UDFA Thread

[CoachO]

I just meant Coach ... .that it would open a "depth" spot on the roster for a LB. We have bigger needs there than at the RB spot. I mean .... FIVE RB's on the 53 man, yet only 5 LB's. If one of theses guys can do what CR does on teams, they will provide depth so we can be at least 2 deep at each LB spot .... and we are still 4 deep at RB.

I know what you are trying to say, but I disagree with the premise. When you get down that far on the 53 man roster, these guys aren't about "position", they are about contribution.

I can assure you, the Rams don't consider keeping a Chase Reynolds and slotting him as a RB. Much the same way that McQuaide isn't really a LB, which technically, he is listed as one. Whether or not they choose to keep a LB over a RB, or a CB, or a 5th Safety is irrelevant as long as they can justify their place on Special Teams.

Look back to recent past, the Rams had a player namce Dominique Curry, who made the team exclusivley as a ST player. Although he was listed as a WR, he was not going to make the roster because of his receiver skills. Much that same can be said with players like Reynolds, or Bates, and at this point, even a Mo Alexander. They will be forever buried on the depth chart as a positional player, but are key players on all of the ST's.

 

[ReddingRam]

I know what you are trying to say, but I disagree with the premise. When you get down that far on the 53 man roster, these guys aren't about "position", they are about contribution.

I can assure you, the Rams don't consider keeping a Chase Reynolds and slotting him as a RB. Much the same way that McQuaide isn't really a LB, which technically, he is listed as one. Whether or not they choose to keep a LB over a RB, or a CB, or a 5th Safety is irrelevant as long as they can justify their place on Special Teams.

Look back to recent past, the Rams had a player namce Dominique Curry, who made the team exclusivley as a ST player. Although he was listed as a WR, he was not going to make the roster because of his receiver skills. Much that same can be said with players like Reynolds, or Bates, and at this point, even a Mo Alexander. They will be forever buried on the depth chart as a positional player, but are key players on all of the ST's.

Oh I know .. .but my premise was that IF they could supplant him ... it would mean 1) They beat him out and 2) they added depth. Now ... IF they CANNOT beat him out for his Teams spot, then as you say ... keep they guy who does his job well. May the best man win!!

 

[Memphis Ram]

8h8 hours ago
Jim Thomas ‏@jthom1
Syracuse LB Cameron Lynch (6-0, 231) joins Rams as rookie free agent. He had 97 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 7 sacks in '14. Team captain.

 

[Limey]

Thanks, Memphis. This is the UDFA that interests me the most. I love his intensity, his workout numbers look good (very strong with a good shuttle time) and he was voted team MVP. Being voted in the top 5 athletic freaks in the nation, ahead of McKinney and Todd Gurley is impressive as well.

 

[Memphis Ram]

 

[Limey]

He does remind me of Stacy - strong, tough to stop, plenty of yards after contact. Looks a bit quicker than Stacy, but that might be the level of competition.

 

[A55VA6]

Report: Rams sign Virginia Tech OL David Wang.

http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/wang_david.html

 

[DR RAM]

Trap question: Do any of you prefer Wang, to our other snappers?

 

[Alan]

DR RAM with this:
Trap question: Do any of you prefer Wang, to our other snappers?

No. That's just from what little I know though.

 

[Limey]

Looks like he has played guard and centre. Another strong, heavy guy. Anyone seen him play?

 

[ReddingRam]

Looks like he has played guard and centre. Another strong, heavy guy. Anyone seen him play?

I like it .... not wang mind you but .... i like the fact they brought in more YOUNG nd experienced OL to compete! You guys going to camp this year are going to love these battles!