It's hard to argue with that.
I like that we have Brent Jones "tucked away"... and I agree Wells is likely back. The glaring need, as you've said, is both guards and 3rd tackle.
EDIT: Oh, and... cutting Finnegan only saves $4M against the cap. Harvey Dahl same thing; $4M. ... not much savings. Then again, if I'm the owner of this team, cutting Finnegan saves me $9M in base and roster bonus. That's significant.
I still like the idea of moving Finnegan to S. His attitude and experience could certainly help a young group of S. With McDonald, McLeod, Finnigan and who ever the fourth S is that is relatively deep. I would like to see some FA money go to adding a vet running back (Michael Bush for example) and CBs. A couple of solid, cover CBs for depth. Then use one of our first round picks on CB. That would give us more depth at S, much more depth at CB and hopefully three starting level guys (JJ, Johnson, first rounder).
By bringing in a solid vet RB, doesnt have to be a big name by any means, like a Bush it gives the Rams a safety net. Clearly Stacy is the starter. A vet than cat run, catch and most importantly block give the team a safety net if they need a guy to be in for the majority of snaps for several games without sacrificing blocking. So, Stacy as the starter Bush (or someone like him) as the vet back up, Richardson as a spot guy and Cunningham as your fourth.
As for the Oline, all sort of ways this could go. I do not see anyway Wells is let go. He has been playing well of late and C is only behind LT as far as importance to the Oline. With no proven depth, he stays. Dahl could be gone along with Williams and Saffold. If Saffold is willing to move to RG then the money being spent on Dahl/Williams could be moved over to Roger. Then the team would only have to fill the LG spot. I say this NOT as a joke. I would consider trading for Incognito. I dont care about this nonsense in Miami....I believe it is 95% nonsense. You could put conditions in his contract regarding social media/behavior issues ect. Being able to plant him at LG (Pro Bowler last year if I am not mistaken) between Long and Wells would be a major upgrade and you could certainly get him on the cheap at this point I would think. All of that said, I still think the Rams need to find a T early in the draft. I do like our inside depth overall, Jones certainly comes with the college resume' but hasnt seen the field, Smith has played well this year and Barnes has been solid and offers depth at all three inside positions.
For the Draft, I go DT, CB in the first round, OT after that. FA, CBs and a vet RB. Being able or wanting to bring in a slew of FA just doesnt seem realistic to me. Also, dumping Wells, Dahl, Williams and Saffold doesnt seem practicle to me either. Dahl maybe, Saffold...we probably dont have a choice, Langford, possible....Finnigan....who knows, only saves 4 vs the cap. I would rather see if he brings leadership and value to the S spots.
