Sammy Watkins on impending free agency: 'I'm looking forward to staying'

[Merlin]

what about the elephant in the room - Tevon Austin's contract.

Pretty sure that topic's a horse...

 

[…..]

I don't see Watkins as money.

He's a chess piece. A valuable piece to our attack.

Let the money guys worry about money, the strategy guys need Watkins.

 

[kurtfaulk]

If we cut Tavon by 3/16/18 he will get a grand total of $0 from the Rams in 2018.

Are you saying the $5m is only guaranteed if tavon is on the roster after that date?

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[PressureD41]

This all day long ^^^^^^^^^^

 

[VegasRam]

Jesus Christ.

Now everybody’s Kevin Demoff.

I would pay him this...I would pay him that ...I would and and and.

I know it’s a discussion forum, but sometimes...

Where’s the freaking snore emoji.

4 ha has and 2 chills.
Caught both ends on that one. :rolllaugh::boxing:

 

[FarNorth]

Sammy Watkins on impending free agency: 'I'm looking forward to staying'.

This can be translated as he is looking forward to staying if he is offered the most money by the Rams.

I don't hold it against him. I would say the same thing.

I don't think this is an accurate characterization of SW's attitude. I think he genuinely wants to stay, and will do so if he gets a fair offer. Of course, there is a market out there, but imo this not like, say, Janoris Jenkins, or possibly even Trumaine Johnson, who wanted the money above all.

 

[Mackeyser]

I'm sorry if people haven't watched enough film to get how much Sammy pulls the D.

Without him, defenses play us differently. That's just a fact.

I dunno where he fits money-wise, but schematically, he's a HUGE part of our offense and I hope he stays so that we can go on a DOMINANT run.

I dunno if the two rookies are ready to step up, but I can guarantee that defenses won't react to them the same which means greater pressure on scheme and the other players.

 

[jrry32]

Are you saying the $5m is only guaranteed if tavon is on the roster after that date?

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I'm actually quite confused about that. Roster bonuses can be guaranteed or not guaranteed. If it's guaranteed, it simply gets paid on that date, but it gets paid no matter what. If it's not guaranteed, you have to be on the roster that day to get the bonus. Spotrac and other websites indicate that Tavon's 2018 roster bonus is guaranteed. However, Spotrac also says that the roster bonus was not guaranteed upon signing. That means that it had to become guaranteed at some point for it to be guaranteed, but there's no indication of when it became guaranteed. That's what's confusing me.

@flv
Can you clear this up? Do you know when Tavon's 2018 roster bonus became officially guaranteed?

 

[Legatron4]

CB is where it gets really tricky. If we let TruJo go, I would guess that Talib will be a Ram, and we'll draft two as well.

Christ. Not that asshole.

 

[OldSchool]

Are you saying the $5m is only guaranteed if tavon is on the roster after that date?

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That's the date it becomes guaranteed.

 

[OldSchool]

I'm actually quite confused about that. Roster bonuses can be guaranteed or not guaranteed. If it's guaranteed, it simply gets paid on that date, but it gets paid no matter what. If it's not guaranteed, you have to be on the roster that day to get the bonus. Spotrac and other websites indicate that Tavon's 2018 roster bonus is guaranteed. However, Spotrac also says that the roster bonus was not guaranteed upon signing. That means that it had to become guaranteed at some point for it to be guaranteed, but there's no indication of when it became guaranteed. That's what's confusing me.

@flv
Can you clear this up? Do you know when Tavon's 2018 roster bonus became officially guaranteed?

@kurtfaulk

Sorry I misread his bonus it's fully guaranteed and paid on 3/16.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/tavon-austin-12288/

I read it as a bonus like Robert Quinn had for several years. Three years of his bonus became guaranteed on certain dates.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/robert-quinn-7729/

 

[JackStraw]

We need to keep Sammy

The two(maybe 3 with Hem)young kids at TE will fill his role just fine, and i'm sure someone will come out of nowhere and have a way overachieving season.
Love Sammy, but what we have is just not built to last.

Hopefully he stays out of SF

 

[LACHAMP46]

I would advise anyone on earth to take 80 mil instead of 30 mil..... unless they already were a veteran that had played for a big contract.

depends....Fla./LA or Cleveland? Big city with a huge family, or nice quiet community?? 30 million dollars is plenty...for a wise-spending....anything...set for life...as long as you're comfortable, what else do you need? Not saying Sammy will "settle" for $30m....probably around 40-50....but just as an example...he could/should be cool with 30....and the team stays competitive at other valuable positions...

 

[simonblaze]

Cut Tavon and give that money to Watkins and AD

 

[snackdaddy]

I'd love to bring Sammy back. I know he hasn't been featured like a number one should, but defenses have to account for him. Gives the other guys an advantage. And its possible they use him more next season. But can they afford it? Getting a deal done with Donald should be the top priority. And we know what that will take.

They need to work on others too. Tru, Joyner and NRC. And with all that Gurley's time will come. You gotta make sure you have enough for him. Chances are we're going lose someone. Its tough to retain all your core players with the salary cap. You have to decide what is necessary and what is just luxury.

 

[Rabid Ram]

Man some people just can't be happy sith Sammy. He comes here and people wanna throw him out as a diva and now he comes out and says he lives it here and wants to stay and people wanna say he ain't worth our time geesh

 

[Merlin]

Real good interview with the Reverend, discussing a lot of stuff around the Rams to include Watkins' role.

http://www.rams-news.com/issac-bruce-talks-rams-playoff-chances-hof-bid-audio/

 

[nighttrain]

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as soon as he brought out the "you know it's a business" you know he's going to the highest bidder.

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Sammy Watkins on impending free agency: 'I'm looking forward to staying'

 

[RamBall]

Regardless of how this season ends, FAs are a lot less likely to leave now. While I understand some players are all about the $, how could anyone in the Rams lockerroom not feel that this team if kept mostly intact, could win multiple Championships while enjoying the CA sunshine?

 

[kurtfaulk]

Sammy Watkins on impending free agency: 'I'm looking forward to staying'

But you know, it's a business.

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