These are the 2021 last place finishers, their FA signings and draft picks.

Who is poised to improve the most? What do you think?

Jets 4-13

QB Joe Flacco (1 year, $3.5 million)
RB Tevin Coleman (1 year, $1.5 million)
WR Braxton Berrios (2 years, $12 million)
Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah (3 years, $24 million)
Vikings TE Tyler Conklin (3 years, $21 million)
49ers OG Laken Tomlinson (3 years, $40 million)
OG Dan Feeney (1 year)
DT Nathan Shepherd (1 year)
Texans OLB Jacob Martin (3 years, $13.5 million)
Seahawks CB D.J. Reed (3 years, $33 million)
S Lamarcus Joyner (1 year, $4.5 million)
Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead (2 years, $14.5 million)

Round 1: Nos. 4, 10 (from Seahawks) overall
Round 2: Nos. 35, 38 (from Panthers)
Round 3: No. 69
Round 4: Nos. 111 (from Panthers), 117 (from Vikings)
Round 5: Nos. 146, 163 (from Steelers)

Ravens 8-9

Jets OT Morgan Moses (3 years, $15 million)
Vikings DT Michael Pierce (3 years, $16.5 million)
Saints S Marcus Williams (5 years, $70 million)

Round 1: No. 14 overall
Round 2: No. 45
Round 3: Nos. 76, 100
Round 4: Nos. 110 (from Giants), 119, 128 (from Cardinals), 139, 141
Round 6: No. 196 (from Dolphins)

Jags 3-14

Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (4 years, $72 million)
Raiders WR Zay Jones (3 years, $24 million)
Giants TE Evan Engram (1 year, $9 million)
OT Cam Robinson (franchise tag)
OT Will Richardson (1 year, $2 million)
Commodes OG Brandon Scherff (3 years, $49.5 million)
OG Tyler Shatley (2 years, $6.8 million)
Jets DT Foley Fatukasi (3 years, $30 million)
Falcons LB Foye Oluokun (3 years, $45 million)
Rams CB Darious Williams (3 years, $30 million)
CB Tre Herndon (details unavailable)

Round 1: No. 1 overall
Round 2: No. 33
Round 3: Nos. 65, 70 (from Panthers)
Round 4: No. 106
Round 5: No. 157 (from Vikings)
Round 6: Nos. 180, 188 (from Seahawks), 197 (from Eagles), 198 (from Steelers)
Round 7: Nos. 222, 235 (from Ravens)

Broncos 7-10

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (via trade)
Ravens TE Eric Tomlinson (1 year)
49ers OL Tom Compton (1 year)
OT Calvin Anderson (1 year)
Packers OG Ben Braden (1 year)
49ers DT D.J. Jones (3 years, $30 million)
LB Josey Jewell (2 years, $11 million)
Cowboys OLB Randy Gregory (5 years, $70 million)

Round 2: No. 64 (from Rams)
Round 3: Nos. 75, 96 (from Rams)
Round 4: Nos. 115, 116 (from Seahawks)
Round 5: No. 145 (from Lions)
Round 6: No. 206 (from Bucs through Jets and Eagles)
Round 7: No. 232

Giants 4-13

Texans QB Tyrod Taylor (2 years, $11 million)
Commodes TE Ricky Seals-Jones (unavailable)
OT Korey Cunningham (unavailable)
Colts OG Mark Glowinski (3 years, $20 million)
Bills OL Jon Feliciano (1 year)
CB Jarren Williams (unavailable)
LS Casey Kreiter (unavailable)

Round 1: Nos. 5, 7 (from Bears) overall
Round 2: No. 36
Round 3: Nos. 67, 81 (from Dolphins)
Round 4: No. 112 (from Bears)
Round 5: Nos. 147, 173 (from Chiefs through Ravens)
Round 6: No. 182

Lions 3-13-1

QB Tim Boyle (1 year, $2 million)
QB David Blough (unavailable)
FB Jason Cabinda (2 years, $4.1 million)
Jaguars WR D.J. Chark (1 year, $10 million)
WR Josh Reynolds (2 years, $6 million)
WR Kalif Raymond (2 years)
C Evan Brown (1 year, $2.05 million)
DE Charles Harris (2 years, $14 million)
LB Josh Woods (1 year, $1.55 million)
LB Alex Anzalone (1 year, $2.25 million)
LB Shaun-Dion Hamilton (1 year, $1.035 million)
S Jalen Elliott (1 year, $825,000)
S Tracy Walker (3 years, $25 million)
S C.J. Moore (1 year, $1.75 million)

Round 1: Nos. 2, 32 (from Rams) overall
Round 2: No. 34
Round 3: Nos. 66, 97
Round 5: No. 177
Round 6: Nos. 181, 217
Round 7: No. 234 (from Browns)

Panthers 5-12

Rams P Johnny Hekker (3 years)
Commodes DT Matt Ioannidis (1 year, $5.9 million)
Titans RB D'Onta Foreman (1 year, $2 million)
Browns WR Rashard Higgins (1 year)
WR Brandon Zylstra (1 year)
Rams OG Austin Corbett (3 years, $29.25 million)
K Zane Gonzalez (2 years, $4.5 million)
DE Marquis Haynes (2 years, $5.5 million)
Jaguars OLB Damien Wilson (2 years)
Vikings S Xavier Woods (3 years, $15.75 million)

Round 1: No. 6 overall
Round 4: No. 137 (from Rams through Texans)
Round 5: Nos. 144 (from Jaguars), 149
Round 6: No. 199 (from Raiders)
Round 7: No. 242 (from Patriots through Dolphins)

Seahawks 7-10

Raiders DT Quinton Jefferson (unavailable)
Broncos QB Drew Lock (via trade)
Broncos TE Noah Fant (via trade)
TE Will Dissly (3 years, $24 million)
Chiefs C Austin Blythe (bag of chips)
Broncos DL Shelby Harris (via trade)
DT Al Woods (2 years, $9 million)
Chargers LB Uchenna Nwosu (2 years, $20 million)
CB Sidney Jones (1 year, $3.6 million)
Bears CB Artie Burns (1 year, $2 million)
S Quandre Diggs (3 years, $40 million)

Round 1: No. 9 overall (from Broncos)
Round 2: Nos. 40 (from Broncos), 41 overall
Round 3: No. 72
Round 4: Nos. 109 (from Jets)
Round 5: Nos. 152 (from Broncos), 153
Round 7: No. 229

Outside of anything off the field, id Watson worth what Browns just gave him.

I am a firm believer that mobility in a QB is a very valuable asset, but the most important skill by far for a QB is the skills tossing the ball (i.e. pocket passer).

Is Watson worth among top top end money and 3 1st round draft picks?

Imo he is better than L.Jackson and K.Murray in the pocket, and may be in the J.Allen category. Not sure though.
I see the future top QBs to include Mahomes, Burrow and Herbert all dominating in the pocket.

I would have been furious with the Rams giving the same deal they did for Stafford last year if they had given in to Watson instead.
I don't see Watson ever becoming a SB winning QB (now that he is off his rookie deal).

What do others think?

Hmmmmm…

Well, I’m thinking that there are few actual ‘holes’, really.

Offense

I pretty much think our starters are already onboard. Gonna be some camp battles at RG and TE but that’s just to determine pecking order, don’t you think?

Not sure I can recall when Rams last had an O so clear cut at starter positions in late March.

I’m thinking that they will bring in either a FA or use a draft pick at the following positions in no particular order but even then just for depth:

RB
Interior OL
TE
QB (maybe)

That’s really about it.

Defense

Just a couple of ‘holes’, really. I see a need at edge opposite Floyd to try to replace Miller. Probably a solid FA since the experience is invaluable. Might use a pick there also if someone they like falls to them. No disrespect for Hollins and Garrett intended, but we’ve seen what a strong edge means to this D once Miller got healthy. Garrett flashed as a pass rusher last preseason but can he defend the run adequately? He’s still gotta prove that imo.

An experienced starting CB is likely on Snead’s radar, too. I like Rochell’s potential but at this point he’s unproven. A SB worthy team would be wise to shore that up in the offseason. Slot CB is a bit iffy, too. Long right now is a definite ‘maybe’ and that’s not good enough for a defending SB team. I look for at least one FA to be brought in at CB plus at least one draft pick, possibly as high as our 3rd. The good news is that Snead drafts secondary players very well.

ILB is ‘okay’ with Jones and Howard, I guess, but I’ll bet Snead will either bring in a 2nd tier FA or spend a draft pick there to build depth. A Bobby Wagner signing would be great but I’m not sure that the Rams want him badly enough to pull the trigger.

Fuller and Scott should be okay as starters but I can’t help remembering what a dramatic difference the experienced and crafty Weddle made on D in the playoffs. IOW, I’m wondering if Snead might be thinking about bringing in another FA back there to try to duplicate that settling influence. If not a FA vet then I predict that Snead will draft a FS type somewhere on Day 3.

Punter will be addressed in the draft. This draft reportedly is loaded with good prospects.

To summarize on Ram D needs I guess that Rams only have one ‘hole’ and that’s at edge to replace Miller. That Miller bar is quite high but there are still a few FA options out there if Snead really wants one.

All the other positions could be addressed with ‘depth moves’ during FA or the draft.

Thoughts?

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There was a time this guy was THE insider in the NFL.

Are all of these listed NFL Free Agents still available?

How many of these players have signed on with new teams in the last 48 hours?

Are these truly the best UFA's still on the market?


Best Remaining Free agents 2022:

Quarterbacks
Jameis Winston, Saints
Marcus Mariota, Raiders
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Commodes
Andy Dalton, Bears
Jacoby Brissett, Dolphins
Cam Newton, Panthers

Running backs
Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers
Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons
Sony Michel, Rams
Rashaad Penny, Seahawks
Melvin Gordon, Broncos
Duke Johnson Jr., Dolphins
Darrel Williams, Chiefs
Boston Scott, Eagles
Ronald Jones II, Buccaneers
Devonta Freeman, Ravens
Latavius Murray, Ravens
Justin Jackson, Chargers
Devontae Booker, Giants
David Johnson, Texans
Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers
Phillip Lindsay, Dolphins
Alex Collins, Seahawks

Wide receivers
Odell Beckham Jr., Rams
Jarvis Landry, Browns
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers
TY. Hilton, Colts
Jamison Crowder, Jets
Sammy Watkins, Ravens
Will Fuller, Dolphins
Keelan Cole, Jets
A.J. Green, Cardinals
Emmanuel Sanders, Bills
Tre'Quan Smith, Saints
Cole Beasley, Bills

Tight ends
Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers
Zach Ertz, Cardinals
Robert Tonyan, Packers
Gerald Everett, Seahawks

Offensive tackles
Terron Armstead, Saints
Duane Brown, Seahawks
Eric Fisher, Colts
Trent Brown, Patriots
La'el Collins, Cowboys
David Quessenberry, Titans
Riley Reiff, Bengals
Brandon Shell, Seahawks
Daryl Williams, Bills
Bobby Massie, Broncos
Zach Banner, Steelers

Guards/centers
Germain Ifedi, Bears
Quinton Spain, Bengals
Ereck Flowers, Commodes

Edge rushers
Za'darius Smith Packers
Jadeveon Clowney, Browns
Melvin Ingram, Chiefs
Derek Barnett, Eagles
Justin Houston, Ravens
Jerry Hughes, Bills
Trey Flowers, Lions
Za'Darius Smith, Packers
Jason Pierre-Paul, Buccaneers
Carl Nassib, Raiders

Defensive tackles
Akiem Hicks, Bears
Calais Campbell, Ravens
Fletcher Cox, Eagles
Larry Ogunjobi, Bengals
Eddie Goldman, Bears
Matt Ioannidis, Commodes
Linval Joseph, Chargers
Sheldon Richardson, Vikings
Star Lotulelei, Bills

Linebackers
Dont'a Hightower, Patriots
Bobby Wagner, Seahawks
Alexander Johnson, Broncos
Anthony Barr, Vikings
Kyzir White, Chargers
Cory Littleton, Raiders
Danny Trevathan, Bears

Cornerbacks
Stephon Gilmore, Panthers
Tyrann Mathieu, Chiefs
Jackrabbit Jenkins, Titans
Donte Jackson, Panthers
Steven Nelson, Steelers
Patrick Peterson, Vikings
Bryce Callahan, Broncos
Joe Haden, Steelers
Robert Alford, Cardinals
A.J. Bouye, Panthers

Safeties
Kareem Jackson, Broncos
Jayron Kearse, Cowboys
Landon Collins, Commodes
DeShazor Everett, Commodes

Kickers
Randy Bullock, Titans
Michael Badgley, Colts
Greg Zuerlein, Cowboys
Joey Slay, Commodes
Greg Joseph, Vikings

Punters
Bryan Anger, Cowboys
Kevin Huber, Bengals
Pat O'Donnell, Bears
Michael Palardy, Dolphins
Andy Lee, Cardinals
Corey Bojorquez, Packers
Jordan Berry, Vikings
Thomas Morstead, Falcons

I have been actively critical of those who simply cannot quit with the Creed Humphrey lament.

Get the fuck over it.
But I understand it.

So , with that in mind, I have rewatched the title game - twice.

Joe Buck and Aikman can suck my dick.

I have NEVER seen a more biased anoucing crew in my life as a Rams fan.

Ever.

The thought of watching these two biased fucks announcing what will be at least 3 MNF games makes me sick.

That is all.

I have been watching the NFL since the late 70’s early 80’s consistently. I do not remember an off season like this.

A couple of poster have stated, “The Rams broke the NFL”. Well by Gawd they may be RIGHT! Teams are moving top tier QBs, over paying with guaranteed contracts, and shaming their own players for possibly signing his replacement. All the while the team who seems to have mastered the player/picks movement just won it all (Thank you Les).

There are still a ton of free agents and trades still to process through.

Funny how the Rams have had a relatively low key off season (minus the Robinson move).

This time in the NFL May be known as the RAMification period.

It matters, because he's tweeted similar things after blockbuster Rams deals have been made....


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wow the money damn!!!

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For anyone that doesn't want to discuss AD lol

Take a look at this list:

Russell Wilson
Chase Edmunds
Davante Adams
Amari Cooper
Christian Kirk
O.J. Howard
Brandon Scherff
Alex Cappa
Laken Tomlinson
Khalil Mack
Chandler Jones
Randy Gregory
D.J. Reed
Marcus Williams
Jordan Whitehead

All of these guys have moved from the NFC to the AFC this offseason. Likewise, the Rams biggest losses, Von Miller and Darious Williams, are now in the AFC.

There's still a lot of offseason left but, at this point, I don't see any team in the NFC that has clearly risen above the Rams, despite our departures.

Stay tuned!

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/03/rams-receiving-calls-on-wr-robert-woods

Could Robert Woods be on the trade block? The Rams have received calls about the receiver’s availability, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (on Twitter).

The Super Bowl champs shocked many when they inked Allen Robinson to a deal, and subsequent reports indicated that the team was still interested in re-signing Odell Beckham Jr.. Cooper Kupp obviously isn’t going anywhere, and Van Jefferson was productive during his sophomore season. While the Rams have a high-flying offense, something was clearly going to give.

It could end up being Woods, who hauled in 45 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns before tearing his ACL in practice. That injury happened in November, and while we’ve seen some miraculous recoveries in recent years, Woods would be hard pressed to be ready for the start of the 2022 season.

When healthy, Woods has been one of the most productive receivers in the NFL. He topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage each season between 2018 and 2020, and inquiring teams are surely counting on Woods returning to form. Woods inked a four-year, $65MM extension with the Rams in 2020, and he’s attached to $15MM+ cap hits for the next four seasons.

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Guess Aaron Rodgers will throw to his favorite teammate, himself!

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Bravo!

Now of course shitty media all over this. They waiting for the Rams demise. That said assuming we loathe the media it's troublesome when it's coming from the mouth of AD again.
He is already getting a new contract if he stays but when he says (paraphrasing) "what's left to prove sees Big Whit retire to be with wife and kids won a chip and now von gone too....I don't know man" He is longing for his family all of it. It's scary. We will see if money talks.

This is also now annoying and worrisome. I understand it and I back him as he is one of my favorite all time Rams but if Von Miller as I said yesterday is one of the catalysts for the Rams entire demise my gratefulness and appreciation will turn to anger and dislike.

Nothing ever comes without a price we still supposed to be living of the chip high making decisions and then boom one domino falls and the whole thing may just come down. I understand right now it's fresh but hearing it from his mouth again and not just the shitty media is on itself scary.

How do you guys realistically see this going? And even if you throw money at the problem does that ever really work?

Kyle Pitts twitter seems to indicate he's going there but I don't see/hear anything official.

Football twitter is murmuring about it now as well.

Just found this on your temporal voice mail system:

"Hey buddy! It's me... March 17, 2021 you. How's it going? Must be great, basking in the glow of that championship. I just wanted to call and remind you of a few things that I don't know. I don't know that the Rams will successfully solidify the offensive line entirely from players already on the roster. I don't know that Cam Akers will get injured, that the Rams will trade for Sony Michel to replace him, and that Cam will return for the playoffs. I don't know who the Rams will draft. I don't know that the Rams will acquire Von Miller, OBJ and Eric Weddle (REALLY? Eric Weddle?) as they make a championship run. I guess the point is... imagine what you DON'T know right now. Anyway... have a great offseason wearing that championship gear. I'm so jealous!"

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Here’s a really cool Stafford Mini movie if you have 15 mins to watch, it’s well worth it!

I think we're all a tad stressed right now. Reality is that there are good players out there....but it's possible we don't sign anyone. Who knows.

I'm feeling optimistic overall, so figured I'd put this out here.

Projected roster right now:

QB - Stafford, Perkins vs Wolford(?) - either way I think Perkins takes it this time

RB - Akers, Henderson, Funk, Xavier Jones

WR - Kupp, Woods, Jefferson, Atwell, Skowronek, Harris

TE - Higbee, Blanton, Hopkins

LT - Noteboom, Jackson

LG - Edwards, Anchrum

C - Allen, Shelton

RG - Shelton vs Evans

RT - Havenstein, Anchrum

DL - AD, Robinson, Gaines, Hoecht, Brown, Copeland

EDGE - Floyd, Hollins, Lewis, Garrett

ILB - Jones, Howard, Rozeboom

CB - Ramsey, Rochelle, Long, Haley(?)

S - Fuller, Scott, Rapp, Burgess




Looking at this, a few things jump out to me:

First - we're only down three starters from the team that took the field and won the Super Bowl - Corbett, Williams, Miller

Second - we were near the top of the league in sacks BEFORE trading for Von, and we crushed the Bucs without him the first time (and when they were fully healthy)

Third - Williams played pretty poorly for most of the year - I think we all know he is likely to fail in JAX

Fourth - we had roughly $15-17 million to give to Von, even factoring in extensions for Stafford and AD - so even if it's not today or tomorrow - we have some money to add to that roster. And by the way - take a look at that roster again. Where's the weakness? EDGE? Again, we had a good pass rush with essentially that group before trading for Von. CB? Again, Williams wasn't that great, so Rochelle stepping in likely nets the same result overall at worst. ILB? Jones appears to have a bright future

Fifth - Akers. It's easy to write him off because he came back. But he was on the fast track to breaking out. And McVay gets to sit in the lab all offseason and figure out why the run game was bad all year long

Sixth - year two for Stafford with McVay. Woods back. Another year for Atwell/Harris/Skow. Akers back. This offense should average more than 30 PPG next year - that in itself can cover for the loss of Von and then some



So, to quote the diva over in GB - R-E-L-A-X - sure, an EDGE and a CB would be great. ILB too. But we have the potential starters in place everywhere - we saw Hollins, Howard and Rochelle play well last year as complementary pieces. Our defense will still be a good unit and our offense should explode. And again, we have some money to improve those positions....and if we do, we just need to add some depth in the draft.

Hunter is legit when he's healthy. But serious injuries in 2020 and 2021 need to be factored in. IMO they can use that as leverage to extend his contract and reduce his cap number this year. They can extend him for 4 years (he's only 27). Signing him will placate AD and that said who knows how long AD will play. Hunter could provide the Rams with long term benefits to continue to pressure with 4 rushers.

Lets say AD retires next year. That would give them a DL of Floyd and Hunter on the edges, Gaines 3T, and Robinson NT. IMO Les needs to work his magic.

Specifically, I was looking at the Pit Boss 1600.

It's not a "beginner" smoker/grill, but it's nowhere near as expensive as an offset and I really, REALLY want to start cooking again.

After waiting 5 months, our new stove is being installed (It's really nice, but nothing special. It does have convection which is nice) on Monday.

Wife also is pushing for me to get a freezer for the garage (have to be careful about which freezer in Florida as the humidity and higher heats can really and truly ruin some of them) so we can really focus on eliminating processed foods as much as possible.

When I was doing BJJ, we both loved the "meat and veggies" lifestyle and used carbs, but sparingly... a little pasta or mashed potatoes, etc, but nothing crazy... also prefer using spices that aren't all salt which is why I can't eat out too much... too much damn salt in everything.

Anyway, anyone have any recommendations? Been watching a LOT of vids lately including on which pellets to use, etc.

One concern is pellet jams in Central Florida... humidity is a real thing that will affect the moisture content and thus the ability to regulate temperature.

Anyway, I'm in no way a grill master, but I can be a decent enough cook and since I'm cooking for 7 again... didn't want a smaller grill/smoker especially as we actually hope to entertain this summer/fall.

Any tips or advice on any of this?

Also, while planning on making things like brisket and ribs, also wanting to do smoked salmon, pulled pork and a little bit of everything.

Well, with the losses of Williams and Mundt AND MILLER (Very Disappointing but not a surprise after that huge offer from the Bills!) can we at least get some kind of good news soon like the Rams getting Stafford and AD to agree to extensions and possibly even a quality FA Signing or two??? I know that sounds really greedy but I like to dream!!!