Rams sign veteran Safety Eric Weddle

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Ramlock

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But, but, but, where’s the beard?

I know?
Where’s the beard?

That thing’s a secret weapon and should be written into the frickin’ contract.

That thing better grow back fasssst!

OK

He’s Squirrel Head to me now...
 

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I've always liked Weddle. I wish that Linehan had drafted him. I'm a little concerned about his age, but there's no denying that he has the skills that Wade desires out of his safeties. And since he was cut, he doesn't count against our future compensatory picks.

A good signing, if I do say so myself.
 

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Meh , I would've made a push for C J Mosley . Or Earl Thomas
I doubt they would have given a sniff at the deal. Earl at $5M guaranteed money?
Prolly not.
It's a reasonably priced solution. Let's sign Saff !!! :yess:
 

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No that’s where his beard went to.
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That answers that. There's our Joyner replacement. He's not the player he once was, but he fits the scheme well.
 

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I'm thinking E.Thomas is closer to being washed up than Weddle is. Good signing for an experienced vet. The dude has been an iron man too, which gets extra points from me. He's only missed 3 games in the last nine years.
 

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I'm thinking E.Thomas is closer to being washed up than Weddle is. Good signing for an experienced vet. The dude has been an iron man too, which gets extra points from me. He's only missed 3 games in the last nine years.

I can't agree with that. Weddle is physically declining (but he's still a brilliant player). The problem with Thomas is twofold: 1) unlike Weddle, he's not a cut (so he counts against us in the comp pick formula) and 2) he's going to be very expensive and isn't maximized in this scheme.
 

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This is this years pro bowl player.

Just looking at the comparative, Joiner not being a pro bowl caliber Safety, how is this not an upgrade at much less the cost?

Maybe this year and next he does not make the pro bowl. Its still an upgrade at less than half the cost to spend elsewhere.

This is a shrewd dynasty type move IMO.
 

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The best part of this signing is that Joyner won't be coming back at whatever price.

Haven't seen enough ravens game to have an opinion on weddle.

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I can't agree with that. Weddle is physically declining (but he's still a brilliant player). The problem with Thomas is twofold: 1) unlike Weddle, he's not a cut (so he counts against us in the comp pick formula) and 2) he's going to be very expensive and isn't maximized in this scheme.

Threefold. He's also a team cancer.
 

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Peters about to have his best season ever, with Talib opposite and Weddle behind him.
 

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I can't agree with that. Weddle is physically declining (but he's still a brilliant player). The problem with Thomas is twofold: 1) unlike Weddle, he's not a cut (so he counts against us in the comp pick formula) and 2) he's going to be very expensive and isn't maximized in this scheme.
Not sure what you disagree with.
Thomas started every game his first 6 seasons. He's missed a lot of games the last 3 years. About 20 games. I think he's just about done, whereas Weddle has been unbelievably durable since forever. That was my point in the post you quoted.
 

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Not sure what you disagree with.
Thomas started every game his first 6 seasons. He's missed a lot of games the last 3 years. About 20 games. I think he's just about done, whereas Weddle has been unbelievably durable since forever. That was my point in the post you quoted.

I disagree that Thomas is closer to washed than Weddle. Thomas is less durable, but he was still looking great physically in 2018. Weddle's physical abilities have fallen off a lot. His football IQ and technical skill are allowing him to still be a productive player.
 

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Good move by the Rams for more than one reason so I’ll take it and we move on to the next gap to fill.

It’s fun building a team when you don’t have to build EVERYTHING isn’t it?
 

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I'm pleased. This allows the Rams to draft somebody and develop them, without expecting them to be ready in 2019. And he was cut, so it doesn't affect comp picks.

Now they need to sign an ILB, an OLB, or a DL - and use the first to get whichever of those positions you don't sign. Also need to do something about the OL, especially if Saffold isn't resigned.
 

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I disagree that Thomas is closer to washed than Weddle. Thomas is less durable, but he was still looking great physically in 2018. Weddle's physical abilities have fallen off a lot. His football IQ and technical skill are allowing him to still be a productive player.
Kind of my view of him. Seems a step late on a lot of things.
Joyner was the Chicago Fire of DBs much of last year however.