Redskins Sign OJ Atogwe to 5 Year Deal
by Parks Smith on Mar 3, 2011 5:16 PM EST
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Update on jersey #: "With all due respect, I will not be rocking nor even asking to rock 21," Atogwe
Per Adam Schefter
Former Rams safety O.J. Atogwe reached agreement on a five-year deal with the Washington Redskins.
Atogwe, a Stanford grad will be 30 in June. He has started for the Rams at Free Safety the past five years and has only missed 4 games (all in 2009). This past year he had 3 interceptions, 64 solo tackles, and two forced fumbles. In 2008 he was the Rams Team MVP, and he's familiar with Jim Haslett from his days in St. Louis.
Atogwe was the Rams defensive captain for the Rams and St. Louis reporter, Brian Stull, called him a "spiritual leader" in the locker room. Atogwe has also forced the third most amount of turnovers for defensive backs over the past 5 years, only Charles Woodson and Ed Reed have more.
The Redskins just barely beat the deadline to sign Atogwe.
Updated: The deal is worth $25.2 million base, $9 million guaranteed. ($6.5 mil leagues year bonus in 2011, 900k 2011 salary, $1.5 mil injury guarantee in 2012.
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lol
I was reading a diffrent story & when I came back to the homepage this was here! Crazy when it refreshes & this shows up!!
Good get hope it’s not a crazy contract!
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:18 PM EST reply actions
Haha me too
I was on the “McNabb & Haynesworth to Vikings for pick(s)” story then I see this on the homepage
by SkinsFanInHawaii on Mar 3, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think it'll be a giant contract
because they waited for him. I think that they left an offer on the table and he had no choice but to take it… considering the CBA is about to expire.
about those crazy contracts...
Bruce Allen is a pimp. All those crazy contract days are over.
by SylvesterofRio on Mar 3, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I'd love for him and Landry to form a new Area 51
He can’t have ST21’s number.
How about Area 71?
Such great news after a pretty long day at tennis!
THIS MAKES MY DAY!
It happened cuz I tweeted him totally
by Andrew DeFrank on Mar 3, 2011 5:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Tennis?
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
I'm on my schools Varsity team
and this is our first week. I’ve never really played on a team before (I’m a freshman) so after a long practice, this was some great news coming home.
by Andrew DeFrank on Mar 3, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhh. Very nice! I played Tennis my senior year of HS. But yeah, tennis is awesome. Keep us updated with how you do…etc. Good luck!
The Once and Future King
I found a HS year book pic of FlaGators and his doubles partner
by Parks Smith on Mar 3, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So much for drafting a safety
I think it would be safe to say
if that's the worst that comes from this, i'll take it!!
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
before the CBA expired
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Max at 26 Mil
Not to bad. How old is he?
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
30?
5yrs. Dunno what to think about that
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
depends on how the guarantees shake out
hopefully we’re not paying a 34 y.o. safety $5M a year
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Let the Dan Snyder FA frenzy begin
and let the hopes and dreams of skins fans arise again..
Just jokin fellas..
in all seriousness….what is the skins biggest hole/? i got you guys in the bgn mock
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
We need to figure which on to plug
All major. I think we’re going hybrid type or DE
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
put a monkey in a room with some darts and the positions taped to the wall
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
by Rekka on Mar 3, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's kind of an oxy-moron....
your tight end….yet biggest hole……and is that a hole that needs to be filled?
Yet another offseason......another few months for the Skins to "shine".
Good news!
BTW, the negotiators extended the deadline by 24 hours. Also good news – must be getting close, at least on the big issue.
Haha, great. I guess I’m the sb nation alcoholic now.
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by JimmyK on Mar 3, 2011 6:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Jimmy, why don't you just go away.
-Shanahan
by CarverM on Mar 3, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, come on now. I've paid more for a Philly Cheesesteak...
Dear Passionate fan, I know you are passionate, but please reply with a logical answer or I will ignore you.
by TerpsAllTheWay on Mar 3, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
They're just happy because they think
this might lessen the need for Danny boy to lay a record breaking contract on Nnamdi and out bid the Eagles.
If he makes Landry better
& Vise versa it’s worth it
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I'll take it
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 3, 2011 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
Not much of an accountant are you?
5.2mil per year for a 30 year old safety. If he only gets the guaranteed part then we have cut him and he probably made 12mil+ in about 2 years.
Right
6 million times 22 starters is 132 million; so you have to pay some starters at critical positions less than average to afford the safety. So how much does Grossman pull down?
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
Explain that, please.
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by JimmyK on Mar 3, 2011 6:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Right
3 Million and 2.2 million in change.
See how easy it is to spin a bad move? Just lie about it.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
That's a good deal
I wanted to sign this guy last year. He’s definitely an upgrade to our roster and should compliment Landry well.
It's $26million bra
If we cut him that means he was under-performing and got $12mil for 2 years of poor production. This dude isn’t 26/27 and non-QB/OL NFL players don’t age very well into their 30s.
what are you talking about??
he doesnt get 26 million gauranteed, he probably wont see half of that money
and when do players not reach incentives?
Unless he is injured or not performing he will see most of that.
It's a fair contract......
we are getting the guy that is 3rd in the league at getting turnovers in the last 5 seasons behind only Charles Woodson and Ed Reed!!! Because he is 30, it will be a front loaded contract….and safety is a position that players can age gracefully.
Yet another offseason......another few months for the Skins to "shine".
I don't know about that
The way Bruce Allen’s contracts have looked so far, the max number is always pretty deceiving. $12 mil guaranteed is a steal, plus our cap is looking great anyway thanks to the dead wood we cut. (Sorry Clinton, still luv u)
He's a little up there in age
But this guy is a great fill to a big hole. Love this signing.
If the reports are right
and it is just $26 million and $12 mil guaranteed, then the Skins got a steal. Now we can worry about our front 7 and hopefully have a respectable defense! Fantastic value!
Steveospeak - Content Manager of Fanspeak.com
by Steve Shoup on Mar 3, 2011 6:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Great Sign
Every time our Front Office shows a little competence, I just get a tingling sensation. I just know the old regime would have jumped all over injury prone Bob Sanders. It didn’t happen, now everyone is happy.
i actually think its a good signing
but my major concern is that the redskins are a building team, and they basically just got a guy who will only be productive in the short term.
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
Safety's have a great lifespan.
Many corners go to safety later in their careers because it extends their careers. He could be in the NFL for 10 more years. And he is a playmaker!! Think about all our turnovers, plus him. SUPER BOWL!!!
by Andrew DeFrank on Mar 3, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Dear Passionate fan, I know you are passionate, but please reply with a logical answer or I will ignore you.
by TerpsAllTheWay on Mar 3, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
A 40 year old safety?
Or do you mean he will be a coach?
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
Great signing.
Over the last 5 seasons only Charles Woodson and Ed Reed have more turnovers among DBs. That my fellow friends is a playmaking FS.
I consider myself a one man wolfpack..
Huge fan of this signing
I was really hoping we’d get Atogwe, especially at a reasonable price. Now let’s hope the suits can agree on the new CBA so we actually get to watch Landry and Atogwe make plays this fall.
It’ll happen. I’ll say by tomorrow they will have a “near deal” in place. And at the absolute worse, they’ll have a deal signed by the beginning of summer.
Just to throw it in there…I don’t even know why any of the pro-leagues even have “unions.” Never made much sense to me.
The Once and Future King
I agree the whole process and media gloom and doom happens every 5 years when the CBA is up.
It was the same way in 2006 and they got a deal done by mid-March. Look at Schefter’s twiiter all he does is push discontent over and over, he never mentions the positives of an extension or anything.
I would think they have it hammered out the next couple weeks and by July at the very latest.
Exactly. It is such a joke. I don’t even consider it an issue at all. Anyone who thinks it is an issue at this point, is like that person who is scared to walk through the woods or stay in a “haunted” house, because they actually believe that crap in the horror movies. It’s ridiculous.
The Once and Future King
This is what a "Fair Contract" is considered for a "big name"
I’m glad to see some evidence that men are actually signing the checks now, rather than boys.
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Dear Passionate fan, I know you are passionate, but please reply with a logical answer or I will ignore you.
by TerpsAllTheWay on Mar 3, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Like doesn't describe it
We need a love button. Or, at least when a post has enough recs it should turn pink instead of green. Who’s up for it?!
Scientists believe that the first human being to live 150 years has already been born. I believe I am that human being.
Pink for love. DUH.
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Fantastic News
I’m happy we got him, too bad he wasn’t a free agent 3 years ago Vinny and Danny Boy would of given him $75M with $85M guaranteed
Good deal for the Skins
Fills a glaring hole with a guy who is still performing at a generally high level. I think his best performing years were under Haslett so there is a good chance he will perform really well. Also allows Moore to play a backup role and get 100% healthy. This years draft is not a good safety class so I think overall this was a great pickup. Looking forward to getting a few more “team player” free agents!
We shouldn't have been using one of our 2 valuable picks on this anyway
but yeah, I love this signing.
if he ends up performing ie 3 to 4 picks this year a forced fumble or two..
no one will even remember the money. The problem with skins free agents in the past is them NOT performing in skins uniform. If he performs all is good.
It also helps that for once
we signed a free agent without also giving them the biggest contract in history for whatever position. Those huge contracts create alot of pressure and expectations.
Return on investment
The return on investment with free agents has been overall pretty below average over recent history with this team. They still have to perform on the field no matter what the cost.
by killianskid34 on Mar 3, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
recent history.....
you mean a Cerrato signing. I don’t think this compares in any way. The contract is reasonable, he has played, and played well, under Haslett before, Shanny has shown he is not going to let anyone loaf around anymore, and he actually fits a specific need for our team. I know its a lot take in at once, but this looks like a solid FA acquisition.
I think it is reasonable to pop the kool-aid
and believe that for once the law of averages worked out and we got a good deal. The fact that he is a leader only helps this team more – and we do need more leadership out on the field. I also think he and Landry and Fletcher will hit it off and it will be a big influence on Orakpo. (at least that’s my plan.)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I am trying not to drink too much too early....
but I think it is a good quality signing, and will help immensely. Potentially the best safety tandem in the league, and, if we keep Carlos, a top tier secondary all the way around. It will be nice to have someone watching DHalls back.
from OJ's tweet.
blessedskins Oshiomogho Atogwe
With all due respect, I will not be rocking nor even asking to rock 21…
This guy is not only a playmaker, but all class.
I consider myself a one man wolfpack..
+1
Great find Diesel!
Steveospeak - Content Manager of Fanspeak.com
He's here because of Haslett. The guy everybody hates to love.
Let me repeat this….Over the last 5 seasons only Charles Woodson and Ed Reed have more turnovers among DBs. That my fellow friends is a playmaking FS.
I consider myself a one man wolfpack..
I love him
But that stat is a bit misleading since his defense was on the field more than probably every other team.
Interesting take.
Nobody’s D was on the field more than ours…so his numbers will go up right?
I consider myself a one man wolfpack..
Eh,
but when you get a turnover, you get off of the field. Its not like he is going to make 2 turnovers on the same drive.
Given that miscommunication and missed assignments
in the backfield were probably our most glaring defensive fault last year, this is really encouraging. I think Shanny gets a few bonus points for this per the “Hows Shanny Doing” post.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Bonus points all around....
I think Haslett had to have a lot to do with this, and big points to Allen for not jumping the gun and throwing mad cash at him because “we have to have this guy”
Atogwe and Landry = YING YANG
I’ve read somewhere that Atogwe is a great leader in the locker room, not only emotionally, but also spiritually pumping up his defense. He was a captain last year, and that itself says a whole lot. Landry, on the other hand, is a smash-mouth safety. His tackling ability is as harsh as his pre-game trash talking. So here’s the equation:
Atogwe leads our defense and encourages teammates + Landry trash talking and getting into the heads of opposing teams = YING YANG
Holla if you hear me!
"RIP NFC East Competition." -Redskins
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