Not certain I understand the question.
I understand that they don't take less money when they restructure.
Yes, they can be extended but players will not reduce guaranteed-$; and more guaranteed-$ would probably need to be added. Then you have to consider the players ages, and how long the Rams want to have significant guaranteed-$ tied to aging players.
All factors that I recognize.
Some of those guys that you mentioned haven't done jack when they got some playing time. The only one I have high hopes for is Bobby Brown. If you recall the Rams had Brockers and got Ashawn along with Gaines, SJD and Donald. They seem to like the proven talent. Otherwise why sign Ashawn to rotate with Brockers in the first place? If the depth is so great why didn't they just roll with the depth guys? They wanted to keep Brockers until he refused to take a pay cut. So they weren't relying on Hoecht, Williams, or Copeland. They had Banks but were comfortable cutting him or trying to get him back to the practice squad.SJD, Grizzly Gaines, and Morgan Fox were "depth" once upon a time. A sixth, a fourth, and an undrafted free agent. Bobby Brown III and Earnest Brown IV were a fourth and fifth round pick, respectively. And then you consider Williams, Copeland, and Hoecht - all of whom made the active roster at one point, and - in Williams' case - will hopefully be back. That also doesn't preclude us signing another defensive lineman from a team's practice squad.
You're underselling what they can do for this team given another year to bulk up, another year to eat right, another year to learn technique from the best. You're also underselling that we can draft yet another defensive lineman to replace Robinson, if not move one of our linemen into the vacant spot - where they'll likely be good. The defensive line class this year is a hell of a lot stronger than last year's, and I bet we'll take advantage of it with one of our many sixths, if not more or higher. You can quote me on that, right or wrong.
Trading Robinson would add another pick, probably a mid-round pick for how young he is and how he's producing. If we're re-signing OBJ, it makes sense to deal Woods as well; you can't have three receivers eating at the cap, and OBJ is younger than Bobby Trees. Woods would likely net us a second round pick.
Ultimately, I'd sign Gay, OBJ, one (or both, depending on what Whit does) of Corbett or Noteboom, and Michel with the dead money coming off of the cap. That's the most important thing; re-signing the offensive line, an elite receiver, your best special teams player, maybe even a power back.
My apologies for being rambling, haha.
Great post, MemSJD, Grizzly Gaines, and Morgan Fox were "depth" once upon a time. A sixth, a fourth, and an undrafted free agent. Bobby Brown III and Earnest Brown IV were a fourth and fifth round pick, respectively. And then you consider Williams, Copeland, and Hoecht - all of whom made the active roster at one point, and - in Williams' case - will hopefully be back. That also doesn't preclude us signing another defensive lineman from a team's practice squad.
You're underselling what they can do for this team given another year to bulk up, another year to eat right, another year to learn technique from the best. You're also underselling that we can draft yet another defensive lineman to replace Robinson, if not move one of our linemen into the vacant spot - where they'll likely be good. The defensive line class this year is a hell of a lot stronger than last year's, and I bet we'll take advantage of it with one of our many sixths, if not more or higher. You can quote me on that, right or wrong.
Trading Robinson would add another pick, probably a mid-round pick for how young he is and how he's producing. If we're re-signing OBJ, it makes sense to deal Woods as well; you can't have three receivers eating at the cap, and OBJ is younger than Bobby Trees. Woods would likely net us a second round pick.
Ultimately, I'd sign Gay, OBJ, one (or both, depending on what Whit does) of Corbett or Noteboom, and Michel with the dead money coming off of the cap. That's the most important thing; re-signing the offensive line, an elite receiver, your best special teams player, maybe even a power back.
My apologies for being rambling, haha.
As I recall, they did not sign Robinson to rotate with Brockers.
I think AD could be a devastating FB in the NFL. I saw him grab a fumble and turn around to run it back and he looked good doing it....I think that particular play was called back because of a penalty....
They have to agree to have yrs added unless they are fake yrs where they count against our cap, but they are no longer under contract.
I’m with you, keep a strength a strength. We’ve had good success in the draft but we can’t assume these guys will pan out.
