Wouldn't rule out the Rams trying to resign him if he's not too pricy. I suspect that McVay, Carberry, and Thomas Brown could all align on keeping a more powerful runner like Michel on the team if possible. And Rams should have more bucks and a much higher salary cap next year.
I like Michel a lot but Akers/Michel/Henderson is a ton of talent in the backfield. Too much. Not enough carries to go around. I think the more probable thing is Michel leaves in FA and we get a 5th round comp pick back for him if he plays well this year. To me the additional salary cap we'll get from the cap raising and the Goff/Gurley dead $ coming off the books, will be spent on OL. Whitworth likely retires after this year and I doubt we will be moving forward with Noteboom at LT and no additional talent added. At least I sure hope not. But who knows what we'll do.
Henderson though will be in the last year of a rookie contract and thb needs to stay healthy or he could be the odd man out. Pure projection on resigning Michel though.
I hope they can land another. They made a huge investment in Stafford. At this point who knows how well Allen can pass block. I’d look to sign a veteran backup. One injury to Henderson or Michel and Funk or Jones are RB2.I don't think Snead is done working on the RB room just yet though........
These were some interesting words contained in the press releases below:
"Interestingly enough, though Michel ran behind more gap and pull schemes in 2020, he was more effective when running zone. That fits in with at least the 2020 version of the Rams, who, per Sports Info Solutions, had the second-most zone rushing attempts in the NFL last season".......
"he’s on the books for the Rams in 2021 with a cap charge of $3 million This makes Michel the cap-heaviest back on a Rams roster that wants to define the position inexpensively."
Everyone Pointed Out Irony Of Rams Trading For Sony Michel
Countless NFL fans and media members made the same observation after the New England Patriots traded Sony Michel to the Los Angles Rams.nesn.com
7 things to know about new Rams RB Sony Michel
Get to know the Rams' new running back Sony Michel, who played one year under RBs coach Thomas Brown in college.sports.yahoo.com
Why the Rams could have a perfect fit in running back Sony Michel
The Rams traded for Sony Michel on Wednesday, and here's why Michel could be a better fit with his new team than he was with the Patriots.
Los Angeles Rams: Sony Michel is a great buy-low trade pickup
The Los Angeles Rams made a trade for former New England Patriots first-round pick Sony Michel, who could be a great buy-low option.nflmocks.com
I like it more. The more picks for the 2022 draft the better imo.
The 2022 draft will have a lot of draftable RBs. I think they look for another top back.
A lot needs to happen before there are not enough carries to go around. Akers has to return in good form and Henderson needs to stay healthy. If they do, your scenario would be a good problem to have.
Like a few of us were talking before the trade. Take a back every year or every other year no matter what. Just like OLine.
And Michel needs to be signed. But that's for next off season. Now.....with JR's last tweet....the trade looks even better. A 2022 6th and a 2023 4th? Hell by then we could be 2 time defending Superbowl Champs! That's lower than pick #192 in 2022 and lower than #128 in 2023. I don't know how that can be painted as questionable.
Yeah that’s the same one they used twice. I don’t like setting the RB so close to the LOS, especially someone so young, they need to be able to see it better and step into the free rusher.
