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I think it's pretty clear that the Rams are waiting to finalize their roster until after June 1. That would seem to indicate at least one roster move is pending, be it on the Rams to clear cap space or with a trade partner who will have to eat a substantial amount of cap, or both teams that would have to restructure contracts or eat cap money. It's the only reason I can see for waiting to finalize their roster. I really think that is the only reason keeping OBJ waiting.
It's been reported on Ramswire that the Rams are targeting OBJ's return to be the Christmas day game vs the Broncos. Looking at the way WR contracts are escalating it's going to be hard to keep 3 top end WRs on a team in this new contract reality. Jefferson still has two years on his rookie contract and is an ascending talent. How do they justify paying him top dollar in 3 years when they have Kupp, Robinson, and OBJ in front of him? It's why his trade value is at its peak right now. I think Jefferson's fate was sealed when they signed Robinson. He needed to show more after OBJ went down. He struggled to play the X WR position. It was a new position for him and Jefferson was only a second-year player. But once again McVay's impatience with young players surfaced. It was obvious in his playcalling. McVay's insistence he wants OBJ makes it clear that Jefferson is being bumped down the depth chart. So trading him makes complete sense for both the Rams and Jefferson. Van doesn't bring the fear factor like Kupp, Robinson, and OBJ.
With Kupp and AD to extend there is just so much the Rams can do financially. I also, expect them to get their edge in trade for Jefferson, meaning another big contract to deal with. I think TE will be a draft priority next year as Higbee will be a 31 year old FA in 2024.
BTW from what I've heard the potential FB UDFA was released because he was too raw and they didn't like his "movement". It wouldn't surprise me if we see them sign another UDFA only this time a player who has played FB in college. This is one of the more interesting off seasons.
It's been reported on Ramswire that the Rams are targeting OBJ's return to be the Christmas day game vs the Broncos. Looking at the way WR contracts are escalating it's going to be hard to keep 3 top end WRs on a team in this new contract reality. Jefferson still has two years on his rookie contract and is an ascending talent. How do they justify paying him top dollar in 3 years when they have Kupp, Robinson, and OBJ in front of him? It's why his trade value is at its peak right now. I think Jefferson's fate was sealed when they signed Robinson. He needed to show more after OBJ went down. He struggled to play the X WR position. It was a new position for him and Jefferson was only a second-year player. But once again McVay's impatience with young players surfaced. It was obvious in his playcalling. McVay's insistence he wants OBJ makes it clear that Jefferson is being bumped down the depth chart. So trading him makes complete sense for both the Rams and Jefferson. Van doesn't bring the fear factor like Kupp, Robinson, and OBJ.
With Kupp and AD to extend there is just so much the Rams can do financially. I also, expect them to get their edge in trade for Jefferson, meaning another big contract to deal with. I think TE will be a draft priority next year as Higbee will be a 31 year old FA in 2024.
BTW from what I've heard the potential FB UDFA was released because he was too raw and they didn't like his "movement". It wouldn't surprise me if we see them sign another UDFA only this time a player who has played FB in college. This is one of the more interesting off seasons.
