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I don't think he was so bad that we should over pay for ANOTHER center. And Finnegan was BY FAR the worst starter on this team. He ranked second to last in the NFL according to one of those grading systems that someone put up here. Our QBs didn't fear for their lives every play, and our running game was on point. Explain to me why we need to sink 6-8 million a year into another over priced lineman.
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Mack is in his prime, is probably the best center in the league and he would be a instant upgrade.
Wells is growing long In the tooth and often injured, he's decent but not as good as Mack.
Edit* its not really a need as much, id see FS more as a need than C though.
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I agree. I really really like McLeod. I'm not sure if he's meant to be a starter in the NFL... but he's a good player and and versatile. Can play the nickel / dime CB well, and he can be a great backup at both safety spots. You need that depth.
I personally think we should cut Chris Williams.. or is he a FA?
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I don't have a problem with getting Mack. My problem is that we already have Wells. If we can cut him and save enough, then great. But why have both.
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I'm advocating cutting Wells to sign Mack,obviously. Signing Wells was a good idea at the time that turned out to be a mistake. It happens and it'll happen again.
The jury is still out on the J.Long signing in terms of durability. Thank the football Gods that Saffold is a FA tbh. Let someone else overpay for his 8 games/year of quality performance.
I have zero patience for football players who cant line up and play every week and finish games. I don't care if they make millions or the NFL minimum. I don't care of they're potential is through the roof or if they're established pro bowlers or JAG's. Its a rough sport and not everyone has the body or mind to hold up to the demands of the pro game i get that,but when a guy can't be counted on you have to cut your losses and keep on moving forward. Tinoisamoa,Avery,DX,Amendola,D.Stewart,Saffold and now Wells(to name a few). All talented guys who simply can't take it physically. "Thank you for your services and goodbye and good luck to you."
Laurinaitis is a guy who i have just recently started to hear fans/posters point out as a guy who could/should be replaced because he isn't one of those big time,big play,big hitting monster MLB's. The dude hasn't missed a game in five full seasons,doesn't complain,will stick his nose into the shit for a tackle and is a leader. I love that. Give me those guys over china doll all world talented guys like Percy Harvin.
Quality OLine play is as much about talent as it is about continuity IMO. The Rams have had neither since forever. I'm tired of it.
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A) Replacing Williams doesn't equal sinking any amount of money into another player. Those are two different things. B) The money isn't mine, so I couldn't care less how much a player makes. C ) There is a cap and a floor and the money has to be spent somewhere in that regard...and the they aren't as tight to the cap as many perceive, especially after making the cuts they will.
Also...there are going to be FA guards on the market that are better than Williams that aren't going to command top tier money. Advocating upgrading that position is not advocating breaking the bank.
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I'm not saying let's keep Williams, I'm saying I'm okay with taking the chance of landing a gem in the draft, and if we have him for one more year, so be it.
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Barnes was a lateral move in terms of replacing Wells. Jones has not been able to get on the field, so, that is counting an egg that has not hatched. Now Barnes could certainly continue to improve and if Jones is such a no brainer he can play G.
What would be stupid, in my humble opinion, is passing on a guy who is one of the best at his position at 25 in favor of a guy with 4 starts and another with 0.
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Alex Mack is 28.(not that it would deter me from signing him)
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Thought he was younger than that....28 he should be entering his prime. Thanks for the correction.
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Chris Williams was a turnstile and I agree w/ Sum1BTRthnU. Its was not even close he was by far the worst starter. Poor Boo had to send him out
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So do you ignore the year he was having prior to his injury. It usually takes a skill position if your not named AP 2 years to fully recover from a knee injury. So I would not be too concern because the kid has crazy talent. His problem is between the ears and his attitude. I think Fisher and the leaders on this team can handle Britt and if not make his contract easy to cut him if it gets to be too much drama
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I did. Because it was 3 years ago. The kid was arguably the least effective WR in football last year. I don't want him. We have enough WRs. Just need a true #1.
Let someone else have that headache. But you're welcome to your opinion. Agree to disagree.
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In sure Mack would cost more than Wells. However with Saffold and Williams expiring and if Dahl and Wells are cut this frees up about $10.8 M. This should be enough to resign Barnes and a low cost FA or two or a larger signing like Mack. If Williams is basically retained at his cost it is not a terrible move in that he can provide depth in a couple of spots.
Lets say Mack runs $6M would you rather bring in a couple of lower cost guys for the same total?
In reality I don't think the team is going to do much.
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Anyone our new DC says is worth his salt. I guess that means I'm voting for a defensive FA - FS, Byrd (totally blind pick as I just know the hype and not the player). Our offense is too much of a mess for me to even begin contemplating FA movement on that side of the ball. I just hope we draft some OL because I'm tired of the revolving door of mediocrity at the position. It makes my arguing for or against any particular skill player a moot point.
That said, our offense seemed a hell of a lot better with Saffold playing guard...
I guess that means I'm voting for a defensive FA - FS, Byrd (totally blind pick as I just know the hype and not the player). Our offense is too much of a mess for me to even begin contemplating FA movement on that side of the ball. I just hope we draft some OL because I'm tired of the revolving door of mediocrity at the position. It makes my arguing for or against any particular skill player a moot point. That said, our offense seemed a hell of a lot better with Saffold playing guard...