Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo is “hopeful” they can re-sign O.J. Atogwe. Considering the market for his services has essentially disappeared, that hope has a good shot of turning into a reality.
Rams Coach Is ‘Hopeful’ To Re-Sign O.J. Atogwe
“I am very, very hopeful,” Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said Tuesday. “I am doing this (crossing his fingers) and I’m on my knees all the time hoping that this thing works out. Our hope all along was to try and get a deal done with O.J. to keep him on the Rams. We want him to stay here, and I think he wants to be here. It’s ongoing and we’re very, very hopeful.”
The market has dropped for him seemingly because of high salary demands. A previous report called his demands “extremely high”.
That not the case, according to Steve Wyche of NFL.com.
Atogwe isn’t seeking an outrageous salary or guaranteed bonuses, according to a league source, but his desired take still could be too high for teams –- including the Rams –- that are reluctant to pay amid labor uncertainty and a troublesome economic climate.
For more on Atogwe, check out SB Nation’s Turf Show Times.
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