Why is that not an option for the Rams. Curious on your logic there. I am of the mind that they could sign whoever they want and I'd rather go get two top quality additions in let's say Linderbaum and Dean who can lock down their responsibilities than to fuck around and end up being bit by Shelton or some second or third rate corner addition in a big game.
For myself, I would say that locking down Center, which has been a pain in the dick for McVay over the past several seasons, and which cost us a title two playoffs ago in Philly, not to mention contributed to our dip in offensive efficiency with Shelton when he wasn't protected in '25, makes perfect sense.
Also if Stafford retires, who possesses full mastery over calls as it pertains to QB oversight, and we go to a younger QB, having a stud Center who can anchor our interior and provide strong line calls is massively valuable.
And lastly Linderbaum is young as hell, 25 years old with a bright future. Young stud anchor for the line at Center saves you money in allowing plug and play at the guard spots, as you're not needing to protect the pivot against NTs.
Anyway. Shelton requires a bit too much help for my liking. I'd be fine with the draft as well if that's what they choose to do, but it never seems like they can pull the trigger in that round 3 range where the best options usually are.
