Rams release O.J. Atogwe

[R0CKnR0LLA]

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_92b98498-3bab-11e0-8269-00127992bc8b.html

Atogwe had 3 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles in 2010. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2006, Atogwe has 43 combined forced fumbles and interceptions _ the most in the NFL over that time.

He's 29 years old, defensive captain for the Rams in 2010 and one of their best players if not THE best player for them on defense. The only reason he's being released is that he's due an $8 million roster bonus that they don't want to pay.

Looks to me like a massive upgrade from Godfrey, and it would allow us to push CG to backup, strengthening our depth.

[pantherfan81]

Deja vu

[Actionman0z]

No. He is not an upgrade over Godfrey.

[Jackofalltrades]

Haven't we already had this discussion?

[mmmbeans]

he absolutely is an upgrade over godfrey.

whether or not we should go after him is another issue.

[Mother Grabber]

Rams are cheap!!!1!1!!1!11!1!!

[Actionman0z]

Dude he is in no way shape or form an upgrade over Godfrey. You are high son.

[GritsRgreat]

visited the Skins

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Walterfootball has him as the #2 rated free agent FS, behind only Eric Weddle.

O.J. Atogwe is still one of the better free safeties in the NFL. He's solid in coverage and excels as a blitzer.

[Dpantherman]

yea that godfrey is a bum, kill him off

[Urrymonster]

Great blitzer and a huge gambler everywhere else. The epitome of high risk/reward type of player.

Not sure he is really what we need right now...

[The Saltman]

Great blitzer and a huge gambler everywhere else. The epitome of high risk/reward type of player.

Not sure he is really what we need right now...

Couldn't u say the same about Godfrey? Aggressive but usually out of position? At least otogwe has been in this league for a while and has the same attitude. Ya godfrey had a lot of ints but the guy is the epitome of inconsistent. Problem is the price otogwe might command.

[CRA]

No. He is not an upgrade over Godfrey.

you do realize we are talking about Charles Godfrey of the Panthers right?

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Assuming we resign a couple of our LBers, look at our back 7 and tell me which starter is the weakest link.

Out of: Thomas Davis, Beason, Anderson, Munnerlyn, Gamble, Martin and Godfrey