Laurinaitus,Cook, and Long

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Phoenician FanPhoenician Fanforum_veteranOP
Feb 19, 2016, 06:16 PM
texanphinatictexanphinaticforum_veteran
Feb 19, 2016, 07:50 PM

We should at least be interested in Long and Laurinaitus, absolutely. Cost may be an issue, but these are two people who can significantly help our team. Jenkins, Laurinaitis and Jack? That would be a heck of an LB corps. Or just replace Vernon (or even Wake) with Long? Still solid production.

Shane FalcoShane FalcoNew Member
Feb 19, 2016, 08:30 PM

Where was the Rams defense ranked last year?

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DAdanmarinosubscriber
Feb 19, 2016, 08:51 PM

"Shane Falco wrote:

Where was the Rams defense ranked last year?

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13th

DGdgfredNew Member
Feb 19, 2016, 08:54 PM

I sure like Long... but he has had like 4 sacks in 2 years. He will likely get alot just on name.

Gase worked magic with Bennett for a while... is Cook similar to him?

ConuficusConuficusluxury_box
Feb 19, 2016, 09:05 PM

Cook is the guy we should be calling a few hours ago. We should at least see what he costs. In an ideal world if we could bring him in and pair him with Cameron we could be like the Pats of a couple of years ago with multiple match up problems for linebackers, especially if Miller comes back.

Vertical LimitVertical Limitforum_veteran
Feb 19, 2016, 09:21 PM

Cook has hands of stone... Body catcher.. Ill take a chance at Long, a rotation of him, vernon and Wake (also on a new deal) would look good.

Fin-OFin-Oforum_veteran
Feb 19, 2016, 09:23 PM

I see James at my gym here in Columbus in the offseason, I will put in a good word for us. :knucks:

"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"

Fin-OFin-Oforum_veteran
Feb 19, 2016, 09:24 PM

"Conuficus wrote:

Cook is the guy we should be calling a few hours ago. We should at least see what he costs. In an ideal world if we could bring him in and pair him with Cameron we could be like the Pats of a couple of years ago with multiple match up problems for linebackers, especially if Miller comes back.

I agree. Seems like not many people are acknowledging the fact that we are soon to have a big hole at that position.

"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"

Puka-headPuka-headsubscriber
Feb 19, 2016, 09:49 PM

Laurinaitus. If we are not in negotiations with his agent right now then I have little hope for our front office. Not that he is the greatest LB ever or the answer to the whole left in my heart when 54 retired. But our LBs stink on toast, sorry guys but whos the last RB ya'll shut down? Laurinaitus is better than all of 'em and would provide good veteran leadership for those promising young guns we have like Jenkins and Hewitt.

Cook? Meh.

Long? not for 1st rounder pro bowler money, rather hold what we have and pay Shelby and Phillips.

Alex13Alex13subscriber
Feb 20, 2016, 08:59 AM

"Puka-head wrote:

Laurinaitus. If we are not in negotiations with his agent right now then I have little hope for our front office. Not that he is the greatest LB rever or the answer to the whole left in my heart when 54 retired. But our LBs stink on toast, sorry guys but whos the last RB ya'll shut down? Laurinaitus is better than all of 'em and would provide good veteran leadership for those promising young guns we have like Jenkins and Hewitt.

Cook? Meh.

Long? not for 1st rounder pro bowler money, rather hold what we have and pay Shelby and Phillips.

congrats for hyperbole post of the month

LBLBsFinestNew Member
Feb 20, 2016, 09:34 AM

Pass on all 3

Shane FalcoShane FalcoNew Member
Feb 20, 2016, 10:08 AM

I saw that Laurainits was the 94th out of 95 ILBs according to PFF

Ouch!

BrasfinBrasfinforum_veteran
Feb 20, 2016, 11:02 AM

"Shane Falco wrote:

I saw that Laurainits was the 94th out of 95 ILBs according to PFF

Ouch!

Where did Kelvin Sheppard rank?

TItirty8forum_veteran
Feb 20, 2016, 12:18 PM

Here is our problem. We need to solve four of our own problems before we start adding other players.

Wake + Vernon - These need to be priorities. In today's game, pass rush is a staple of strong defenses. The solution to these problems could be expensive.
Miller - Miller is a fan favorite, and his performance definitely merits a pay raise. If we choose to pay the man his money, it will obviously prohibit us from spending elsewhere.
Jordan Cameron - Currently, he is scheduled to make $9.5 million. The team wants him back next year, but the question is, at what price? His fate could be anywhere between a long term deal to an outright release. It appears that we will get at least some cap relief with him (restructure) or a lot (release) and this could impact us a lot in free agency.

2socks2socksforum_veteran
Feb 20, 2016, 12:57 PM

"dgfred wrote:

I sure like Long... but he has had like 4 sacks in 2 years. He will likely get alot just on name.

Gase worked magic with Bennett for a while... is Cook similar to him?

There's a player or two already on the roster with that distinction

Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing
In Our Business there is no second place
Either your first or your last

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vmarcilfan75vmarcilfan75subscriber
Feb 20, 2016, 01:05 PM

No thanks x 3

Shane FalcoShane FalcoNew Member
Feb 20, 2016, 06:38 PM

"Brasfin wrote:

Where did Kelvin Sheppard rank?

I'd have to guess 95th?

LOL!

Puka-headPuka-headsubscriber
Feb 21, 2016, 02:42 AM

"Alex13 wrote:

congrats for hyperbole post of the month

!?Por Que?! If you don't think fixing our LB corps is priority numero uno senor???Yo No SE.

Is there a better option for the $$$ on our team right now? ?Quien es eso? No se?

Just in case you didn't understand the words coming off my keyboard. Our LB's STINK! Laurie can't be worse! Sign him NOW!

Puka-headPuka-headsubscriber
Feb 21, 2016, 02:44 AM

And I would still draft 2 LB in the first four rounds. And 2 OL. Preferrably Gaurds

54Fins54Finsforum_veteran
Feb 21, 2016, 02:08 PM

Laurainits missed 21 snaps in his career, although he's not considered great. He's already more reliable than everyone we have at LB.
Why is Misi still on the team?

Fin-OFin-Oforum_veteran
Feb 21, 2016, 03:00 PM

Honestly its not uncommon for MLB's in a 4-3 to suffer when behind an outstanding pass rushing DT.

That may not be why JL has dropped off, but it does matter.

I'm ok with a cheap contract and let him play behind the best ALL AROUND DT in football.

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