Rams News Recap: March 14

[RamBill]

Roster Questions Linger for Rams –PD
Checking the stat sheet after one of the busiest opening weeks of free agency in franchise history, the Rams:

Nick Fairley Arrives in St. Louis Weighing a Svelte 280 –PFT
Nick Fairley’s four years with the Lions were marked by spectacular play at times, but also multiple injuries and talk that he was overweight and out of shape.

Could the Rams be Interested in OG Evan Mathis? –Karraker
St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat reporter Jim Thomas tweeted on Thursday afternoon that the St. Louis Rams could be interested in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis via trade

How Much Can the St. Louis Rams Really Get Out of Nick Fairley? –Karraker
The St. Louis Rams brought in their second outside free agent of 2015 on Friday, signing former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley to a one-year deal worth $5 million

Rams Mailbag: Free Agency Underway –Wagoner
When we last talked, free agency was upon us and we were discussing what might happen with the St. Louis Rams. Obviously, a lot has changed since which means there is plenty on your mind.

Orlando Pace Analyzes Rams Roster, Talks Hall of Fame & Reminisces on The GSOT –Video

Rams Going All In With D-Line With Farley Deal –Video

Jim Thomas Talks Rams Foles Press Conference –Audio

Torry Holt Talks About the Foles-Bradford Trade –Audio

 

[fearsomefour]

Mathis is 33 years old.
His salary is $5.5M this year and $6M next year. If he was 29 this would be a no brainer.
I have no idea what they would be asking for a 33 year old G. He is one of the best Gs in the league.

 

[brokeu91]

Mathis is 33 years old.
His salary is $5.5M this year and $6M next year. If he was 29 this would be a no brainer.
I have no idea what they would be asking for a 33 year old G. He is one of the best Gs in the league.

Part of the problem isn't just his salary and his age, it's also that he's better as a zone blocker, which is not the system our O line runs

 

[fearsomefour]

Part of the problem isn't just his salary and his age, it's also that he's better as a zone blocker, which is not the system our O line runs

True.
Just looking at his ability. But you're right switching schemes doesn't always go well.