PFF: Top 10 Free Agents 2024 (All Positions)

[Ram_Rally]

Those are the first two players that came to mind for me, too.

Upon further research I now have some concerns, though.

From what I understand Trent Brown has been habitually late for meetings on each team he's been on. Will that work with Rams? And does Huff have enough juice to offset the length the Rams appear to prefer on the edge? I don't know.

If Brown's only issue is being late to meetings then I think the Rams would be okay with that. Bellichek is one of the biggest stiffs out there and he's liked brown

As for huff, good point about the lack of length. Hopefully they just prefer a ball player tho. He's an absolute monster on the edge.

 

[dieterbrock]

Danielle Hunter can’t be franchised.

Beat me to it....
Doubt Rams will be able to afford him though, he's gonna cost a ton

 

[muggmeister]

Bryce Huff and Trent Brown please

My EXACT thoughts in addition to resigning Dotson. With these 3 signings it would be still be possible to go after Lavonte David on a short-term deal and Grant Delpit. I know none of these are "splashy signings" but could/should fill our core roster deficiencies.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Not really following the Trent Brown Love. Don't really see him as a clear up-grade. Has not played a full season since 2018; and has played more Right Tackle than on the left-side.

Have not watched the Patriots week-in and week-out, which I think is necessary to evaluate an O-Line's performance but I have heard several national commentators this season heavily criticize the Pats' OL play.

Don't really see an OT up-grade via free agency unless someone comes free.

As far as Edge, would love to see Brian Burns or Josh Allen but agree that they figure to be Franchised. Still, a trade could be worked-out for less than two #1 picks but it would cost valuable draft capital, plus a huge contract. Would also be interested in Chase Young, should he come free.

Assuming none of them are available, players like A.J. Epenesa and Dorance Armstrong intrigue me. Live in NY and watch all the Jets' games ... Huff is impressive but he only plays about a third of the snaps; and it's almost always in passing situations. Huff is usually wide, with his hand in the ground.

 

[dieterbrock]

I'd love to get Darnell Mooney in Horns and Sayonara to Tutu

 

[fanotodd]

Great post. Lot to chew on.

QB: they only guys I’d consider are mayfield (has shown he can play in this system) and dobbs (smart enough to play in this system).

CB: sneed (KC) would improve the Rams secondary. Draft another.

C: biadsz is a legit Center who would improve the IOL.

G: Was always a big fan of zeitler but it might be a bit too late. Dotson jumps out as the best prospect. That’s gonna cost the Rams to re-sign him, but so far he is proven.

OT: yeah, this has to solved through the draft. Too much $$ for either long in the tooth players or expensive jags.

LB: queen (ravens) is a good player. I’d spend some $$ on him if the ravens let him walk.

Edge: are these top 2 or 3 guys really gonna hit the market? By year 2 Young just might be that guy we covet so much and the Rams can pair him with a draft pick.

RB: swift (philly) has impressed me as a tough runner with agility. I would not mind seeing the Rams pick him up for the right price. With the market being what it is for RBs, it might be worth a shot.

TE: fant (seattle) could help this team and shouldn’t break the bank. I would to see our rookie get more snaps, but it isn’t happening.

 

[Kupped]

Is that automatic or a player option?

It becomes a void year, so I'm not exactly sure if it's automatic or his option.
Either way, he's hitting the market, most likely.

 

[Kupped]

Beat me to it....
Doubt Rams will be able to afford him though, he's gonna cost a ton

They'll be able to afford it, it will be a matter of if they want to spend that much.

 

[Merlin]

I have a general aversion to players who turn it on in their FA seasons. This is why I'd let Dotson leave. We are already overpaying one OL.

The FA we add should be someone who has a history of high effort and good film.

 

[Kupped]

I have a general aversion to players who turn it on in their FA seasons. This is why I'd let Dotson leave. We are already overpaying one OL.

The FA we add should be someone who has a history of high effort and good film.

I’ve never read anything about effort issues with him.

Maybe Steelers were just using him wrong?

 

[Memphis Ram]

I have a general aversion to players who turn it on in their FA seasons. This is why I'd let Dotson leave. We are already overpaying one OL.

The FA we add should be someone who has a history of high effort and good film.

They stuck him at LG next to bad LTs when he played & excelled at RG in college.

I'd be shocked if both Noteboom and Allen aren't cap cuts this offseason.

 

[OldSchool]

Not really following the Trent Brown Love. Don't really see him as a clear up-grade. Has not played a full season since 2018; and has played more Right Tackle than on the left-side.

Have not watched the Patriots week-in and week-out, which I think is necessary to evaluate an O-Line's performance but I have heard several national commentators this season heavily criticize the Pats' OL play.

Don't really see an OT up-grade via free agency unless someone comes free.

As far as Edge, would love to see Brian Burns or Josh Allen but agree that they figure to be Franchised. Still, a trade could be worked-out for less than two #1 picks but it would cost valuable draft capital, plus a huge contract. Would also be interested in Chase Young, should he come free.

Assuming none of them are available, players like A.J. Epenesa and Dorance Armstrong intrigue me. Live in NY and watch all the Jets' games ... Huff is impressive but he only plays about a third of the snaps; and it's almost always in passing situations. Huff is usually wide, with his hand in the ground.

A soon to be 31 year old RT who can't stay healthy isn't appealing to me either.

 

[dieterbrock]

They'll be able to afford it, it will be a matter of if they want to spend that much.

Pretty light on cap space

 

[Kupped]

Pretty light on cap space

Not with restructures.. if they're going all-in next season. They can open up a ton of money.

 

[dieterbrock]

Not with restructures.. if they're going all-in next season. They can open up a ton of money.

Who can they restructure though?
Stafford (50), Donald, (34) Kupp(30), Noteboom (20), Hav (14) + Higbee (12) are eating up 160 mill of the cap space for next year.
Stafford already has 86 mill in dead cap, how much more do they want to kick down the road?
Donald is in last year of his deal and already has 2 void years
Kupp already restructured once and is already carrying 10+ mill per year in dead cap
Noteboom in last year of his deal and already has 2 void years, cut or trade him "saves" only 5 mill
Havenstein already 2 void years, really cant save much
Higbee just signed extension and pushed 5 mill in to dead cap

 

[Merlin]

I’ve never read anything about effort issues with him.

Maybe Steelers were just using him wrong?

I don't profess to know. But disappointing draft picks who play well in their contract season is a serious red flag to me.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

If they really are available:

Backup QB - Dobbs
RB - Ekeler
Center -Williams
Guard - Dotson
WR - Ridley

Draft an OLT and TE (PSU’s Tyler Warren can block well and catch)

Edge - Hunter
Corner - Jaylon Johnson

Super Bowl.

 

[OldSchool]

If they really are available:

Backup QB - Dobbs
RB - Ekeler
Center -Williams
Guard - Dotson
WR - Ridley

Draft an OLT and TE (PSU’s Tyler Warren can block well and catch)

Edge - Hunter
Corner - Jaylon Johnson

Super Bowl.

Dobbs is playing his way into being the "Vet" QB for a 1st round rookie. Especially one taken later in the 1st.

 

[dieterbrock]

Dobbs is playing his way into being the "Vet" QB for a 1st round rookie. Especially one taken later in the 1st.

Well, Minnesota would do well to retain dobbs and Let Jaren Hall watch and learn

 

[Merlin]

Well, Minnesota would do well to retain dobbs and Let Jaren Hall watch and learn

I think if I was Minnesota's GM my plan would be to start Hall in year two. And take a QB from this class on top of that. My rationale is then you spend on the lines and save that fat QB cap hit. But then I like Hall, which, no telling what they think of him for next season.

But I agree retaining Dobbs makes good sense. Thing is what is he gonna cost and will it be too rich for that bridge role.