Bud Sasser to be released due to heart condition

[RAGRam]

And all is right again in the world.

 

[Merlin]

Classy move by Rams to sign him and get him his bonus. And it is only a 6th round choice. BUT...

I am a bit irritated. Waller was a better prospect anyway with his immense size, but the Rams got caught up in the hometown thing. Yes, it is just a 6th rounder, however th Ravens had no probs snapping up Waller immediately thereafter.

If Waller grows into his physical talent the Ravens got themselves a steal. Really liked their selection of williams in round 2 as well... He will immediately impact their offense.

 

[TheDYVKX]

Classy move by the Rams to give him his $113K. I hope it's nothing serious and he can continue the rest of his life without any problems. Obviously this sucks really really bad though. I liked him too.

 

[Prime Time]

What about the waiver for from the neck up?

No, from the neck up was perfect and still is, wiseass.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

isn't that kind of an uncaring and harsh comment?

They apparently signed him, to allow him to have access to the NFL benefits, and he gets his signing bonus "The Rams signed Sasser to his rookie contract Tuesday and he will receive his signing bonus of $113,737."

I think once again, its an example of the class this organization has regarding its players and the way the treat them.

Only if you choose to read it that way. I guess it depends on the person, because I didn't intend for it to be taken negatively. I was asking a legitimate question. Why would he need to sign a contract, why not just pay him the money like an employee, even if it is 113,000?

But you answered it------>NFL benefits

 

[LACHAMP46]

What's $100,000 to ESK?

when you put it that way...about $1.00
Are you sure they HAD to sign him?

 

[Irish]

Bud Sasser, or as I am calling any draft pick after the 4th round who gets released this season, "Not La'El Collins," released due to heart condition

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Bud Sasser, or as I am calling any draft pick after the 4th round who gets released this season, "Not La'El Collins," released due to heart condition

haha come on, man
Bud Sasser is a human being

 

[LosAngelesRams]

Well that sucks! I hope they are able to get that problem under control eventually. I just threw his 1st TD to him yesterday in my Madden franchise too. On a side note, this really sucks we passed on Collins a 1st round talent in the 6th.

 

[Yamahopper]

Best wishes to him.

 

[Irish]

haha come on, man
Bud Sasser is a human being

Oh I get it, believe me. I am a huge Mizzou fan.

Just a healthy little dose of snark that is mostly sarcastic and tongue in cheek.

 

[Akrasian]

I don't think the Rams had to sign him - otherwise they'd have the medical exams after signing players, not before.

And while the rules require a tender, it doesn't say that a signing bonus is required. I think it's more that a drafted player is unable to sign with another NFL team - unless waived.

But I've been wrong before.

In any case, best of luck to him. Hopefully it's correctable and he can play - if not, hopefully he can go on to a long life.

 

[StevenG-BR]

I'm sure the Rams were glad they could pay him something and help out. But I'm not so sure they even had a choice in the matter...

With the new rookie wage scale, the players sign paperwork (I'm not sure what to call it... settlement papers maybe?) even before signing the official contract. This guarantees that all draft picks make money in the event of a pre-contract injury.

See Dante Fowler, who was injured before signing his contract. He's still guaranteed money. Even if the Jags are willing to give up on him now and cut him loose (they're not ready to do that... just pointing it out), he'll still make his slotted guaranteed $$$.

So I guess Enos isn't so generous after all.

 

[Rmfnlt]

So I guess Enos isn't so generous after all.

Well then, things have come back into balance!

 

[LACHAMP46]

Bud Sasser, or as I am calling any draft pick after the 4th round who gets released this season, "Not La'El Collins," released due to heart condition

LOL

@Akrasian ...I too wonder about the language & the meaning of tender, but I'll assume it means an offer to contract one's services....

 

[JUMAVA68]

Best of luck to this kid his health is more important

 

[Prime Time]

Since Fisher/Snead have taken over, haven't all the draft picks been signed at once? This time Sasser was signed while no one else was. This would seem to indicate that the Rams F.O. wanted to help him get that money, no?