Scott Wells got 1 million less total (and 1 million less guaranteed) than Chris Myers. Wells was ProFootballFocus’ 4^th ranked center (8^th in 2010, 19^th in 2009, 4^th in 2008) and Myers was #1 (3^rd in 2010, 8^th in 2009, 12^th in 2008). On paper, that seems reasonable and I gave the Myers deal an A. However, I’m giving this one a B for several reasons.

For one, this is a signing and not a resigning. I say this all the team. Free agents are almost always worth more to their original team than a new team. Two, the Rams are a pretty bad team. They won 2 games last year. They’re not exactly in a position to be shelling out 6 million per year for a luxury position like a center like the Rams are (especially a 31 year old like Wells). Three, Wells left a 15 win team for a 2 win team for 1-2 million more per year (the Packers offered him at least 4-5 million per year to stay). What does that say about Wells’ priorities?

Grade: B