Who is our biggest ‘bargain’?

[WestCoastRam]

Just to finish my point up too is A. Jackson might be The Rams Best Value.Especially if he starts at LT? A UDRFA starting at LT? Is there much better value in The NFL than that ? Big IF!!

I mean, I'm all over the Jackson talk of him starting but he's gotta lot to prove at LT. Excited for new (er) blood at LT that can show something (health, aggressiveness) that Noteboom can't but we gotta see him put it on tape and on the field. If he can, great value that will have to be rewarded.

 

[rdlkgliders]

I mean, I'm all over the Jackson talk of him starting but he's gotta lot to prove at LT. Excited for new (er) blood at LT that can show something (health, aggressiveness) that Noteboom can't but we gotta see him put it on tape and on the field. If he can, great value that will have to be rewarded.

The problem is Note would have to fail for him to start @ LT, making him a 1mil backup insurance policy which is why I would take the green dot starter at almost the same price

 

[So Ram]

I mean, I'm all over the Jackson talk of him starting but he's gotta lot to prove at LT. Excited for new (er) blood at LT that can show something (health, aggressiveness) that Noteboom can't but we gotta see him put it on tape and on the field. If he can, great value that will have to be rewarded.

No doubt.100% with you.The thing is is what does the depth chart look like?

IMO A. Jackson at RG was the best in 2022.AUTIN CORBETT was missed BIGTIME last season.

In FACT thinking about Carolina’s run game? Was he that good?Bears picked up there RB from last season & McCaffery was there as well.

I really liked when A.Jackson came in for Anchrum & The Rams went down & scored a TD.Beautiful drive & finish.He was so CALM & comfortable.Like the way he helped in support with Big Rob Havienstien.

Bruss is the guy who really needs to prove himself.I don’t know,but will be at training camp. I was not a Bruss Fan last season.Jack Snyder & AJ Acuri looked better than he did.There was 1on1 drills like Senior Bowl practice.Acuri did well at guard spot.Never looked good in the preseason though.He was The Rams last LT standing ending 2022(3).Might be just a practice squad guy,but preseason should be FUN.

Looking forward to seeing this McAllister kid at Center,plus super stoked on McCleddon at RT.
Steve Avila is a plus & play GUARD either side.

 

[So Ram]

The problem is Note would have to fail for him to start @ LT, making him a 1mil backup insurance policy which is why I would take the green dot starter at almost the same price

Ernest Jones? Well if that’s who your talking about then it’s hard to argue his LEADERSHIP.He made Bobby Wagner able to be released & the Mentorship he got there is(was)priceless.
—As whoever the main poster here CGI said about him bulking up.Looking it shows he’s pumped.
He was a 4th rd pick?The Rams(Snead)traded back & game the 9ers a sweetheart value draft trade.It just shows like this year when The Rams traded back for Stintson.Mcvay said to Snead,we know what we’re doing.
Ernest Jones is sort of the Face of the franchise other than AD99.

Looking back in 20021 he got his first start.Was the Green Dot guy .believe he got a pick & then got hurt.I was a Big Troy Reeder Fan because of his value.aWhat The Rams defense did when he was starting was sort of unbelievable to me.He was never the best,but he knew Down & Distance.
Anyways there were so MANY if’s & buts in The Rams Super Bowl WIN(Cinncy).
If Ernest Jones doesn’t start & come off injury Cinncy picks Reader apart like Aaron Rogers did.That play on 4th down was GAME SAVING! He got a piece of that pass(if memory suits me).

 

[So Ram]

From a performance/value vs cap hit perspective… who is the Rams biggest bargain on the 2023 roster, right now?

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Nice post- didn’t even look at salary’s.A good help to check out.
-Right now it’s really to hard to judge or call.
The Rams need so many players to step up.

—I will say this though.The Rams Offense that’s in place 2023 could be The Best with Matthew Stafford because of his OWNERSHIP & HEALTH alone.
—Add Higbee & you know Kupp.Then looking at Cam Akers 23 year old going into a contract year.
—Jefferson & Kupp playing really together as a 1-2 WR’s.This Steve Avila looks like the real deal.

3 backup RB’s who will compete for 2 jobs? The depth & starting O’Lineman will have to be the difference.

—Defense I believe in Raheem Morris.I go back to that Covid Game against Arizona.Who is who?

 

[fanotodd]

Noteboom seems a little overpriced.

Looking at that chart, Noteboom, Allen, and Fuller are all lumped together. All three of those guys need a healthy bounce back year; otherwise, they’re all overpaid.

 

[So Ram]

Looking at that chart, Noteboom, Allen, and Fuller are all lumped together. All three of those guys need a healthy bounce back year; otherwise, they’re all overpaid.

ok - good post.

Please tell me about Jordan Fuller? You made me look at the numbers & just want a explanation on his contract?

—Wondering if The Rams work out a deal with Cam Akers. To me it’s obvious signing player to extension has been a thing.Then again letting them go on the appendix Market is as well.

The Rams must have signed Jordan Fuller to an extension.I also think Brycen Hopkins. Anchrum as well?

That would really make The 2020 Draft Class The Worst under Mcvay & Snead.They probably also had The Best Draft Pick under Mcvay as well.

The 2020 Draft was maybe The Biggest reason The Rams had such a let down in 2022.It’s the 3rd season Draft Picks are really graded.

 

[WestCoastRam]

The problem is Note would have to fail for him to start @ LT, making him a 1mil backup insurance policy which is why I would take the green dot starter at almost the same price

Huh?

 

[fanotodd]

That would really make The 2020 Draft Class The Worst under Mcvay & Snead.They probably also had The Best Draft Pick under Mcvay as well.

The 2020 Draft was maybe The Biggest reason The Rams had such a let down in 2022.It’s the 3rd season Draft Picks are really graded.

I just went back and looked at the 2020 draft. Yikes!
There are 5 relevant players left:
1) Hopkins, TE. He played his best ball when it mattered. That’s the good news. He’s done absolutely nothing else worth mentioning.
2) Akers, RB. I’m sure most don’t share this take, but after watching a lotta previous games in the McVay era, I thought Henderson was better. Better pass catcher and tougher runner in the red zone. Akers was shiftier, but Henderson had a better burst. Akers needs a monster year to basically save this draft class.
3) Jefferson, WR, He was billed as an upgrade to reynolds. He hasn’t shown it. Watch the ‘18 season vs the ‘21 season. He’s auditioning this year. The Rams can grab a WR at the top of next year’s draft. I don’t see him returning. Can you say, “comp pick”?
4) Anchrum, OL. By virtue of having not played, he’s the most intriguing. Could he win the RG job?

All in all, not a very impressive draft. I don’t see anyone but possibly Anchrum in the running for a second contract.

 

[Memento]

I'll go with Cobie Durant. Alaric Jackson could be a good left tackle, a very good guard, but Durant, in my mind, could be a superstar for our defense.

 

[So Ram]

I just went back and looked at the 2020 draft. Yikes!
There are 5 relevant players left:
1) Hopkins, TE. He played his best ball when it mattered. That’s the good news. He’s done absolutely nothing else worth mentioning.
2) Akers, RB. I’m sure most don’t share this take, but after watching a lotta previous games in the McVay era, I thought Henderson was better. Better pass catcher and tougher runner in the red zone. Akers was shiftier, but Henderson had a better burst. Akers needs a monster year to basically save this draft class.
3) Jefferson, WR, He was billed as an upgrade to reynolds. He hasn’t shown it. Watch the ‘18 season vs the ‘21 season. He’s auditioning this year. The Rams can grab a WR at the top of next year’s draft. I don’t see him returning. Can you say, “comp pick”?
4) Anchrum, OL. By virtue of having not played, he’s the most intriguing. Could he win the RG job?

All in all, not a very impressive draft. I don’t see anyone but possibly Anchrum in the running for a second contract.

Totally disagree-The Top 2 picks in Akers & Jefferson WILL be what makes The Rams season on offense in 2023.

IMO Anchrum gets CUT!!
Will also add Hopkins on the AXE LIST!! Leaving only Akers & Jefferson,plus after posting Cam Akers will have his contract extended before the start of the 2023 season. He still has to continue to improve & but in.
I see Cam Akers as a Top 5-10 in rushing leaders.

 

[So Ram]

Jordan Fuller is a team leader & the shinning grace ? Maybe - he was a big part of The Rams having the #1 defense with Staley. He knows how to keep the play in front of him & turning 3rd downs into 4th & short.
The NFL has been more aggressive as of late. Don’t have any stats,but from afar going for it on 4th down was a big thing.
-Philly had an excellent percentage on 4th & short.

 

[SeminoleRam]

Kupp. 3rd round pick and when he had his record breaking year his pay was well below what that year was worth.

Don’t know. how anyone can argue with Cooper Kupp!!! Great Choice!!

 

[rdlkgliders]

Huh?

A. Jackson only starts at LT if Noteboom fails to hold down the starting job that is likely slotted to him. If Noteboom wins the LT job that he is paid to play and obviously the player the Rams invested in to play the LT spot that would leave A Jackson as a backup. I would think our starting LB wearing the green dot at relatively the same cost would be a better bargain than a backup LT. I am assessing the situation as it stands. Sorry if I wasn't clear previously

 

[dang]

A. Jackson only starts at LT if Noteboom fails to hold down the starting job that is likely slotted to him. If Noteboom wins the LT job that he is paid to play and obviously the player the Rams invested in to play the LT spot that would leave A Jackson as a backup. I would think our starting LB wearing the green dot at relatively the same cost would be a better bargain than a backup LT. I am assessing the situation as it stands. Sorry if I wasn't clear previously

I’m an optimist and would love to see AJax excell (not just fill in) at LT but what has anyone seen (so far) that makes us think that is a possibility.

 

[rdlkgliders]

I’m an optimist and would love to see AJax excell (not just fill in) at LT but what has anyone seen (so far) that makes us think that is a possibility.

Me too which is why I am hoping for the best from Note who we drafted earlier and pay more for than A.J. In the spirit of the OP and answering the question of who is the biggest bargain, I answered with on-field performance to date vs cost. Hard to beat a guy that will be starting for his 3rd year without injury and performing the duties of the green dot. I answered the question taking the performance-to-date approach which is what the spirit of the post seems to imply. I am a big fan of A.J and it is quite possible that in a year or 2, he is the obvious and unanimous answer to the question in the post but as I say I based my answer on contributions to date.

 

[WestCoastRam]

A. Jackson only starts at LT if Noteboom fails to hold down the starting job that is likely slotted to him. If Noteboom wins the LT job that he is paid to play and obviously the player the Rams invested in to play the LT spot that would leave A Jackson as a backup. I would think our starting LB wearing the green dot at relatively the same cost would be a better bargain than a backup LT. I am assessing the situation as it stands. Sorry if I wasn't clear previously

ah, got it.

 

[RamFan503]

If we're talking "bargain". I gotta go with E. Jones. Durant still has something to prove without Ramsey on the field. Hopefully he will continue to progress without the HOFer working with him.

 

[Angry Ram]

Matthew Stafford is currently tied w/ a couple other guys for 9th most paid QB.

When guys like Lamar, Kyler, Deshaun are above him, you want to talk about bargain? Plus with each new QB being signed, just gonna push him down the list. Wait until Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert's, and Trevor Lawrence's deals.

 

[So Ram]

If we're talking "bargain". I gotta go with E. Jones. Durant still has something to prove without Ramsey on the field. Hopefully he will continue to progress without the HOFer working with him.

If you’re talking Durant most Ram Fans want to think of him as a CB? Kendrick is actually the better pure CB- player imo.

Of course Durant won Rams rookie of the year,had a pick 6,plus other pluses.My point being he is more of a slot CB(DB).
He has a pure knack for the ball.Look forward to him being stronger & a better tackler.That is going to make or break him.
Last year he missed way too many tackles & will have a Big Effect on The Rams defense.
Playing with Jordan Fuller will be more of a positive with his support making the calls with the DB’s.
—Right now who knows? People can talk all the crap about Kendrick & him being cut.When I went to training camp seeing him as a starter when Ramsey was sitting out was impressive.
—Really don’t think NFL Fans in general no matter what team they are cheering for actually see the Big Picture.
— just to go back to my BAD posting on Ben Sko.You know my view point was a little extreme,but then again if we are trying to be objective then maybe not as much?(still extreme).
Rookie year at training camp I was The FIRST to say Ben Sko was going to make The Rams roster.At the time(Day 1) The Rams had depth & his best buddy J.Harris from OTA’s was the front runner.Mcvay saying how good Harris was. Then the injury bug hit him.
Who thought T. Lewis was going to get released after just 2 1/2 seasons of 4 being a 3rd draft pick?
—Ben Sko is going to have a hard time making The Rams roster as a WR.Special teams is his bread & butter.-I’ll probably be at 3 sessions & try to watch special teams to get a grip on roster spots. Cutch is going to challenge him & his upside???
Each camp you go in blind—
Jason Taylor is a player I’m excited to see.My big question is Lake ? He seems all talk & didn’t show much when given the chance. Jolly seems to be another cb(db) who is going to be relied on.
If you’re going with Ernest Jones you’re talking about a Team Leader.The Big question is depth at LBEr.Rozeboom has really gotten better.Hummel & Hampton will be battling as well.
—The 53 is going to be interesting.The Brown Bro’s need to be counted on & drafted ahead of Sko.