Rams release Orlando Pace

by MP hawkfan on Mar 10, 2009 7:17 PM EDT Comment 7 comments

The Rams just announced they're releasing 7 time Pro Bowler Orlando Pace. Should the Lions look into seeing what it would take to sign him? He's a proven veteran at tackle, one of the Lions most pressing needs, would instantly upgrade the offensive line, and could be an invaluable mentor to any younger linemen we pick up in the draft. It also makes it much easier for the Lions to choose Aaron Curry with the number one pick.

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Should Lions make a run at Orlando Pace?

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I do not think we need to look at Orlando Pace, I think we need to draft an Orlando Pace, and have the new tackle for the next 10 or more years.

by ha23526 on Mar 10, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He would be worth picking him up if he wanted to mentor I'll takles too

I don’t believe he’s full time starter now and god knows some team will give him a shot

by msivits on Mar 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hasn't he been injured the last two years?

If he wasn’t injured, the Rams would have kept him. I mean, they pretty much kept him as a slave since the whole franchise tag thing came out.

I caveat this with:
IF he is not too injured
IF we don’t draft a LT
THEN we could use him for 2 years as a patch

by ATL Lion on Mar 10, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's been injured

and it frees up $6 million on the salary cap for the Rams. If he’s willing to be a mentor to the younger guys we need to get, and can give us a solid backup/part time starter, I think it could be worth a shot.

by MP hawkfan on Mar 10, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can really help the younger OL alot… he would be agreat pickup.. ’ IF’ he can get healthy ..he can play 4-5 more yrs at a high level..worth the risk

by ralphgoblue on Mar 11, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NO,theres younger just as talented OL on the free agent list
EXAMPLES:
KHALIF BARNES-YOUNGER
TRAI ESSEX-YOUNGER-PITT SUPERBOWL TEAM
AND there probably CHEAPER!!!!!!!!only thing I can say for pace he has played for our new off. cord.LINEHAN SO THAT MIGHT ENTICE HIM

by WAYNIEMAN on Mar 11, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How 'bout LG?

I’d bring him in to compete and as a rotational guy….if he’s a bit too slow, move him closer to the ball.

On Sirius NFL the other day, it sounded as if he was going to start over again with a new coach/gm, it was going to be with a different team…. and at his age, usually vets like to go to a contender, so I doubt you’ll see him in a lion’s uniform.

by CLF on Mar 11, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs