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Rams sign Chavous (1 Viewer)

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Would like to hear what Viking homers think of Chavous. Hopefully he can bring some leadership to the Rams D.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2364162

Chavous's deal is worth $16 million and will average about $4 million annually in the first three years of the deal. His compensation for 2006, counting bonuses and base salary, will be between $6 million-$7 million.

If honda - did not see the original

 
Rams sign safety Chavous to 5-year deal

By Len Pasquarelli

ESPN.com

Eight-year veteran Corey Chavous, one of the most instinctive safeties in the unrestricted free agent market, has signed a five-year contract with the St. Louis Rams, ESPN.com has learned.

Chavous's deal is worth $16 million and will average about $4 million annually in the first three years of the deal. His compensation for 2006, counting bonuses and base salary, will be between $6 million-$7 million.

Chavous, 30, played the last four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He figures to be the centerpiece of Rams' interior secondary as the team attempts to dramatically rebuild in that area with new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett calling the shots.

The Rams likely will lose longtime starting safety Adam Archuleta to the Washington Redskins in free agency. St. Louis opted not to retain Mike Furrey, a former wide receiver who finished the 2005 season as the starting free safety. Chavous has started at both safety spots and even played some at cornerback early in his NFL career.

St. Louis almost certainly will align Chavous at free safety, which most scouts feel is his best position.

In Chavous, the Rams are getting not only a veteran player who still has productive years in front of him, but also one of the smartest players in the league. The former Vanderbilt star is not only a student of the game, but of its history, and he has appeared on ESPN in the past as a draft analyst.

A second-round pick in the 1998 draft, Chavous spent his first four league seasons in Arizona, and then signed with Minnesota as a free agent in 2002. In 2005, starting in all 16 games, primarily at strong safety, and registered 90 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.

For his career, Chavous has appeared in 125 games. He has 508 tackles, one sack, 19 interceptions and 35 passes defensed.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2364162
 
Rams stink.

I'm glad about it, don't get me wrong. This is just another example of their downward spiral.

4-12 in 2006.

 
Rams stink.

I'm glad about it, don't get me wrong. This is just another example of their downward spiral.

4-12 in 2006.
Let's see, they still have a very potent offense. The D is being revamped. Little is one of the most dominant D- lineman in the league and it looks like he will have some help. Their #1 Corner went down in the preseason last year. They also get to play the 9ers and the Cards twice a year. Your analyss of the Rams is sorely lacking.
 
I think they overpaid, by quite a bit
He's a guy I thought the Pats may sniff around. Yet, there's no way that they would pay that much. He's a nice player but that kind of money can be spent in much better ways.
 
Rams stink. 

I'm glad about it, don't get me wrong.  This is just another example of their downward spiral. 

4-12 in 2006.
Let's see, they still have a very potent offense. The D is being revamped. Little is one of the most dominant D- lineman in the league and it looks like he will have some help. Their #1 Corner went down in the preseason last year. They also get to play the 9ers and the Cards twice a year. Your analyss of the Rams is sorely lacking.
We'll see. Their line is shaky and a "revamped defense" is what they've been doing for years. I say they take the hard fall this year and I made a tougher prediction last year saying the Packers would finish 4-12. This in much more likely to come to fruition.
 
They also get to play the 9ers and the Cards twice a year. Your analyss of the Rams is sorely lacking.
Yep...they managed to go 1-3 against those 2 powerhouses last year. How the 49ers went 2-0 against them, with a rookie QB & all their other problems, is beyond me. Rams are on a downward spiral, as both the 49ers & Cards look to be improved at least a little this season.
 
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I love Chavous as a player. But no way would I pay $4 mil per for him. Thats way above what I expected his market value to be.

 
Not a Rams fans by any means but i think they will be alright this year. So far they have signed Laroi Glover, and Chavous two good defensive players. Plus with the draft and remaining free agents i think this team could come together and be looking at an 8-8 season certainly not 4-12

 
Rams sign Chavous; Witherspoon visits

By Jim Thomas

POST-DISPATCH RAMS REPORTER

03/11/2006

The Adam Archuleta "era" at strong safety has ended in St. Louis. While Archuleta was jetting to Washington for a free agent visit with the Redskins, the Rams were signing Minnesota’s Corey Chavous to a five-year contract early Saturday afternoon.

Full contract terms weren’t immediately available, but it is believed that Chavous will make nearly $12 million in the first three years of the deal, earning between $6 million and $7 million in base salary and signing bonus money in Year 1.

"Obviously, we feel it’s a great fit for our team," Rams coach Scott Linehan said. "He’s a proven player, a leader, and a student of the game."

Chavous, 30, originally was a second-round draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 1998 out of Vanderbilt. After four seasons with the Cardinals, Chavous signed with Minnesota as a free agent in 2002. Although he came into the league as a cornerback, he spent most of his time in Minnesota playing safety -- particularly strong safety.

Linehan spent the 2002, ’03, and ’04 seasons as Minnesota’s offensive coordinator, so he is very familiar with Chavous.

"I knew Corey there," Linehan said. "He started 64 games there during four years. He’s one of those guys that doesn’t come off the field."

As Chavous was leaving town Saturday as a Ram, Carolina linebacker Will Witherspoon was arriving in St. Louis for a free-agent visit with the Rams.

 
I love Chavous as a player. But no way would I pay $4 mil per for him. Thats way above what I expected his market value to be.
This signing reminds of last year when the Vikings signed Darren Sharper and supposedly overpaid for him. Seemed like he earned his checks last year. I think Chavous will be an upgrade over Archuleta
 
I love Chavous as a player.  But no way would I pay $4 mil per for him.  Thats way above what I expected his market value to be.
This signing reminds of last year when the Vikings signed Darren Sharper and supposedly overpaid for him. Seemed like he earned his checks last year. I think Chavous will be an upgrade over Archuleta
When you could have gotten a player for less, that constitutes "overpaying". Chavous' familiarity with the coach and personality will likely mean that the Rams are bringing in an immediate defenseive leader, but they still could've used some of that money elsewhere. Safety really isn't a position that I'd want to be overpaying in if I were running an NFL team.
 
Rams | Contract update: C. ChavousSat, 11 Mar 2006 14:24:24 -0800Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports St. Louis Rams S Corey Chavous is believed to have received a $4 million signing bonus, and a $1.5 million base salary for 2006 as part of his new, five-year contract with the Rams. He also is due a $1 million roster bonus, which brings his 2006 compensation to $6.5 million. Overall, his deal is worth $16 million.
Rams | Team poised to sign Witherspoon?Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:12:51 -0800Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the St. Louis Rams appear to be poised to sign free agent LB Will Witherspoon (Panthers). The Rams could pay him as much as $13 million in bonus money.
 
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I love Chavous as a player.  But no way would I pay $4 mil per for him.  Thats way above what I expected his market value to be.
This signing reminds of last year when the Vikings signed Darren Sharper and supposedly overpaid for him. Seemed like he earned his checks last year. I think Chavous will be an upgrade over Archuleta
When you could have gotten a player for less, that constitutes "overpaying". Chavous' familiarity with the coach and personality will likely mean that the Rams are bringing in an immediate defenseive leader, but they still could've used some of that money elsewhere. Safety really isn't a position that I'd want to be overpaying in if I were running an NFL team.
No Doubt, I think they way, way overpaid. Chavous is a smart player, he just isn't that good of one. If They plan on Chavous being a defensive leader they are hurting. It will work out about as good as the Claiborne signing did last year them imo.
 
Rams | Contract update: C. Chavous

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:24:24 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports St. Louis Rams S Corey Chavous is believed to have received a $4 million signing bonus, and a $1.5 million base salary for 2006 as part of his new, five-year contract with the Rams. He also is due a $1 million roster bonus, which brings his 2006 compensation to $6.5 million. Overall, his deal is worth $16 million.
The bonus is what makes this a good signing. Very expensive this year, but only $9.5M for the final 4 years and it makes it possible to cut him cheap if he doesn't work out.His cap number will only be $3.3M this year.

 
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Rams | Contract update: C. Chavous

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:24:24 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports St. Louis Rams S Corey Chavous is believed to have received a $4 million signing bonus, and a $1.5 million base salary for 2006 as part of his new, five-year contract with the Rams. He also is due a $1 million roster bonus, which brings his 2006 compensation to $6.5 million. Overall, his deal is worth $16 million.
The bonus is what makes this a good signing. Very expensive this year, but only $9.5M for the final 4 years and it makes it possible to cut him cheap if he doesn't work out.His cap number will only be $3.3M this year.
The signing bonus puts this contract into a better context. It's not cheap money but if they really do like him the deal isn't as bad as it originally looked.
 
I love Chavous as a player.  But no way would I pay $4 mil per for him.  Thats way above what I expected his market value to be.
This signing reminds of last year when the Vikings signed Darren Sharper and supposedly overpaid for him. Seemed like he earned his checks last year. I think Chavous will be an upgrade over Archuleta
The difference is Sharper has always been a "big play" type of safety where Chavous just sort of hangs out and gets an interception or two. I like Chavous but don't think he is worth this kind of cash. He will be solid, though - in coverage...he still can't tackle (remember he is a corner converted to safety).
 
Chavous' career as a Vikings was up and down. He signed with the Vikings because they promised to give him a chance at CB, when every other team thought that he would be a better safety. By the end of year, Chavous had been moved to safety...interestingly it was Brian Williams who took over his starting spot.

The next year he came out and had a great year as a safety. He had 8 INTs and seemed to be making plays all over the field. He was elected the start in the Pro Bowl and deserved it.

In 2004 he seemed to really lose a step. The Vikings had major safety problems all year. Most of the blame was put on Brian Russell, but I think Chavous was equally bad.

Last year Darren Sharper was brought in to replace Russell. Sharper came in and was a great playmaker, but the safety play was still one of the biggest weaknesses on the defense. Pass coverage was especially bad, mainly because the safeties would get out of position. Sharper's problem was that he'd always try and to jump routes and make the pick. Chavous on the other hand, seemed to be a step slow.

This year, the new coaching staff didn't even consider bringing back Chavous. He could surprise me and be good, but my best guess is that the Rams paid him about twice what he's worth and he won't keep the starting spot long. Willie Offord was on his way to starting ahead of him last year before he got hurt.

 
Maybe they signed him early, as they need his assistance in the NFL Draft War Room.

He's incredibly knowledgeable about the NFL Draft every year.

I think it's kind of cool that an NFL player is so passionate about the NFL draft.....

 
Per Rotoworld:

The Rams plan to use Corey Chavous at strong safety.

We thought he'd move to free safety at this point in his career. This helps his IDP value. Oshiomogho Atogwe will get the firstcrack at free safety. Mar. 12 - 9:24 am et

Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

An IDP SLEEPER ALERT: OJ Atogwe

RAPTURE

 
positive reviews of the chavous signing...

dan pompei of sporting news (made his top 3 so far... this may well have been before edge & witherspoon signings)...

"This is another move I like because of intangibles. Chavous, like Manuel, will give the Rams leadership and intelligence from the safety position -- which the Rams need. I also like Chavous' versatility. He'll play strong safety for them, but he could play free safety and he even has played cornerback, so he can run with receivers in certain situations. He also has the ability to fit in different defensive schemes, which you can't say for a safety like Adam Archuleta, whom Chavous is replacing."

Pete Prisco (cbs sportsline & nfl.com)

"New Rams defensive coordinator Jim Haslett had hoped to keep Adam Archuleta, but it appears that won't be the case. So he needed a veteran safety to help the youngsters on defense, and Chavous is that guy. Chavous has made a nice transition from corner to safety. Is he a Pro Bowl guy? No. But he is a capable veteran who can cover and tackle. He isn't much behind Archuleta in terms of talent, and he's a lot cheaper."

Clark Judge (also of cbs sportsline & nfl.com)

"The Rams must improve nearly everywhere on defense, and safety's not a bad place to start -- especially with Adam Archuleta out the door. Chavous, 30, was one of the top five on the market, and the only knock I have with him is his age. The guy's a playmaker who is solid in pass coverage and a student of the game. St. Louis needed to do something to improve its secondary and the league's 23rd-ranked pass defense. This should help. The only question: How wise is to throw millions at someone whose skills might start declining soon?"

 
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