Tastes Like Chicken Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doughty really isn't a bad SS. He's pretty good near the LOS. Pass coverage, however- yikes! :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 ojrams21 Oshiomogho Atogwe Checking out the Redskins Facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney26 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doughty is horrible. Give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 ojrams21 Oshiomogho Atogwe Checking out the Redskins Facility. Hopefully, the Docs have passed his shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins804 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Helllll yeahhhhhh! All he really needs to check out is where to sign his new contract with the skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megared Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doughty really isn't a bad SS. But he's a terrible FS. Him and Moore have had plenty of opportunities to show that they are not starters you can rely on. Atogwe would be great for our younger players, especially Landry and Hall. Not to mention he's still a top 5 FS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuposse87 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doughty really isn't a bad SS. You're joking right? He is atrocious. He belongs in the CFL. Absolutely no athleticism or coverage ability. He needs to be cut. *ah you said SS...well he is serviceable there, but I'd rather move Laron down in the box and get someone to play FS...something Doughty can't do. Good guy, terrible at FS. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRagone Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doughty and Moore are both guys I'm happy and fine with as Backups and would be comfortable having to have them start a game or two. I'd not like either of them as my full season starting safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Its no wonder Dan Snyder has no problem tossing money at FA's Look at the reaction on the board the last 2 days. I have said it, I really like OJ and yes I know the regime is different (Bruce Allen setting contracts rather then Dan and Vinny) but this really flies in the face of anything our team actually needs to do. Rant over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Some interesting posts from a Rams forum about Atogwe. We better resign him, if not, we are up for a long season. People can talk all they want about OJ but the man forces turnovers, he's one of the most reliable tacklers at safety(although his angles aren't perfect) and he was very good in coverage last year. If the Rams don't have a plan for replacement and just plug someone in, it'll be a huge step backward. I think you just don't get it. We will be in a long season if we don't bring him back and it's not just his abilities that we'll miss. First of all, he's a great leader on the field and a great presence in the locker-room. He always was a team first player and he was our captain on D. Now the most important reason why we're in for a long season is, that without him we don't have that player that will provide a sence of security in the secondary. Last year, he played like one of the best safeties in the NFL. He didn't have any major blown coverages, he had one of the best tackle rates of any safety, he still forced 5 turnovers and he was one of the most effective blitzing safeties. Basically, he had a great year all around. As I feared...the Redskins were going to look into him. His best years were in Haslett's system, and Snyder has the cash to sign him. I really hope he comes back, but I think the Redskins have too much going for Atogwe right now. I would say seeing as how he had his 3 highest totals in Tackles under Haslett (even though 2009 he could have had the most if healthy, except he had many more assists than any other season). He also had his only two double digit Passes Defended in Haslett's system. And most telling, he had 27 total forced Turnovers in those 3 years (11 FF, 16 INT) As others have pointed out he no longer is just a centerfielder - but a complete FS who can cover, tackle, and blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOALSKIN Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 we are a team with needs. I hope that we can get a manageable number that will bring him on board. This would be an upgrade in the secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x96bryan10 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Some interesting posts from a Rams forum about Atogwe.We better resign him, if not, we are up for a long season. People can talk all they want about OJ but the man forces turnovers, he's one of the most reliable tacklers at safety(although his angles aren't perfect) and he was very good in coverage last year. If the Rams don't have a plan for replacement and just plug someone in, it'll be a huge step backward. I think you just don't get it. We will be in a long season if we don't bring him back and it's not just his abilities that we'll miss. First of all, he's a great leader on the field and a great presence in the locker-room. He always was a team first player and he was our captain on D. Now the most important reason why we're in for a long season is, that without him we don't have that player that will provide a sence of security in the secondary. Last year, he played like one of the best safeties in the NFL. He didn't have any major blown coverages, he had one of the best tackle rates of any safety, he still forced 5 turnovers and he was one of the most effective blitzing safeties. Basically, he had a great year all around. As I feared...the Redskins were going to look into him. His best years were in Haslett's system, and Snyder has the cash to sign him. I really hope he comes back, but I think the Redskins have too much going for Atogwe right now. I would say seeing as how he had his 3 highest totals in Tackles under Haslett (even though 2009 he could have had the most if healthy, except he had many more assists than any other season). He also had his only two double digit Passes Defended in Haslett's system. And most telling, he had 27 total forced Turnovers in those 3 years (11 FF, 16 INT) As others have pointed out he no longer is just a centerfielder - but a complete FS who can cover, tackle, and blitz. This was really good to hear. I've been wondering how close his and HAz's relationship was in STL. Most of the comments from OJ's camp that I've seen have been mentioning finding the right fit. I really hope that it is in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheismannQuote Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm just excited that the team realizes that they need an upgrade over Kareem Moore at Safety. Having him and Doughty at the safety positions set the game of football back 30 years. I'm on the OJ bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm glad they have him in their grasp, but I hope they don't overpay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x96bryan10 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 ojrams21 Oshiomogho Atogwe Checking out the Redskins Facility. I'm wondering if /why he has since deleted that tweet. http://twitter.com/ojrams21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABSTRACT Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well I sent him a message on twitter. Hopefully it will persuade him to sign lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iXiBrianiXi Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm wondering if /why he has since deleted that tweet. http://twitter.com/ojrams21 He hasn't...? http://twitter.com/ojrams21/status/40058135167242240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallascrushers Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well I sent him a message on twitter. Hopefully it will persuade him to sign lol. because abstract sent him a personal message hahahaa just playin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x96bryan10 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 He hasn't...?http://twitter.com/ojrams21/status/40058135167242240 Weird i know i clicked that link several times and couldnt find it. Now its the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 In reference to TK's tweet...is there any reason to believe he wouldn't pass a physical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm wondering if /why he has since deleted that tweet. http://twitter.com/ojrams21 why you say that.... its still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hahah he and Bob Sanders wear #21. I hope that we sign one of these guys just to see Extremeskins explode in teenage angst. Deion Sanders meant a lot to this franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since a Fetus Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 In reference to TK's tweet...is there any reason to believe he wouldn't pass a physical? Well, everyone takes a physical. Of course, you know that. He had a dislocated right shoulder in 2009. It was pretty severe and there were rumors that he had surgery (I don't know if he did). But, that is the only thing I have seen. I know the guy is a ball hawk. But, I really worry about his open field tackling and his lack of aggression. Maybe being around a few other hard hitting defensive players will help change his mindset. Of course, Shannahan and Haslett know more than I. I really do not know of anyone other great FS out there. I have seen a few people lobby for Weddle, but he is way better in run support and should play SS. I have also seen a few people who want to gamble on Huff, who misteriously 'turned it on' in a contract year. I guess there are no better options than O.J., I just hope we do not break the bank. Knowing Allen, we will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Man, with DHall and OJ back there...a lot of QBs are going to get some passes swiped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well, everyone takes a physical. Of course, you know that. He had a dislocated right shoulder in 2009. It was pretty severe and there were rumors that he had surgery (I don't know if he did). But, that is the only thing I have seen.I know the guy is a ball hawk. But, I really worry about his open field tackling and his lack of aggression. Maybe being around a few other hard hitting defensive players will help change his mindset. Of course, Shannahan and Haslett know more than I. I really do not know of anyone other great FS out there. I have seen a few people lobby for Weddle, but he is way better in run support and should play SS. I have also seen a few people who want to gamble on Huff, who misteriously 'turned it on' in a contract year. I guess there are no better options than O.J., I just hope we do not break the bank. Knowing Allen, we will not. See, that's why I think he'd fit. We have our hard hitter already. We need someone that can cover and has range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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