Rams Match Offer for Butler

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by skins009

I think this is good news to be honest. I think the one thing you can find with a 5th round pick is a quality blocking or H-back tightend. That is one of the few remaining holes in our offense. We could also draft a corner. According to Mel Kiper cornerback is the second deep's position in this draft behind WR.

I have to completely disagree here. A quality blocking or H-back is probably already on our roster with either Rasby, Sellers, Byron Chamberlain or Bryan Johnson. Not to mention the countless number of undrafted free agents that will pop up in training camp.

While the draft is deep for corners, most of the 2nd or even 3rd tier quality levels of defensive backs will be long gone by the 5th round.

I see the Rams matching this offer as a major blow. Williams likes to have several CBs who can play pass coverage. We needed at least one more outside of Rashad Bauman.

Hopefully, more help will turn up.

[Daseal]

Where's the Ade Jimoh Fan Club when ya need em! Step in and defend your man!

[Portis]

I think we we need depth after Rashad Bauman. I am not sold on Ade Jimoh. Last season, when ever he come on field he gave away a touchdown. Sorry there is nothing personal but he is just not a player talent wise who can cover a WR in NFL.

[SmootSmack]

This sucks. I was eagerly anticipating Jerametrius Butler Fan Club on our message board

What about Mario Edwards or Will Peterson? What's their status? I know Peterson is restricted so I don't know what we'd have to give up for him

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by smootsmack

This sucks. I was eagerly anticipating Jerametrius Butler Fan Club on our message board

What about Mario Edwards or Will Peterson? What's their status? I know Peterson is restricted so I don't know what we'd have to give up for him

As far as I know, Edwards is still available. Peterson, as you mentioned is an RFA. Others I believe are still available include:
David Macklin
William Bartee
Juran Bolden
Ralph Brown
Terrell Buckley
Walt Harris

[SmootSmack]

Crisp, would you go after any of those guys? And I'm pretty sure Macklin just signed with Arizona

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by smootsmack

Crisp, would you go after any of those guys? And I'm pretty sure Macklin just signed with Arizona

You're right about Macklin; the Cardinals just got him. The Skins won't be going after Bolden, either:

NFL | Police & Courts: Juran Bolden - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:57:48 -0800

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports free agent CB Juran Bolden's (Falcons) arraignment on charges of driving a stolen vehicle and marijuana possession has been set for April 8.

As for the other guys, I'd definitely take a look at Bartee, Brown, Buckley and Harris. Bartee and Brown don't have much mileage on them (4 years each), and could still improve. Buckley and Harris are both savvy vets, and Buckley in particular has shown he can shine in the nickel/dime role, even at an advanced age.