Do I like Parkinson more than what Ferguson and Klare could become? Not really. I'm just stating that he could very well be the first one re-signed.
Next Contract Extension?
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I'd really like a larger sample size with McClendon and perhaps even put him in some stickier situations to see how he holds up before giving him a contract. But if talks stall out elsewhere on the interior I'm open to giving him something decent.
At some point you would think home discoounts would be more common.
Less need for big extensions.
Who wouldn’t want to play for the rams right now. Think of the Dante Fowler, Leonard Floyd and Demarcus Robinson. How playing for Rams did for them.
Less need for big extensions.
Who wouldn’t want to play for the rams right now. Think of the Dante Fowler, Leonard Floyd and Demarcus Robinson. How playing for Rams did for them.
McClendon would make a lot of sense because he sorts the RT spot and allows Trost to move to the interior or stay as swing OT depending on where they like him. But for them to lock him up soon would require him to be open to a deal the team likes.
Avila and Dotson it makes sense to let them play out the season. Avila because he's been up and down. Dotson because he's not on his first contract and they can lock him up if he continues to play like he did last year.
Avila and Dotson it makes sense to let them play out the season. Avila because he's been up and down. Dotson because he's not on his first contract and they can lock him up if he continues to play like he did last year.
I get the need for wanting a larger sample size. The downside to that, though, is if he performs well this season, his price tag goes up significantly. I'd roll the dice now as they did with Noteboom and AJ.
I get your rationale on waiting to extend both of the guards, but it would be kinda scary to go into the offseason with the potential for both starting guards to get away. It would help some if they feel Trost could handle one of the starting jobs.
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I figure they can't pay more than 3 of the OL. Jackson's already paid. So of the other four, my guess is they extend McClendon and Dotson. I figure Trost will replace Avila. Or they keep Trost as swing OT and draft another OG in the 2027 draft.
One thing worth noting, Avila is 26, turns 27 in October. Dotson is 29, turning 30 in Sept. Being a full 3 yrs younger might tip the scales towards Avila. Is Avilla right now better than a 26 yr old Dotson was? If so can he be better than Dotson is now in 3 yrs?
Do they use that calculation and try to keep Avila, especially considering the light draft classes that they have and will have between 25' thru 27'? Youth is important.
Maybe a vet like Dotson gives them a discount in order to say here. He knows what it's like elsewhere.
I'm betting on Dotson being the first based on his promoting in Melbourne for the upcoming game suggesting he's a foundational piece to use the McVay/ Snead verbiage. I see us signing at least two of the four upcoming free agents on the O line. Dotson and Avila would be my guess. I think they'll try to just do a one or two year signing for Shelton without it involving big money. I'm guessing McClendon is going to get big money from another team. As far as the D line Snead may be thinking of just reloading around Garrett and they've let seemingly talented guys leave from the D line in free agency rather than pay them.
As for the DL, they need to hope that Tim Keenan can replace Poona in 27'. That would come with a $9M cap savings if they can move on from Ford.
I am thinking they keep Turner and eventually let Fiske walk after 27'. There is less than a yrs diff in age between those two and Fiske is always banged up it seems.
So they will need to address both DL & OL in the next few offseason's. I do hope they don't go back to counting too much on a dominant player like Garrett and not surround him with top talent. I think they did that for too many years with AD.
I do wonder, does anyone think there is a "companion trade" to be made with Cleveland that would include Fiske?" These Bros seem to need to play together, LOL.
But seriously, if AD does come back, maybe Fiske is expendable for a different position of need for us??? Just a thought, and I love Braden.
Fiske stays this year, but maybe next year they move him to restore draft capital, especially if they do end up winning it all this year. If they win the SB, they may sell a few assets to regain draft capital, especially if Stafford retires.
They certainly look at age, and it matters. But when you compare Dotson and Avila it is clear that Dotson has outplayed him. Only way they'd opt for Avila is if Dotson's representation is deranged in their demands.
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30-32 is still prime for a guard. A three year deal for Dotson is probably still superior.
i mentioned before that Nate seemed to imply in his article that Rams want to see some consistency from Avila in both his health and blocking before possibly investing more in him. I think this means they will likely see if he can get through a year without missing games and then consider paying him. Of course, everything is in flux and just because they may want to sign another player doesn't mean their 2nd choice doesn't get signed instead (assumption still being that Dotson is who they want between the two).
Additionally, McClendon is a bit green still and he needed help from Dotson and the Y TE last year, one can't underestimate having a veteran presence next to him or a rookie if we don't sign him in a year.
I'm in favor of signing Dotson and letting Avila walk but happy to sign Avila if we can't sign Dotson.
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Age will definitely be a factor. I'm wondering how much though because Dotson has clearly outperformed Avila.
We've had Dotson for at least three years, and he's been one of the better guards in the league since he started. Avila has been up and down. I'd say the 26 year old Dotson is superior then and now to Avila.
I'm hoping Dotson gives a discount but I never count on those.
Are you going to get anywhere close to a 2nd or 3rd round pick? I doubt it, so no.
If AD comes back, it's very short term, so it makes little sense IMO to move anyone off the roster except for a bottom-tier player who they can move to the PS.
Yeah, just a passing thought. I like Fiske, and bet we get a big year from him this one.
Fiske STAYS.
I put no stock in that. Gurley, Goff, Verse were all used for promotions right up until they were no longer on the team
Good thing they didn't send Verse. Would suck to go there and then not go back and play.