Which FA cornerbacks would you want?

[Allen2McVay]

You question the impact a good starting CB would have? I don't. I watched our secondary get shredded over the second half of the year and during the playoffs. We need a good CB in the worst way. We have plenty of cap room and a QB nearing retirement. We absolutely should be spending that money to make a run at the Super Bowl next year.

I did not question 'the impact of a good starting CB' on the Team.

I merely questioned the impact a huge free agent contract would have on the Rams' ability to sign their own free agents over the next few years ...

 

[Merlin]

If they can bring in a quality CB, then draft two guys. One early, one mid rounder. Then get Lake back to safety.

Agreed. The FA to take some edge off the need. The early draft pick for a shot at a real CB1. Then depth.

And Lake could still scheme into the box as required in nickel and take on TEs and less dangerous matchups.

 

[jrry32]

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I did not question 'the impact of a good starting CB' on the Team.

I merely questioned the impact a huge free agent contract would have on the Rams' ability to sign their own free agents over the next few years ...
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The money is there. The FO did a great job of fixing the cap situation after the last Super Bowl. We can be aggressive. Take a look:

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[jrry32]

I thought I'd read/been told he was good this year. Will move on from him then.

You can see his coverage numbers if you scroll down:

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His first two years were impressive. His last two years were not.

 

[DzRams]

Young is at best a wait and see until next offseason. Bum knee, already 28 yrs old.

Young is a guy I try to trade now. Sell high.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Take a look:

I look at OTC and Spotrac on a regular basis.

I comment on those two sites and salary cap data on a regular basis.
In fact, if you re-read your post (#159), where you first responded to me, you will see that I suggested how the Rams could add 2025 cap relief with extensions for Dotson and/or Parkinson.

By-the-way, the $43M in 2026 cap space on the OTC chart you attached is miss-leading and over-stated because it reflects just 40 players under contract. A point @dieterbrock and I addressed in several posts just earlier today.

Finally, I agree ... and have stated in numerous posts ... that the Rams are in relatively good cap shape, and can add players if they choose to do so.

However, they also have a number of quality players scheduled to hit free agency in the next couple years; and, in my opinion, reckless over-spending for average-to-good players Will Hurt the Rams.

 

[jrry32]

I look at OTC and Spotrac on a regular basis.

I comment on those two sites and salary cap data on a regular basis.
In fact, if you re-read your post (#159), where you first responded to me, you will see that I suggested how the Rams could add 2025 cap relief with extensions for Dotson and/or Parkinson.

By-the-way, the $43M in 2026 cap space on the OTC chart you attached is miss-leading and over-stated because it reflects just 40 players under contract. A point @dieterbrock and I addressed in several posts just earlier today.

Finally, I agree ... and have stated in numerous posts ... that the Rams are in relatively good cap shape, and can add players if they choose to do so.

However, they also have a number of quality players scheduled to hit free agency in the next couple years; and, in my opinion, reckless over-spending for average-to-good players Will Hurt the Rams.

It really isn't overstated, though. Because it's easy to move money from year to year, as long as you have flexibility. And we do. (Which is a point you basically made while discussing extensions.)

We have the cap flexibility. We have a team that can win a Super Bowl with a few small upgrades. We have a QB nearing the end. It's time to push our chips to the center of the table. Go get one of the top CBs on the market. We can afford to do it. It will be an impactful addition. And there's no good reason for us to be conservative with our approach with Stafford's ticking clock.

 

[DzRams]

in my opinion, reckless over-spending for average-to-good players Will Hurt the Rams.

I agree: recklessness wouldn't be wise. I would add, though, that some of the players you're referring to us extending are merely average to good. I'd out Young and Avila in that category.

 

[Merlin]

Young is a guy I try to trade now. Sell high.

Let him go in FA. Hope someone overpays him for the best comp pick possible. They drafted his replacement in Stewart. In this year's class they can find a depth Edge outside the early going, which we need to use on picks like CB, X WR, or OT if one they like lines up for them.

 

[DzRams]

Let him go in FA. Hope someone overpays him for the best comp pick possible. They drafted his replacement in Stewart. In this year's class they can find a depth Edge outside the early going, which we need to use on picks like CB, X WR, or OT if one they like lines up for them.

I'd rather trade him now like Dallas did with Parsons because I think he could get more than a 3rd, which is the highest comp pick. The other thing about comp picks is they aren't guaranteed. We can't sign even a mid-level free agent because that would cancel out the pick.

My plan: trade him now, bump Stewart up as starter, draft an edge decently early since it's a strong class, use the money saved for a free agent CB like Watson.

 

[Allen2McVay]

I agree: recklessness wouldn't be wise. I would add, though, that some of the players you're referring to us extending are merely average to good. I'd put Young and Avila in that category.

We disagree there.

I think Byron Young and Steve Avila are quality starters.

 

[PhillyRam]

It really isn't overstated, though. Because it's easy to move money from year to year, as long as you have flexibility. And we do. (Which is a point you basically made while discussing extensions.)

We have the cap flexibility. We have a team that can win a Super Bowl with a few small upgrades. We have a QB nearing the end. It's time to push our chips to the center of the table. Go get one of the top CBs on the market. We can afford to do it. It will be an impactful addition. And there's no good reason for us to be conservative with our approach with Stafford's ticking clock.

One problem is Seattle has more cap space than we do. They will get better as well. Now they have more critical FA's to re-sign, but they have $ to improve that roster.

 

[rdlkgliders]

One problem is Seattle has more cap space than we do. They will get better as well. Now they have more critical FA's to re-sign, but they have $ to improve that roster.

Been waiting for the Elephant in the room

Quality QB, WR, & RB's, Good DL and Defense in general, what appears to be a very good staff. It could be a problem

 

[jrry32]

One problem is Seattle has more cap space than we do. They will get better as well. Now they have more critical FA's to re-sign, but they have $ to improve that roster.

I don't see that as a problem. It should be motivation.

 

[rdlkgliders]

I don't see that as a problem. It should be motivation.

Motivational aphorism-nicely done