NFC Notes: Stetson Bennett, Kyler Murray, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers

49ers GM John Lynch said they donโ€™t plan any defensive overhauls this offseason after parting ways with former DC Steve Wilks. 

โ€œWe like who we are, what we do as a defense,โ€ Lynch said, via Matt Barrows of The Athletic. โ€œI donโ€™t think we want to have some wholesale departure from that. I know we donโ€™t. We like the style that we play โ€” four-down front that attacks.โ€

Lynch said interviewing different candidates sometimes gives them new ideas of ways to deploy their defense. 

โ€œA lot of times, these ideas come up in these interviews,โ€ Lynch said. โ€œPerhaps thereโ€™s a candidate out there that blows us away. If anything, weโ€™ll learn a lot from that person. You never know.โ€

Lynch mentioned they are looking to re-sign restricted free agent WR Jauan Jennings and are hopeful about reaching an agreement. 

โ€œThere may be an opportunity to do that. Just have to see where that goes, if we can kind of come to an agreement there,โ€ Lynch said. 

Cardinals

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon said the offensive line is where heโ€™s looking at first this offseason and would also like to add playmakers to their offense for QB Kyler Murray. 

โ€œOffensive line, in my mind, thatโ€™s where I look to first because there are five guys with a tough job in the run game and pass game,โ€ Gannon said, via Darren Urban of the teamโ€™s site. โ€œAnd then, how many playmakers can we surround Kyler with, and that comes in all shapes and sizes.โ€

  • Washington DE Bralen Trice had formal Combine interviews with 12 teams including the Cardinals. (David Newton)
  • The Cardinals met with Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at the Combine. (Donnie Druin)

Rams

Rams COO Kevin Demoff said QB Stetson Bennettโ€˜s presence wouldnโ€™t prevent the team from drafting another developmental quarterback prospect.

โ€œI donโ€™t think that that would discourage us from taking another swing at a quarterback prospect but it has to be the right one,โ€ Demoff said, via Rams Wire. โ€œWhen you walk in thinking you need it is when you make mistakes.โ€

  • GM Les Snead said the Rams have had discussions with S John Johnson III and CB Ahkello Witherspoon about what their roles could be in 2024. (Adam Grosbard)
  • Snead expects both to test the market after playing on veteran minimum deals in 2023.
  • Rams WR Demarcus Robinsonโ€˜s one-year deal with the Rams has a base value of $4 million, including a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $2.5 million base salary, none of which is guaranteed. (Over The Cap)
  • Robinson can earn up to $1 million in incentives, including $166,666.67 for playing 35 percent of the snaps, $333,333.33 for 45 percent, and $500,000 for 50 percent. (Pro Football Talk)
  • Another series of incentives up to $500,000 is triggered if the Rams make the playoffs or finish better than No. 7 in total offense. Itโ€™s the same progression as above, but the triggers are playing 40, 50 and 60 percent of the snaps respectively.
  • Sports Illustratedโ€™s Albert Breer reports the Patriots offered Rams TE coach Nick Caley their offensive coordinator job and on a very competitive salary, but he elected to turn it down and remain in Los Angeles. The Rams added passing game coordinator to his title. 
  • Washington DE Bralen Trice had formal Combine interviews with 12 teams including the Rams. (David Newton)

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