Rams to lowball 2009 franchise player Atogwe? | Page 4

Ronnie49Lott · 2010-03-03T23:34:55-08:00

Rotoworld- The Rams are reportedly "seriously considering" placing the lowest possible tender on restricted free agent FS O.J. Atogwe. The tender is called "right of first refusal," and would allow St. Louis to match any offer sheet Atogwe receives, but give the team no draft pick in return. The designation would also cost the Rams $5.75 million less than giving Atogwe a typically mandated 10-percent raise on his 2009 salary ($6.976 million). It could also create a lot of bad blood between the team and player. Mar. 4 - 12:12 am et

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:27 PM

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AXEGRINDER
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Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
So what would we have to give up for him?

i guess a late round pick?

I checked, he was a 3rd round pick, so i think the lowest tender you can offer was the round they were drafted in. A 3rd rounder for Atogwe? Interesting

a third in 2011....

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:27 PM

#47

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Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
So what would we have to give up for him?

i guess a late round pick?

I checked, he was a 3rd round pick, so i think the lowest tender you can offer was the round they were drafted in. A 3rd rounder for Atogwe? Interesting

a third in 2011....

a 3rd in 2111

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:27 PM

#48

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The niners need to get off their asses and sign a solid safety here. we ain't going to get a safety in the draft that's going to come in & start & tear it up. no f**king way.
Rolle's gone. Which I'm surprised we didn't go after. GAY! Just like this mgmnt! Atogwe & Clark are our best bets. The cat from Indy i think it's Bethea might cost to much.

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:31 PM

#49

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Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
So what would we have to give up for him?

i guess a late round pick?

I checked, he was a 3rd round pick, so i think the lowest tender you can offer was the round they were drafted in. A 3rd rounder for Atogwe? Interesting

a third in 2011....

a 3rd in 2111

i'd do it

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:47 PM

#50

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bringing in Atowge puts him and Sing in an ackward position. If he plays well for the rest of his career and stays in love with Sing's daughter than great. But if contract stalemates come up, poor play that warrants demotion or cuts, fights at home, etc. things could get weird quick. NFL is dog eat dog, wouldnt want to mix family into it.

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:54 PM

#51

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Originally posted by East49:
bringing in Atowge puts him and Sing in an ackward position. If he plays well for the rest of his career and stays in love with Sing's daughter than great. But if contract stalemates come up, poor play that warrants demotion or cuts, fights at home, etc. things could get weird quick. NFL is dog eat dog, wouldnt want to mix family into it.

good point

Mar 5, 2010 at 4:59 PM

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If the cost for atogwe is only a third rounder I might have to kill kittens if the niners do not trade for him.

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:08 PM

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Originally posted by fister30:
If the cost for atogwe is only a third rounder I might have to kill kittens if the niners do not trade for him.

he was tendered at the right of refusal level, we wouldn't have to give up anything but the rams would be able to match

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:28 PM

#54

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Originally posted by teeohh:
Originally posted by fister30:
If the cost for atogwe is only a third rounder I might have to kill kittens if the niners do not trade for him.

he was tendered at the right of refusal level, we wouldn't have to give up anything but the rams would be able to match

Atogwe is one of the few FA's this year I really want the niners to sign. I may have to pray to the football gods about Atogwe tonight.

[ Edited by fister30 on Mar 5, 2010 at 5:30 PM ]

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:29 PM

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Originally posted by teeohh:
Originally posted by fister30:
If the cost for atogwe is only a third rounder I might have to kill kittens if the niners do not trade for him.

he was tendered at the right of refusal level, we wouldn't have to give up anything but the rams would be able to match

Yeah...That's why i would be kinda disappointed if we don't try to sign him.

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:30 PM

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Originally posted by teeohh:
Originally posted by fister30:
If the cost for atogwe is only a third rounder I might have to kill kittens if the niners do not trade for him.

he was tendered at the right of refusal level, we wouldn't have to give up anything but the rams would be able to match

You don't want to offer too much, because if the Rams pass then we'd have to pay him.

[ Edited by BigDaddy on Mar 5, 2010 at 5:33 PM ]

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:31 PM

#57

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Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
Originally posted by East49:
bringing in Atowge puts him and Sing in an ackward position. If he plays well for the rest of his career and stays in love with Sing's daughter than great. But if contract stalemates come up, poor play that warrants demotion or cuts, fights at home, etc. things could get weird quick. NFL is dog eat dog, wouldnt want to mix family into it.

good point

No it's not a good point. It's got nothing to do with business. Family life and relationships should not effect what happens between the lines or in the locker room.

There is precedent for this sort of thing anyway. Chris Snee OG NY Giants is married to Tom Coughlin's daughter. Have you heard any problems between those two?

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:38 PM

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Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
Originally posted by East49:
bringing in Atowge puts him and Sing in an ackward position. If he plays well for the rest of his career and stays in love with Sing's daughter than great. But if contract stalemates come up, poor play that warrants demotion or cuts, fights at home, etc. things could get weird quick. NFL is dog eat dog, wouldnt want to mix family into it.

good point

No it's not a good point. It's got nothing to do with business. Family life and relationships should not effect what happens between the lines or in the locker room.

There is precedent for this sort of thing anyway. Chris Snee OG NY Giants is married to Tom Coughlin's daughter. Have you heard any problems between those two?

Big difference between married and dating.

Mar 5, 2010 at 5:42 PM

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Hmm Is he still their property until he signs te tender? Or how does this work?

Mar 5, 2010 at 6:56 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by susweel:
He's boning Sing's daughter.

yay that means he'll be a niner

I think it means the opposite. If you were him would you want to be around the father of chick your smashing.

plus if he dumps her, itll be even worse