Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
Seems insane that they haven’t already resigned him. That gives me hope they may not value him as much as the rest of the league would. Take a look at the Rams o-line, I haven’t heard of any of them, which means they are very good at drafting and developing these guys.
Also, they had Noteboom originally penned to take over at LT, Jackson only got a shot due to injury. So, if they are looking to save money they might pivot back to him instead.
Probably wishful thinking, but if this dude does hit free agency Clark better offer him the key to one of his damn mansions to come here.
I’m no cap expert but I did some looking around at various Rams projections.
They all say they doubt the Rams tag him.
I can’t believe they didn’t extend him in season when Jackson has a reason to negotiate with them. Risk of injury, falling off in play, etc. all reasons for Jackson to get a deal done.
Now though? Shit. See what Veach will pay. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch:
If I had my way we'd try to switch Taylor over and the conversation would be about finding a RT instead, which is relatively easier especially since I think Morris actually looks decently competent there instead. But they've obviously scrapped that idea a long time ago so gun to my head they'll either sign Cam Robinson to a deal we'll all be sour about to varying degrees or trade up for Simmons if he slides far enough. Maybe even both.
Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch:
It'd be malfeasance not to. That's one of the very few circumstances where I'd hope Veach reverts back to his early days to hit the bid button until he wins. It would solve so many issues.
Absolutely, you’re playing Madden on this one. You just keep upping the offer until he goddamn signs, I don’t care what it takes.
All the articles I can find on him seem to predate the amazing playoff performances, but at that time it seemed like nobody was sure if they would tag him. I just can’t see how they would ever let him slip away, but stranger things have happened. [Reply]
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
I’m no cap expert but I did some looking around at various Rams projections.
They all say they doubt the Rams tag him.
I can’t believe they didn’t extend him in season when Jackson has a reason to negotiate with them. Risk of injury, falling off in play, etc. all reasons for Jackson to get a deal done.
Now though? Shit. See what Veach will pay.
That’s what I’ve been seeing as well, but this could also be the reason they’re trying to move off Cupp is to afford Jackson. Either way, it doesn’t seem like it’s a done deal by any stretch.
Everyone keep hoping, praying, talking to your spirt guide, whatever the hell it is you do to keep your faith in life, use it to will Jackson into free agency. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
That’s what I’ve been seeing as well, but this could also be the reason they’re trying to move off Cupp is to afford Jackson. Either way, it doesn’t seem like it’s a done deal by any stretch.
Everyone keep hoping, praying, talking to your spirt guide, whatever the hell it is you do to keep your faith in life, use it to will Jackson into free agency. :-)
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
How many posts is this going to take?
I will not goddamn stop until his gigantic pen hits a contract with a Kansas City football Chiefs logo on it. That would be him agreeing to play left tackle for us, just to clarify for those who don’t understand how contracts work. I want him to play for the Chiefs is the general theme I’m trying to get across here.
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
I will not goddamn stop until his gigantic pen hits a contract with a Kansas City football Chiefs logo on it. That would be him agreeing to play left tackle for us, just to clarify for those who don’t understand how contracts work. I want him to play for the Chiefs is the general theme I’m trying to get across here.
Alaric Jackson isn’t going to make it to FA. The Rams are not dumb. They know they can’t let him walk.
I’ve resigned myself to the reality that it’s probably gonna be Cam Robinson bc he played in our offense in Jacksonville. Also wouldn’t be surprised to see Doug added to the staff I some capacity.
Idk what Cam Robinson’s grade is vs pressure anyway but based on what I’ve seen, Sam Darnold did him zero favors holding holding the ball forever [Reply]
Don't think it's likely at all, but it actually isn't as simple as a tag. They may have misplayed it to the point he at least gets to hear offers on the market, in which case Veach absolutely needs to get a deal done [Reply]
Preface this by saying I don’t know much about the guy. I only know people were enraged during the Vikings meltdown games bc Darnold apparently held the ball forever.
This was this season. We wouldn’t take this? Really?
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Seemed to be just fine in Jacksonville, no? Hered the awful game vs the Rams. Had some bad reps but he actually looks decent to me. I don’t see a lot of losses here?
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Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch:
Don't think it's likely at all, but it actually isn't as simple as a tag. They may have misplayed it to the point he at least gets to hear offers on the market, in which case Veach absolutely needs to get a deal done
How could Jackson’s agent watch that Super Bowl and not use it to at least bend the Rams over?
Knowing how hard the Chiefs pursued Trent Williams with THAT shit show fresh in their minds.
Man, last night seems bad for the Rams. Especially, when you essentially have a side by side comparison with Jackson vs the Eagles so recently. [Reply]
In the absence of a sure bet, your best bet is to make many bets.
If the Chiefs get the chance to bet big on Alaric’s Jackson or Ronnie Stanley, sure, go bet big on one of those dudes.
If they don’t? Spread it around. Options abound. Sign a vet. Revisit in-house options with another year under their belts. Scout the draft. See if you can find a Canadian FL or rugby convert. Etc.
That in mind, Humphries back on a small deal wouldn’t be a bad shot, depending on the size of the deal. And it might explain the approach with him this season. [Reply]
