Rams sign Kamren Curl

[AllGasNoBrakes]

Smart player not afraid to lower the shoulder. Love the signing.

Snead and McVay obviously emphasizing more grit and toughness across the roster.

With SF, Detroit, Philly - being physically tough is a requirement to be top dog in the NFC.

 

[Force16X]

Now draft a cb with one of the higher picks and we are good.

View: https://twitter.com/Jordan_Reid/status/1691987729691668757

 

[XXXIVwin]

I only learned of his existence on this earth at the beginning of this thread.

Yes but you have already decided this is a solid signing, a good price for an ascending player

 

[WestCoastRam]

Multiple guys who can play similar spots, Lake, Curl... I think we're gonna see an uptick in late coverage rotation and disguises.

 

[Oregonram]

Was rated #4 out of 99 safeties for least missed tackles

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I like it. Now go sign Taylor, Van Noy or Dpree as edge insurance and they have every weak spot shored up.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Commodes fans seem to like him and think he was underpaid.

https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/3/15...l-signs-2-year-deal-with-the-los-angeles-rams

 

[Kupped]

I like it. Now go sign Taylor, Van Noy or Dpree as edge insurance and they have every weak spot shored up.

One adult edge.. plus a high pick.. a corner.. so many options now.

 

[JimY53]

Was rated #4 out of 99 safeties for least missed tackles

Depends on source. PFR has him pretty low, PFF higher and SIS kind of in between ... different eyes see different total of missed tackles...

the age of information, I guess ... who do you trust the most?

 

[Merlin]

Was rated #4 out of 99 safeties for least missed tackles

Sounds like tackling in space was a priority there doesn't it. Excellent.

Guessing it will be as well for whoever they take at corner or safety in the draft.

 

[JimY53]

Will be interesting if Rams make changes to how the play safeties ... Washington did it differently. I'd expect him to take Fuller's place ... but exactly how remains to be seen.

When the were in 3rd and long Curl played middle linebacker ... two years ago he was the "Star"

very versatile football player --- S, LB, slot ... fits the physical profile for Rams and played a role kind of what John Johnson III was in 2020,

 

[WestCoastRam]

Will be interesting if Rams make changes to how the play safeties ... Washington did it differently. I'd expect him to take Fuller's place ... but exactly how remains to be seen.

When the were in 3rd and long Curl played middle linebacker ... two years ago he was the "Star"

very versatile football player --- S, LB, slot ... fits the physical profile for Rams and played a role kind of what John Johnson III was in 2020,

Jim, if everything remains the same as it is now. Who do you think takes the other starting spot at safety? Does Lake move back or stay in the Star role. Will everyone be somewhat interchangeable?

 

[TexasRam]

At the end of the day you need players that can tackle Dumbo and McCaffrey.

In fact every addition should pass the test of “Can they help us beat the Niners?”.

This dude shows burst and tackling ability.

 

[ScotsRam]

Love this signing.

Couple of things now evident from this FA period for me;

1) the decision of not going for a big splash (i.e. Burns or Danielle Hunter) allows you to fill out the roster with multiple "mid tier" guys at reasonable price points. Would you want x1 Hunter or x1 Curl/Jackson/Williams/Parkinson?

2) they've targeted ascending players and they've targeted grit. Clear strategy here

3) covering off the needs of iOL, S, CB somewhat and TE gives them even more flexibility at 19. Dare I say enough flexibility to go up and get someone if they want to?

Tldr - love this shit.

 

[Da-Rock]

I wonder why you sign a young talent like him with only a 2 year deal?

 

[XXXIVwin]

I wonder why you sign a young talent like him with only a 2 year deal?

I'm guessing the short duration and the low AAV go hand-in-hand.

Rams insisted on signing him at a low cap number.

Curl insisted on a short deal because he knows his value will explode after playing for a contending team.

Playing on a shit Commodes team reduced Curl's leverage. Hence, the two sides compromised on a short 2 year deal at a bargain price. Rams get a solid vet safety for two Super Bowl runs, then Curl can look to get a huge payday in 2026.

 

[RamUK]

Don't feel bad. He played for the Commodes.

Agreed, even his mom had no fucking clue where he was.

 

[RamsSince1969]

49's fans DO NOT like this signing!

 

[KA210927]

Wow this is awesome. I expected him to get more but the safety market is really down. Im hoping he could be an elite safety for the Rams for the next 6-8 years.

 

[CGI_Ram]

The Rams doing good work. I like it.