W. Hayes traded to Fins for day 3 pick

[PressureD41]

 

[PressureD41]

Removing another Fisher "guy" to help speed up the culture change, I assume. That and some cash

 

[InnovatedMind]

Sixth round... not bad! The more picks the better!

 

[Riverumbbq]

I was hoping he'd go in a package with Tru & Barron to Cleveland, but a move like this was inevitable.

 

[Barrison]

Deep draft, may I have some more please?

 

[RAMpage28]

SHIT JUST WENT DOWN!

 

[Memento]

Good luck to Hayes. He was always a class act.

 

[Ramrasta]

Will Hayes AND a 7th for a sixth round pick? We only moved up 17 spots in day 3. Possibly trying to make cap space?

 

[RAMpage28]

Gonna take a moment to appreciate all the great work Hayes did for this team. He might be a bit weird, but he was also honest, hard working, and a hell of a leader. Hope he does well in Miami.

 

[ninedeuce]

Maybe he can meet an actual mermaid now that he's a dolphin.

 

[Picked4td]

Will Hayes AND a 7th for a sixth round pick? We only moved up 17 spots in day 3. Possibly trying to make cap space?

part cap clearing and part he wasnt going to be a great fit in the new defensive scheme

 

[jrry32]

Figured we'd do this.

Will Hayes AND a 7th for a sixth round pick? We only moved up 17 spots in day 3. Possibly trying to make cap space?

It's all about cap space. He doesn't fit the new scheme. Trading him saves us $5.5 million. Cutting him saves us only $2.5 million.

 

[Barrison]

PLEASE tell me this is a sign were freeing up cap space for a Nick Mangold!!

 

[RAMpage28]

Cap Update

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0631731579089064004-4

So tonight, the Rams parted ways with four players. That frees up close to $16M in salary cap space for 2017. Obviously, though, it opens some holes. They lose a starting DE (Will Hayes) and a key backup (Eugene Sims), their starting TE (Lance Kendricks) and their starting C (Tim Barnes). What it means? Well, Tyler Higbee will probably see a lot more targets, the Rams still need a center, and it will be interesting to see what they do with DE Robert Quinn, with the Rams moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4.

 

[Ramhusker]

Well, hate to see him go but the cap savings was probably critical and moving up 17 spots is better than nothing. DE is definitely a need for this team now.

 

[StealYoGurley]

Well, hate to see him go but the cap savings was probably critical and moving up 17 spots is better than nothing. DE is definitely a need for this team now.

Agreed Huge fan of Hayes always played hard, was a great locker room guy, and productive.

As it stands right now Easley, Brockers, and Donald are the front three. Not too to shabby three talented first rounders if you ask me. Definitely need depth though.

 

[NERamsFan]

WHO'S NEXT?!!!! no messing around with McSnead.

My only question is, why wait so late to cut those guys? I get the trade, maybe dolphins were hopeful for a specific DE and held out until options ran out, but why not cut our guys earlier and have more money available to improve roster? Maybe we were waiting till the bargain portion of free agency to show our hand more?

Not sure, but I want Tru traded tomorrow (today), Ware/Peppers, Mangold, and Webster signed. Veteran leadership and experience, scheme fits, mentors, and playoff experience.


MMMM this koolaid tastes good!!!!!

 

[Riverumbbq]

Cap Update

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0631731579089064004-4

So tonight, the Rams parted ways with four players. That frees up close to $16M in salary cap space for 2017. Obviously, though, it opens some holes. They lose a starting DE (Will Hayes) and a key backup (Eugene Sims), their starting TE (Lance Kendricks) and their starting C (Tim Barnes). What it means? Well, Tyler Higbee will probably see a lot more targets, the Rams still need a center, and it will be interesting to see what they do with DE Robert Quinn, with the Rams moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4.

Quinn won't be going anywhere, he's our only 3-4 OLB, and we need a minimum of 3, should properly have 4 imo.

 

[Merlin]

Crappy. I understand why, but man the Phins just got a steal here.

Best of luck to you and family Will, and thank you for being a true pro during your time in horns.

 

[Picked4td]

WHO'S NEXT?!!!! no messing around with McSnead.

My only question is, why wait so late to cut those guys? I get the trade, maybe dolphins were hopeful for a specific DE and held out until options ran out, but why not cut our guys earlier and have more money available to improve roster? Maybe we were waiting till the bargain portion of free agency to show our hand more?

Not sure, but I want Tru traded tomorrow (today), Ware/Peppers, Mangold, and Webster signed. Veteran leadership and experience, scheme fits, mentors, and playoff experience.


MMMM this koolaid tastes good!!!!!

my guess is they wanted to make sure they needed the room 1st. if they dont get Whitworth they almost certainly arent giving 13m to any other player so that woulda been extra money right there . no reason to cut serviceable players if you dont need the money/roster spot