The NFL Free Agency thread part 2

[lockdnram21]

Not sure about trash, there isn't any prospects that really strike you as wow he could be a great WR. But there are at least a dozen that would be good #2 or 3 WR's. Not a great class because of the lack of dominant play makers though.

We need Dominant. Only 4wr I want. Doctson, Thomas, Fuller and Treadwell

 

[OldSchool]

We need Dominant. Only 4wr I want. Doctson, Thomas, Fuller and Treadwell

We need quality at WR/TE/QB IMO. And how can you want Fuller with his wonderful ability to not catch the ball.

 

[lockdnram21]

We need quality at WR/TE/QB IMO. And how can you want Fuller with his wonderful ability to not catch the ball.

I meant boyd not fuller. But those are only 4. They all will be gone by the time we pick in round 2.

 

[OldSchool]

I meant boyd not fuller. But those are only 4. They all will be gone by the time we pick in round 2.

I think only Treadwell and Doctson will be but we'll see what happens in a couple weeks.

 

[lockdnram21]

I think only Treadwell and Doctson will be but we'll see what happens in a couple weeks.

The other 2 will be gone top of 2nd. Doctson the main wr I want

 

[OldSchool]

I know there was a thread on him but putting this here instead. I don't see that we need or want this guy on the team but for what it's worth he's taking a trip to LA.


View: https://twitter.com/DonteWhitner/status/719116333141651456

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/DonteWhitner/status/721011867989057536

 

[Memento]

Not at all a fan of Whitner. I'd rather see Joyner, Alexander, or Davis at safety.

 

[Tron]

Not at all a fan of Whitner. I'd rather see Joyner, Alexander, or Davis at safety.

Agree. Whitner is an aging and declining player, we have better options on the roster.

 

[Akrasian]

Plus I'd rather they spend their resources on Boldin or a WR that becomes available later.

 

[Mackeyser]

My guess is that they REALLY want a punishing defense this year.

They are certainly building a meat grinder of a D...

 

[OntarioRam]

Whitner brings physicality to this defense, which is always a good thing. We also needed a replacement at safety for McLeod whether it be it from inside or outside the organization.

Snisher has seen a lot of Joyner, Alexander, and Davis. If they think the current replacement is not in-house and instead favour Whitner - or they want to move an in-house player to FS and then use Whitner to fill their gap - I trust them. Defensive backs are the one area I defer to their judgement completely. Whitner has the pedigree having been to multiple Pro Bowls. His form was only so-so last year but coming from Cleavland that doesn't spook me too much. If Snisher think he can excel in our system I am satisfied.

I don't mind him being an older player. We've been the youngest team in the NFL for 4 seasons now. And we just lost Long, Laurinaitis, and Cook. If anything, adding a capable veteran is a boon for this team.

The only things that might have me a bit upset are the money and number of years on the contract. I'll reserve judgement until I see those.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Rams lost some valuable experience in the secondary with the departures of Jenkins(4 yrs) and McLeod(4 yrs).

Sensabaugh(4 yrs), Tru J(3 yrs), TJ Mac(3yrs), Gaines, Joyner, Roberson, Alexander etc...
I for one would welcome a veteran presence like Whitner on the field, in the film room, locker room, training camp.

Of course, if it came down to making a choice between adding Whitner or Boldin i'm taking the latter.