[Elvis]

I didn't realize Everett was that high end, guess Henry is getting up there in age. Realistically, Rams probably aren't gonna spend on a FA TE.

But since by accounts they were trying to get into the 1st round to take Kincaid last year, well i guess that could happen.

[Elvis]

I think they'll be up to the challenge and we won't take a step backwards in 2024. Let's face it, the only "down years" we've had were the result of massive injuries. They could get everything right, suffer some injuries and have a bad year. I don't expect a bad year because of who they sign/draft and put on the field.

The only times McVay has missed the playoffs was after a SB appearance...

[69RamFan]

The only times McVay has missed the playoffs was after a SB appearance...

Just to add,

the time McVay made it to the SB,
was after making the playoffs the previous year,

So we are in the window for making the SB this year!

[PARAM]

The only times McVay has missed the playoffs was after a SB appearance...

And both times AT LEAST 3/5's of the starting OL missed almost 1/2 the season or more.

2019: Noteboom 10.5 games, Allen & Havenstein 7 games.
2022: Edwards 13 games, Noteboom 11 games, Allen 10 games, Shelton 4 games.

Could be that extended season taking it's toll.

[actionjack]

Spotrac has Henry's market value at $7.5M, Everett's at $8.6M, and none listed for Smith, although got a 4 yr $50M contract with NE in 2021 and made $8.5M with the Falcons last year. If the price is $8M, hard pass for me on this year's upper TEs. And no f-ing way I'm taking one in Rd 1 or 2 either. Just my opinion...money needs allocated elsewhere.

If Bowers is there I would grab him in a heartbeat. An all around TE is huge in the Ram offense. I could see the Rams being patient and signing a vet TE for cheap late in FA.

[actionjack]

So…. Needs
QB2
RB2
TE1/2
OC
RG
Poss LT
Edge2
2 safeties
2+ corners
Kicker

Rams have their work cut out for them. Luckily they have the cap space and draft picks to likely get it done. And that is not taking into account who on the roster they think can ascend to a starter or #2 depth position. But they are going to have to be shrewd and lucky.

Could we actually see this team take a step backwards in 2024??

Barring injury (mostly to o-line and Stafford) I dont see us going backwards, but winning the NFL is tough.

-We should be better on the edge next season, one way or the other.
-We will have a quality backup QB, one way or the other.
-I think we will find a way to better in the secondary due to the young players getting experience, better pass rush and more draft capital used.
-O-line is the big question mark, need to see that come together via FA and the draft, dont want to take a step back here. Crucial to sign Sheldon IMO center is hard to come in a excel as a rookie.
-Rams def need a quality backup for Kyren (he will get hurt). Obviously the Rams like Rivers (showed some spark to me), but we need another dude. Not sold on Evans making an impact.

[BrooklynRam74]

Been bangin the drum for JPJ with pick 19. Have officially waffled. If Cooper DeJean is there I want him.

[Indrid Cold]

If Bowers is there I would grab him in a heartbeat. An all around TE is huge in the Ram offense. I could see the Rams being patient and signing a vet TE for cheap late in FA.

Yes at 19, he'd BPA and I'd be fine with that. Odds of that are minimal. Just don't want to see a trade up. I'd sign vet Edge rather than add another rookie to the front 7...spend a lot if needed...and have OL set somehow before the draft. CB is where value meets need IMO. A lot of QBs, WRs, OL, Edge going to go before 19 and there seems to be 4-5 CBs worth considering. Could trade back around 5 spots and get a high quality starting CB.

[Elvis]

Another scenario that might be worth considering: Rams go back to their old ways.

Stafford and Donald aren't getting any younger, maybe they think the time is now to take another shot and start trading assets for big name veterans again?

[ramman2999]

I dont think so. I think this team is close. I don’t see any other wide receiver in the NFL better than Puka Nacua. That you can get. I think he’s right there.

Kyren is good at running back.

Dotson was a find.

I really would like to trade up package that 19 if we can get a Bowers.

I think Bowers with our skill guys I think we are a Super Bowl contender.

Pay attention Pay attention Pay attention to this name for Quarterback mid round for us to develop Spencer Rattler.