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First Take debates if talk after ESPN story will fuel Patriots in NFL playoffs | First Take | ESPN
- By Corbin
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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Pats fans fucking wrecked!! lmao
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NFL 101 Awards: Not a bad showing
- By rdlkgliders
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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View: http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Los-Angeles-Rams-Sweep-All-Three-of-Conferences-NFL-101-Award-Categories/4321eb2b-3544-492e-a6b7-76a83b177b2c
Los Angeles Rams Sweep All Three of Conference's NFL 101 Award Categories
NFL's top players and coaches of the 2017 regular season named winners of the 48th annual NFL 101 Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 11, 2018) – The remarkable turnaround of the Los Angeles Rams during the 2017 NFL regular season has led to the team’s clean sweep of all three 101 Awards for the NFC: Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Coach Sean McVay, running back Todd Gurley and defensive tackle Aaron Donald
will be honored along with the AFC winners—Coach of the Year Doug Marrone and Defensive Player of the Year Calais Campbell of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Offensive Player of the Year Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers—at a black-tie awards dinner on February 24, 2018 in Kansas City. The 101 Awards show will be broadcast on NFL Network at a later date.
The nation’s longest-running salute to professional football, the 101 Awards has annually honored outstanding achievements in the NFL based on votes by a selection committee comprised of 101 members of the national media. Founded in 1969, the 101 Awards has recognized many of the greatest players and coaches ever to take the field throughout NFL history, and this year’s class adds to the impressive list of award winners.
Leading the Rams to a remarkable one-season turnaround, NFC Coach of the Year Sean McVay first made headlines this season by becoming the youngest head coach in the NFL’s modern era. At just 31 years of age, McVay transformed the 4-12 2016 Rams into an 11-5 team in 2017, capturing the franchise’s first division title since 2003 and earning the team’s first playoff appearance since 2004. Coaching the Rams to a league-best 29.9 points per game, McVay also became the youngest head coach since 1937 to win 10 games in his first season.
Los Angeles Rams Sweep All Three of Conference's NFL 101 Award Categories
NFL's top players and coaches of the 2017 regular season named winners of the 48th annual NFL 101 Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 11, 2018) – The remarkable turnaround of the Los Angeles Rams during the 2017 NFL regular season has led to the team’s clean sweep of all three 101 Awards for the NFC: Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Coach Sean McVay, running back Todd Gurley and defensive tackle Aaron Donald
will be honored along with the AFC winners—Coach of the Year Doug Marrone and Defensive Player of the Year Calais Campbell of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Offensive Player of the Year Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers—at a black-tie awards dinner on February 24, 2018 in Kansas City. The 101 Awards show will be broadcast on NFL Network at a later date.The nation’s longest-running salute to professional football, the 101 Awards has annually honored outstanding achievements in the NFL based on votes by a selection committee comprised of 101 members of the national media. Founded in 1969, the 101 Awards has recognized many of the greatest players and coaches ever to take the field throughout NFL history, and this year’s class adds to the impressive list of award winners.
Leading the Rams to a remarkable one-season turnaround, NFC Coach of the Year Sean McVay first made headlines this season by becoming the youngest head coach in the NFL’s modern era. At just 31 years of age, McVay transformed the 4-12 2016 Rams into an 11-5 team in 2017, capturing the franchise’s first division title since 2003 and earning the team’s first playoff appearance since 2004. Coaching the Rams to a league-best 29.9 points per game, McVay also became the youngest head coach since 1937 to win 10 games in his first season.
Report: Rams expected to franchise tag Sammy Watkins
- By ramsplaya16
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 150 Replies
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/01/11/report-rams-expected-to-franchise-tag-sammy-watkins/
Report: Rams expected to franchise tag Sammy Watkins
Posted by Darin Gantt on January 11, 2018, 6:22 AM EST
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Sammy Watkins said this week he’d be happy to stay in Los Angeles.
Which is convenient, since it seems they can make him.
According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com, the Rams are expected to use the franchise tag on the wide receiver, which isn’t a surprise after they traded a second-round pick and another player for him in August.
Watkins caught 39 passes, but had eight touchdowns, so there’s both production to point to and room to grow. He’s also still just 24, so using the tag as the table-settle for a long-term deal seems reasonable. Last year’s tag for wide receivers was $15.682 million.
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Im not sure how to feel about this, I want to keep Watkins but this seems like a one year prove it kind of deal before they commit long term, if it’s even true.
If this is true I definitely could see some players getting cut in order to make cap room to fit in some other players that we have to re-sign, Joyner, Donald, Robey-Coleman, are the 3 IMO that must be re-signed.
DTR Draft Profile: Marcus Davenport, EDGE, UTSA
- By JKBOGEN
- NFL DRAFT / COLLEGE FOOTBALL
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DTR Draft Profile: Marcus Davenport, EDGE, UTSA
January 9, 2018
| By::Jake Ellenbogen
Who is the 6-foot-7 and 255 pound EDGE rusher Marcus Davenport?
He is an extremely raw talent that might shoot himself up into the first round by the end of the draft process. Coming from a small-school puts him under-the-radar, but going to Senior Bowl will put him in the spotlight instantaneously. He might not be the most technically sound edge rusher in the draft but his raw talent and potential puts him in prime position to possibly mold into the next star pass rusher in the NFL.
Tape: Marcus Davenport vs. North Texas (2017)
Strengths
Davenport is a quick and twitchy athlete that can be a terror to block. Due to his unique size and his short-area burst he instantly becomes harder to block than the average edge rusher. Davenport doesn't have a ton of moves in his repertoire but that's alright for now seeing as he might have the best bull rush move in the entire draft. He's fast enough to chase down almost any QB that runs out of the pocket which is terrifying in itself on top of the fact he has a non-stop motor. This young pass rusher doesn't just do that well, he's also exceptional against the run. He is scheme versatile for sure and is going to add a lot to a defense once he is fully in tune with the next level.
Weaknesses
While he is an extremely exciting prospect, the one big knock on him is his level of competition. You love his aggressiveness, but he can be too aggressive at times and take himself out of the play. As long as he cleans that up and becomes more consistent nothing will stop him from becoming a top flight edge rusher.
How does he fit with Rams?
Well, imagine him on the same line as Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Samson Ebukam and maybe Robert Quinn. While the Rams have some uncertainty on their defensive line, Davenport would be a stud in Wade Phillips' scheme. It may take him some time to fully grow into his role but when he does the league would take notice. The last time the Rams drafted someone with enormous potential you could basically call "limitless" was Aaron Donald. Marcus Davenport has enormous potential and you could basically call it "limitless potential". However, do not get your hopes up with him starting day one and being a rookie of the year candidate. When you pick someone like this, a risk is involved, but it ends up being worth the wait in the end.
Draft Grade
Round 1
Player comparison
DeMarcus Lawrence
You could make the argument that Davenport's comp could be DeMarcus Ware, but Lawrence seems the most like Davenport on tape. With Ware, you have that small-school type of prospect comparison but outside of that you don't have the similar play like you get out of Lawrence and Davenport. Both are extremely quick, violent and powerful. Ever since Lawrence refined his technique he has been a force. Davenport could be that or even better when he is fully refined at the next level.
January 9, 2018
| By::Jake Ellenbogen
Who is the 6-foot-7 and 255 pound EDGE rusher Marcus Davenport?
He is an extremely raw talent that might shoot himself up into the first round by the end of the draft process. Coming from a small-school puts him under-the-radar, but going to Senior Bowl will put him in the spotlight instantaneously. He might not be the most technically sound edge rusher in the draft but his raw talent and potential puts him in prime position to possibly mold into the next star pass rusher in the NFL.
Tape: Marcus Davenport vs. North Texas (2017)
Strengths
Davenport is a quick and twitchy athlete that can be a terror to block. Due to his unique size and his short-area burst he instantly becomes harder to block than the average edge rusher. Davenport doesn't have a ton of moves in his repertoire but that's alright for now seeing as he might have the best bull rush move in the entire draft. He's fast enough to chase down almost any QB that runs out of the pocket which is terrifying in itself on top of the fact he has a non-stop motor. This young pass rusher doesn't just do that well, he's also exceptional against the run. He is scheme versatile for sure and is going to add a lot to a defense once he is fully in tune with the next level.
Weaknesses
While he is an extremely exciting prospect, the one big knock on him is his level of competition. You love his aggressiveness, but he can be too aggressive at times and take himself out of the play. As long as he cleans that up and becomes more consistent nothing will stop him from becoming a top flight edge rusher.
How does he fit with Rams?
Well, imagine him on the same line as Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Samson Ebukam and maybe Robert Quinn. While the Rams have some uncertainty on their defensive line, Davenport would be a stud in Wade Phillips' scheme. It may take him some time to fully grow into his role but when he does the league would take notice. The last time the Rams drafted someone with enormous potential you could basically call "limitless" was Aaron Donald. Marcus Davenport has enormous potential and you could basically call it "limitless potential". However, do not get your hopes up with him starting day one and being a rookie of the year candidate. When you pick someone like this, a risk is involved, but it ends up being worth the wait in the end.
Draft Grade
Round 1
Player comparison
DeMarcus Lawrence
You could make the argument that Davenport's comp could be DeMarcus Ware, but Lawrence seems the most like Davenport on tape. With Ware, you have that small-school type of prospect comparison but outside of that you don't have the similar play like you get out of Lawrence and Davenport. Both are extremely quick, violent and powerful. Ever since Lawrence refined his technique he has been a force. Davenport could be that or even better when he is fully refined at the next level.
ESPN: Rams Expecting Another Step Forward for Jared Goff
- By Merlin
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 29 Replies
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angele...expecting-another-step-forward-for-jared-goff
Alden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Jared Goff surprised many in his second season, going from one of the worst rookie quarterbacks in recent memory to an eventual Pro Bowler in a stacked conference.
Did he surprise himself?
"No," Goff said. "I always knew what I could do."
From 2016 to 2017, Goff, the Los Angeles Rams' 2016 No. 1 overall pick, made significant strides in completion percentage (54.6 to 62.1), yards per attempt (5.3 to 8.0), touchdown-to-interception ratio (0.71 to 4.00) and passer rating (63.6 to 100.5). He finished 296-of-477, throwing for 3,804 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions in the regular season, before being eliminated by the Atlanta Falcons in the wild-card round this past Saturday night.
Robert Woods, a preferred target, expects Goff to get "a lot" better heading into his third year.
"He’s 23," Woods noted. "This was really like his first year playing, first year getting experience."
"It’s only his second year, so, yeah, there’s definitely a lot of [room for] improvement," running back Todd Gurley said. "We have to get better around him to help him improve, as well."
Goff's year-to-year improvement had a lot to do with those around him.
He operated behind a better offensive line, bolstered by the additions of left tackle Andrew Whitworth and center John Sullivan, which helped Goff go from 26 sacks in seven games as a rookie to 25 sacks in 15 games as a second-year player. He threw to a more dynamic group of receivers, including Woods, Sammy Watkins and Cooper Kupp, a trio that combined to haul in 65.4 percent of its targets for 2,243 yards and 18 touchdowns. Most importantly, he ran a more nuanced, quarterback-friendly scheme that was overseen by first-year head coach Sean McVay and helped the Rams become the first team in the Super Bowl era to go from last to first in scoring.
But Goff himself also showed his teammates something.
“That he can do it; that he can lead this football team," right guard Jamon Brown said. "I think he’s gotten the confidence of everybody in this locker room. Everybody feels confident in him and the growth that he’s made and the direction that he’s headed."
Woods was most impressed with Goff's "mental toughness, how he stands in the pocket."
"That was one thing I saw before coming here," Woods said. "He took some shots early, but he always stood in the pocket and trusted his receivers to get open."
Goff completed 71.9 percent of his passes when he operated within a clean pocket, sixth-highest among the 32 quarterbacks who took enough snaps to qualify. But he completed only 34.4 percent of his passes while under duress, which ranked 29th. Operating under pressure stands out as a major target for improvement. So does ball security, with Goff fumbling eight times this past season.
Speaking Sunday, Goff said there are "a lot of different things" he will look to shore up. But it was too early in his offseason to narrow the list down.
"I feel like I made some good steps," Goff said, "but a lot of work to do."
He'll remain in Los Angeles throughout the year, just like he did last year, and will once again spend some of his time before organized team activities working out at the acclaimed quarterback training facility 3DQB. McVay believes playing a full season will be a major benefit for Goff, just like having a full offseason benefited him last year.
Alden GonzalezESPN Staff Writer
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Jared Goff surprised many in his second season, going from one of the worst rookie quarterbacks in recent memory to an eventual Pro Bowler in a stacked conference.
Did he surprise himself?
"No," Goff said. "I always knew what I could do."
From 2016 to 2017, Goff, the Los Angeles Rams' 2016 No. 1 overall pick, made significant strides in completion percentage (54.6 to 62.1), yards per attempt (5.3 to 8.0), touchdown-to-interception ratio (0.71 to 4.00) and passer rating (63.6 to 100.5). He finished 296-of-477, throwing for 3,804 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions in the regular season, before being eliminated by the Atlanta Falcons in the wild-card round this past Saturday night.
Robert Woods, a preferred target, expects Goff to get "a lot" better heading into his third year.
"He’s 23," Woods noted. "This was really like his first year playing, first year getting experience."
"It’s only his second year, so, yeah, there’s definitely a lot of [room for] improvement," running back Todd Gurley said. "We have to get better around him to help him improve, as well."
Goff's year-to-year improvement had a lot to do with those around him.
He operated behind a better offensive line, bolstered by the additions of left tackle Andrew Whitworth and center John Sullivan, which helped Goff go from 26 sacks in seven games as a rookie to 25 sacks in 15 games as a second-year player. He threw to a more dynamic group of receivers, including Woods, Sammy Watkins and Cooper Kupp, a trio that combined to haul in 65.4 percent of its targets for 2,243 yards and 18 touchdowns. Most importantly, he ran a more nuanced, quarterback-friendly scheme that was overseen by first-year head coach Sean McVay and helped the Rams become the first team in the Super Bowl era to go from last to first in scoring.
But Goff himself also showed his teammates something.
“That he can do it; that he can lead this football team," right guard Jamon Brown said. "I think he’s gotten the confidence of everybody in this locker room. Everybody feels confident in him and the growth that he’s made and the direction that he’s headed."
Woods was most impressed with Goff's "mental toughness, how he stands in the pocket."
"That was one thing I saw before coming here," Woods said. "He took some shots early, but he always stood in the pocket and trusted his receivers to get open."
Goff completed 71.9 percent of his passes when he operated within a clean pocket, sixth-highest among the 32 quarterbacks who took enough snaps to qualify. But he completed only 34.4 percent of his passes while under duress, which ranked 29th. Operating under pressure stands out as a major target for improvement. So does ball security, with Goff fumbling eight times this past season.
Speaking Sunday, Goff said there are "a lot of different things" he will look to shore up. But it was too early in his offseason to narrow the list down.
"I feel like I made some good steps," Goff said, "but a lot of work to do."
He'll remain in Los Angeles throughout the year, just like he did last year, and will once again spend some of his time before organized team activities working out at the acclaimed quarterback training facility 3DQB. McVay believes playing a full season will be a major benefit for Goff, just like having a full offseason benefited him last year.
Andrew Whitworth will go to the Pro Bowl/Aaron Donald will miss it
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 12 Replies
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/01/09/andrew-whitworth-will-go-to-the-pro-bowl/
Andrew Whitworth will go to the Pro Bowl
Posted by Josh Alper on January 9, 2018
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The Rams made several moves to fuel their transformation into division champs in 2017 and one of the biggest was the decision to sign left tackle Andrew Whitworth as a free agent.
The former Bengal started the first 15 games and did strong week in both phases of the offense as the Rams became the highest scoring team in the league. That was enough to earn him the nod as the first team All-Pro left tackle, but it wasn’t enough to get him a selection to the initial NFC Pro Bowl roster.
Whitworth will now be heading to the game, however. He’ll replace Redskins tackle Trent Williams, who ended the season on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Whitworth is the sixth Rams player selected for the NFC team. It’s his fourth Pro Bowl selection.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ls-named-to-replace-aaron-donald-in-pro-bowl/
Mike Daniels named to replace Aaron Donald in Pro Bowl
Posted by Charean Williams on January 9, 2018
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Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels was named to the Pro Bowl roster Tuesday. He replaces Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who the league announced won’t participate because of an injury.
It’s Daniels’ first trip to the Pro Bowl. He was an alternate each of the past three seasons.
Daniels started all 14 games he played this season, making a career-best 72 tackles while finishing third on the team with five sacks. He becomes the Packers’ first defensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since B.J. Raji in 2011.
Daniels joins Raji, Bob Brown (1972), Henry Jordan (1960-61, 1963, 1966) and Dave Hanner (1953-54) as the only Packers defensive tackles to make the Pro Bowl.
Andrew Whitworth will go to the Pro Bowl
Posted by Josh Alper on January 9, 2018
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The Rams made several moves to fuel their transformation into division champs in 2017 and one of the biggest was the decision to sign left tackle Andrew Whitworth as a free agent.
The former Bengal started the first 15 games and did strong week in both phases of the offense as the Rams became the highest scoring team in the league. That was enough to earn him the nod as the first team All-Pro left tackle, but it wasn’t enough to get him a selection to the initial NFC Pro Bowl roster.
Whitworth will now be heading to the game, however. He’ll replace Redskins tackle Trent Williams, who ended the season on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Whitworth is the sixth Rams player selected for the NFC team. It’s his fourth Pro Bowl selection.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ls-named-to-replace-aaron-donald-in-pro-bowl/
Mike Daniels named to replace Aaron Donald in Pro Bowl
Posted by Charean Williams on January 9, 2018
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Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels was named to the Pro Bowl roster Tuesday. He replaces Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who the league announced won’t participate because of an injury.
It’s Daniels’ first trip to the Pro Bowl. He was an alternate each of the past three seasons.
Daniels started all 14 games he played this season, making a career-best 72 tackles while finishing third on the team with five sacks. He becomes the Packers’ first defensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since B.J. Raji in 2011.
Daniels joins Raji, Bob Brown (1972), Henry Jordan (1960-61, 1963, 1966) and Dave Hanner (1953-54) as the only Packers defensive tackles to make the Pro Bowl.
Previewing the entire Rams 2018 offseason
- By JKBOGEN
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 44 Replies
Previewing the entire Rams 2018 offseason
January 9, 2018
| By::Jake Ellenbogen
The Rams 2017-18 season has come to a close but with every end comes a new beginning. The Rams had a great start to the Sean McVay era and they plan on only improving moving forward. Here is our look at what the 2018 offseason may bring for the Los Angeles Rams.
Trumaine Johnson: Staying or Going?
It's tough to move on from your top cornerback but the price likely won't be in favor of the Rams. The organization has continued to franchise tag Johnson which has given him money that might be a little more than his play indicates. However, let's not take away from how much of a pro Johnson has been during his time and uncertain future in Los Angeles. He wants to stay but the Rams made it clear they weren't sure he was in their future plans when they went yet another year without signing him to a contract.
I think you really don't have to move on from Johnson but with players like LaMarcus Joyner possibly hitting free agency and Aaron Donald in the process of trying to get paid, you are looking at making some unfortunate sacrifices and Johnson is one of them. Moving on from Johnson would by no means be a performance thing, it's simply the fact the Rams have franchised him twice and thus given him a larger value than he is probably worth. You can't fault Johnson for wanting that value.
Verdict: Johnson leaves in free agency
Who replaces Johnson?
It's an interesting question for sure. With Kayvon Webster seemingly being the next up to be the number one corner, the Rams would be in trouble. Not because of Webster, but rather because of the three serious injuries he has to come back from. There is a serious question whether or not he will be ready for the start of the season. Now, that means Troy Hill would be your number one guy, Hill played extremely well towards the end of the year but that play pushed him into the number two corner conversation, not number one.
Here are some options:
Malcolm Butler, Unrestricted Free agent - One of the players I have been banging the table for, I felt as though a Butler for Trumaine Johnson swap would be perfect so signing Butler would make a lot of sense.
Kyle Fuller, Unrestricted Free agent - Fuller went from having a terrible rookie year to showing improvement in every year since. This year he started to really show up and at 25-years old he would be a great addition to this young Rams defense.
Mo Claiborne, Unrestricted Free agent - Claiborne had quite the disaster of a season in what was his "prove-it" deal season. It's a little worrisome with Claiborne who has had four bad seasons in his six-year career. I don't know how much confidence you can have in Claiborne since he hasn't been able to play with consistency.
Prince Amukamara, Unrestricted Free agent - Amukamara has been solid in every year since his rookie year. This year was his best season and he helped make the Chicago Bears secondary lethal. Amukamara is older than everyone on this UFA list, but you know what you are getting if you sign him. He would likely be a B player to plug in at corner.
E.J. Gaines, Unrestricted Free agent - Yes, the Rams traded away Gaines, but don't discount the idea of them bringing him back. Gaines had a better year than any Rams corner and was rated 12th in the league by PFF. Gaines was traded in a blockbuster move the Rams couldn't pass up on with Sammy Watkins but that doesn't mean they didn't want Gaines to begin with. It's not for certain Gaines would want to come back but there could be some interest in a reunion if the chips fall the right way.
Rashaan Melvin, Unrestricted Free agent - This isn't someone I expected to be talking about before the season started, but Melvin really had himself a great season and teams will take notice. The 28-year old might be on the lower portion of this list for the Rams but nonetheless, still, someone to consider especially when your top cornerback walks in free agency and your corner next in line is unlikely to be fully healthy by the start of the season.
Aqib Talib, Potential Free agent - This seems like the most likely as crazy as it sounds. Talib is familiar with Wade Phillips and his system from his team with Wade in Dever. He offers Super Bowl experience, familiarity with the system, chemistry with Kayvon Webster and of course the fact he's one of the better corners in all of football. Still, though, he has yet to be released from the team but there is a good chance he will be and the Rams will likely pounce on the opportunity if it arises.
Richard Sherman, Potential Free agent - Sherman has been one of the best cornerbacks the game has ever seen but he's getting towards the end of the road. If it wasn't any more evident before this past season showed himself trending downward and then suffering a nasty Achilles rupture to end his season. Sherman is still really good but he was not playing at an elite level like we are used to seeing him at and coming off this traumatic injury he will likely get worse. Still, if the Seahawks cut him there is a place for him with the Rams to come back to L.A. the same place he grew up in.
Verdict: Rams sign Aqib Talib to one year deal
Cap casualties
The Rams are in a tough spot because even though they have about 45 million dollars in cap space, they have loads of players they have to spend that on to re-sign. Sometimes as mentioned previously you need to make sacrifices and that could mean parting with players you don't necessarily want to get rid of.
OLB Robert Quinn (If cut the Rams would save $11M)
It's unfortunate because Quinn really came on towards the end of the season and was a difference maker for a defense that was ascending. It's just that the Rams cannot afford to pay Quinn that much money when they have players that are more valuable to the long-term future about to hit the open market. Hopefully, the Rams can somehow get Quinn back on a lesser deal, but once an athlete is shown the door in any scenario it becomes to difficult to gain back their services. Losing Quinn would hurt but his play as great as it was to end the season has still never come close to his dominant year in 2013.
RB/WR Tavon Austin (If cut the Rams would save $3M)
Tavon loves this team and he's great to the fans but unfortunately, he has lost every role he had on this team under the new regime. Austin has become the garbage time running back for a team that benched him from return duties and refused to use him as a receiver. With Pharoh Cooper's emergence, this season into an All-Pro return man it has become evident Austin's time with the Rams is just about up.
Who gets re-signed?
Again, the theme of this offseason will be, sacrifice. Who can the Rams truly live without and who can they not? More importantly, who do they bring back and who do they let walk?
Bringing back
FS LaMarcus Joyner - I just don't see how you didn't re-up this guy at the beginning of the season. Now, he's going to cost a lot more and you are going to have to pay him because he is worth every penny. The Rams have a legitimate top-five safety in football in LaMarcus Joyner. He is going to command quite the price but the Rams cannot afford to let him get away. Joyner stays, no if's, and's or but's about it.
WR Sammy Watkins - There is a good chance the Rams plan on bringing back Watkins but the problem is that he doesn't have the production that matches what he is going to want in free agency and because of this Watkins seems like a candidate to be tagged. I know the fans don't want to hear about a franchise tag or even a transition tag but it seems like the most likely route with Watkins. The Rams probably would like to see Watkins grow within this offense, bear in mind he's just 24.
NCB Nickell Robey-Coleman - I hope to god the Rams don't plan on moving on from NRC. Robey-Coleman has turned himself into one of the best nickel corners in football and at the age of 25 no less. It would be a shame for the Rams to move on from someone so quickly that played a huge role in a great defense and for not even a million dollars this season.
DE Dominique Easley - He's had injury problems but we have seen what he is capable of and at only 25 years old I don't know how you just move on from him. Easley should be a Ram in 2018 and coming off an ACL tear, it shouldn't cost much either.
C John Sullivan - There is no point to letting Sullivan go just to let him go. If Sullivan can play another year for the Rams it will allow them to spend one more full year trying to find the right replacement at center. Sullivan wasn't expensive this year and won't be next year. The only question to me remains if Sullivan retires because that is certainly a possibility.
FS Cody Davis - Why even let Davis go? He won't be expensive, he's 28 and still offers great depth at safety but he's also a fantastic special teamer. No brainer.
LS Jake McQuaide - He's a Pro Bowl long snapper or better yet the long snapper for the best special teams in football. Unless he requests an outrageous amount you re-sign him.
DT Tyrunn Walker - The Rams lack depth at the interior defensive line spot and Tyrunn Walker adds to that big time. Walker had a good season for the Rams and should be brought back on a team-friendly deal.
TE Derek Carrier - If the money works for both sides there is no reason he won't stay with McVay.
FS Isaiah Johnson - Bring him back for training camp.
OT Cornelius Lucas - Bring him back for training camp too.
Moving on from
OLB Connor Barwin - I enjoyed having Barwin on the Rams, he clearly took on a leadership role and was loved by his teammates but unfortunately, he has hit that point in his career. He's not as quick to the ball and it shows. If the Rams can bring him back on a team-friendly deal then maybe he comes back but I don't see it.
RB Lance Dunbar - Dunbar didn't really offer much to the table for the Rams. He will be most known for scoring a touchdown in the Rams last game of the season. He spent all season either injured, battling injury or failing to get on the field.
Potential free agent targets
It's going to be a new year and with a new year comes new players. Wade Phillips had a big hand in getting talents like Connor Barwin and Kayvon Webster to come aboard and I would expect he is going to try the same to acquire the talents of former players he used to coach in Aqib Talib and Shaquil Barrett.
Running Back:
High End: Dion Lewis
Mid Tier: Jerick McKinnon
Low End: Benny Cunningham
Wide Receiver:
High End: Jarvis Landry
Mid Tier: Marqise Lee
Low End: Cody Latimer
Tight End:
High End: Jimmy Graham
Mid Tier: Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Low End: Luke Willson
Center:
High End: Weston Richburg
Mid Tier: Ryan Jensen
Low End: Spencer Long
Defensive Lineman:
High End: Ezekiel Ansah
Mid Tier: Adrian Clayborn
Low End: Star Lotulelei
Inside Linebacker:
High End: Zach Brown
Mid Tier: Todd Davis
Low End: Will Compton
Edge Rushers:
High End: Shaquil Barrett, RFA
Mid Tier: Cassius Marsh
Low End: Barkevious Mingo
The Draft
1st round: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
3rd round: Uchenna Nwosu, EDGE, USC
4th round: Mason Cole, C, Michigan
5th round: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
6th round via Lions: Devron Davis, CB, UTSA
6th round via Bills: Roc Thomas, RB, Jacksonville State
6th round: Nick DeLuca, LB, North Dakota State
Now, with all this being said this is basically just a rough outline of the offseason. None of this is guaranteed to happen and I know that, but I figured I would have an outline for the people that had no clue what kind of offseason they should expect the Rams to have. There is a good chance the Rams make a couple of moves in the offseason to acquire more picks anyway, the offseason in the NFL and any offseason in any sport for that matter is normally way too unpredictable but we should be in for fun offseason with the Los Angeles Rams.
January 9, 2018
| By::Jake Ellenbogen
The Rams 2017-18 season has come to a close but with every end comes a new beginning. The Rams had a great start to the Sean McVay era and they plan on only improving moving forward. Here is our look at what the 2018 offseason may bring for the Los Angeles Rams.
Trumaine Johnson: Staying or Going?
It's tough to move on from your top cornerback but the price likely won't be in favor of the Rams. The organization has continued to franchise tag Johnson which has given him money that might be a little more than his play indicates. However, let's not take away from how much of a pro Johnson has been during his time and uncertain future in Los Angeles. He wants to stay but the Rams made it clear they weren't sure he was in their future plans when they went yet another year without signing him to a contract.
I think you really don't have to move on from Johnson but with players like LaMarcus Joyner possibly hitting free agency and Aaron Donald in the process of trying to get paid, you are looking at making some unfortunate sacrifices and Johnson is one of them. Moving on from Johnson would by no means be a performance thing, it's simply the fact the Rams have franchised him twice and thus given him a larger value than he is probably worth. You can't fault Johnson for wanting that value.
Verdict: Johnson leaves in free agency
Who replaces Johnson?
It's an interesting question for sure. With Kayvon Webster seemingly being the next up to be the number one corner, the Rams would be in trouble. Not because of Webster, but rather because of the three serious injuries he has to come back from. There is a serious question whether or not he will be ready for the start of the season. Now, that means Troy Hill would be your number one guy, Hill played extremely well towards the end of the year but that play pushed him into the number two corner conversation, not number one.
Here are some options:
Malcolm Butler, Unrestricted Free agent - One of the players I have been banging the table for, I felt as though a Butler for Trumaine Johnson swap would be perfect so signing Butler would make a lot of sense.
Kyle Fuller, Unrestricted Free agent - Fuller went from having a terrible rookie year to showing improvement in every year since. This year he started to really show up and at 25-years old he would be a great addition to this young Rams defense.
Mo Claiborne, Unrestricted Free agent - Claiborne had quite the disaster of a season in what was his "prove-it" deal season. It's a little worrisome with Claiborne who has had four bad seasons in his six-year career. I don't know how much confidence you can have in Claiborne since he hasn't been able to play with consistency.
Prince Amukamara, Unrestricted Free agent - Amukamara has been solid in every year since his rookie year. This year was his best season and he helped make the Chicago Bears secondary lethal. Amukamara is older than everyone on this UFA list, but you know what you are getting if you sign him. He would likely be a B player to plug in at corner.
E.J. Gaines, Unrestricted Free agent - Yes, the Rams traded away Gaines, but don't discount the idea of them bringing him back. Gaines had a better year than any Rams corner and was rated 12th in the league by PFF. Gaines was traded in a blockbuster move the Rams couldn't pass up on with Sammy Watkins but that doesn't mean they didn't want Gaines to begin with. It's not for certain Gaines would want to come back but there could be some interest in a reunion if the chips fall the right way.
Rashaan Melvin, Unrestricted Free agent - This isn't someone I expected to be talking about before the season started, but Melvin really had himself a great season and teams will take notice. The 28-year old might be on the lower portion of this list for the Rams but nonetheless, still, someone to consider especially when your top cornerback walks in free agency and your corner next in line is unlikely to be fully healthy by the start of the season.
Aqib Talib, Potential Free agent - This seems like the most likely as crazy as it sounds. Talib is familiar with Wade Phillips and his system from his team with Wade in Dever. He offers Super Bowl experience, familiarity with the system, chemistry with Kayvon Webster and of course the fact he's one of the better corners in all of football. Still, though, he has yet to be released from the team but there is a good chance he will be and the Rams will likely pounce on the opportunity if it arises.
Richard Sherman, Potential Free agent - Sherman has been one of the best cornerbacks the game has ever seen but he's getting towards the end of the road. If it wasn't any more evident before this past season showed himself trending downward and then suffering a nasty Achilles rupture to end his season. Sherman is still really good but he was not playing at an elite level like we are used to seeing him at and coming off this traumatic injury he will likely get worse. Still, if the Seahawks cut him there is a place for him with the Rams to come back to L.A. the same place he grew up in.
Verdict: Rams sign Aqib Talib to one year deal
Cap casualties
The Rams are in a tough spot because even though they have about 45 million dollars in cap space, they have loads of players they have to spend that on to re-sign. Sometimes as mentioned previously you need to make sacrifices and that could mean parting with players you don't necessarily want to get rid of.
OLB Robert Quinn (If cut the Rams would save $11M)
It's unfortunate because Quinn really came on towards the end of the season and was a difference maker for a defense that was ascending. It's just that the Rams cannot afford to pay Quinn that much money when they have players that are more valuable to the long-term future about to hit the open market. Hopefully, the Rams can somehow get Quinn back on a lesser deal, but once an athlete is shown the door in any scenario it becomes to difficult to gain back their services. Losing Quinn would hurt but his play as great as it was to end the season has still never come close to his dominant year in 2013.
RB/WR Tavon Austin (If cut the Rams would save $3M)
Tavon loves this team and he's great to the fans but unfortunately, he has lost every role he had on this team under the new regime. Austin has become the garbage time running back for a team that benched him from return duties and refused to use him as a receiver. With Pharoh Cooper's emergence, this season into an All-Pro return man it has become evident Austin's time with the Rams is just about up.
Who gets re-signed?
Again, the theme of this offseason will be, sacrifice. Who can the Rams truly live without and who can they not? More importantly, who do they bring back and who do they let walk?
Bringing back
FS LaMarcus Joyner - I just don't see how you didn't re-up this guy at the beginning of the season. Now, he's going to cost a lot more and you are going to have to pay him because he is worth every penny. The Rams have a legitimate top-five safety in football in LaMarcus Joyner. He is going to command quite the price but the Rams cannot afford to let him get away. Joyner stays, no if's, and's or but's about it.
WR Sammy Watkins - There is a good chance the Rams plan on bringing back Watkins but the problem is that he doesn't have the production that matches what he is going to want in free agency and because of this Watkins seems like a candidate to be tagged. I know the fans don't want to hear about a franchise tag or even a transition tag but it seems like the most likely route with Watkins. The Rams probably would like to see Watkins grow within this offense, bear in mind he's just 24.
NCB Nickell Robey-Coleman - I hope to god the Rams don't plan on moving on from NRC. Robey-Coleman has turned himself into one of the best nickel corners in football and at the age of 25 no less. It would be a shame for the Rams to move on from someone so quickly that played a huge role in a great defense and for not even a million dollars this season.
DE Dominique Easley - He's had injury problems but we have seen what he is capable of and at only 25 years old I don't know how you just move on from him. Easley should be a Ram in 2018 and coming off an ACL tear, it shouldn't cost much either.
C John Sullivan - There is no point to letting Sullivan go just to let him go. If Sullivan can play another year for the Rams it will allow them to spend one more full year trying to find the right replacement at center. Sullivan wasn't expensive this year and won't be next year. The only question to me remains if Sullivan retires because that is certainly a possibility.
FS Cody Davis - Why even let Davis go? He won't be expensive, he's 28 and still offers great depth at safety but he's also a fantastic special teamer. No brainer.
LS Jake McQuaide - He's a Pro Bowl long snapper or better yet the long snapper for the best special teams in football. Unless he requests an outrageous amount you re-sign him.
DT Tyrunn Walker - The Rams lack depth at the interior defensive line spot and Tyrunn Walker adds to that big time. Walker had a good season for the Rams and should be brought back on a team-friendly deal.
TE Derek Carrier - If the money works for both sides there is no reason he won't stay with McVay.
FS Isaiah Johnson - Bring him back for training camp.
OT Cornelius Lucas - Bring him back for training camp too.
Moving on from
OLB Connor Barwin - I enjoyed having Barwin on the Rams, he clearly took on a leadership role and was loved by his teammates but unfortunately, he has hit that point in his career. He's not as quick to the ball and it shows. If the Rams can bring him back on a team-friendly deal then maybe he comes back but I don't see it.
RB Lance Dunbar - Dunbar didn't really offer much to the table for the Rams. He will be most known for scoring a touchdown in the Rams last game of the season. He spent all season either injured, battling injury or failing to get on the field.
Potential free agent targets
It's going to be a new year and with a new year comes new players. Wade Phillips had a big hand in getting talents like Connor Barwin and Kayvon Webster to come aboard and I would expect he is going to try the same to acquire the talents of former players he used to coach in Aqib Talib and Shaquil Barrett.
Running Back:
High End: Dion Lewis
Mid Tier: Jerick McKinnon
Low End: Benny Cunningham
Wide Receiver:
High End: Jarvis Landry
Mid Tier: Marqise Lee
Low End: Cody Latimer
Tight End:
High End: Jimmy Graham
Mid Tier: Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Low End: Luke Willson
Center:
High End: Weston Richburg
Mid Tier: Ryan Jensen
Low End: Spencer Long
Defensive Lineman:
High End: Ezekiel Ansah
Mid Tier: Adrian Clayborn
Low End: Star Lotulelei
Inside Linebacker:
High End: Zach Brown
Mid Tier: Todd Davis
Low End: Will Compton
Edge Rushers:
High End: Shaquil Barrett, RFA
Mid Tier: Cassius Marsh
Low End: Barkevious Mingo
The Draft
1st round: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
3rd round: Uchenna Nwosu, EDGE, USC
4th round: Mason Cole, C, Michigan
5th round: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
6th round via Lions: Devron Davis, CB, UTSA
6th round via Bills: Roc Thomas, RB, Jacksonville State
6th round: Nick DeLuca, LB, North Dakota State
Now, with all this being said this is basically just a rough outline of the offseason. None of this is guaranteed to happen and I know that, but I figured I would have an outline for the people that had no clue what kind of offseason they should expect the Rams to have. There is a good chance the Rams make a couple of moves in the offseason to acquire more picks anyway, the offseason in the NFL and any offseason in any sport for that matter is normally way too unpredictable but we should be in for fun offseason with the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Announces Important Dates In 2018
- By Riverumbbq
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 2 Replies
Posted Dec 15, 2017
Here's a look at some important dates in 2018.
The NFL recently released it's list of important dates for 2018; take a closer look.
2018
January 1 -- Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2018 season.
January 1 -- Clubs may renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract, and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts.
January 1 -- Option exercise period begins for fifth-year option for first-round selections from the 2015 NFL Draft. To exercise the option, the club must give written notice to the player on or after January 1, but prior to May 3.
January 6-7 -- Wild Card Playoffs.
January 7 -- Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that have byes in the Wild Card games may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of the Wild Card games.
January 13-14 -- Divisional Playoffs.
January 14 -- Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that won their Wild Card games may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of Divisional Playoff games.
January 15 -- Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for special eligibility. A list of players who are accepted into the NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.
January 20 -- East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.
January 20 -- NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California.
January 21 -- AFC and NFC Championship Games.
January 27 -- Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama.
January 28 -- NFL Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida.
January 28 -- An assistant coach whose team is participating in the Super Bowl, who has previously interviewed for another club's head coaching job, may have a second interview with such club no later than the Sunday preceding the Super Bowl.
January 31 -- Deadline for NFL clubs to try out and negotiate with CFL players whose 2017 contracts are due to expire at 12 noon, New York time, on February 13.
February 4 -- Super Bowl LII, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
February 5 -- Waiver system begins for 2018.
February 13 -- Beginning at 12 noon, New York time, NFL clubs may begin to sign players whose 2017 CFL contracts have expired. Players under contract to a CFL club for the 2018 season or who have an option for the 2018 season are not eligible to be signed.
February 20 -- First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
February 27-March 5 -- NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
March 6 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
March 12-14 -- Clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2017 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 14. However, a contract cannot be executed with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 14.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must exercise options for 2018 on all players who have option clauses in their 2017 contracts.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit qualifying offers to their Restricted Free Agents with expiring contracts to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit a minimum salary tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2017 contracts who have fewer than three accrued seasons of free agency credit.
March 14 -- Top 51 begins. All clubs must be under the 2018 salary cap prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time.
March 14 -- All 2017 player contracts will expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
March 14 -- The 2018 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
The first day of the 2018 league year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14.
March 14 -- Trading period for 2018 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2017 contracts.
March 25-28 -- Annual League Meeting, Orlando, Florida.
April 2 -- Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2017 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 16 -- Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 20 -- Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign offer sheets.
April 26-28 -- 2018 NFL Draft, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
May 4-7 -- Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
May 8 -- Deadline for prior club to send "May 8 Tender" to its unsigned Unrestricted Free Agents. If the player has not signed a player contract with a club by July 23 or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later, he may negotiate or sign a player contract from that date until the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, at 4:00 p.m., New York time, only with his prior club.
May 11-14 -- Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
May 14 -- Rookie Football Development Programs begin.
May 17-20 -- NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Invited Rookies (typically, first and/or second-round selections) must be permitted by their respective clubs to attend. Such players are unavailable for offseason workouts, OTA days, and minicamps during this period.
May 21-23 -- Spring League Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
June 1 -- Deadline for prior club to send "June 1 Tender" to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents who received a qualifying offer for a right of first refusal only in order for such player to be subject to the CBA's "June 15 Tender" provision.
June 2 -- For any player removed from the club's roster or whose contract is assigned via waivers or trade on or after June 2, any unamortized signing bonus amounts for future years will be included fully in team salary at the start of the 2019 League Year.
June 15 -- Deadline for club to withdraw qualifying offer to Restricted Free Agents and still retain exclusive negotiating rights by substituting "June 15 Tender" of one-year contract at 110 percent of the player's prior-year Paragraph 5 Salary (with all other terms of his prior-year contract carried forward unchanged).
Late June -- Rookie Transition Program to be held at individual clubs. Attendance is mandatory for all rookies.
July 16 -- At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one- year contract with his prior club for the 2018 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the club's last regular season game.
Mid-July -- Clubs are permitted to open preseason training camp for rookies and first-year players beginning seven days prior to the club's earliest permissible mandatory reporting date for Veteran players.
Veteran players (defined as a player with at least one pension-credited season) other than quarterbacks or "injured players" (as defined in CBA Article 21, Section 6) may report to a club's preseason training camp no earlier than 15 days prior to the club's first scheduled preseason game or July 15, whichever is later.
Veteran quarterbacks and injured players may be required to report to the club's preseason training camp no earlier than five days immediately prior to the mandatory reporting date for all other veteran players, provided the club has already opened (or simultaneously opens) its official preseason training camp for all rookies and first-year players
A three-day acclimation period will apply to players who are on a club's roster up to and including the mandatory veteran reporting date. Players who rejoin the roster after that date may practice (including wearing pads) and play immediately after passing a physical.
July 23* -- Signing period ends for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom a "May 8 Tender" was made by prior club. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.
* or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later.
July 23 -- Signing period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, Prior Club has exclusive negotiating rights.
August 2 -- Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.
August 2-5 -- Hall of Fame Weekend, Canton, Ohio.
August 7 -- Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs to earn an accrued season for free agency.
August 7 -- If a drafted rookie has not signed with his club by this date, he cannot be traded to any other club in 2018, and may sign a player contract only with the drafting club until the day of the Draft in the 2019 League Year.
September 1 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.
September 1 -- Simultaneously with the cut-down to 53, clubs that have players in the categories of Active/Physically Unable to Perform or Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness must select one of the following options: place player on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non- Football Injury or Illness, whichever is applicable; request waivers; terminate contract; trade contract; or continue to count the player on the Active List.
September 2 -- Claiming period for players placed on waivers at the final roster reduction will expire at 12 noon, New York time.
September 2 -- Upon receipt of the Personnel Notice at approximately 1:00 p.m., New York time, clubs may establish a practice squad of 10 players. No club, including the player's prior club, will be permitted to sign a player to a practice player contract until all clubs have received simultaneous notification via the above Personnel Notice that such player's prior NFL player contract has been terminated via the waiver system.
September 6 -- At 12:00 a.m., New York time, the Top 51 Rule expires for all NFL clubs.
September 6, 9-10 -- Regular Season opens.
My apologies if this has been previously posted.
http://www.raiders.com/news/article...-In-2018/da0a9421-4148-4fe4-8b26-f46d58f77927
Here's a look at some important dates in 2018.
The NFL recently released it's list of important dates for 2018; take a closer look.
2018
January 1 -- Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2018 season.
January 1 -- Clubs may renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract, and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts.
January 1 -- Option exercise period begins for fifth-year option for first-round selections from the 2015 NFL Draft. To exercise the option, the club must give written notice to the player on or after January 1, but prior to May 3.
January 6-7 -- Wild Card Playoffs.
January 7 -- Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that have byes in the Wild Card games may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of the Wild Card games.
January 13-14 -- Divisional Playoffs.
January 14 -- Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that won their Wild Card games may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of Divisional Playoff games.
January 15 -- Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for special eligibility. A list of players who are accepted into the NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.
January 20 -- East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.
January 20 -- NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California.
January 21 -- AFC and NFC Championship Games.
January 27 -- Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama.
January 28 -- NFL Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida.
January 28 -- An assistant coach whose team is participating in the Super Bowl, who has previously interviewed for another club's head coaching job, may have a second interview with such club no later than the Sunday preceding the Super Bowl.
January 31 -- Deadline for NFL clubs to try out and negotiate with CFL players whose 2017 contracts are due to expire at 12 noon, New York time, on February 13.
February 4 -- Super Bowl LII, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
February 5 -- Waiver system begins for 2018.
February 13 -- Beginning at 12 noon, New York time, NFL clubs may begin to sign players whose 2017 CFL contracts have expired. Players under contract to a CFL club for the 2018 season or who have an option for the 2018 season are not eligible to be signed.
February 20 -- First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
February 27-March 5 -- NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
March 6 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
March 12-14 -- Clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2017 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 14. However, a contract cannot be executed with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 14.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must exercise options for 2018 on all players who have option clauses in their 2017 contracts.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit qualifying offers to their Restricted Free Agents with expiring contracts to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation.
March 14 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit a minimum salary tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2017 contracts who have fewer than three accrued seasons of free agency credit.
March 14 -- Top 51 begins. All clubs must be under the 2018 salary cap prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time.
March 14 -- All 2017 player contracts will expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
March 14 -- The 2018 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
The first day of the 2018 league year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14.
March 14 -- Trading period for 2018 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2017 contracts.
March 25-28 -- Annual League Meeting, Orlando, Florida.
April 2 -- Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2017 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 16 -- Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 20 -- Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign offer sheets.
April 26-28 -- 2018 NFL Draft, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
May 4-7 -- Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
May 8 -- Deadline for prior club to send "May 8 Tender" to its unsigned Unrestricted Free Agents. If the player has not signed a player contract with a club by July 23 or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later, he may negotiate or sign a player contract from that date until the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, at 4:00 p.m., New York time, only with his prior club.
May 11-14 -- Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
May 14 -- Rookie Football Development Programs begin.
May 17-20 -- NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Invited Rookies (typically, first and/or second-round selections) must be permitted by their respective clubs to attend. Such players are unavailable for offseason workouts, OTA days, and minicamps during this period.
May 21-23 -- Spring League Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
June 1 -- Deadline for prior club to send "June 1 Tender" to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents who received a qualifying offer for a right of first refusal only in order for such player to be subject to the CBA's "June 15 Tender" provision.
June 2 -- For any player removed from the club's roster or whose contract is assigned via waivers or trade on or after June 2, any unamortized signing bonus amounts for future years will be included fully in team salary at the start of the 2019 League Year.
June 15 -- Deadline for club to withdraw qualifying offer to Restricted Free Agents and still retain exclusive negotiating rights by substituting "June 15 Tender" of one-year contract at 110 percent of the player's prior-year Paragraph 5 Salary (with all other terms of his prior-year contract carried forward unchanged).
Late June -- Rookie Transition Program to be held at individual clubs. Attendance is mandatory for all rookies.
July 16 -- At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one- year contract with his prior club for the 2018 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the club's last regular season game.
Mid-July -- Clubs are permitted to open preseason training camp for rookies and first-year players beginning seven days prior to the club's earliest permissible mandatory reporting date for Veteran players.
Veteran players (defined as a player with at least one pension-credited season) other than quarterbacks or "injured players" (as defined in CBA Article 21, Section 6) may report to a club's preseason training camp no earlier than 15 days prior to the club's first scheduled preseason game or July 15, whichever is later.
Veteran quarterbacks and injured players may be required to report to the club's preseason training camp no earlier than five days immediately prior to the mandatory reporting date for all other veteran players, provided the club has already opened (or simultaneously opens) its official preseason training camp for all rookies and first-year players
A three-day acclimation period will apply to players who are on a club's roster up to and including the mandatory veteran reporting date. Players who rejoin the roster after that date may practice (including wearing pads) and play immediately after passing a physical.
July 23* -- Signing period ends for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom a "May 8 Tender" was made by prior club. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.
* or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later.
July 23 -- Signing period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, Prior Club has exclusive negotiating rights.
August 2 -- Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.
August 2-5 -- Hall of Fame Weekend, Canton, Ohio.
August 7 -- Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs to earn an accrued season for free agency.
August 7 -- If a drafted rookie has not signed with his club by this date, he cannot be traded to any other club in 2018, and may sign a player contract only with the drafting club until the day of the Draft in the 2019 League Year.
September 1 -- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.
September 1 -- Simultaneously with the cut-down to 53, clubs that have players in the categories of Active/Physically Unable to Perform or Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness must select one of the following options: place player on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non- Football Injury or Illness, whichever is applicable; request waivers; terminate contract; trade contract; or continue to count the player on the Active List.
September 2 -- Claiming period for players placed on waivers at the final roster reduction will expire at 12 noon, New York time.
September 2 -- Upon receipt of the Personnel Notice at approximately 1:00 p.m., New York time, clubs may establish a practice squad of 10 players. No club, including the player's prior club, will be permitted to sign a player to a practice player contract until all clubs have received simultaneous notification via the above Personnel Notice that such player's prior NFL player contract has been terminated via the waiver system.
September 6 -- At 12:00 a.m., New York time, the Top 51 Rule expires for all NFL clubs.
September 6, 9-10 -- Regular Season opens.
My apologies if this has been previously posted.
http://www.raiders.com/news/article...-In-2018/da0a9421-4148-4fe4-8b26-f46d58f77927