By nearly all accounts the Los Angeles Rams emerged from free agency as winners. They plugged holes at receiver, in the trenches, and renewed their vows to Matthew Stafford for at least one more year.
While the logic behind re-uniting with Coleman Shelton—who spent last season with the Chicago Bears—seems well intended, it’s fair to question whether LA overpaid for the veteran’s services. Based on his recent two-year deal worth $12M, Shelton is expected to compete for a starting job with second-year center Beaux Limmer. Shelton made just $3.5M last year with the Bears, and Chicago was quick to upgrade with Atlanta Falcons free agent Drew Dalman ($3 years, $42M).