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More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP 2 months ago: St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo watches his team during NFL football minicamp at the Rams' training facility Friday, May 1, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Browse more photos » Happy 4th of July weekend everyone. After this weekend, the last leg of the offseason should roll by pretty fast...just about three weeks away...

Under, over and otherwise-rated Rams: Random Ramsdom, 6/29/09

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009

Just when you think it's dead out there...lo and behold, the interweb springs to life with all kinds of goodies for you. Let's jump right in... Familiar names on the overrated and underrated list from FO Some former Rams among these players, but no surprises. Dante Hall makes the overrated list. Yeah, we could have told that. He spent most of his time with the Rams injured, which says as much about...

Why a long-term deal matters for Atogwe

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009

Last year, it was Steven Jackson. The year before, Marc Bulger . This year, we're keeping an eye on the contract situation of Rams FS OJ Atogwe. For the ballhawking safety, the situation is a little different. The Rams used the franchise tag to retain Atogwe's services, with the intention of negotiating a long term contract in the very near future. OJ, however, has yet to sign the franchise offer -...

NFC West leads the league in signing 2009 draft picks

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009

NFC West leads the league in signing 2009 draft picks The Rams are the only team in the NFC West with none of their 2009 draft picks under contract. 11 of 29 picks for the four division teams have signed deals; however, no player signed thus far was drafted higher than the fifth round. Going by precedent, the Rams started inking their rookies in July last year - Keenan Burton signed on July 5, 2008....

Atogwe angling for a long-term deal, keeping the nuclear option on the table

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/08/2009

Does anyone besides Rams FS OJ Atogwe understand why he hasn't signed his franchise tender...worth a cool $6.342 million? He says he's holding out for a long-term contract, telling ESPN's MIke Sando that this move keeps both the one year and the long term options on the table. Here's Atogwe: Me having not signed the tag yet is not saying I don't want to be here with the Rams. It is just saying my contract...

Official TST nicknames: Oshiomogho Atogwe

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/03/2009

Oshiomogho Atogwe -- part human, part deer. View full size photo uploaded June 3, 2009 It's time for another installment of everyone's favorite/most hated/least cared about series, official TST nicknames. We covered Steven Jackson first , and James Laurinaitis next . Again, just because the title says "official" doesn't mean I or anyone else must refer to a the winner of the poll; it's just...

Random Ramsdom 5/28: Almost and former Rams

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 05/28/2009

It's sleepy time in the NFL, but there's still some action going on out there...just not much involving the Rams, yet. A quick review for your reading pleasure. Former Rams LB Pisa Tinoisamoa is deciding between Chicago and Buffalo. CB Rod Hood felt like he had a better opportunity with the Browns. RB Deuce McAllister offered his services to the Rams. Could the Rams get a volume discount on medical...

More questions ahead for the Rams

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 04/30/2009

The dust is starting to settle on the draft, but plenty of questions remain unanswered for the Rams. Will O.J. Atogwe be a Ram in 2010? There's been some consternation over the future of Rams FS O.J. Atogwe, who the team franchised this year. Devaney is on the record stating that the team will try and work out a long-term deal for the playmaker this season. Who knows when to expect that; they've got...

Bears won't get O.J. Atogwe?

Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 02/19/2009

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported today that after contract talks failed to produce a deal, the St. Louis Rams designated safety O.J. Atogwe as their franchise player.The safety franchise number for Atogwe is $6.342 million.Atogwe has 17 interceptions in four seasons with the St. Louis Rams, five of those came last season.Atogwe was considered the top safety in this years free agency class.Bears...

• Bears won't get O.J. Atogwe? - Bears Backer

Rams tag Atogwe; what about Bartell?

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 02/19/2009

As expected the Rams used the franchise tag to keep FS O.J. Atogwe for the season. According to the report, the team was trying to hammer out a long term deal, thus taking the decision down to the wire. They'll continue to work on a deal, which would also be a good move. Atogwe can be a cornerstone of the defense for years to come, and if he improves his coverage work a little bit, he'll be truly among...

Bears won't get O.J. Atogwe?

THE METHODS REPORTER (Free subscription) | 02/19/2009

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Best Players You've Never Heard Of: Trimane Goddard

The Phinsider (Free subscription) | 02/19/2009

Well, O.J. Atogwe has been hit with the franchise tag- taking away the consolation prize many Phin Phans had hoped to land after Dansby got tagged. We were taunted, and teased with rumors he was unlikely to be hit with the franchise tag, only to have the chair pulled out from under us at the last minute. But what is better than picking up a playmaking young safety in free agency? Drafting one, of course!...

Decision on O.J. Atogwe coming soon?

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 02/17/2009

As if the Combine wasn't enough to wrap your head around, don't forget about free agency. Blogs are already buzzing with news and reaction to roster cuts and franchise tags. News, so far, has been slow for the Rams, with the only move of note being the release of SS Corey Chavou s . But things aren't going to stay quiet. What kind of moves will the Rams be making in the next couple weeks? The wackiness...

The cost of franchising Atogwe

Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009

The Rams, really, only have one player they'll consider using the franchise tag on, safety O.J. Atogwe . Obviously, this is a no-brainer, with so few players under contract in the secondary, they'll want to hang on to ball hawking Atogwe. The franchise tag would give Atogwe a salary of $6.34 million, all of which would count against the cap. Another player that the Rams might consider using a transition...

Free Agents and The Franchise Tag

Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 02/05/2009

NFL teams have been able to use the franchise tag since noon today and have until the 19th to use them. Here is a list of names that may be tagged: Matt Cassel Nnamdi Asomugha Kurt Warner Karlos Dansby Yeremiah Bell O.J. Atogwe Michael Koenen Ray Lewis Bart Scott Jason Brown Sean Jones Shayne Graham Julius Peppers Jordan Gross Jason Hanson Dunta Robinson Kelvin Hayden DeAngelo Hall Rob Bironas Antonio...