Houston
2. Jerry Hughes
3. Jason Pierre-Paul
4. Greg Hardy
5. Brian Orakpo
6. Pernell McPhee
7. Jabaal Sheard
8. Jason Worilds
9. Brandon Graham
10. Derrick Morgan
11. Adrian Clayborn
12. Akeem Ayers
13. Brooks Reed
14. John Abraham
15. George Selvie
16. George Johnson
17. O'Brien Schofield
18. James Harrison
19. Dwight Freeney
20. Sam Acho
21. Corey Wootton
22. Anthony Spencer
23. Osi Umenyiora
24. Kroy Biermann
25. Da'Quan Bowers
26. Shaun Phillips
27. Parys Haralson
28. Arthur Moats
29. Larry English
30. Marcus Benard

Interior Defensive Linemen

1. Ndamukong Suh
2. Nick Fairley
3. Terrance Knighton
4. Dan Williams
5. Jared Odrick
6. Stephen Paea
7. C.J. Mosley
8. Henry Melton
9. Cory Redding
10. Letroy Guion
11. Corey Peters
12. B.J. Raji
13. Kevin Williams
14. Kenrick Ellis
15. Ahtyba Rubin
16. Tom Johnson
17. Jarvis Jenkins
18. Alan Branch
19. Alex Carrington
20. Dwan Edwards
21. Pat Sims
22. Tommy Kelly
23. Mike Patterson
24. Leger Douzable
25. Karl Klug
26. Colin Cole
27. Kevin Vickerson
28. Tyson Alualu
29. Demarcus Dobbs
30. Brandon Deaderick
31. Andre Fluellen
32. Fili Moala
33. D'Anthony Smith
34. Nick Hayden
35. Jarius Wynn
36. Chris Neild
37. Ricardo Mathews
38. Mitch Unrein
39. Terrence Cody
40. C.J. Wilson

Inside Linebackers

1. Brandon Spikes
2. David Harris
3. Mason Foster
4. Rolando McClain
5. Rey Maualuga
6. Jamari Lattimore
7. Larry Foote
8. Nate Irving
9. Colin McCarthy
10. Dane Fletcher
11. Moise Fokou
12. Darryl Sharpton
13. Kelvin Sheppard
14. Desmond Bishop
15. Mark Herzlich
16. Andrew Gachkar
17. Josh Mauga
18. D.J. Williams
19. Jasper Brinkley
20. Casey Matthews

4-3 Outside Linebackers

1. Sean Weatherspoon
2. Malcolm Smith
3. Lance Briggs
4. Justin Durant
5. Jonathan Casillas
6. Bruce Carter
7. Jacquian Williams
8. Spencer Paysinger
9. Ashlee Palmer
10. J.T. Thomas
11. Geno Hayes
12. Ramon Humber
13. Chase Blackburn
14. Chris White
15. Larry Dean

Cornerbacks

1. Byron Maxwell
2. Brandon Flowers
3. Tramon Williams
4. Antonio Cromartie
5. Buster Skrine
6. Kareem Jackson
7. Perrish Cox
8. Jimmy Wilson
9. Patrick Robinson
10. Chris Culliver
11. Davon House
12. Rashean Mathis
13. Alan Ball
14. Walter Thurmond III
15. Terence Newman
16. Charles Tillman
17. Tarell Brown
18. Brice McCain
19. Darius Butler
20. Shareece Wright
21. Bradley Fletcher
22. Kyle Wilson
23. Josh Wilson
24. Robert McClain
25. Chris Cook
26. Ike Taylor
27. Brandon Harris
28. Carlos Rogers
29. Mike Jenkins
30. Antoine Cason
31. Danny Gorrer
32. E.J. Biggers
33. Chykie Brown
34. Josh Gordy
35. Cassius Vaughn

Safeties

1. Devin McCourty
2. Rahim Moore
3. Antrel Rolle
4. Louis Delmas
5. Marcus Gilchrist
6. Stevie Brown
7. Dawan Landry
8. Eric Berry
9. Nate Allen
10. Da'Norris Searcy
11. Mike Adams
12. Darian Stewart
13. Ron Parker
14. Charles Woodson
15. Danieal Manning
16. Jeron Johnson
17. George Wilson
18. Dwight Lowery
19. Major Wright
20. Brandon Meriweather
21. Kendrick Lewis
22. Kurt Coleman
23. Chris Conte
24. Jeromy Miles
25. C.J. Spillman
26. Quintin Demps
27. Sergio Brown
28. Jarrett Bush
29. Quinton Carter
30. Taylor Mays


Top 40 Restricted Free Agents

1. Tashaun Gipson
2. Damon Harrison
3. Will Hill
4. Brandon Marshall
5. Derrick Shelby
6. Jerrell Freeman
7. Cedric Thornton
8. Justin Tucker
9. Andre Holmes
10. Emmanuel Lamur
11. Rodney McLeod
12. Greg Scruggs
13. Austin Davis
14. Chris Polk
15. A.Q. Shipley
16. Leonard Johnson
17. Bryce Harris
18. Chris Hairston
19. Lance Dunbar
20. Kamar Aiken
21. Jermaine Kearse
22. Sterling Moore
23. Matt Asiata
24. Travaris Cadet
25. Anthony Levine
26. Ishmaa'ily Kitchen
27. Bobby Rainey
28. Rod Streater
29. Lawrence Guy
30. Cole Beasley
31. Devon Still
32. Chris Jones
33. Bradley Sowell
34. Marquette King
35. Craig Robertson
36. Jarrett Boykin
37. Josh Bynes
38. Don Barclay
39. Alameda Ta'amu
40. Kai Forbath

 

[RamsJunkie]

My 3 and 3 are

Devan McCourty
Mike Iupati
Stefan Wisnieski

Under the radar guys
Bruce Carter
Virgil Green
Dan Connolly

 

[Irish]

If I had to Pick 3:

Iupati
Wisniewski
Bryant

If you can't get Bryant, cut Cook and get Orange Julius

 

[RamsJunkie]

If I had to Pick 3:

Iupati
Wisniewski
Bryant

If you can't get Bryant, cut Cook and get Orange Julius

Heard last night on NFL total accesss that Jerrah is not letting Bryant get away. There probably gonna let Murray walk and if they cant get a deal worked out with Bryant they will just franchise tag him.

 

[iced]

Bryant is leaving Dallas - Murray most likey will

 

[RamsJunkie]

Also wouldnt mind kicking the tires on

Jake Locker
Matt Moore
Ryan Mallett

If we signed Mallett and expect him to start though we damn well better have the Oline fixed because this guy is a statue in the pocket but hes one on that list that could really stretch the field one of the strongest arms in the league.

 

[PressureD41]

Wisniewski
Orlando Franklin
Antrel Rolle

Ryan Mallet, though I foresee he will be resigned. So Locker as my vet QB back up. Drafting QB in day 2 of draft
Lance Kendricks

 

[Merlin]

The WR list will shrink of course, however it is pretty impressive. That will help the Rams bring Britt back I think, along with the fact he wants to stay.

Kendricks stands out with those TEs. He's not flashy and most who look at that list won't notice him, but teams are going to covet him due to his two-way versatility. In the right offense he might kill it too. So I think he's gone.

Rams need to be careful how they tender McLeod too. And to a lesser extent Davis, but McLeod is a serious threat to be poached if they don't tender him right.

As to FAs coming in... Barks is nearly as good as the others on that list, and he'll be cheaper so suspect the Rams get that done. Rams will also get an interior OL almost for sure and there are a lot of options in this year's group. Iupati would be a great fit, unless Fish hires Shanny Jr where he may look for more mobility. But either way they're gonna get an upgrade on the interior.

So just with the OL I would guess going into the draft we see GRob/FA/need/Saffold/Barks which isn't too shabby particularly if they add Iupati. Good upgrade at center in the draft and we're in business.

 

[Irish]

The WR list will shrink of course, however it is pretty impressive. That will help the Rams bring Britt back I think, along with the fact he wants to stay.

Kendricks stands out with those TEs. He's not flashy and most who look at that list won't notice him, but teams are going to covet him due to his two-way versatility. In the right offense he might kill it too. So I think he's gone.

Rams need to be careful how they tender McLeod too. And to a lesser extent Davis, but McLeod is a serious threat to be poached if they don't tender him right.

As to FAs coming in... Barks is nearly as good as the others on that list, and he'll be cheaper so suspect the Rams get that done. Rams will also get an interior OL almost for sure and there are a lot of options in this year's group. Iupati would be a great fit, unless Fish hires Shanny Jr where he may look for more mobility. But either way they're gonna get an upgrade on the interior.

So just with the OL I would guess going into the draft we see GRob/FA/need/Saffold/Barks which isn't too shabby particularly if they add Iupati. Good upgrade at center in the draft and we're in business.

Kendricks is just another tight end, he is nothing special.

 

[fearsomefour]

Thanks Rams-Junkie.....I love a good list....

1. Stephan Wisniewski
2. Orlando Franklin
3. Virgil Green (if Kendricks goes, better than any TE on the Rams roster, 4.6 speed, big guy and a great blocker, buried behind Thomas in Denver)

Second tier guys I like:

1. Patrick Robinson (a vet CB for the secondary who knows Williams D)
2. Mason Foster, a good player who was slowed by injuries this year, finally address MLB depth.
3. Dan Skuta, a very good ST player and a guy to upgrade LB depth and hurt SF depth, if Foster wasn't signed

 

[LazyWinker]

1) Mike Iupati
2) Randall Cobb - just a favorite player of mine
3) Terrance Knighton - I'm greedy but him Brockers, Donald, Langford (maybe) all rotating in watch out.

Under the radar
1) Jermaine Gresham - not exactly under the radar but would be cool to see Sam and Jermaine back together
2) Denarius Moore (WR Oakland)
3) Jake Locker - not under radar but no lock

 

[Legatron4]

TerrenceTE="LazyWinker, post: 492840, member: 1392"]1) Mike Iupati
2) Randall Cobb - just a favorite player of mine
3) Terrance Knighton - I'm greedy but him Brockers, Donald, Langford (maybe) all rotating in watch out.

Under the radar
1) Jermaine Gresham - not exactly under the radar but would be cool to see Sam and Jermaine back together
2) Denarius Moore (WR Oakland)
3) Jake Locker - not under radar but no lock[/QUOTE]
Terrence knighton would make this defensive line impenetrable. nobody could run on us.

 

[bwdenverram]

Bryant is leaving Dallas - Murray most likey will

Maybe but if they franchise him the cost to get him won't be cheap.

 

[iced]

Maybe but if they franchise him the cost to get him won't be cheap.

don't think they can afford to franchise anyone let alone dez

edit: apparently projected to have $5 million with the cap increase

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...hats-next-for-cowboys-after-surprising-season

 

[bwdenverram]

don't think they can afford to franchise anyone let alone dez

edit: apparently projected to have $5 million with the cap increase

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...hats-next-for-cowboys-after-surprising-season

It will be interesting to see how things play out. I would LOVE to have Dez but it's probably a pipe dream.

 

[iced]

It will be interesting to see how things play out. I would LOVE to have Dez but it's probably a pipe dream.

oh i don't think we could afford him - but he would be the emotional leader we need on offense

 

[bwdenverram]

oh i don't think we could afford him - but he would be the emotional leader we need on offense

A lot of things will need to happen with Sam, Long, Wells and others for us to have that kind of cap space. I hope we do some creative things so we can sign some decent guys for the holes we have. Would love the draft to be icing on the cake.

 

[BonifayRam]

3 High Profile UFA's to sign

#1-ORT/Swing OT- Michael Roos might be an option if he decides not to retire after undergoing his first major surgery in his NFL career. Microfracture surgery on his right knee is a real tough battle for a 32 yr old. Roos is nothing more than a very short term insertion. If he decides to continue his excellent NFL career he may not be fully recovered for any evaluation by the time Free Agency arrives. So he may be a later consideration back into the FA view around early summer. If anyone could get Roos to reconsider one or two more seasons it should be Fisher. Roos would be a good candidate to be our #1- Starting Right OT & start @ Right OT & #2-Fill the needed Swing OT position. We need what a healthy Roos has....he can be highly effective starting @ OLT or ORT so his arrival even for just one season would bring great comfort to Sam Bradford. ( Highly QUESTIONABLE due to length of time of rehab event )

#2-OLG- Clint Boling this is jrry32 top OL & he may have the best chance to land here. Boling will never be an all pro OL. However he would be a good plug in with Boudreau @ OLG. Boling could also play ORG and ORT if needed for a short time. He will be 26 but he also tore his ACL back in 2013. Boling will be more affordable than OLG Mike Iupati & Center Stefen Wisniewski. (Solid no question UFA signing)

#3 - OLG/ORT- Orlando Franklin was moved inside because he is inclined like Barksdale to always get beat by smaller quick pass rushers. Unlike Barksdale, Franklin 27 yrd old could be moved inside & has been a good OLG not great also he not the sharpest tool in the shed either. However UFA OL'ers pickings are not real good but Rams could field a very large left side if teamed with Greg Robinson you would have about 680 plus pounds of beef both would be over 6-5. Sun may never be seen from the left again. Plus you have another seasoned vet who can play ORT if needed.
(Has a long list of nagging injury history but not like Saffold)

3 value under the radar UFA's

#1-ORT Joe Barksdale has to be under serious consideration for a good size contract offer. JB's on field game performance decline this season. JB's skills & talents are far below the three above listed UFA's but JB is a Boudreau known commodity, who is a super good smart guy! JB may be one of NFL most healthy stout & solid OL starters over the last two seasons. Shotty our passed OC would not game plan to provide JB with the needed little help with those pesky speeders this season. Maybe the new OC will take this issue into account more often in 2015.

#2-OC/OG/OT Mike Person was the Rams 6th OL'er after the Jake Long injury in 2014. He has shown Boudreau that he can play all five OL positions. 27 yr old Person was active for all 16 NFL games this season & he played in all 16 games too. He is Mr. UNbreakable along with being very smart & savvy. Was a 4 yr starter in college @ OT. Person stands his best chance to finally start in the NFL right here in the dismal looking 2015 Ram OL.

#3-OLG/ORT Jake Long highly probable to be released due to cap casualty of 10.5 mil. He will be a UFA. Rams Org looks to be in denial that they are in desperate in the OL unit but when they are forced to sign the broken down worn out ex OLT so he can limp back into the starting lineup either @ OLG or ORT it will be evident to everyone else just how bad things will be.

I see Zero chance that these two extremely high profile former bay area OL'er ( OLG Iupati or Center Wisniewski) would want to come this StLouis Ram OL & perform. Nor can the Rams afford them unless there are some major cuts & releases.

 

[Warner4Prez]

Mike Iupati
Rahim Moore
Mason Foster

Bring in Moore and let McLeod walk, release Dunbar for Foster.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Quarterbacks

None worth looking at!

John Kuhn - FB

Dez Bryant - WR

Kenny Britt - WR

Guards/Centers

Mike Iupati

Stefen Wisniewski

Clint Boling

This is all I could come-up with that interests me!