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[quote=Ruhskins;1313975]Looks like the rich are getting richer:

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The #Rams are loading up again? Sources say six-time All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner is visiting them and there is mutual interest in doing a deal. A potential huge defensive addition.[/quote]


Anyone else get the feeling that the Ram's Salary Cap looks like Abe Lincoln's hat, while the rest of the NFL's cap looks like Eric Cartman's?

How the fuck do they keep signing the best in the NFL?

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[quote=Pervis_Griffith;1313999]Anyone else get the feeling that the Ram's Salary Cap looks like Abe Lincoln's hat, while the rest of the NFL's cap looks like Eric Cartman's?

How the fuck do they keep signing the best in the NFL?[/quote]

Traded Robert Woods, resigned Stafford to new 5 year contract, didn't resign Von Miller, Whitworth retired

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obada had 3.5 sacks last year and 5.5 the year before, both with playing ~35% of snaps. bunch of hurries etc too, good signing and it's good he could sub multiple positions.

last year he had a 1.48m 1 year deal w/ the bills, haven't seen any reports on his deal w/ washington yet.

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[quote=That Guy;1314005]obada had 3.5 sacks last year and 5.5 the year before, both with playing ~35% of snaps. bunch of hurries etc too, good signing and it's good he could sub multiple positions.

last year he had a 1.48m 1 year deal w/ the bills, haven't seen any reports on his deal w/ washington yet.[/quote]

Agreed, if this deal is anywhere near what the Bills gave him, I like it.

Still need at least 1 more true DL since we lost Settle and Ioannidis.

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[quote=Chico23231;1313995]I’d don’t know is Danny is the answer in the slot, but he held own pretty well there second half of season. Good depth, get some teams play[/quote]

Important part of the equation, when you sign your own guys back they don't count against you in the compensatory pick formula.

That's the biggest argument against spending a lot at MLB, making sure we don't cancel out the 3rd round pick we have coming our way for Scherff.

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[quote=Schneed10;1314016]Important part of the equation, when you sign your own guys back they don't count against you in the compensatory pick formula.

That's the biggest argument against spending a lot at MLB, making sure we don't cancel out the 3rd round pick we have coming our way for Scherff.[/quote]

Good point. Might be better holding off, and going some form of WR, S, LB, in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th rounds.

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[quote=Schneed10;1314016]Important part of the equation, when you sign your own guys back they don't count against you in the compensatory pick formula.

That's the biggest argument against spending a lot at MLB, making sure we don't cancel out the 3rd round pick we have coming our way for Scherff.[/quote]

That was the benefit of Wagner and Jordan Hicks, both were cut

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Even swing tackles get paid well. Shows how important the position and depth are.

Glad he is back, one of the better swing tackles in the league. He will very likely end up starting several games for us. Although I really hope Cosmi can stay more healthy this year. He was always beat-up last year.

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1314023]That was the benefit of Wagner and Jordan Hicks, both were cut[/quote]

Ohhhhh right. Forgot about that.

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[quote]The Washington Commanders, in a continued effort to keep their own free agents, re-signed veteran swing tackle Cornelius Lucas on Thursday. The deal, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, is for two years and worth $8.2 million.

“I’m excited. I’m excited to get back to work,” he said. “I’m excited to be back. I’m excited to be wanted back, if that makes sense.”

Washington expressed hope of retaining Lucas before the start of free agency, but he tested the open market and said he drew interest from “a few teams.”

[B]“I feel like I picked up a good amount of traction,” he said. “More than I had in the past. But everybody was fakin’ and booty shakin’. Washington was the only one to come through.”[/B][/quote]

Legend.

[SIZE="1"]This snippet from the WaPo.[/SIZE]

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[quote=Schneed10;1314034]Legend.

[SIZE="1"]This snippet from the WaPo.[/SIZE][/quote]

Nice - Good just twerking Commanders!!

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[quote=Schneed10;1314016]Important part of the equation, when you sign your own guys back they don't count against you in the compensatory pick formula.

That's the biggest argument against spending a lot at MLB, making sure we don't cancel out the 3rd round pick we have coming our way for Scherff.[/quote]

Not saying this is not a valid argument.
But for me potentially leaving a [I]gaping hole in the middle of our defense[/I] outweighs the [I]value of a 3.5 round pick[/I] (compensatory picks should be called that way in my view, they come at the end of the round and before the next one).

With so many people yearning for a [I]switch to a 4-3 defense[/I] because it would fit our roster better (which may have been overblown but was still a reasonable argument IMO), I'm surprised some seem to be ok-ish with having such a [I]weak LB squad for a 3rd season in a row[/I].

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1314073]Not saying this is not a valid argument.
But for me potentially leaving a [I]gaping hole in the middle of our defense[/I] outweighs the [I]value of a 3.5 round pick[/I] (compensatory picks should be called that way in my view, they come at the end of the round and before the next one).

With so many people yearning for a [I]switch to a 4-3 defense[/I] because it would fit our roster better (which may have been overblown but was still a reasonable argument IMO), I'm surprised some seem to be ok-ish with having such a [I]weak LB squad for a 3rd season in a row[/I].[/quote]

We did draft a LB in the 1st round last year. Turns out that it just appears to be that he is a better fit at WLB.

I still think Davis is going to be a stud. And I like Holcomb at SLB. So I think we're gonna be improved at LB next year regardless. Just need to find a MLB. I think we can find that in the draft or post draft cuts.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1314073]Not saying this is not a valid argument.
But for me potentially leaving a [I]gaping hole in the middle of our defense[/I] outweighs the [I]value of a 3.5 round pick[/I] (compensatory picks should be called that way in my view, they come at the end of the round and before the next one).

With so many people yearning for a [I]switch to a 4-3 defense[/I] because it would fit our roster better (which may have been overblown but was still a reasonable argument IMO), I'm surprised some seem to be ok-ish with having such a [I]weak LB squad for a 3rd season in a row[/I].[/quote]

I don’t think anybody was saying we shouldn’t pick up a MLB, I think it’s a matter of trying to do so in such a way that you keep that Scherff comp pick.

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[quote=Schneed10;1314075]I don’t think anybody was saying we shouldn’t pick up a MLB, I think it’s a matter of trying to do so in such a way that you keep that Scherff comp pick.[/quote]

Yeah yeah I hear that, that's fair. But to me the need is just too big, if you can sign a proven at a decent price, I say go for it.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1314074]We did draft a LB in the 1st round last year. Turns out that it just appears to be that he is a better fit at WLB.

I still think Davis is going to be a stud. And I like Holcomb at SLB. So I think we're gonna be improved at LB next year regardless. Just need to find a MLB. I think we can find that in the draft or post draft cuts.[/quote]

We did, but thinking drafting one guy would be enough was a massive under-evaluation of the need at this position IMO.
Bostic, Holcomb and a rookie at one of the most difficult positions to learn in the NFL was never going to be enough.
I also think Davis can still pan out for us, he showed signs of improvement. But to me we need several additions: 1 proven starter + depth.

Holcomb, Davis in his second year, a rookie and a couple of UDFA doesn't do it for me.

Again, with so many proven vets out there, maybe some of them will indeed be available post draft and [I]waiting would be the smart thing to do[/I] ([URL="https://overthecap.com/the-basics-and-methodology-of-projecting-the-nfls-compensatory-draft-picks/"]from what I understand post draft signing doesn't cancel comp picks)[/URL]. I'm just freakin out right now ^^

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2 ppl still out there I'd welcome is Jarvis Landry and D. Hightower.

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Quite a few LBs out there, actually. [url]https://www.fftoday.com/nfl/freeagents.php?o=1&PosID=60[/url] But a lot of these guys have lost a step for sure.

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[quote=Meks;1316111]2 ppl still out there I'd welcome is Jarvis Landry and D. Hightower.[/quote]

Would love to add Hightower, Landry isn't really a huge need

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Yeah I think the WR room is already crowded enough. McLaurin, Samuel, Brown, Dotson, Sims.

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we might want to take a look at joe schobert or kwon alexander

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Looks like we will get 3rd and 7th round compensatory picks next year. 3rd round one will be nice because we are out a 2nd or 3rd due to the Wentz trade.

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[quote=njant;1316120]we might want to take a look at joe schobert or kwon alexander[/quote]

Yeah these 2 are solid options IMO. With Alexander, health is an issue, and that's a reason he could be had on the cheap... But I want security, and though it seems Joe Schobert struggled in Pittsburg, he's turning 29 and is a quality player.
Alec Ogletree is intriguing to me. His production has decreased significantly throughout the years, but at 30 you'd think he could still be a contributor.

Anyway, many options. We need, at least, one of them. Minus draft pool we should have around 6/7M available.
Right or not, they are in win now mode, they will sign somebody.

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I like AJ Johnson. He's been pretty good for the Broncos, but coming off an injury.

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Would anyone be opposed to this, for the right price?

[url]https://riggosrag.com/2022/05/04/landon-collins-foreshadow-commanders-reunion-instagram/[/url]

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1316130]Would anyone be opposed to this, for the right price?

[url]https://riggosrag.com/2022/05/04/landon-collins-foreshadow-commanders-reunion-instagram/[/url][/quote]

I'd definitely be for bringing Collins back under the assumption he would play the same position/role he did by the end of last season. He played way better once moved down.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1316130]Would anyone be opposed to this, for the right price?

[url]https://riggosrag.com/2022/05/04/landon-collins-foreshadow-commanders-reunion-instagram/[/url][/quote]

Wouldn't oppose it at all. As long as he's fine with playing that same role he did last year. It's ok Landon we won't call you a LB.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1316130]Would anyone be opposed to this, for the right price?

[url]https://riggosrag.com/2022/05/04/landon-collins-foreshadow-commanders-reunion-instagram/[/url][/quote]

I'm all for it. IMO he is the perfect fit for our D in the Buffalo Nickel role. No learning curve and the ability to make big plays. I hope it happens.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1316123]Yeah these 2 are solid options IMO. With Alexander, health is an issue, and that's a reason he could be had on the cheap... But I want security, and though it seems Joe Schobert struggled in Pittsburg, he's turning 29 and is a quality player.
Alec Ogletree is intriguing to me. His production has decreased significantly throughout the years, but at 30 you'd think he could still be a contributor.

[B]Anyway, many options. We need, at least, one of them. [/B]Minus draft pool we should have around 6/7M available.
Right or not, they are in win now mode, they will sign somebody.[/quote]

I agree that we need a veteran MLB. I'm less interested in getting the one with the most pure talent as I am getting one who can help by being a leader on and off the field as well as a mentor to the younger LBs.

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YES... bring him back as a NOT safety lol ... also on Landry i realize we have WR's and its a crowd i just love him as a player and he help the offense a bit im sure.. my buddy is a browns fan so ive been watching Landry forever.

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[quote=Meks;1316138]YES... bring him back as a NOT safety lol ... also on Landry i realize we have WR's and its a crowd i just love him as a player and he help the offense a bit im sure.. my buddy is a browns fan so ive been watching Landry forever.[/quote]

Landry is a good player overall, good receiver with great heart for football. He plays really tough. He never complained when Browns had issues with throwing ball, unlike OBJ.

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don,t mind the alex erickson signing actually i like it but i find it hard that we havn,t signed a LB yet or collins

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Erickson likely signed for his experience as a returner. As MTK said, the WR room is pretty crowded.