(not so) Old and in the way

by Ryan Van Bibber on May 1, 2009 7:04 AM CDT in 2009 Off-Season

Who are these Rams?

I guess by now you've seen the "100 Impact Rookies" list from WhatIfSports.com. If not, here's a link. Two names of note among the top 15, James Laurinaitis at #15 and Jason Smith at #6. We're hoping they prove the methodology correct. We need them to.

Not so long ago, last season, the Rams had one of the oldest rosters in the league. Now the Rams have just 6 players age 30 or above, the third fewest in the league.

Could the Rams take a flier on Arizona's recent cap casualty CB Roderick Hood? Hood and Spagnuolo should be plenty familiar with each other from their time together in Philadelphia, before Arizona signed him as a free agent before the 2007 season. Nobody will confuse Hood with the echelon of elite corners in the NFL, but he could be a smart addition to the Rams secondary. The Rams don't suffer for a lack of players at CB. Behind Ron Bartell, they've got Tye Hill, Jonathan Wade, Justin King, this year's 3rd round pick Bradley Fletcher, and some unknowns in Marcus Brown, Quincy Butler, and rookie free agent pick up Cordelius Parks.

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I think I'd rather see us address depth at LB, WR, or DT than CB

And speaking of free-agent linebackers, the Seahawks re-upped Leroy Hill for 6 years, with $15mm guaranteed. Between Hill, Tatupu and Curry, that’s a scary unit. Tatupu might actually be the weak link, and he’s a three-time pro bowler. (!)

The Saints just cut DT Hollis Thomas… he’s old and was hurt most of last year, but prior to that was a pretty formidable presence in the middle.

"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz

by taiko on May 1, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions

Hollis Thomas is one of my favorite people ever.

I went to college with him and often played basketball with him in the fieldhouse with the athletic trainers. One of the nicest and funniest people I’ve ever met.

Did I ever tell you about the time Brasky and I went horseback riding, but there weren't any horses around? Anyway, Brasky throws a saddle on my back and rides me around Wyoming for three days. Well, wouldn't ya know it, my stamina increased with each day, and I develop tremendous leg muscles. So anyway, Brasky decides to enter me into the Breeders Cup under the name Turkish Delight. And Im running in second place, and I'm running, and I break my ankle. So anyway, they're about to shoot me. Then someone from the crowd yells out, God bless him, Dont shoot him, he's a human.

by Tackle Box on May 1, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Hallmark Moment

3k for Rams asst GM.....someone make it happen!

I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett

by JordansDad on May 1, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I shoulda took a picture......

by Tackle Box on May 2, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Yep, that sounds like

a great unit. But with that much of their cap invested in linebackers, they’re going to have trouble finding money to help with many other positions. I guess we’ll see how it turns out for them.

by andyrose on May 1, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

Seachickens

…also, they had Peterson before, who was also pretty good. They add Curry, but release Peterson which results in a lateral move for now. Obviously, Curry will be good for a lot longer, however.

We should address our RB depth with the Denver cuts. Selvin Young is intriguing. We should take a look at him.

by Oski Bear on May 1, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

We didn't address RB depth

in drafting a RB?

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on May 1, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Slightly.

…but you really think Ogbannaya is ready for the challenge? Gado and Leonard are not going to work. This means we have Darby as a third down back. We need someone to fill in full time should Jackson get hurt.

by Oski Bear on May 1, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions