Comments on: Report: Major hurdle arises between Rams and Janoris Jenkins

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:15:42 +0000

This man needs Rod Woodson as his DB coach.

By: bfree2k

bfree2k — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:14:49 +0000

If his off field problems had surfaced after the Rams had selected him, then I think they would have every right to pursue such a contract with this guy but they knew about his problems long before the draft so it seems kind of “sheepish” to me that they would propose such a contract now.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:46:38 +0000

The Rams and Jenkins are a good match; both tragically flawed.

By: renhoekk2

renhoekk2 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:45:35 +0000

Not exactly the way to start off a relationship. They’re basically saying “we don’t trust you”. So then why did you draft him? How hard do you think this kid is going to want to work for them? He’ll do the absolute minimum to keep his job. And they deserve it. You drafted him. Now pay him.

By: notsoquiktojudge

notsoquiktojudge — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:22:04 +0000

the guy hasn’t even had a chance to mess up yet. THE PAST IS THE PAST! You can’t punish him again for past mistakes. EVERYONE deserves a second chance, college was his first and the professional league is his second. No three strike rule here. Mess up from here and your done! At least he hasn’t done what blackmon did even before camp. (DUI) His college coaches seem to think that he had put this behind him durring college. Just give him a chance, he may surprise.

By: thermalito

thermalito — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:53:00 +0000

I thought the major hurdle would be he want the Rams playing in LA this year instead of having to wait until next.

By: spetznaz777

spetznaz777 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:25:49 +0000

i am from the stl area, for the longest time i would get so upset over the relocation rumors and such until i took a minute to think. are you ever going to go to a rams game. no. are you ever going to put as much care into the rams as you do the cardinals and blues. no. so if they leave will you care? no. so wherever they go and whatever they do i will always be a fan. ps. i hope they keep janoris jenkins.

By: geraldthecat

geraldthecat — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:21:42 +0000

This is stupid of the rams. Why did you draft him. And the player needs to have some type of action he can take besides waiting a year. He did not sign any agreement.

By: billsfan1

billsfan1 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:17:14 +0000

regardless of what you think of Jenkins, its not his fault he was drafted where he was at…pay him as is deemed appropriate for his spot….

that being said, i like the idea of putting in the contract that a financial advisor has to be in charge of the money…

By: legends52

legends52 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:08:44 +0000

Glad Dallas passed this guy on. And even Morris Claiborne says he will show up in camp with or without a contract, and Morris is even better.

By: ramcountry

ramcountry — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:00:52 +0000

Rams should’ve given more consideration to the potential problems Jenkins presented before they drafted him, not after.

The decision to trade down and not take Morris Claiborne does not sit well and I doubt will ever look good.

By: spfripp

spfripp — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:40:05 +0000

I could see the Rams taking a risk on a top 10 talent in the 2nd rd. Many GMs make that will take that risk. The thing is that is where they must have valued him with the extra baggage he brings. So how are you going to say well you have 2nd rd value but not 2nd rd pay? Unless the Rams has buyers remorse.

By: jh012

jh012 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:24:43 +0000

This kid is definitely trouble but if they didn’t want to give him 2nd round money than they shouldnt have drafted him in the 2nd round!

By: achamarro1

achamarro1 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:16:50 +0000

they knew he had PAST issues when drafting him. It isnt like he got drafted and then pulled a pacman. They dont have the right to do this to him. If they didnt want to commit the contract to him they shouldnt of drafted him there. I dont blame him for holding out it just sucks that they know he will have to take “it” literaly and figuretivley (murdered that word)

By: Ba'al from www.Cowboys-Forum.com

Ba'al from www.Cowboys-Forum.com — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:31:14 +0000

Not a good way for a 2nd round pick to start his career.

By: seanje

seanje — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:15:18 +0000

Will he get more money overall if the signing bonus gets split up, ala Aaron Hernandez?

If not, considering the rookie wage scale, that sounds like a pretty low move by the Rams. If nothing more than because of the time value of money argument. That is unless his deferred signing bonus money is put in some sort of low-risk mutual fund or something, increasing in value as if he had it himself invested.

By: rushbacker

rushbacker — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:01:39 +0000

It makes sense that they want to protect themselves from a kid who is obvious trouble, but they’re the ones who decided to draft him. You can’t have it both ways– you take a chance on him in the second, you pay him a second round contract. You knew the rules before you picked him– if he’s too risky for that contract, then you shouldn’t have taken him there.

By: soundsofsuccess7

soundsofsuccess7 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:59:48 +0000

..probably should’ve thought of this when they drafted him..

a signing bonus is a signing bonus.. they’re trying to make it part of his contract, defeating the purpose..

By: paulienyram

paulienyram — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:22:41 +0000

I’m a diehard Rams fan. That being said, this team is void of upper talent. If your going to take a chance on him in the draft then sign the kid, give him his signing bonus and coach him up Fischer.

By: norwegianwud

norwegianwud — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:08:10 +0000

Trying to protect a kid from himself and protect the team with the contract all in one whack. What’s the problem? His agent is like all his other “buddies” he’ll soon meet the day after he signs.

By: rajbais

rajbais — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:59:25 +0000

This is why Jeff Fisher is the most overrated head coach in NFL history!!!

He keeps on taking problematic guys like Pacman, Haynesworth, Britt, LenDale White, Finnegan, Travis Henry, and many more and can’t go far in the playoffs!!!

He’s Al Davis/Rex Ryan with better composure, but no playoff success!!! People hated Al Davis and currently hate Rex, but at least they win big games!!!

Rams, now you’re going nowhere with this guy as your coach!!!

By: steeltownpride87

steeltownpride87 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:58:53 +0000

Pay him as you would pay any other draft pick . Give him his money upfront . If he is broke in a year , oh well thats life . Otherwise the Rams should have not drafted him .

By: gmsalpha

gmsalpha — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:54:14 +0000

I believe the Rams should offer him a GUARANTEED $750k/year for 4 years, whether he pans out or flames out. If you give a guy like this $3m up front, he’s going to blow through it in less than a year. However, if he gets it in installments, it’ll force him to live on a budget, so to speak.

If all else fails, Jenkins can sit out and re-enter next year’s draft. All he needs to do is stay in game shape and stay out of trouble, and if he can do that, he may improve his standing with teams. Nobody questions his ability on the field, and if he’s serious about playing in the NFL, staying on the straight and narrow shouldn’t be too much of a chore.

As for the Rams’ offer, whether it’s Janoris Jenkins or Marcus Vick or Maurice Clarrett, nobody is signing that. They look really bad for even putting it on the table.

By: spetznaz777

spetznaz777 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:53:39 +0000

i commend the rams for trying to set up Janoris Jenkins so if he falls through it will not hurt the rams at all. jeff fisher is so afraid of having another Pacman Jones. i think they should just leave him alone and let the chips fall. the rams passing or failing this year wont fall on janoris jenkins.

By: ezg1

ezg1 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:52:26 +0000

Didn’t Fisher also draft Adam Jones? One would think that he would have learned from passed mistakes!

By: canetic

canetic — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:47:06 +0000

Hernandez and Jenkins with a history of problems in college. The same college. I wonder what stellar institution they went to….

By: mempusa

mempusa — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:43:22 +0000

He deserves to be delayed payment

By: alonestartexan

alonestartexan — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:40:38 +0000

It’s nothing new to Fisher..

He drafted Pacman Jones…

and he’s wasted a 2nd rd. pick or two before..

DT Anthony Cook
OG Jason Layman
DT Bryant Mix
WR Joey Kent
DT John Thornton
CB Andre Dyson
S Tank Williams
WR Tyrone Calico
RB LenDale White
RB Chris Henry
DT Sen’Derrick Marks

Need I say more ?

Just cut him loose and move on Rams..

By: 202folife

202folife — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:32:40 +0000

If I were Jenkins I wouldn’t blink, the Rams knew this kid had issues. You took him in the 2nd round so that’s punishment enough for a guy who should’ve been a top 10 pick. If you don’t wanna pay him like other 2nd rounders why did you take him. Stand fast, Jenkins.

By: fdugrad

fdugrad — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:31:49 +0000

What kind of leverage does Jenkins possess? To begin with, what organization would NOT protect their interests when paying someone with his record of long-term inappropriate behaviors, THAT kind of money? As if his past actions aren’t weighty enough, does he not realize that the GM is noting that JJ isn’t even an employee yet and there is now the problem with the financial planner? Lastly, when it comes down to the nitty gritty of leverage, The Rams know time and money are on their side, as JJ has NO money due to loans taken out to pay his baby mamas and there are probably NO volunteers lining up to finance any holdout he might have planned. His behavior has landed him squarely down the hole in which he now resides. This might be a good time for him to STOP digging. The REAL world of consequences is truly a tough taskmaster and he is finally finding this applies to him!