Summary and evaluation of Rams Saints game
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Roster locks based on who didn't play last night (plus special teams):
Stafford
Kyren/Corum/Rivers
Puka/Davante/Whittington/Mumpfield/Smith
Ferguson/Parkinson/Higbee/Allen
Jackson/Avila/Shelton/Dotson/McClendon/Quessenberry/Limmer
Turner/Fiske/Ford/Davis
Garrett/Young/Stewart/Johnson
Landman/Speights/Dolac/Stuard
McDuffie/Watson/Forbes/Wallace
Curl/Lake/Kinchens/McCollough
Cardona/Mevis/Evans
That leaves 10 spots. Then we have these locks as well:
Simpson
Klare
Trost
And then most likely to be safe:
Keenan
Daniels
Dedich
Down to four spots - and we have:
Bennett
Hunter
Hamilton
Keir Thomas
Murchison
As players who have been on the active roster in previous years.
And then for preseason standouts we have:
Cook
Lampkin
Nick Andersen
Wesley Bailey
Dean Connors
I think Hunter probably beat out Connors yesterday, though I would keep Connors. I think Bailey could knock out both Murchison and Thomas.
Keeping three QBs will hurt this year, because those three DBs have all really flashed. I think ultimately, there will be one spot for the defense and that it will go to Bailey.
Stafford
Kyren/Corum/Rivers
Puka/Davante/Whittington/Mumpfield/Smith
Ferguson/Parkinson/Higbee/Allen
Jackson/Avila/Shelton/Dotson/McClendon/Quessenberry/Limmer
Turner/Fiske/Ford/Davis
Garrett/Young/Stewart/Johnson
Landman/Speights/Dolac/Stuard
McDuffie/Watson/Forbes/Wallace
Curl/Lake/Kinchens/McCollough
Cardona/Mevis/Evans
That leaves 10 spots. Then we have these locks as well:
Simpson
Klare
Trost
And then most likely to be safe:
Keenan
Daniels
Dedich
Down to four spots - and we have:
Bennett
Hunter
Hamilton
Keir Thomas
Murchison
As players who have been on the active roster in previous years.
And then for preseason standouts we have:
Cook
Lampkin
Nick Andersen
Wesley Bailey
Dean Connors
I think Hunter probably beat out Connors yesterday, though I would keep Connors. I think Bailey could knock out both Murchison and Thomas.
Keeping three QBs will hurt this year, because those three DBs have all really flashed. I think ultimately, there will be one spot for the defense and that it will go to Bailey.
Thanks for posting.
Excellent and detailed analysis but I would not assume all those who did not play are "roster locks".
Players like Rivers, Smith and Johnson could all fall under the category that the Rams' Decision-makers know exactly what they have with those veteran players that have been with the Rams for several years but want to give valuable pre-season reps to younger players at RB, WR and Edge that are relatively new so as to be able to more fully evaluate them.
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So based on who is playing...and who isn't playing.... it looks like Wesley Bailey and Kier Thomas are vying for the same roster spot...possibly....
Not a bad problem to have, as I think either would survive waivers and a trip to the practice squad..
I'm really liking our depth up front right now..
Not a bad problem to have, as I think either would survive waivers and a trip to the practice squad..
I'm really liking our depth up front right now..
Are they going to give an extension to what will be a 29 year old BY? Or keep Bailey, develop him, let Young walk and Bailey can step in next season. They will HAVE to make similar decisions on others this year as well. So they may have to keep a guy a year early in order to guarantee having him for many years possibly, and also save lots of cap space in later years. I'd do whatever it took to make sure Connors and Bailey are on the 53.
I don't see Aaron Donald on your list. Sorry in advance if I missed it.
Rewatched..
I know this will come across as being a hater.. but I still don’t see it with Bennett. He did make one incredible throw and nice plays with his legs.
He had multiple throws behind guys or off target.. and this was all with pretty much no pressure.
I know this will come across as being a hater.. but I still don’t see it with Bennett. He did make one incredible throw and nice plays with his legs.
He had multiple throws behind guys or off target.. and this was all with pretty much no pressure.
Everybody has their own opinion.
I see a young QB that is in command of the offense, and playing with very high confidence. My main doubt with Bennett, was whether he has the arm strength to make every NFL throw. He went a long way to proving that he could in this game.
I think Bennett has a long career ahead of him as an NFL backup.
Bennett will be 29 before the Season is half-over.
methomas50
Pro Bowler
Just like we shouldn't get too "up" or too "down" on rookie QBs from what we've seen in two preseason games, the same applies to rookie RBs and Edge rushers. Having said that, I like what I see from those two also. I wonder if they impressed the staff to the same degree? I don't know that I'd suggest letting BY walk until I see how this season goes. The knee worries me but beyond that, not anything else.
I think we may have more than 53 guys worthy of a NFL roster spot, at minimum, but I don't know which can clear waivers and join the p.s. . I have some ideas but we don't see them in practice. Can't wait to see who makes the initial 53 and who survives waivers. I know it's said 'that's a good problem to have' but it sucks at the same time. Sure to lose guys you don't want to lose.
I have faith in management.
Yeah definitely will put him over the top.
I think Hunter has the same problem the RBs prior to Kyren had. Their vision sucks.
As far as the block on that play, good job blocking, but he could see him coming a mile away. Connors did the same. I think whoever is best on ST will be the one who makes the team.
I hope no one in Ram mgmt thinks that because they used a 4th round pick two drafts ago they have to keep that player. It appears from a limited sample size that Connors can do more than Hunter. And I know he's not C Mac, but they are the same size, the same speed, and they can catch out of the backfield. If the Rams cut him it wouldn't shock me if SF didn't grab him if they got a shot. And how much would that absolutely SUCK.
And how much would it stink if The Rams cut J. Hunter & he turns into a Stud ? The Rams are going to have to make some Tough Decisions.
I can’t make that call,but we’ll see what happens either way & the other play they also have to CUT ?
I don't know how Ronnie Rivers makes the team. He was just ok as a fill-in. If Williams or Corum get hurt Hunter, Waters or Connors seem to have more upside than Rivers. They keep Hunter and Connors activated while trying to get Waters on the PS. He is a different type of RB with size at 220 LBs 6 ft even. Shows quick feet for his size. I could see him come late in a game when the Rams have a lead and pound the defense. Both he and Connors are solid all-around RBs.
Rob Hav praised Niel as a disruptor on scout defense last year, which showed last night. He and Baily could add new energetic backup depth on the Edge.
They have to keep 3 QBs.
Rob Hav praised Niel as a disruptor on scout defense last year, which showed last night. He and Baily could add new energetic backup depth on the Edge.
They have to keep 3 QBs.
The Rams are a Professional organization. While fans may get caught up in sunk cost fallacies, I don't think the Rams do. I mean, they traded up to draft Chris Paul, Jr. in 5th last year and cut him last year when he got beat out by a UDFA. Sure, 5th round, not fourth, but cut the same year drafted - decisive move, not burdened by draft status.
Yes, CUT Rivers and keep Hunter AND Connors.
Rivers is the ultimate JAG, nobody. Only reason he is here is he knows the offense. Ditch him.
I'd take Keenan off the list of most likely safe and put him on the Bennett and Hunter list.
Whoever we cut, most of them will make it to the PS. If I recall correctly, we only had Willie Lampkin poached last year when everyone was worried that multiple players would be claimed.
I agree with others in that my biggest takeaway from this game is that Wesley Bailey is making this roster. I kept seeing his name come up in training camp reports making plays and I had no idea who he was. 6'5, 260 lbs, 34" arms, 4.6 speed, and can do it all as a pass rusher. Power, speed, rip, bend, spin, etc. Gets off the ball fast and explodes into the OT with a variety of pass rush moves. Bailey is as impressive as any back end of the roster pass rusher I can remember and that's including guys like John Franklin-Myers and Sebastian Joseph-Day who went on to prove they could be full time starters.
He's making the 53 and will contribute on Sundays.
He's making the 53 and will contribute on Sundays.