Watkins signs with KC

Oh well. I’d have preferred that the Rams found a way to keep him, but it appears that maybe this offseason is all about retooling the defense. That’s not to say that I think they’ll do nothing to fix the offense. I hope that this means a third round compensatory pick in 2019.

So, if Austin is in fact in his way out the door that’s two holes WR. Of course, the Rams could opt to carry one less WR on their roster. Perhaps they’re going to gamble on Reynolds progressing. This doesn’t sound like a top heavy draft at WR. I’ve seen mocks that don’t have a WR coming off the board until the late teens. So there could be decent WRs to choose from at 23. I don’t think that their will be any WRs that have Watkins skill set, however. I’d prefer the Rams find an OLB/edge rusher or a LT of the future though.

Short term, it seems like there is no way the Rams offense doesn’t take a step backwards this season, but with the future money that the Rams might have to spend to keep guys like Donald, Goff and Gurley I can see why they’d pass on giving Watkins $16 million/year. Although, I’m not much for following the cap so maybe they could have found a way to make that all happen.

That was just too expensive. You can’t blame Watkins, he went with the money. But considering what he brought last year, the price tag was way too high.

Mcvay will get along without Watkins. The thing this offense most relies on is Gurley. He’s still here.

It would have been nice to keep Watkins, but I don’t believe he adds $16M/yr of value to the Rams in McVay’s offense.

Wonder if it means they keep Tavon?

Well, that sucks. A rental for a premium draft pick. I was looking forward to watching him grow in this offense. And I don’t see this saving Austin with that big contract.

Still, the Rams have needs at LB first and foremost.

They traded a lower 2nd round pick this year for a comp 3rd round pick next year to get Watkins services for last year.

I think we struggle to make the playoffs last year without Watkins and therefore believe it was worth the one year rental price to assist in building the winning culture.

For this year, given Kupp’s performance last year, I think Watkins is a nice to have, but not a need.

Need is signing AD.

Jordy Nelson was released by the Packers today to drop $12.5 million from their cap, right after signing Jimmy Graham. Nelson would be a nice replacement for one or two years.

i like josh reynolds. a lot. he could easily add another 20 pounds to his frame. and he’s not just tall. he’s got very good agility (4.13 short shuttle and a 6.83 3-cone). he’s explosive (37″ vertical 10’4″ broad).

and again. i think kupp gets better.

i could see them drafting another tight end this year. tyler conklin looks like a possibility in the later rounds. rams interviewed him at the senior bowl i believe. tested very well at the combine. very versatile.

i think i miss the second rounder more than i miss watkins to be honest.