Rams have some intriguing future starter candidates, huh?

[Rams43]

Players that appear to be potential future starters? Maybe as soon as next year? Some possibly even later this year?

In no particular order...

Everett. Just a matter of time, maybe by midseason?
Reynolds. Gonna get more and more snaps, no question.
Johnson. Maybe by next year? Both Joyner and Alexander are not expected to be extended.

These 3 guys have future starter written all over themselves.

But there may be a few other surprises waiting in the wings, too.

I see a possible opening for Quinn’s spot. Maybe more and more this year and certainly by next year unless he really gets his season turned around.

Same for Barwin’s spot. It’s only been 4 games, but I expected more. Maybe Wade got his D “fixed” at halftime of the Cowboy game?

Is Ogletree gonna be an ILB next year? Or even be extended beyond this year? Looking kinda iffy up to this point, huh?

Those last 3 players appear vulnerable for next year with the Rams. Anybody on our roster capable of replacing any or all of them? I dunno.

But I’m sure that the Ram brain trust is all over these situations, and then some.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Mannion should be ready to replace Goff.

 

[OldSchool]

I wouldn't expect Alexander to be extended the way he's played. But McVay and Wade love Joyner.

 

[Merlin]

I haven't gone back and looked but based on just watching that game live and sort of paying attention, Quinn was moved around and most of the snaps probably went to Longacre at ROLB. So Quinn sort of looks like a depth rotation guy right now but yeah gonna have to go back and see.

As has been mentioned around here a few times by myself and others, I'd like to see Ebukam worked in more at ILB. Sub him for both those guys on some run downs. I know he's an edge guy, but he's got the physicality I think we are going to need in one of those two spots and might be athletic enough to work on the coverage side while he's training up on the inside.

But overall re: the front seven you have to have good options on depth to sit guys and our options are very thin. And the defense has started to play better, too, so in a few weeks this type of conversation might look very different.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Joyner will be re-signed.

 

[Barrison]

Was just thinking like why the hell would we not be interested in resigning the current #4 Safety in the NFL?

 

[NERamsFan]

I wouldn't expect Alexander to be extended the way he's played. But McVay and Wade love Joyner.

100% AGREED!!!

I've watched our games over and over, and Alexander has been taking terrible angles and showing terrible coverage recognition. I've seen him late on plays and miss open field tackles. YUCK

We must keep Joyner and either sign someone like Ward next off-season or promote Johnson.

 

[RamFan503]

Both Joyner and Alexander are not expected to be extended.

Where are you getting this? I can see Alexander needing to step up in order to keep his job but Joyner has been playing really well until his injury.

 

[bubbaramfan]

I can see the Rams signing a bigger vet FA ILB and moving Ogletree back outside.

 

[yrba1]

I can see the Rams signing a bigger vet FA ILB and moving Ogletree back outside.

Didn't Ogletree used to play as a 3-4 ILB in Georgia? Surprised he's struggling back in his roots unless success as a NFL 3-4 ILB hardly translates to 3-4 ILB in the SEC. Gonna give him the benefit of the doubt though considering he's showed glaring mistakes as a rookie and his first few games in Williams's scheme only to improve from there.

 

[fearsomefour]

Joyner will be re-signed.

He will be resigned....and moved to ILB.

 

[DaveFan'51]

I can see Ebukam and Price both getting starter jobs by next year.

 

[Merlin]

He will be resigned....and moved to ILB.

 

[shovelpass]

A pretty impressive draft overall. 6 of the 8 picks are on the field taking snaps, and more than a few are either making big plays or getting a significant amount of playing time

 

[JackDRams]

I can see Ebukam and Price both getting starter jobs by next year.

Let’s see if Price can improve enough to even get on the field this year, before we hand him a full time gig next year.

 

[den-the-coach]

I wouldn't expect Alexander to be extended the way he's played. But McVay and Wade love Joyner.

This^ John Johnson will be starting next year, if not this year for Alexander and I could see them extending Joyner and being set at Safety for a while.

 

[LACHAMP46]

Too soon to tell...much like Tavon...and after further review...I liked Tavon's game on Sunday. Guy was making an impact....

And I always said....he's a bad ass tailback.

 

[Memento]

I'm confident in Tanzel Smart, actually. He could be a long-term starter at nose tackle for us.

 

[Memento]

Also, Samson Ebukam and Ejuan Price should be getting more snaps. Quinn has been a complete nonfactor, and Barwin isn't much better.

 

[PhillyRam]

This is probably blasphemy, but if Reynolds starts getting more time and can make plays downfield, do you still break the bank for Watkins if he is expecting to be paid top WR money?

With an offensive minded headcoach and the fact that they traded a #2 pick for him, they probsbly will, but long-term it might not be the right move.