[aeneas1]

I agree but it hinges on what one thinks of the player/QB in question. To me, I think the Rams are very close to being a QB away from the playoffs. So, signing the best FA out there for market rate isn't outside the realm of consideration.

I understand not wanting to overpay for a FA but that isn't really a consideration in the NFL. You either draft a guy or pay a guy most of the time. IMO, the Rams need to be in "win now" mode so I wouldn't skimp on the QB position. Going into 2016 with Foles and Mannion and maybe Keenum shouldn't be a consideration.

I don't know who the Rams might think is the best FA QB but I think they need to go get him and quit putting off the present to build for the future. I think Bradford would fit the bill but others will not. But, it is time for Fisher to shit or get off the pot. This perpetual minimum possible effort on offense has to end.

Trying to get by with Keenum would just be another skimp IMO. Whether it's Bradford, Brees, Manning, Fitz, Geno...I don't know, just pick one and make a real effort to have an offense.

well the rams landed a qb via trade who was 1 year removed from a pro bowl season without breaking the bank, in fact they netted a 2nd rounder to boot, unfortunately it didn't work out, the cards landed palmer without breaking the bank, etc., so i don't agree that overpaying isn't a consideration nor do i agree that the only options are to pay top dollar in free agency or draft... anyway, back to the $25 mil sam was fishing for, incredible that he was paid more (contract wise) before ever playing a down than warner made in his entire career, gotta love big buck sports!

[snackdaddy]

No way any would would ever pay Bradford that kind of money. But knowing how the league is when it comes to quarterbacks I can see someone overpaying for his services. Maybe along the lines of 12 millions per year. But it would have to be a team desperate for an NFL starting caliber quarterback.

I don't see the Rams as the team to sign him, but they do fit the desperate for an NFL quarterback thing. Chances are he'll be the most sought after quarterback in free agency, unless by some chance Fitzpatrick hits the open market. I would think Fitz would be the top guy, but who knows what some of these teams are thinking.

[Stranger]

Always loved Fitz's guts and determination. I was sad when we let him go.

[aeneas1]

No way any would would ever pay Bradford that kind of money. But knowing how the league is when it comes to quarterbacks I can see someone overpaying for his services. Maybe along the lines of 12 millions per year. But it would have to be a team desperate for an NFL starting caliber quarterback.

I don't see the Rams as the team to sign him, but they do fit the desperate for an NFL quarterback thing. Chances are he'll be the most sought after quarterback in free agency, unless by some chance Fitzpatrick hits the open market. I would think Fitz would be the top guy, but who knows what some of these teams are thinking.

agree, i also think the increased salary caps will drive big free agent deals... speaking of fa qbs, who would you rather go after if your weren't the rams, bradford or cousins?

[TomSlick]

i swear, bradford reminds of dennis miller's great line aimed at social media teens: never have lives less lived been more documented...

Classic. Nice to see you back in action A1.

My other favorite Miller line is, "I'm easily offended by those who are easily offended."

As for Sammy, well, the dude has won all those Super Bowls so his value is really really really high...oh, yeah, it wasn't him.

[Hacksaw_64]

No way any would would ever pay Bradford that kind of money. But knowing how the league is when it comes to quarterbacks I can see someone overpaying for his services. Maybe along the lines of 12 millions per year. But it would have to be a team desperate for an NFL starting caliber quarterback.

I don't see the Rams as the team to sign him, but they do fit the desperate for an NFL quarterback thing. Chances are he'll be the most sought after quarterback in free agency, unless by some chance Fitzpatrick hits the open market. I would think Fitz would be the top guy, but who knows what some of these teams are thinking.

The Rams cut ties with Bradford for a reason. That ship has sailed.

Yeah Fitz has gotta be top dog on week FA QB board.

[aeneas1]

i swear, bradford reminds of dennis miller's great line aimed at social media teens: never have lives less lived been more documented...

Classic. Nice to see you back in action A1.

My other favorite Miller line is, "I'm easily offended by those who are easily offended."

As for Sammy, well, the dude has won all those Super Bowls so his value is really really really high...oh, yeah, it wasn't him.

hey dude, back atcha! so when are you going to start posting those awesome vintage car photos of yours? personally i'm not a motor head, never been into racing or cars, but for some reason i absolutely love vintage footage of le mans and other races, especially the classic color footage, and vintage photos... weird, eh?

[moklerman]

well the rams landed a qb via trade who was 1 year removed from a pro bowl season without breaking the bank, in fact they netted a 2nd rounder to boot, unfortunately it didn't work out, the cards landed palmer without breaking the bank, etc., so i don't agree that overpaying isn't a consideration nor do i agree that the only options are to pay top dollar in free agency or draft... anyway, back to the $25 mil sam was fishing for, incredible that he was paid more (contract wise) before ever playing a down than warner made in his entire career, gotta love big buck sports!

Wouldn't you say those were both uncommon, though? Palmer was considered washed up and the Bradford/Foles/2nd was just plain unusual.

I agree, it's not impossible but it isn't common. And I'm not opposed to finding the next Palmer for a very team friendly deal. I just don't happen to see that guy this year.

I hear what you're saying though, the Rams did try to address the QB situation last year so I guess there's hope. At least they're aware. That they picked Foles is a pretty bad indictment against their selection skills though. I didn't need to see Foles implode to know that he wouldn't be the guy to target.

Maybe they'll get it right this year.

[ramsman34]

Here's the underlying theme that undermines the Rams going after a QB in the win-now scenario: They keep saying (players, Fish, Snead) "we lost three games by 3 points, two in OT, and another by 7 pts. That's a 3-4 game swing that had it gone the other way, we are in the playoffs." They all say/think they can get that done with THE PLAYERS THEY HAVE NOW.

Granted, Snead and fish have said they would bring in "competition" at the position. But also said Keenum played at top-10 level according to the analytics and could/should have been 4-0.

Coach speak, or do they truly think they can get to the playoffs with Keenum et al?

We can all clamor for a new QB and for a new OC and for seeping offensive changes. But, if THEY don't think that a way then we are all going to be disappointed big time.

[moklerman]

No way any would would ever pay Bradford that kind of money. But knowing how the league is when it comes to quarterbacks I can see someone overpaying for his services. Maybe along the lines of 12 millions per year. But it would have to be a team desperate for an NFL starting caliber quarterback.

I don't see the Rams as the team to sign him, but they do fit the desperate for an NFL quarterback thing. Chances are he'll be the most sought after quarterback in free agency, unless by some chance Fitzpatrick hits the open market. I would think Fitz would be the top guy, but who knows what some of these teams are thinking.

The Rams cut ties with Bradford for a reason. That ship has sailed.

Yeah Fitz has gotta be top dog on week FA QB board.

I realize you're on the "con" side of the Bradford discussions but he was traded because they feared his knee wouldn't hold up and more importantly, he wouldn't restructure his deal. I don't feel like they had reservations or doubts about his ability to play QB.

You're probably right that the ship has sailed but if Bradford came with a contract they liked, I bet the Rams would take him back.