Well we got are big FA, Matt Gay for a record breaking contracts.

[Butter]

https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/ind...ay-record-deal
Ok, then we took care of that thing I guess.

[Dam8610]

Why? Chase McLaughlin was fine. This makes no sense.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Why? Chase McLaughlin was fine. This makes no sense.

He's a top five kicker in the league. Chase was 20-25

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

He's a top five kicker in the league. Chase was 20-25

This isn't 2006. Signing Vinatieri back then made sense because they were jettisoning Vanderjagt (for good reason) and it was the only real weak spot on the team. This roster has far more holes, including the QB position. All of that needs to be solved before getting the highest paid kicker in the league.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

This isn't 2006. Signing Vinatieri back then made sense because they were jettisoning Vanderjagt (for good reason) and it was the only real weak spot on the team. This roster has far more holes, including the QB position. All of that needs to be solved before getting the highest paid kicker in the league.

We are a better team today than we were yesterday. We have lost several games over the past two years due to shitty kicking, couldn't make a 50+ yard kick to save our souls. Kicker of this proven caliber rarely hit the market. It has impacted our game hugely over the last few year, not only in missed field goals but even whether to punt, try field go or go for it. We improve but not how you would prefer to improve first so we fucked up. You are really so full of yourself it is quite amusing.

[Brylok]

It's a bit of a bizarre early signing, and I hope it wasn't an overpay, but it's a position of need and we got the best available. Rookie head coach, new offensive coordinator, rookie QB, O-line changes coming...
He's probably going to have to make a LOT of kicks this season. Now let's shed some dead weight and add some more pieces.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

This isn't 2006. Signing Vinatieri back then made sense because they were jettisoning Vanderjagt (for good reason) and it was the only real weak spot on the team. This roster has far more holes, including the QB position. All of that needs to be solved before getting the highest paid kicker in the league.

Its beer nuts compared to the entire cap. Gay has greater range, and a better percentage. The Colts passed up on some FG attemps, last year that will be in range this year.

Colts lost 7 games with a difference of 3 points.

They arent giving him Qb money, but someone who could win some games.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Its beer nuts compared to the entire cap. Gay has greater range, and a better percentage. The Colts passed up on some FG attemps, last year that will be in range this year.

Colts lost 7 games with a difference of 3 points.

They arent giving him Qb money, but someone who could win some games.

Agreed. Kicker wasn’t a top need IMO, but the overall money is pretty minimal when compared to other positions and it is without a doubt an upgrade. I find it a little curious, but I don’t see anything to complain about.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

This isn't 2006. Signing Vinatieri back then made sense because they were jettisoning Vanderjagt (for good reason) and it was the only real weak spot on the team. This roster has far more holes, including the QB position. All of that needs to be solved before getting the highest paid kicker in the league.

He’s the highest paid kicker from free agency. Which changes every year because the cap keeps going up. That’s what FA does, reset the salaries every year or two.

One of the reasons we’ve missed the playoffs the past two of three seasons is directly attributable to kicking.

A record number of games are being decided by the kicker at the end. It’s a very important position in today’s NFL.

Finally, just because they improved this position doesn’t mean they don’t address others. And they might still use a vet QB to start even if they draft a rookie in order to be competitive.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Why? Chase McLaughlin was fine. This makes no sense.

For once we agree. Seems like a weird spot to overpay.