Higbee gets a 4 year extention

[fearsomefour]

But, what kind of ice cream rider does his contract have.

 

[TexasRam]

Higbee plays a critical role with his blocking and is pretty dam sound when it comes to being in the right spot blocking the right guy. So his value is more than any stat line.

But they way overpaid. You could bring in a rookie and pay him peanuts to do what Higbee does,

At least the Guaranteed money isn't big.

 

[vilnizezerins]

he is a good receiver

 

[Akrasian]

Higbee plays a critical role with his blocking and is pretty dam sound when it comes to being in the right spot blocking the right guy. So his value is more than any stat line.

But they way overpaid. You could bring in a rookie and pay him peanuts to do what Higbee does,

At least the Guaranteed money isn't big.

Would they be a truly outstanding blocker AND catch such a high percentage of targets? Where would the Rams need to draft such a guy?

I'm not saying there's no way the Rams could find a guy in the draft to be vaguely close to Higbee - but they would need to draft him high. And this contract is not that high, if you look at the details. And it is unlikely that anybody they drafted could block as well as Higbee.

He's not elite - but when the extension kicks in, his pay will not really be elite. But he is a valuable player, who is an outstanding blocker and a good percentage pass target too.

 

[Zaphod]

Like I said in another thread, I believe both Higbee and Everett are underrated players and could be the best tandem of TE's on any team. I really expect McVay to play more 2 TE's as he expands the offense.

Double TE sets will force defenses to play their base. But it still gives the Rams potentially 4 downfield receivers with Everett being a mismatch for move coverage LBs and safeties. Send Woods and Cooks deep, Everett mid-level and the RB or Higbee short. One of those WR's will probably be single covered. If they play a cover 2 then Everett and Higbee should be able to beat LB coverage. Higbee has deceptive speed for a man his size and with 6'6" height and 33" arms he has an excellent play radius.

McVay has to know he's got too under the radar weapons in his TE's.

This is exactly how right here. Two tight end sets, and Everett’s improved blocking makes it possible. Force teams into their base defense.

Point is forcing teams into base defense creates enough mismatches to justify the contract, giving both Higbee and Everett more targets.

 

[TexasRam]

All you have to do is youtube the condensed games from last season to know why he is so valued in this system. Despite all of the motions, formations, and big passing plays, this is still an offense built around the run and hence, all of the play-action (highest % in the league).

It's real simple to see why some guys play and some RBs got cut (and why my expectations for Henderson are not nearly as high as most)--you don't block, you don't play. Havs is the best blocking OT in the league. When the Rams run Higbee next to Havs...go watch the film. Those 2 work extremely well together. Higbee has become a very good blocker who just so happens to be able to catch a few passes every now and then--like when it counts. He's a solid, but not flashy player. You also need those kind of guys to win.

These are true Facts. People often forget our offense which has been #1 then #2 in the NFL in back to back years is predicated by our run game in which Higbee plays a huge role.

Our run game is a Juggernaut and Higbee always throws critical blocks within the system. Those Jet Sweeps and end arounds are deadly with Higs and Havs.

I'm still pissed off about his drop in the end zone vs the Falcons in 2017, but he did step up big time vs the Saints in the NFC Championship game.

The Guaranteed money is reasonable, but something tells me we may need to sink some money in Oline help real soon.

 

[Faceplant]

Higbee is a damn fine TE and this contract will look fair a year from now, maybe even cheap. As others have stated, Higs true value shows up on Gurleys, Goff's and the WRs stat sheets.

Dude is a mauler in the run game and has great hands when called upon. I wonder if this doesnt mean McVay has more elaborate plans for him this season or if he is just concerned about the OL with two greenhorns starting this year. Higbee is an effective 6th OL when used as an online blocker.

 

[Akrasian]

I don’t agree with this...Higbee is good but not Kelce or Gronkowski good. I think they could of held off a bit.

He's not being paid like they would be if they negotiated a new contract this offseason. He's well paid, but by the time the contract actually takes effect, it will likely be a middle of the road contract, with kickers if he actually does become a big star TE.

 

[majrleaged]

I get his value to our team but don't agree with the contract based on how TE's are used in our offense. Not sure about this one honestly..we have MUCH higher priorities that money should be allocated for. Kupp, MP, JJ are all far more impactful imo.

Also what does this contract say about Everett?? Not developing as they hoped would be my guess to pay Higbee like that. Interesting because all the news this off-season was about how good Everett looked.

You don't think the rams are aware of their priorities? The rams have a plan. Probably a very workable, realistic plan. They are taking advantage of the new CBA and the projected increase that are coming. I know we are used to other types of FO, but this group is smarter and has the proper priorities.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Hey, I hope this signing works out and everything we've seen so far from this partnership of McVay and Snead predicts that it probably will but even smart people make mistakes. I think some of us just have some skepticism here. It's not all pie in the sky. Recessions hit at some point. Regressions to the mean happen.

Actually, it's not that Snead and McVay will never make a mistake, the true greatness of them will be revealed if they can show that when they do make mistakes, they course-correct quickly.

That's the genius of Bilecheat - ugh - he's not perfect but he makes a lot of good and smart decisions and then course-corrects pretty quickly if he makes poor ones. And he's constantly thinking about how to evolve (see how they've become a more power running football team in the last year or so).

On a tangential note: I'm super pumped for this year as I think it will be the toughest that Goff and McVay face yet. Both will have to show they continue to improve and evolve or the hiccups on the offense at the end of last year will become more the norm than an outlier. If they can, we really have something special here, pumped to see how it turns out.

 

[MachS]

You don't think the rams are aware of their priorities? The rams have a plan. Probably a very workable, realistic plan. They are taking advantage of the new CBA and the projected increase that are coming. I know we are used to other types of FO, but this group is smarter and has the proper priorities.

Higbee has 60 career receptions and 4 TDs and just got paid as a Top-10 TE. I don't care what the "plan" is, how does he deserve this type of contract?? Especially when the front office has been talking up Everett all off-season. I understand his versatility and value in the running game, but this seems to be an overpay IMO.

 

[EasyE]

Higbee has 60 career receptions and 4 TDs and just got paid as a Top-10 TE. I don't care what the "plan" is, how does he deserve this type of contract?? Especially when the front office has been talking up Everett all off-season. I understand his versatility and value in the running game, but this seems to be an overpay IMO.

I think doing some of this will pay dividends later when free agents are looking to teams that seem to be fair in dealing with players....

 

[majrleaged]

Higbee has 60 career receptions and 4 TDs and just got paid as a Top-10 TE. I don't care what the "plan" is, how does he deserve this type of contract?? Especially when the front office has been talking up Everett all off-season. I understand his versatility and value in the running game, but this seems to be an overpay IMO.

Do you think that the contract will be top 10 when the extension kicks in and it affects the salary cap? Probably not. They are being proactive and keeping key players locked up for less than they would have if they waited till the contract runs out. Also making it easier to budget for the future. Also another thing to keep in mind is, you don't know what is important to the coach. As fans, all we see is receiving stats. There is also a premium being paid for front line blocking. Tight end is an important part of that.

 

[Akrasian]

Do you think that the contract will be top 10 when the extension kicks in and it affects the salary cap? Probably not. They are being proactive and keeping key players locked up for less than they would have if they waited till the contract runs out. Also making it easier to budget for the future. Also another thing to keep in mind is, you don't know what is important to the coach. As fans, all we see is receiving stats. There is also a premium being paid for front line blocking. Tight end is an important part of that.

Figure the Rams don't throw much to their TEs because they have an amazing WR corps. Which makes both the run and pass blocking of Higbee so vital to the offense. And while he's not targeted that much, he is reliable when he is targeted.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I would've waited on this one i think because....Everett may break out BIG time this year.
Still, continuity is very important to this regime offensively and i happen to agree with the power of that philosophy.

I'm probably one of the few in here that have more faith in Higbee than Everett.
I like the extension. He blocks well and also came up with some tough, timely catches last year late in the game when we needed them.

I cant say the same for Everett. Everett still has a long way to go as far as developing imo.

 

[PhillyRam]

I'm probably one of the few in here that have more faith in Higbee than Everett.
I like the extension. He blocks well and also came up with some tough, timely catches last year late in the game when we needed them.

I cant say the same for Everett. Everett still has a long way to go as far as developing imo.

I would utilize Everett more as a big WR, split him out and use like Jordan Reed. Not that we have not all expected more of that, but hopefully he gets used more in that way. That also takes pressure off of Kupp and Woods, who both often seem to run those type routes that a TE runs. That will also keep them healthier.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I would utilize Everett more as a big WR, split him out and use like Jordan Reed. Not that we have not all expected more of that, but hopefully he gets used more in that way. That also takes pressure off of Kupp and Woods, who both often seem to run those type routes that a TE runs. That will also keep them healthier.

I thought we would see that last year when Kupp went down.

Instead we saw Reynolds on the outside and Woods move inside.

I certainly hope Everett continues to grow. He could be a force.

 

[MadGoat]

View: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1293923315220914176?s=20


I think Higbee's contract looks better now.

 

[Corbin]

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I think Higbee's contract looks better now.

Higbees contract looked good before this, wasn't a bad contract by any means. It's going to be a steal these next 2 years to.

I'm confused what we do with Everett now. Pull a Hernandez and Gronk pt. 2 with no murders?lol

 

[Merlin]

They will let Everett leave in FA and collect that comp pick. Hopefully he balls out too so it will be a nice comp.