09-20-2019, 10:59 PM
(09-20-2019, 05:19 PM)2MinutesHate Wrote: Let's jump the gun here and say John Ross explodes this year. He's going to want more money after the season as well, even though we have him for 2020 and the 5th year option in 2021 (which would be expensive for sure).
How would we pay all 3? If we were to do so, would that come at the expense of other positions? I think it would. The Rams have Cooks, Woods and Kupp. Cooks and Woods make good money, whereas Kupp does not. My point is that I think it makes good business sense to pay 2 receivers big money and focus cap resources elsewhere.
Come to think of it, I wouldn't be surprised if the FO is already considering letting AJ go either by trade or releasing him. With his injuries becoming more frequent, I think they would've never waited this long to sign him if he was healthy. I believe they have to wait to see what they have in John Ross first at this point and also see what they get out of AJ this year. If Green gets over 750 yards for the season, I'd be surprised.
This is kind of where I am with the Green situation. His injuries are piling up and difficult to ignore. I have no doubt that he can still be an effective to terrific player, but if Ross proves to be consistently good, then I'd let AJ walk. There are just too many positions of need on this team to invest in, and there's no reason to invest huge money in a QB/WR combo if you can't surround them with the talent to be successful.
I'd offer Andy 20 mil or so per year for 3 years with a way out after year 1. I think he can be successful in Zac's system. Successful enough to win a lot of games, even, if you invest in the o-line.
This team, despite glaring weaknesses at several positions, has a very good collection of skill guys. They have enough to win with Dalton if they pick up 2 more good linemen after Jonah. I'd target Thomas form Georgia and sign a guard. Cut bait with wet fart Hart and Glenn, take the money and sign a legit, proven guard. They're in business if that happens.
