Do you like Safety O.J. Atogwe? Get in line
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ATVZ400New MemberOPDo you like Safety O.J. Atogwe? Get in line
Yet for whatever reason, teams like Miami are avoiding him as if he’s got a case of the Swine Flu and a Staph Infection all at the same time. That reason, as apparently needs to be reminded to many Dolphins fans still clamoring for Atogwe, is a bit complicated.
The short version can be summed up with a one-sentence quote from one of my league sources: “Many teams know that his (Right of First Refusal) is likely to go away on June 1, so some teams have said they don’t want to do a deal that Rams would match.”
Basically, Atogwe has the potential to become an unrestricted free agent on June 1.
im excited to see what reshad jones can do at the fs spot.he very well could be our day 1 starter and if not we have clemsons with a yr under his belt and culver who is better than what wilson was giving us.
im not as worried about getting a atogwe or sharper for a yr as i was before the draft but we have until june 1st to make a decision on our current group.
There are very few proven ball-hawking free safeties, and OJ Atogwe is one of them.
Looking at interception numbers for free safeties in the last 4 years, 4 names stand out: Ed Reed (24), OJ Atogwe (18), Darren Sharper (18), Nick Collins (16).
But what makes OJ Atogwe special is that in that time frame, he also has an unbelievable 14 forced fumbles, while the other 3 guys barely have any.
In 4 years, Atogwe has an incredible 18 interceptions and 14 forced fumbles. He's a wrecking machine, creating non-stop turnovers.
A lot of teams are going to be bidding for Atogwe in free agency. If we want him, we're going to have to pay a ridiculous amount of money.
jason8erluxury_boxBasically, Atogwe has the potential to become an unrestricted free agent on June 1.
Then sign him at 12:01 am. :up:
JimTossforum_veteranThe bidding is going to get outrageous.
He is literally going to be the only unrestricted free agent, and is just coming on the market AFTER the draft.
He's getting PAID.
gunn34New MemberI would say his agent earned his pay setting up his contract like he did.
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