A sensible, if pricey, special teams investment for a Rams squad chasing another championship. Five headlines unanimously frame this as a calculated, premium signing for a position often overlooked. Making Cardona the NFL's highest-paid long snapper is the key signal — stability comes at a cost. Fans debate whether top dollar for a long snapper is justified, but special teams errors lose games. Cardona's reliability should quietly anchor the Rams' kicking game throughout their Super Bowl window.
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This signing grades out as an overpay for the Los Angeles Rams — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Joe's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LSs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.7M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LS market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Joe is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $3.5M deal ($3.5M guaranteed, 100%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
Length
2 years
Total Value
$3.5M
AAV
$1.7M
Guaranteed
$3.5M
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