The Los Angeles Rams tried to get a deal lined up with Buffalo Center Ryan Groy, but the Bills matched their offer. However, the Rams are looking to continue their look for a snapper. Today, the Los Angeles Rams have brought in John Sullivan for a visit. They can easily fit him in their cap space.
But, if the Rams were able to clear a little more cap space, they may be able to get top tier Pro Bowler Center Nick Mangold. However, Sullivan may do for this year.
Sullivan played under new Rams HC Sean McVay last season in Washington after signing in late September. The former longtime Vikings starter, though, served as a Redskins backup to Spencer Long. Now 31, Sullivan started just one game with the Redskins after being the Vikes’ starter from 2009-15.
However, Sullivan saw a back injury alter his career. Signed to a Vikings extension in April of 2015, Sullivan underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure that September and then suffered a setback in his recovery, missing the entire ’15 season.
The Vikings placed Sullivan on the trade block last year before cutting him and going with the older Joe Berger at center. Sullivan started 93 of 96 Vikings games from 2009-14, with the 2012 season obviously serving as one of the best rushing slates in NFL history once Adrian Peterson finished with 2,097 yards.
Sullivan has not been connected to any teams as a UFA in 2017 prior to this Rams visit. The Rams have only Demetrius Rhaney as a pure center on their roster presently. The Rams cut 2015-16 starter Tim Barnes earlier this month.
Should the Rams go after this new Center?
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