Ndamukong Suh expected to visit Rams next

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Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh spent time with the Saints and he visited with the Titans, but he remains without a contract for the 2018 season.

That means his tour of the NFL will continue and multiple reports point to the Rams as his next stop.

Suh would be an unexpected and intriguing addition to the interior of the defensive front in Los Angeles. With Aaron Donald already in place, the Rams would have a lot of disruptive force along the line of scrimmage in 2018.

For that to happen, Suh and the Rams would need to find common ground in terms of his salary and role on the field. That hasn’t happened in either of Suh’s first two stops, so we’ll find out soon if the third time is the charm for the former Dolphin.

52 responses to “Ndamukong Suh expected to visit Rams next

  1. .
    The Rams have a couple of things working in their favor. One is 32 million in cap space. Another is Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator. He’s usually good at scheming to utilize a players strengths.
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  2. Suh made 77MM in 3 years with the Dolphins.
    You’d figure he would want to end his career playing for a strong team with a chance at a super bowl.

  3. I can’t stand Suh’s past antics on the field, yet off the field he seems like a pretty good guy. I’m a bit conflicted, but coming to the conclusion that for the price, I’d want him on my team.

  4. A few people have posted him being like Albert Haynesworth. He can be reckless on the field, but nothing points to him straight up not trying or pretty much giving up playing for his team. There is a big difference in maybe not playing well, but Suh looks to come to play every week; unlike Haynesworth.

  5. 6ball says:
    March 19, 2018 at 7:47 am
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    The Rams have a couple of things working in their favor. One is 32 million in cap space. Another is Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator. He’s usually good at scheming to utilize a players strengths.
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    Hint: They’re going to have ZERO cap space real soon with Donald, Goff and Gurley and the entitled Marcus Peters soon due.

    This is where teams slip into cap hell. Right here.

    Technically they have ZERO cap space when you look at who they need to sign in-house. Signing free agents who are looking to take you to the cleaners, before your own, is suicide.

    Then again, Snead has been a moron now for a while. All of the RG3 compensation is no more, on the roster. And, they have nothing to show for it.

  6. arclight1972 says:
    March 19, 2018 at 7:50 am
    Suh made 77MM in 3 years with the Dolphins.
    You’d figure he would want to end his career playing for a strong team with a chance at a super bowl.

    Yes, and that would be the Rams. Or did you not notice them last year under Sean McVay and Wade Phillips?

  7. Honest question….has Suh had an on the field issue over the last couple of years? His antics in Detroit were legendary in a bad way, but wasn’t he basically clean in Miami? I can’t find anything.

  8. Wade continues to rebuild the Dirty D. And much like how the NFL sanctioned it (along with HGH) to get a terrible Peyton past Pats and Panthers, the NFL now needs a success story in LA.

  9. Isn’t Donald looking to break the bank with a new deal? Wouldn’t it be a slap in the face if they break it for Suh? Seems improbable to me…unless they plan on letting Donald walk after his contract is up.

  10. A couple of facts to you professional self-appointed Journalists… Suh was paid $60M, not $77M from his $110M+ Contract and he certainly was no “Haynesworth”. He played more snaps than any DLineman in the league and was ranked as 3rd best. He was a model citizen off the field and in the lockerroom. However, he did have many (the most on defense)offsides penalties, freelanced during set plays and two dirty Miami incidents: the QB neck chokehold and kicked Alfred Morris helmet off, but even that was questionable. For the right price, any team would be lucky to have him.

  11. Yeah, we noticed the Rams alright…..one and done in the playoffs on their home turf. Prove that they can repeat last year’s success and that Goff is a legitimate franchise QB in a full 2nd season then we’ll start to believe.

  12. As an Eagles fan, the Rams are the one team I fear in the NFC. If they get Suh then that defense is going to be terrifying!

  13. 75th in sacks and doesn’t get double teamed any more than the guys at the top of the league.

    Shouldn’t the pay be dictated by the results? 4.5 sacks???

    The guy turned it down many notches after getting paid.

  14. The arrogant crowing by Eagles fans reminds me of Seahawk fans with their one championship dynasty. Now, the arrogance of the Seahawks fans/ “12th man” could be excused as the VAST majority were new to the NFL. What’s the excuse for Philly fans? Win with class and dignity and don’t be like the hated Pats or Seahawks fans.

  15. As a fan watching the Seahawks retool/rebuild, this scares me. The Rams have had the Hawk’s number even when the Hawks were head and shoulders above the other 3 teams in the division. RIP Seattle O-Line if Suh ends up in LA. Russell should call in sick those 2 games, else he is at (extremely more than normal) high risk of season ending injury.

  16. cookerduff123 says:
    March 19, 2018 at 8:41 am
    I can’t stand Suh’s past antics on the field, yet off the field he seems like a pretty good guy. I’m a bit conflicted, but coming to the conclusion that for the price, I’d want him on my team.
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    The perception is that Ndamukong is out of control on the field. However, for the past 3 years in Miami he has been extremely well disciplined. The past stomping antics are like 6 years ago. Suh is a pro and he is all about the money. Dolphins appear to have made the call that they want to put their money elsewhere.

  17. I wonder if all of the fans that are clamoring for Suh to join their favorite teams are the same fans that have been calling him overrated and a dirty player over the past 3 years…. I’m going to go out on a limb and say yes.

  18. For that to happen, Suh and the Rams would need to find common ground in terms of his salary and role on the field. That hasn’t happened in either of Suh’s first two stops, so we’ll find out soon if the third time is the charm for the former Dolphin.

    Wrong. He’s making visits,then deciding. Money hasnt even been discussed yet.

  19. This isn’t the 70’s. Interior defensive linemen don’t win you Super Bowls any more. I think Sapp was the last All Pro DT to win a Super Bowl, and that’s 16 years ago. If you’re going to break the bank for someone, it should be a pass rusher.

  20. HurtsToReadComments says:
    March 19, 2018 at 7:54 am
    Intriguing until he gets suspended or pulls a Haynesworth
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    Just an FYI – Suh hasn’t been suspended or fined since 2014 and if he was going to pull a Haynesworth, he would have done it on his last huge contract.

    He might not be worthy of a “giant” contract, but you’re just being a troll if you think he isn’t a top 5 DT in the game (reputation et al)

  21. Suh, Peters, and Talib… I think the whole NFL community should gather around and look at what this Rams’ GM is doing. You all can learn from this……. “How front office suits can cause a team to implode. “

  22. Great player but he’s not going to get anywhere near the $20 mil per year he got in Miami. It will be interesting to see what he finally signs for.

  23. deepfreezerob says:
    Suh and Donald should have happened in Detroit . Sigh….
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    I remember my jaw dropping when the Lions picked a TE over Donald with both Suh and Perry set to become free agents the following year. That’s why they’re the Lions I guess.

  24. Suh will politely ask his signing team to back load a 5 year deal so the overall number comes out at 100 million. But will only end up getting around 24 million in 2 years before being cut.

  25. ez0682 says:
    March 19, 2018 at 9:40 am
    Oh Look ma a one hit wonder year team trying to out do my eagles smh. lol who the champs

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    Reread your post. You sound just like a Seahawks fan after their one and only SB. Kind of embarrassing to a real eagle fan.

  26. I’ve loved the Eagles my whole life. I realize next year’s NFC will be a serious, serious challenge. Saints, Vikings, Rams, Falcons, and even the Cowboys with a whole season of Zeke will all be tough. Don’t let message board comments from a few dictate your opinion of an entire city. It’s pretty silly not to mention hypocritical.

  27. What if Cleveland signed Suh, drafted Chubb, then dropped back and got Vea or Minkah Fitzpatrick!?! They have an athletic freaks on d line (Garrett), and linebacker (Collins), and a really athletic safety in Jabril Peppers. On paper this defense sounds amazing! For this to happen they’d have to really feel great about Tyrod Taylor. But with that defense a game manager is all you really need! I could see them drafting one of the three defensive players I mentioned. So now they just need to sign a boy(300lbs boy) named Suh!

  28. 6ball says:
    March 19, 2018 at 7:47 am
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    The Rams have a couple of things working in their favor. One is 32 million in cap space. Another is Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator. He’s usually good at scheming to utilize a players strengths.
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    41 4 Rate This

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    Hint: They’re going to have ZERO cap space real soon with Donald, Goff and Gurley and the entitled Marcus Peters soon due.

    This is where teams slip into cap hell. Right here.

    Technically they have ZERO cap space when you look at who they need to sign in-house. Signing free agents who are looking to take you to the cleaners, before your own, is suicide.

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    You are assuming he would sign a long term deal. A short term deal would not only make sense for LA’s impending in house extensions, but it would allow Suh to play for a contender now and then re-enter the market one more time while still in his prime.

    A high value 1 or 2 year deal (essentially covering the remmainin years of his Miami deal) makes a ton of sense for both sides.

  29. No on field incidents in Miami? I guess that grabbing Ryan Mallet by the throat doesn’t count.

  30. Mercenary team building. This isn’t the home grown draft built championship team done by Seattle. Although, after failing to even when a single playoff game at home, for a division winner, I understand the Rams desperation. They’re after the best team they can buy, rather than build. Good luck with that.

  31. @ncphinsfan says:

    A couple of facts to you professional self-appointed Journalists… Suh was paid $60M, not $77M from his $110M+ Contract and he certainly was no “Haynesworth”. He played more snaps than any DLineman in the league and was ranked as 3rd best. He was a model citizen off the field and in the lockerroom. However, he did have many (the most on defense)offsides penalties, freelanced during set plays and two dirty Miami incidents: the QB neck chokehold and kicked Alfred Morris helmet off, but even that was questionable. For the right price, any team would be lucky to have him.
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    For that kind of money, #3 is not good enough!

  32. jeremycrowhurst says:
    March 19, 2018 at 1:12 pm
    This isn’t the 70’s. Interior defensive linemen don’t win you Super Bowls any more. I think Sapp was the last All Pro DT to win a Super Bowl, and that’s 16 years ago. If you’re going to break the bank for someone, it should be a pass rusher.

    10 7 Rate This
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    Fletcher Cox, literally a month and a half ago

  33. jeremycrowhurst says:
    March 19, 2018 at 1:12 pm
    This isn’t the 70’s. Interior defensive linemen don’t win you Super Bowls any more. I think Sapp was the last All Pro DT to win a Super Bowl, and that’s 16 years ago. If you’re going to break the bank for someone, it should be a pass rusher.

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    Hey keyboard genius, Fletcher Cox’s ring finger disagrees with you. And Suh had 43 qb pressures last year…

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