Rams Avoid Free Agency Pitfalls

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams have a mixed track record in free agency, swinging from aggressive splashes to quiet moves focused on their own. Guys, this offseason though, they have plenty of cap space and clear roster gaps, especially a cornerback and linebacker making it a make or break. Window. Still, experts say they should steer clear of a few overhyped names to avoid costly mistakes. Take cornerback to Mel Dean from the Buccaneers. He's been linked to the Rams often, but his coverage is spotty, he's never played a full season, and injuries pile up as he nears 30 years old. His physical tools look good on paper, yet effort and zone awareness fall short for what the Rams need. Meanwhile, linebacker Key Walker has a coaching tie through the Rams linebacker's coach, who worked with him in Green Bay. The former first rounder boasts speed and upside, but poor instincts, coverage lapses, and discipline issues keep him from elite status and his price. Would likely be too steep.

1:00Other corners like Nashon Wright raise red flags too, with big stats masking yards and touchdowns allowed, more luck than skill. Linebacker Tremaine Edmonds and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed face similar knocks, high draft pedigree or flashes not matching cost, plus poor scheme. Fit in the Rams heavy sets. This fans hope for smart spending to build contention, so passing on these risks could keep flexibility for better long term targets as the market heats up.