Rumor: Rams to sign Jake Long

[Ramhusker]

This one scares me a little. I'd hate to over pay for him. That would probably mean SJ is definitely gone for cap space and I think it's imperative a safety is also signed in FA. But, if healthy, it might be what the doctor ordered!!!

 

[bwdenverram]

I wonder how much money it would take for him to sign.

Good question.

I guess we'll know soon enough, Rams or otherwise.

Was wondering the same thing. Hayes, Cook, Long. I thought we only had about $8M to use (the rest goes to draft picks?) Did we have $13M for just FA?

Man I'm confused.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I wonder how much money it would take for him to sign.

Good question.

I guess we'll know soon enough, Rams or otherwise.

Was wondering the same thing. Hayes, Cook, Long. I thought we only had about $8M to use (the rest goes to draft picks?) Did we have $13M for just FA?

Man I'm confused.

I've got to believe, and I'm only speculating, the Rams converted JL's roster bonus to signing bonus.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I'm a little leary of this possible signing only because of what we saw with Scott Wells.
Talented,vet OLinemen get released to FA for a reason...many times its simply a $$ issue,but Long hasn't been durable the last two seasons. I'd hate to overpay for a guy who's best years could be behind him.

 

[bluecoconuts]

They must have, the past few years they've worked some cap magic that's for sure. I'm positive they've done some more without letting people know. Helps keep other teams on their heels when suddenly you have more money than they thought.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I'm a little leary of this possible signing only because of what we saw with Scott Wells.
Talented,vet OLinemen get released to FA for a reason...many times its simply a $$ issue,but Long hasn't been durable the last two seasons. I'd hate to overpay for a guy who's best years could be behind him.

Yeah, but he's 27.

It's hard to believe his best days are behind him.

Now... after seeing Orlando Pace fall apart early (suddenly in his very early 30's); I understand some reservation.

But again, Jake is 27.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I'd like to know exactly what an NFL free agency physical visit entails. Just how comprehensive are they? Does it depend on your med team? Are there rules about how much you can research and test?

"Hi Mr Long...please step on this scale and cough"..."Thanks you can go."

or

"We're going to need access to your medical files...and bend over,we need blood work."



Always wondered about that.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I'd like to know exactly what an NFL free agency physical visit entails. Just how comprehensive are they? Does it depend on your med team? Are there rules about how much you can research and test?

"Hi Mr Long...please step on this scale and cough?"..."Thanks you can go."

or

"We're going to need access to your medical files...and bend over,we need blood work?"
LOL

Always wondered about that.

I don't want to answer like I know for sure...

But in this case; if he missed time for pectoral injury - they will likely check that.

Same with key joints like knees, shoulders, hips, and elbows.

 

[Selassie I]

It's been a LONG LONG time....


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6U-TGahwvs[/youtube]

 

[Username]

Watching some all 22 of him last year. Trying not to get excite. eek:

 

[bwdenverram]

I wonder how much money it would take for him to sign.

Good question.

I guess we'll know soon enough, Rams or otherwise.

Was wondering the same thing. Hayes, Cook, Long. I thought we only had about $8M to use (the rest goes to draft picks?) Did we have $13M for just FA?

Man I'm confused.

I've got to believe, and I'm only speculating, the Rams converted JL's roster bonus to signing bonus.

Well KD is a magician when it comes to the cap so he must be doing something good. If we get Long and Delmas these guys are beyond good.

 

[Username]

I'm a little leary of this possible signing only because of what we saw with Scott Wells.
Talented,vet OLinemen get released to FA for a reason...many times its simply a $$ issue,but Long hasn't been durable the last two seasons. I'd hate to overpay for a guy who's best years could be behind him.

Yeah, but he's 27.

It's hard to believe his best days are behind him.

Now... after seeing Orlando Pace fall apart early (suddenly in his very early 30's); I understand some reservation.

But again, Jake is 27.

Yeah, but his injury history...

Year Week NFL Team Injury Status Injury
2010 1 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2010 4 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2010 6 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2010 10 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2010 11 Miami Dolphins Questionable shoulder
2010 12 Miami Dolphins Probable shoulder
2010 13 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2010 14 Miami Dolphins Questionable knee
2011 15 Miami Dolphins Questionable back
2011 16 Miami Dolphins Probable back
2011 17 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve biceps
2011 18 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve biceps
2011 19 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve biceps
2011 20 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve biceps
2011 21 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve biceps
2012 1 Miami Dolphins Probable knee
2012 10 Miami Dolphins Probable back
2012 14 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 15 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 16 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 17 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 18 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 19 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 20 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps
2012 21 Miami Dolphins Injured Reserve triceps

He's had ankle problems too.

 

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I think he needs to change his workout.
Chest, back, shoulders, legs, (skip arms), chest, back, shoulders, legs, (skip arms)...