Should the Rams Reunite with Jalen Ramsey? My final take

[GlendoraRam]

The Miami Dolphins are shopping veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey, looking to dump his massive contract. For Miami, it’s a straight-up salary clear-out after overpaying for his services. For the Rams, it’s a chance to bring back a former star who once anchored their secondary. But is it worth the cost? I must admit, over the last few weeks, I have wavered back and forth. I do admire Ramsey’s skill set, and he was a first-class citizen during his Rams tenure. For me, it all comes down to price.

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[Jacksnow]

Nope. Why will there is this-
Rams safety Taylor Rapp apparently shouting something toward Ramsey, who was off screen until Ramsey's open right hand was shown shoving Rapp on the facemask of Rapp's helmet. Rapp's head snapped backward because of the contact. Both players then had to be separated, with cornerback David Long Jr. holding Ramsey back and safety Jordan Fuller and linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo holding back Rapp.

[therealheadslap75]

he's a top 3 run stopping corner and a top 15 cover corner, who might play better with this pass rush. he would be the best and smartest cb on our team. now there is some significant douche factor but McVay has never allowed a player to ruin the culture and has a short trigger finger on that so I'm not worried. As the boss said, it comes down to $$$ and trade value

[Claremontram]

Miami needs to pick up half of his current contract, coupled with a 6th or 7th round draft pick. That would be a win for us.

[ocram23]

how about HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cornell29]

Miami needs to pick up half of his current contract, coupled with a 6th or 7th round draft pick. That would be a win for us.

I doubt Miami pick up half his contract just so they can get a 6th or 7th rounder done pick. Miami will just keep him.

Rams will have to up the pick, depending on how much of the contract they want Miami to eat.

[malibu]

I agree with Claremontram on this but that seems too much. At 12m a year is okay for a declining CB. If Samuels neck I jury is okay I would rather have him no draft compensation and cheaper than 12m. Currently Ramsey is at 24m which is a number we should clearly not want.

This is a big issue and important deal decision for the team. Although we need an upgrade at CB but tieing up that much money in one player is really dicey plus a draft pick. What about Bradbury or Alexander?

Some have contended a back up RT is just as important or more important and I agree both are a need but if one starter goes down a CB or T who do we need more me it is a T. I have been pushing for CB help all off season and it is a big issue based on last year's metrics but if a Tackle goes down like last year look at the disastrous results.

Big decision but we can't move forward without addressing both issues some way if we want to compete for a SB

[DelMar]

Miami needs to pick up half of his current contract, coupled with a 6th or 7th round draft pick. That would be a win for us.

I doubt Miami pick up half his contract just so they can get a 6th or 7th rounder done pick. Miami will just keep him.

Rams will have to up the pick, depending on how much of the contract they want Miami to eat.

"The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on ANY of Jalen Ramsey's guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don't want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up," Jeremy Fowler reported.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nfl/do ... r-AA1Ed68q

[ocram23]

I doubt Miami pick up half his contract just so they can get a 6th or 7th rounder done pick. Miami will just keep him.

Rams will have to up the pick, depending on how much of the contract they want Miami to eat.

"The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on ANY of Jalen Ramsey's guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don't want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up," Jeremy Fowler reported.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nfl/do ... r-AA1Ed68q

Miami is in LA LA land to think they don't want to assume the contract if they trade him or at least a % of it. nobody is going to trade for him without having Miami eat some of that contract.

[DelMar]

"The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on ANY of Jalen Ramsey's guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don't want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up," Jeremy Fowler reported.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nfl/do ... r-AA1Ed68q

Miami is in LA LA land to think they don't want to assume the contract if they trade him or at least a % of it. nobody is going to trade for him without having Miami eat some of that contract.

Agreed OC.

There is the issue as to why Miami id saying they wont budge... and its not because the dont want to move on, its just that they cant.

They are now in cap hell. of course this is a negotiation tactic by Miami, but Miami does not have a lot of options here. They either need to cut some other guys, or redo current contracts or both.

So, this brings me to THE BIG question, why is Miami so ready to move on from Jalen and his contract?

Think about it, even though Jalen is stating he wants to move on, I think it is more Miami that wants to move on. What tells me this scenario to be true, is that there does not seem to be a single team out there is wiling to even pay Jalens contract next year . I mean, 4 years ago, sure... but now, nope. Teams know Jalen is being way overpaid. So, teams will just sit back and watch both Jalen and Miami just twist in the wind for a while.

So, imo this is more of a Miami trying to get the most they can get for Jalen, and Jalen of course trying to save face and seem like hes still a top 3 CB in the league (which he is not) is telling everyone he wants out of Miami... BUT, many of us know exactly whats going on...

The real question that needs to be asked here is, who wants Jalen out of Miami more... Miami OR Jalen? Because one of them is going to have to cave. It's a real Mexican standoff ... as both parties will incur some bruises out of this.

[ocram23]

Miami is in LA LA land to think they don't want to assume the contract if they trade him or at least a % of it. nobody is going to trade for him without having Miami eat some of that contract.

Agreed OC.

There is the issue as to why Miami id saying they wont budge... and its not because the dont want to move on, its just that they cant.

They are now in cap hell. of course this is a negotiation tactic by Miami, but Miami does not have a lot of options here. They either need to cut some other guys, or redo current contracts or both.

So, this brings me to THE BIG question, why is Miami so ready to move on from Jalen and his contract?

Think about it, even though Jalen is stating he wants to move on, I think it is more Miami that wants to move on. What tells me this scenario to be true, is that there does not seem to be a single team out there is wiling to even pay Jalens contract next year . I mean, 4 years ago, sure... but now, nope. Teams know Jalen is being way overpaid. So, teams will just sit back and watch both Jalen and Miami just twist in the wind for a while.

So, imo this is more of a Miami trying to get the most they can get for Jalen, and Jalen of course trying to save face and seem like hes still a top 3 CB in the league (which he is not) is telling everyone he wants out of Miami... BUT, many of us know exactly whats going on...

The real question that needs to be asked here is, who wants Jalen out of Miami more... Miami OR Jalen? Because one of them is going to have to cave. It's a real Mexican standoff ... as both parties will incur some bruises out of this.

this is Jalen's MO. he is a cancer and has been his entire career. he always wears out his welcome and that is why he is looking for a new team. JMO

[Cornell29]

Agreed OC.

There is the issue as to why Miami id saying they wont budge... and its not because the dont want to move on, its just that they cant.

They are now in cap hell. of course this is a negotiation tactic by Miami, but Miami does not have a lot of options here. They either need to cut some other guys, or redo current contracts or both.

So, this brings me to THE BIG question, why is Miami so ready to move on from Jalen and his contract?

Think about it, even though Jalen is stating he wants to move on, I think it is more Miami that wants to move on. What tells me this scenario to be true, is that there does not seem to be a single team out there is wiling to even pay Jalens contract next year . I mean, 4 years ago, sure... but now, nope. Teams know Jalen is being way overpaid. So, teams will just sit back and watch both Jalen and Miami just twist in the wind for a while.

So, imo this is more of a Miami trying to get the most they can get for Jalen, and Jalen of course trying to save face and seem like hes still a top 3 CB in the league (which he is not) is telling everyone he wants out of Miami... BUT, many of us know exactly whats going on...

The real question that needs to be asked here is, who wants Jalen out of Miami more... Miami OR Jalen? Because one of them is going to have to cave. It's a real Mexican standoff ... as both parties will incur some bruises out of this.

this is Jalen's MO. he is a cancer and has been his entire career. he always wears out his welcome and that is why he is looking for a new team. JMO

Many wondered why the Rams could only get a 3rd and Long for Ramsey. Ramsey wanted a new deal for top money and isn't the best locker room guy. These type of things decreases value.

If Miami could go back in time, they would happily undo the trade, keep their 3rd round pick (Byron Young), Long and the boatload of money/cap room (20 plus million a year).

Rams won the deal, despite many thinking Miami did when the deal was made.

[CierraRam]

I still would rather do the dice roll on Asante Samuel Jr. Even as just a dime/nickel back his coverage ability is better than what the Rams currently have. Forbes may be too in the same role

[malibu]

Problem is Ramsey is too expensive for Miami and probably in their mind not worth 24m a year, but the big question how do they get rid of him at a price other teams will want to absorb.

Personally I would not pay anymore than 12m and a 7th rounder for him we only got a 3rd rounder and a scrub player with 2 catches. Several years later you want us to pay 24m and give you compensation are you nuts for a 30 year old CB no thx.

Miami if they are in cap hell they are between a major rock and a hard place. But keeping him on the roster isn't good either because they are stuck with someone who doesn't want to be there and a team who doesn't want to pay him.

I think patience is what needs to be done by Les and the Rams. See if they cut him, see if Alexander gets cut by GB (both could happen), look into Bradbury or Samuels or wait it out into training camp maybe someone shakes free or the price goes down or someone we didn't expect appears to be available. We can play without him but we really need a backup RT. Noteboom is gone and our backups don't appear to be that strong and the 4 UDFAs don't seem very good either what I read.

[Jacksnow]

Problem is Ramsey is too expensive for Miami and probably in their mind not worth 24m a year, but the big question how do they get rid of him at a price other teams will want to absorb.

Personally I would not pay anymore than 12m and a 7th rounder for him we only got a 3rd rounder and a scrub player with 2 catches. Several years later you want us to pay 24m and give you compensation are you nuts for a 30 year old CB no thx.

Miami if they are in cap hell they are between a major rock and a hard place. But keeping him on the roster isn't good either because they are stuck with someone who doesn't want to be there and a team who doesn't want to pay him.

I think patience is what needs to be done by Les and the Rams. See if they cut him, see if Alexander gets cut by GB (both could happen), look into Bradbury or Samuels or wait it out into training camp maybe someone shakes free or the price goes down or someone we didn't expect appears to be available. We can play without him but we really need a backup RT. Noteboom is gone and our backups don't appear to be that strong and the 4 UDFAs don't seem very good either what I read.

Great post Malibu.

From Fin Fanatic?
Frankly, the Dolphins are pretty fortunate his trade market is as strong as it is. Cutting him would be financially disastrous, almost to the point where it's not feasible. So now they're just stuck between trading away a guy for a few mid-round picks, paying him $30-something million dollars to go away, or keeping a very unhappy player on the roster. Enjoy your summer, Chris Grier.

[Commish]

From Fin Fanatic?
Frankly, the Dolphins are pretty fortunate his trade market is as strong as it is. Cutting him would be financially disastrous, almost to the point where it's not feasible. So now they're just stuck between trading away a guy for a few mid-round picks, paying him $30-something million dollars to go away, or keeping a very unhappy player on the roster. Enjoy your summer, Chris Grier.

The Dolphins' best bet is to hope that some contending team loses a starting CB to injury during the preseason and thus becomes desperate to obtain a solid replacement, then Miami might be able to unload Jalen Ramsey and his salary while getting at least something in return, perhaps a 2026 fifth-round draft selection.

Right now, an NFL team would have to be pretty foolish to trade for Ramsey, without some salary-cap relief included... :? ;) :x

RAM SEASON!!

--The Commish

[DelMar]

I think its happening... not a matter if anymore, but when...

https://ramblinfan.com/rams-jalen-ramse ... s-the-dots

[Bulldawg]

I think its happening... not a matter if anymore, but when...

https://ramblinfan.com/rams-jalen-ramse ... s-the-dots

We will see. I think this writer just has wishful thinking. We know all the pros/cons of having Ramsey on the team. We will see what happens. Will be interesting to see if he burned any bridges last time he was here.

I personally think age has caught up with him.

[DelMar]

I think its happening... not a matter if anymore, but when...

https://ramblinfan.com/rams-jalen-ramse ... s-the-dots

We will see. I think this writer just has wishful thinking. We know all the pros/cons of having Ramsey on the team. We will see what happens. Will be interesting to see if he burned any bridges last time he was here.

I personally think age has caught up with him.

It wasnt the article that made me realize this, but all the hints and things going on around this.. just interesting. This is what the Rams do... and all signs seem to point that he's coming back... but, I still do not see how they make it work... mainly because I do not believe Ramsey's value is nearly as much as he thinks he is valued at.