Rams have cut Chris Long

RailBoss · 02-19-2016, 11:10 PM

If we sign Chris maybe Howie will say something nice about us for a change.

RaginCajun83 · 02-20-2016, 12:56 AM

Spiller has been hurt almost every year since he was drafted. Long has only had serious injuries problems in 2014. Last season, it was minor issues that kept him out of 4 games. He's no way made of glass and he would be an upgrade over anyone on this defense now

Not saying they give him JR money but a vet min contract wouldn't hurt, god forbid the team got better

FinSaint · 02-20-2016, 01:46 AM

I have to agree with Hagan - I'm more intrigued by Laurinaitis than Long.

K Major · 02-20-2016, 06:27 AM

Laurinatis is a inside tackling beast but he can't cover TE's and has very little value as a pass rusher.

Pass.

Euphoria · 02-20-2016, 06:29 AM

No I think he is done. I don't see us picking up someone who can't stay healthy anymore.

Danno · 02-20-2016, 07:38 AM

Like Burn said, it all depends on their asking price. At the right price, I'd take all of them.
And it's true that we've hit on a quite a few aging players that still had some gas in the tank.
I'm not against it as much as I think there may be some better options

burningmetal · 02-20-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Like Burn said, it all depends on their asking price. At the right price, I'd take all of them.
And it's true that we've hit on a quite a few aging players that still had some gas in the tank.
I'm not against it as much as I think there may be some better options

If there are better options, I'm absolutely all for it. I just get the feeling we're going to be bargain basement shopping, which is why Long is intriguing to me as a possible low risk sign. We shall see.

rezburna · 02-20-2016, 10:12 AM

Tamba Hali is the better option as a pass rusher. I've also got to pose the question, are we running 3-4 or 4-3? If we're running a 3-4 then Long might not fit. If we're running a 4-3, cool, but are we then making Kikiha a pass rushing DE and in turn in need of a new OLB? So many questions.

CheramieIII · 02-22-2016, 08:14 PM

Lets get Cromartie and long. Then trade up to get best NT in the draft and add some more pieces on Defense with maybe a tight end in the 2nd

K Major · 02-22-2016, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Lets get Cromartie and long.

I don't think there is any chance we get burned again with an aging vet (Cromartie) & he is no longer the player he once was. I'd prefer the likes of Trumaine Johnson if we were looking at a FA corner.

Stay younger, faster, stronger.

02-19-2016, 11:10 PM	#21
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long If we sign Chris maybe Howie will say something nice about us for a change. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Spiller has been hurt almost every year since he was drafted. Long has only had serious injuries problems in 2014. Last season, it was minor issues that kept him out of 4 games. He's no way made of glass and he would be an upgrade over anyone on this defense now Not saying they give him JR money but a vet min contract wouldn't hurt, god forbid the team got better dizzle88 likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long I have to agree with Hagan - I'm more intrigued by Laurinaitis than Long.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Laurinatis is a inside tackling beast but he can't cover TE's and has very little value as a pass rusher. Pass.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long No I think he is done. I don't see us picking up someone who can't stay healthy anymore.

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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Like Burn said, it all depends on their asking price. At the right price, I'd take all of them. And it's true that we've hit on a quite a few aging players that still had some gas in the tank. I'm not against it as much as I think there may be some better options

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,905 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Originally Posted by Danno Like Burn said, it all depends on their asking price. At the right price, I'd take all of them. And it's true that we've hit on a quite a few aging players that still had some gas in the tank. I'm not against it as much as I think there may be some better options If there are better options, I'm absolutely all for it. I just get the feeling we're going to be bargain basement shopping, which is why Long is intriguing to me as a possible low risk sign. We shall see.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Tamba Hali is the better option as a pass rusher. I've also got to pose the question, are we running 3-4 or 4-3? If we're running a 3-4 then Long might not fit. If we're running a 4-3, cool, but are we then making Kikiha a pass rushing DE and in turn in need of a new OLB? So many questions.

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,457 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Lets get Cromartie and long. Then trade up to get best NT in the draft and add some more pieces on Defense with maybe a tight end in the 2nd

02-22-2016, 08:53 PM	#30
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Rams have cut Chris Long Originally Posted by CheramieIII Lets get Cromartie and long. I don't think there is any chance we get burned again with an aging vet (Cromartie) & he is no longer the player he once was. I'd prefer the likes of Trumaine Johnson if we were looking at a FA corner. Stay younger, faster, stronger.

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