REAL football news - Skins sign Atogwe!
 

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Former Rams safety O.J. Atogwe reached agreement on a five-year deal with the Washington Redskins.
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Excellent in my mind

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He was on my free agent wish list. Good signing.

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Yes! I was hoping to get him. Ok next up Jenkins. Very food when healthly..... But unfortunately that isnt very much as of late.

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Awesome signing. Not Fletcher level but only a notch or two below it. We now have our best safety group since 2007.

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Fills a need. We simply didn't have a starting caliber cover safety on the roster, and it was hurting us seriously.

Atogwe is very, very overrated as a player, but it is the proper use of free agency to plug holes in ones scheme. And one of the reasons we couldn't cover the pass is because of abysmal coverage at the safety levels. If Atogwe can provide mere adequacy (and I still need to see the contract numbers), the addition will be well worth it.

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This is from the wikipedia. I just about spit the coffee on the keyboard =D

[quote]Oshiomogho Isaac "O. J." Atogwe (born on June 23, 1981, in Windsor, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian American football safety who is currently being overpaid to play for the Daniel Snyder doomed Washington Redskins. Atogwe was drafted out of Stanford University in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He is of Nigerian descent.

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Of course this is a great signing since Atogwe and I share the same birthday! Seriously, I like the signing. Solid player. I just hope we didn't overpay for him.

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Well played by the Redskins. A guy they nearly traded for, on multiple occassions, last year. They get him now and give up nothing but some cash

As I've heard it Landry's not too happy. But I don't think it's so much he's upset with Atogwe, just that it means a demotion or a pink slip for his friend Moore

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[quote=GTripp0012;787362]Fills a need. [B]We simply didn't have a starting caliber strong safety on the roster,[/B] and it was hurting us seriously.

Atogwe is very, very overrated as a player, but it is the proper use of free agency to plug holes in ones scheme. And one of the reasons we couldn't cover the pass is because of abysmal coverage at the safety levels. If Atogwe can provide mere adequacy (and I still need to see the contract numbers), the addition will be well worth it.[/quote]

Am I missing something? what happened to Landry?

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[quote=Redskin Jim;787368]Am I missing something? what happened to Landry?[/quote]I did type 'strong' but that's not what I meant, my bad.

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Yes! Him and LL lets go

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[quote=SmootSmack;787367]Well played by the Redskins. A guy they nearly traded for, on multiple occassions, last year. They get him now and give up nothing but some cash

As I've heard it Landry's not too happy. But I don't think it's so much he's upset with Atogwe, just that it means a demotion or a pink slip for his friend Moore[/quote]

Well if Moore could follow behind his friends footsteps and learn how to tackle, this wouldn't be an issue ;)

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[quote=GTripp0012;787369]I did type 'strong' but that's not what I meant, my bad.[/quote]

Gotcha Tripp, just making sure I didn't miss something.

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Good signing. The FS hole is filled. Now for nose tackle...

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I like the guy but he CAN'T wear 21!! LOL

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Yesssssssssssss!

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With the signing of Atogwe, Landry has more freedom to search and destroy! =)

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Yeah great news. Sounds like we didn't drastically overpay wither, but I don't really know how to tell that or not. Either way great news. I was worried players would only want to get paid...

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Good signing. Need someone opposite Landry... And now he can't take Pete kendall fumbles to the house:)

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[quote=skinsfaninok;787377]I like the guy but he CAN'T wear 21!! LOL[/quote]


GREAT NEWS!

I'm sure he knows that. He can have #26 now. #22 will probably be available too.


Kris Jenkins and a new Center next on the list.

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[quote=Monkeydad;787382]GREAT NEWS!

I'm sure he knows that. He can have #26 now. #22 will probably be available too.


Kris Jenkins and a new Center next on the list.[/quote]


yep!

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Jamal williams and Justin bannan have been cut by the broncos. I don't want Williams anymore, but Bannan would be nice to bring in here cheaply. Kris Jenkins tears his ACL too much. He's good when healthy, but healthy hasn't been or recent the past 3 years.

Atogwe's a good signing, but I don't get why we didn't sign him last year when he was a FA. Anyway, like PFT.com said we may have gotten atogwe but we still need a DE a NT a ILB an OLB a WR a RB a QB and some OLineman...

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[quote=Monkeydad;787382]GREAT NEWS!

I'm sure he knows that. He can have #26 now. #22 will probably be available too.[/quote]

I see nothing wrong with him wearing #21. I'm sorry, but it's time to move on people.

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[quote=NC_Skins;787385]I see nothing wrong with him wearing #21. I'm sorry, but it's time to move on people.[/quote]

That's for another discussion lol..

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Good signing!!

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Last we would have to give up something now we just need to fill our other holes like Oaklands Gallery and secure a the O-line.

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[quote=warpaint;787389]Last we would have to give up something now we just need to fill our other holes like Oaklands Gallery and secure a the O-line.[/quote]

It would certainly be interesting to add Gallery. I remember when he was going into the draft someone came up with a crazy idea to trade Samuels to the Raiders for Gallery. Fortunately it only remained a crazy idea but I like the idea of making him a Redskin, even if it's 7 years later.

Also let us not forget that the Redskins have brought on a former Raider OL coach as an assistant so theres a bit of history there on our end.

Still they need to get that Center spot shored up. Montgomery is better but it would be nice to have someone we could label as solid at that spot. Maybe Kory L. Williams, Gallery, Kory L, Joesph, Brown/Harris would give the Redskins their best OL in years. At the very least they'd be just as good talent wise as the Samuels, Dockery, Rabach, Thomas, Jansen, line when they were healthy.

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[quote=Redskins_P;787371]Well if Moore could follow behind his friends footsteps and learn how to tackle, this wouldn't be an issue ;)[/quote]

This!

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[quote=NC_Skins;787385]I see nothing wrong with him wearing #21. I'm sorry, but it's time to move on people.[/quote]

I'll never move on. That number should not be worn in B&G again!

BTW- Danny would never allow it.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;787384]Jamal williams and Justin bannan have been cut by the broncos. I don't want Williams anymore, but Bannan would be nice to bring in here cheaply. Kris Jenkins tears his ACL too much. He's good when healthy, but healthy hasn't been or recent the past 3 years.

Atogwe's a good signing, but I don't get why we didn't sign him last year when he was a FA. Anyway, like PFT.com said we may have gotten atogwe but we still need a DE a NT a ILB an OLB a WR a RB a QB and some OLineman...[/quote]

Wasn't he franchised last year? He wasn't a UFA I don't think. If he was didn't they just wait to work out a contract?

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This gives a lot of flexibility to all of our defensive packages. This move will actually help Kareem Moore because OJ can help Moore develop and help him stay healthy. With OJ and Kareem we have the potential for two good cover safeties with good athleticism, something we have been lacking since we lost 21.
In the dime OJ and Moore can split the the back and move LL in close to blitz with 98. QB's will be scared with these two coming. Add Von Miller or another great edge rusher in the draft with #10 and it would be really strong pass rush. We need a real NT to make it all work though.
Kris Jenkins is a bit old and has problems staying healthy.
Need to find a young NT.

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[quote=Defensewins;787395]This gives a lot of flexibility to all of our defensive packages. This move will actually help Kareem Moore because OJ can help Moore develop and help him stay healthy. With OJ and Kareem we have the potential for two good cover safeties.
In the dime OJ and Moore can split the the back and move LL in close to blitz with 98. QB's will be scared with these two coming. Add Von Miller or another great edge rusher in the draft with #10 and it would be really strong pass rush. We need a real NT to make it all work though.
Kris Jenkins is a bit old and has problems staying healthy.
Need to find a young NT.[/quote]

I agree with everything you just said, the problem is that Von will be gone most likely when we pick. Quinn from UNC may still be there though.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;787397]I agree with everything you just said, the problem is that Von will be gone most likely when we pick. Quinn from UNC may still be there though.[/quote]

Hopefully V. Miller slides to us. I know it's unlikely but the last time a defensive end had a slide in the draft we came away with Orakpo. Let's hope a similar situation plays out this year.

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Kurt Warner certainly knows who he is.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRA7nOHU3ms]YouTube - O.J. ATOGWE[/url]

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[quote=Dirtbag59;787391]It would certainly be interesting to add Gallery. I remember when he was going into the draft someone came up with a crazy idea to trade Samuels to the Raiders for Gallery. Fortunately it only remained a crazy idea but I like the idea of making him a Redskin, even if it's 7 years later.

Also let us not forget that the Redskins have brought on a former Raider OL coach as an assistant so theres a bit of history there on our end.

Still they need to get that Center spot shored up. Montgomery is better but it would be nice to have someone we could label as solid at that spot. Maybe Kory L. Williams, Gallery, Kory L, Joesph, Brown/Harris would give the Redskins their best OL in years. At the very least they'd be just as good talent wise as the Samuels, Dockery, Rabach, Thomas, Jansen, line when they were healthy.[/quote]

This sounds good I would love to get our O-Line right once again.

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I just hope there are one or two two teams in picks 1-9 that reach for a player like teams do every year. A couple of Qb's being taken before we pick at #10 would be great. One thing is for sure, there will definitely be 2 to 3 studs to pick from when we pick at #10. An impact day one starter is a must at #10. We should not blow this opportunity to land starter and end up picking a project type rookie.

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[quote=Defensewins;787405]I just hope there are one or two two teams in picks 1-9 that reach for a player like teams do every year. A couple of Qb's being taken before we pick at #10 would be great. One thing is for sure, there will definitely be 2 to 3 studs to pick from when we pick at #10. An impact day one starter is a must at #10. We should not blow this opportunity to land starter and end up picking a project type rookie.[/quote]


#9 Pick C.Rogers has an expired contract just saying.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;787397]I agree with everything you just said, the problem is that Von will be gone most likely when we pick. Quinn from UNC may still be there though.[/quote]

Disagree. Everyone said the same thing about Orakpo. Every year a couple teams reach for a player that fills a specific need over the BPA or just makes a boneheaded pick like Al Davis taking Heyward-Bey at #7. I think that Von Miller has an excellent shot to be there at #10. And I hope if he is we take him, and if not him Quinn. Everyone is right we do need another NT but i think Bryant was extremely serviceable at the end of the year and could make it at NT. I wouldn't be upset if we got a good NT in the draft but I think with all the pressing needs we have in other areas we can wait a year on NT if we have to.

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If miller and Quinn are both gone. Anybody feelin J Jones? cause I am.

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This thread is kind of going everywhere isn't it?

We have other friends going for general FA discussion a whole forum dedicated to NFL Draft talk