Leonard Fournette a great solve at RB

[Ramlock]

Every situation should be looked at individually, but the Rams greatest running back was known as a bit of locker room problem before he was traded to the team. Nothing about Fournette should be cast in stone, each team has a different dynamic and some guys fit better than others depending on circumstances.

the Rams drafted Eric Dickerson

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Just imagine drafting a RB in the third you think that player is magically going to be better than the pathetic performance of Henderson last year? I doubt it. It will be a wasted year as a NFL learning curve.

Especially since we lost TG (although not as productive in 2019), we cannot afford to have another maybe draft pick in the backfield. TG was a top 10 draft pick, Henderson was #70 if I am correct. LF was the 4th pick in the draft his production shows he is totally worth it.

Well if you want Fournette and for the Rams not to draft a RB you will be disappointed here soon
In your case, expect the Rams to do the opposite of whatever you think they should do

 

[ramfan46]

the Rams drafted Eric Dickerson

That’s cool, Marshall was the better player.

 

[Tano]

Oh no - this is going to turn into a Marshall vs Eric thread. Grab the popcorn.

 

[dieterbrock]

How many free agent/traded backs produced as much after they were traded?

Good question, how many were free agent/traded backs are there? I know Lesean Mccoy, Mark Ingram & Lamar Miller have done well.

Funny you mention Murray as he was the first one that came to mind. Had one good year of three after being traded and is now out of the league.

After being traded to Tennessee he had a monster year, I'll happily take the same from Fournette. He tore up his knee the year after and then retired

Also keep in mind we are looking for somebody ideally to share carries with Henderson.

Also keep in mind that Henderson struggled in pass pro, where Fournette allegedly excels. I've already said Rams need another RB in the stable, would be essential IMO to have a guy with history of success versus another wild card.

I am all for adding somebody like him we just don’t have cap space for him this year, limited draft pick, and they’re reportedly not being offered what they want for him, and we have guys to pay next year which is why we screwed ourselves over this year by cutting Gurley and trading Cooks. We presumably did that to sign Kupp and Ramsey not to pick up a $10 million option on Fournette.

They can make the cap space if they want the player. Its 4 million, not 40 million. Its reported that he hasnt been traded, who knows what they want and what's been offered? Clearly if they were offered what they want he'd be gone but if that price is a 1st round pick?
And who's picking up the 10 mill option? The post of mine you quoted suggests why they should decline it, and why it makes sense to do so. Its not a waste of a pick if he plays 1 year and ends up bringing back a comp pick

 

[dieterbrock]

the Rams drafted Eric Dickerson

And Jerome Bettis

 

[OldSchool]

Good question, how many were free agent/traded backs are there? I know Lesean Mccoy, Mark Ingram & Lamar Miller have done well.


After being traded to Tennessee he had a monster year, I'll happily take the same from Fournette. He tore up his knee the year after and then retired

Also keep in mind that Henderson struggled in pass pro, where Fournette allegedly excels. I've already said Rams need another RB in the stable, would be essential IMO to have a guy with history of success versus another wild card.


They can make the cap space if they want the player. Its 4 million, not 40 million. Its reported that he hasnt been traded, who knows what they want and what's been offered? Clearly if they were offered what they want he'd be gone but if that price is a 1st round pick?
And who's picking up the 10 mill option? The post of mine you quoted suggests why they should decline it, and why it makes sense to do so. Its not a waste of a pick if he plays 1 year and ends up bringing back a comp pick

His option next year is $10 million that puts him a top 5 paid RB. Is he worth that to you and are you comfortable paying a RB top 5 money? I sure as hell am not especially this one. It seems like people are happy with repeating ,is takes around here. We have a high paid QB and DT, we’re on the way to likely also having the highest paid CB and a highly paid WR. I’m sorry also paying a RB big money seems asinine to me. Give me rookies to balance it and produce for 4 years over Fournette every day of the week.

Yes I see you wouldn’t pick up his option but why not draft a RB then? Trading a pick for him is a bandaid instead of fixing the teams lack at RB.

 

[OldSchool]

Except Rams fans


View: https://twitter.com/greggrosenthal/status/1252270516968144898

 

[dieterbrock]

His option next year is $10 million that puts him a top 5 paid RB. Is he worth that to you and are you comfortable paying a RB top 5 money? I sure as hell am not especially this one. It seems like people are happy with repeating ,is takes around here. We have a high paid QB and DT, we’re on the way to likely also having the highest paid CB and a highly paid WR. I’m sorry also paying a RB big money seems asinine to me. Give me rookies to balance it and produce for 4 years over Fournette every day of the week.

Yes I see you wouldn’t pick up his option but why not draft a RB then? Trading a pick for him is a bandaid instead of fixing the teams lack at RB.

I'm not sure why you are quoting me, and then asking me questions that are answered in the very post(s) you are replying to.

 

[OldSchool]

I'm not sure why you are quoting me, and then asking me questions that are answered in the very post(s) you are replying to.

I actually did ask a question and make another statement but it’s ok. Moving on with a one year bandaid at RB.

 

[dieterbrock]

I actually did ask a question and make another statement but it’s ok. Moving on with a one year bandaid at RB.

Ok Mr. Snark... I'll just reiterate what was said

Yes I see you wouldn’t pick up his option but why not draft a RB then?

I see the idea of drafting an RB in round 3-5 as opposed to trading for a true commodity thrown around as if there's certainty whoever drafted will play as well as Fournette.
That's laughable. Sure, there's a Demarco Murray and Alvin Kamara drafted in that range, but on the whole? Man, a whole lot of nothin...
From 2009-2019, there were 110 RB drafted between rds 3-5. Out of those 110 guys, how many achieved more than Fournette's 2,631 career rushing yards?
9 guys.
9 out of 110.
Only 17 of 110 guys rushed for over 2,000 yards in their career and a whopping 72 out of 110 didnt even rush for 1,000 total yards in their career (including our very own Tre Mason)

Rams need a guy who can contribute in 2020. McVay has drafted an RB each of his 3 years with minimal success. However when he signed a vet RB to fill in for Gurley, he had immediate success

Trading a pick for him is a bandaid instead of fixing the teams lack at RB.

Or, drafting an RB with a mid-late draft pick is a bandaid instead of fixing the teams lack at RB

 

[dang]

in the immortal words of some schticky chicks from the 70s. ‘Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breakingn all the rules‘. Pick one , get it on and be glad you ain’t home alone.

 

[OldSchool]

Ok Mr. Snark... I'll just reiterate what was said


Rams need a guy who can contribute in 2020. McVay has drafted an RB each of his 3 years with minimal success. However when he signed a vet RB to fill in for Gurley, he had immediate success

Or, drafting an RB with a mid-late draft pick is a bandaid instead of fixing the teams lack at RB

And I'm Mr Snark

 

[dieterbrock]

View: https://twitter.com/AllanBell247/status/1252251735017521152?s=20

 

[dieterbrock]

And I'm Mr Snark

Yes, out of the two of us, you're the nicer one.
Just having some fun here pal. Beats bitching about the logo.
Seriously, no offense intended

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/1010XLAG/status/1252292294587428865

 

[OldSchool]

Yes, out of the two of us, you're the nicer one.
Just having some fun here pal. Beats bitching about the logo.
Seriously, no offense intended

I got nothing but love for ya And yes this has kept me away from the logo/uniform threads and discussions.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/AllanBell247/status/1252251735017521152?s=20

Bills and Dolphins to me make a lot of sense. Young QB in both presumably and a more proven back than what TB has those are the top 3 I thought of.