Aaron Donald not present at OTA's

[So Ram]

Yeah, this is a good thing, fellas. The negotiations thing, I mean.

Best for all parties that it gets done sooner rather than later.

Then let AD focus on being the best that he can be with no contract distractions year after year.

Besides, we all know that his presence at early voluntary (emphasis voluntary) OTA's is not required. Hell, it will give some DL candidates a few more needed snaps. Lol.

No worries.

Yeah - it will also help give some offensive lineman more confidence.

With Aaron Donald the one thing your not going to have to question is his work ethic. The dude seriously works his butt off.

Getting a contract done is the main goal . At what price though ? Tru Johnson is an example of what could happen if worse to worse .

With Donald out someone else needs to step up , but then again Robert Quinn is one of the top defenders in the NFL.

 

[InnovatedMind]

Jesus what did I just read here?

R-E-L-A-X!!!!!!

 

[Shane Grandle]

The Rams need to make him the highest paid DL in league history right now! Before Kahlil Mack gets paid too and raises the market more

 

[99Balloons]

Rams need to back the Brink's truck to Aaron Donald BelAire Mansion. I don't want to see a HOF go to another team a la Eric Dickerson.

Pay the man.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Jesus what did I just read here?

R-E-L-A-X!!!!!!

Hahhahhaha

Dude i just got through this

 

[Riverumbbq]

Pretty sure this is Fisher's fault, ... he gave Donald the number to a Malibu real estate broker.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Officially off the aaron donald hype train. What a selfish douche bag. I mean...even cam newton the prima dona played out his rookie contract, but donald, a DEFENSIVE LINEMAN is too good to do that? he's a piece of crap. salary cap management is a huge part of winning as an nfl team and paying people before their rookie contracts expire is a great way to waste money. freak aaron donald.

First of all, show some respect and remember where you are posting...then feel free to state your opinion in a mature, adult manner.
Comprende?

 

[OC--LeftCoast]

Pretty sure the Rams need to..."lock him up"?

Immediately, do it now 5 years minimum

 

[Corbin]

lets keep throwing away money (gotta love that tavon contract )while the "cheatriots" win with a bunch of roleplayers. freak any fans that think aaron donald isn't pulling a dick move.

Shhhh it's ok. I know your in pain now, agitated, and need something to calm the emotions flowing...here

Take two of these go to bed and let's see how you feel in The morning.

 

[JIMERAMS]

Wow there is some over the top posts in this thread haha. While I don't agree with AD decision with the new team logo I see the issue. Now what are all you guys going to think if he signs a huge deal and god forbid he gets hurt this year? You still going to feel the same way about him not playing out his contract? I'm sure he has injury ins right now no way he doesn't thats what all pros do before they sign a huge deal. He probably has a 100 mil ins policy right now

 

[LesBaker]

@LesBaker I had to give you a like for the"I in team" reference. Well played sir.

You mean because I said sister to @LACHAMP46

Or because it's funny all on it's own hahaha.

 

[Corbin]

Tru Johnson says hello.

.

Lol right? I'm more mad about the Tru contract situation than I am about AD not being in OTA's.

Smart needs some extra reps anyways!

 

[Mackeyser]

You ever hear of this guy Tom Brady? He won a super bowl his second year in the league and was named Super Bowl MVP. Some say he's the GOAT. Guess what, he played out his rookie contract. He's currently the #13 top paid QB in the league. Ya, that's what a true leader and team player does. I am over reacting a bit but still it's a dick move. I find it annoying that people aren't acknowledging that its a dick move. go ahead and say you're cool with it, but to see how Tom Brady the GOAT treats his team during contract negotiations and to then look at what AD is doing and say "it's no big deal. dude is not being a dick" grinds my gears.

QBs also wear red shirts and are no contact during OTAs. Totally different from a DT/DE. Apples and alligators...

 

[shaunpinney]

Must suck being AD getting $1.8m this year and only $6.9 next year...

 

[Loyal]

Must suck being AD getting $1.8m this year and only $6.9 next year...

Most NFLer's last 3-4 years. He has vastly outplayed his contract and is worth a very large contract, yet if he got a career ending injury tomorrow he would get very little from the team. l. I say that if all of these fancy multi-year contracts were fully guaranteed, then I would be upset like you seem to be.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Must suck being AD getting $1.8m this year and only $6.9 next year...

it does when worse players than him are getting up to $19m per year.

the rams got him cheap for 3 years. time to pay up.

still can't believe it got to this, making ad look like the bad guy. the new cba let teams use rookies for peanuts for at least 3 years, after college teams made gazillions off them for the measly cost of a scholarship . time to get paid.

.

 

[shaunpinney]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking AD (alone) but players in general.

Most NFLer's last 3-4 years. He has vastly outplayed his contract and is worth a very large contract, yet if he got a career ending injury tomorrow he would get very little from the team. l. I say that if all of these fancy multi-year contracts were fully guaranteed, then I would be upset like you seem to be.

Don't get me wrong, I totally get the fact, but he IS still under contract right now, I know OTAs are voluntary etc, but surely you let the agent you pay for deal with your contract issues and show your team WHY you're deserving of that monster contract.

Injuries are a part of the game, you have to consider that when you're signing up. You get yourself some damn good life insurance, as do other people who have normal jobs.

Football players are in privileged positions, with obscene pay packets and thats not even taking sponsorships into account

it does when worse players than him are getting up to $19m per year.

the rams got him cheap for 3 years. time to pay up.

still can't believe it got to this, making ad look like the bad guy. the new cba let teams use rookies for peanuts for at least 3 years, after college teams made gazillions off them for the measly cost of a scholarship . time to get paid.

.

I'm not saying that AD is a bad guy at all. It still doesn't change the fact that he has already made an obscene amount of money (as have all other NFL players), and will continue to do so, as long as his health stays good. Colleges are facilitators to success, they give players better shop windows for players to show their ability.

I just get annoyed with these contract talks and players holding out, I don't get why players can't be grateful for what they've got and not focus on what they don't have. I know I could make $1m last more than a lifetime.

AD salary breakdown
2014: $6,112,000
2015: $946,260
2016: $1,341,500
2017: $1,802,250
2018: $6,892,000

Thats $17,094,010 in total, thats not bad for a 26 year old who's only been in the job for 3 years.

Now I'm sure he WILL get that well deserved pay increase, and will be the highest paid Ram DLer if not the NFLs.

 

[tempests]

AD salary breakdown
2014: $6,112,000
2015: $946,260
2016: $1,341,500
2017: $1,802,250
2018: $6,892,000

Thats $17,094,010 in total, thats not bad for a 26 year old who's only been in the job for 3 years.

Now I'm sure he WILL get that well deserved pay increase, and will be the highest paid Ram DLer if not the NFLs.

Thanks to various fees(agent, NFLPA) and state and federal income tax, Aaron's actual take home amount will be roughly half that. He is not obscenely rich, nor are the vast majority of NFL players still on their rookie contracts.

Aaron Donald's salary might seem privileged to someone not in the business but relative to other players of his stature, he's pathetically undercompensated. Ndamukong Suh makes ten times what Donald does in 2017.

 

[Faceplant]

AD is not a normal player. It is that simple really. He has NEVER displayed a "me first" attitude from what I have seen. Of course I would have liked him to play out his rookie deal, but the market is just going to go up for this guy the longer he wrecks OLs week in and week out. Lock him up and lets move on.

 

[den-the-coach]

Relax Gentlemen, Rams will get this done. It's not like they have not been a consistent winner over the years and given out good/smart contracts. As to Aaron Donald I'm sure he's just supervising the stadium sight to ensure they are draining the swamp. (And I refuse to type in blue font)