Couple of things:  

Not sure you saw some of the clips of Ramsey "tackling" after he got to LA, but it wasn't just suspect, it was not just indifferent, at times it was intentionally avoiding it and letting others do something even if it resulted in 10 yards or so from the ball carrier.

Next, dude was faking an injury.  There isn't a "let him do what he wants" aspect to this, as what he wanted was to sit on the sideline.  Coughlin screwed up.  That was/is terribly concerning.   I would have cleaned house, in the FO.   That would have sent a big time message as well.  I don't know exactly why they didn't other that being oblivious at the time thinking we were going to have a chance to win this year, and then coming to a different conclusion later.

Ramsey wasn't just a problem off the field.  He was a problem on it as well.  From his tantrums, to his blowing coverages (which it is clear his mentality of not being used correctly factored into that, and now he is on a team that plays MORE zone), to his body language, to his giving 60% effort at times, then being lights out........I didn't hear a bunch of teammates standing up for him directly.

He wasn't going to play.  He made that clear, and wasn't afraid to fake an injury and get paid in the process.   


Yan on the other hand, all of his issues are this year and he is flipping outa and undoubtedly having his pride tweaked at every turn.   He isn't getting 20m per.  Very, very unlikely. I'm sure TC's approach wasn't helpful at all.  Now Caldwell is being just rather matter of fact.  I have no problem with a reconciliation if possible.  I think Yan is being an idiot, saying idiotic things, and directing those idiotic things in an idiotic direction, but a "I was wrong" that effectively blames how things started and a couple of sacks and he's fine by me, assuming he takes the deal they think is reasonable.   I can even take one of his idiotic statements to Tony Khan and think of it positively IF THIS HAPPENS.  Despite thinking he was being wronged by playing after the Charger game, he still went out and played lights out.


Ramsey was a diva, who never acted like anything but, and he was done here, and it is clear they were done with him too.  All the talent.   Not always put to use.   More like when and if he chose.  You can watch highlights of Sammy Watkins blowing by him flat footed if you want a reminder.   He was going, and had to go.  It was largely out of the team's control and they did the best they could, and got what by all accounts was a great return.   I think they did a good job of taking 2 guys who can make up that difference, and that's all you can do.

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