Not even sure what Chris Long would bring to the team. He had an all star squad front seven in St Louis with teams not even concentrating on him. What did he do? Next to zilch. Guy has got a shadow hanging over him named Howie since the day he was born.
If he does come here I'll keep my expectations low so I'm not disappointed. It would be nice to see him have a rejuvenation here as he certainly has the physical tools to succeed. Maybe Bill and Matt will put him in a position to succeed.
It was called CAP issue. Same with James L. and Cook.
Cook is actually the most talented TE on the board left. Only 29. 6'5" and 254. Was with a bad QB situation with Rams. Had a terrible year. Only 39 catches.
4.49 speed and he can block. Will be cheaper because of this past year. If BB can light a fire under his ass and he is better than Green (Pitt) , Allen or Fleener.
Chris long admitted he played bad. That is accountability. That brings a chip. I have seen Jones on the ins9ide a few time. Long is bigger.
How about all three ex-Rams in a package deal? "Los Angeles also pulled the plug on DE Chris Long and LB James Laurinaitis. Those three were scheduled to earn $22.525 million in base salary for 2016." In defense of these three, yes they had mediocre years but you are playing for a Team in flux, a bad coach, no QB and big paycheck. Pay should have been the incentive but winning does count.
"A third-round pick in 2009, Cook hasn't really lived up to his billing through seven NFL seasons. The pass-catcher never topped 700 yards in his three years with the Rams, and while some of that can be attributed to quarterback play, much of that falls on him as well. Cook possesses the athleticism of an elite tight end, but it hasn't turned into production. It's possible he'll find a starting role with another team"
Against Pats
Would not that package fill a few holes? Second TE and LB depth with a proven vet. Now gain a Pro Bowl type DE and maybe you can get a kings ransom for Chandler Jones rather than a perhaps 3rd round Comp because you can't keep him. Would you take that trio?
All three would want to restore their resume. I like players who want to prove something. How would it make Fisher look if these guys revived their careers and helped bring us a Super Bowl. None are that old.
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