Two guys, or one of two that Is like to see the Rams find money for are DJ Reeder DT from Texans, or Linval Joseph DT from Vikings. They both would upgrade the Rams run defense instantly. Reeder has some pass rush skills as well. Both are expected cuts. I wanted the Rams to sign Joseph a few years ago. He ended being a steal for the Vikings.
I was impressed with DJ Reader from the first time I watched him play for Clemson. I recal thinking he would be a great 4th or 5th rd selection to back up Brockers even though DJ was far more NT that 43 DT.
Rams could have selected DJ in the 4th rd instead of drafting WR Pharoh Cooper Rams also had 3 6th rd selections & could have traded up to snatch him but Snead with TE Tam Hemingway, LB (now convict) Josh Forest & WR Mike Thomas.
DJ's current Market Value is 5ys for approx $60 million. Somewhere around $12 million a yr.
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As I posted yesterday the Rams Org. in reality a very good position @ NT post for this upcoming season. DJ's current Market Value is 5ys for approx $60 million. Somewhere around $12 million a year.
Snead/McVay can optimize their bargain wise drafting of NT's the last 3 seasons. Smart is in entering his 4th yr, SJD his 3rd & Gaines his 2nd season. Smart has mostly utilized as AD's back up @ 3 tech but has played all three DL posts & shown some improvement overall since his rookie season start @ NT. Greg Gaines just needed to get a lot stronger @ the point of attack & learn.
SJD's & DJ Reader stats were not too far off from each other.
DJR vs SJD
Sacks- 2.5.... vs 2.0
Tacks- 52......vs 44
Solo's- 28..... vs 25
Assists- 24 ...vs 19