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Robert Quinn's deal good for both sides
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11632/robert-quinns-deal-good-move-for-both-sides
TAMPA, Fla. -- Throughout the offseason and into training camp, the St. Louis Rams seemed to be in no hurry to sign defensive end Robert Quinn to a contract extension.
There were no hard deadlines to meet and Quinn was going to remain under team control for at least the next two seasons no matter what.
A lack of urgency might have been the exact reason the two sides were able to come to terms on a new six-year contract Saturday afternoon, a deal that will keep Quinn in St. Louis through the 2019 season.
Robert Quinn
The Rams and Robert Quinn, who had 19 sacks last season, agreed to a four-year contract extension.
Without having to worry about holdouts or franchise tags, the Rams and Quinn’s representatives were able work toward a resolution that would allow the team to keep its best player in St. Louis.
Upon reaching an agreement Saturday, the deal looks to be a good one for both sides. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported it's worth a total of $66.575 million with $41.2 million guaranteed.
It’s important to note that the deal makes Quinn a Ram through the 2019 season, which means it includes the next two seasons as well. The distinction means the Rams could have a relative bargain on their hands should Quinn continue to ascend as one of the best pass-rushers in the league.
Assuming the numbers are correct, an annual average of about $11 million would be an absolute bargain for Quinn, considering he ranks second only to Houston's J.J. Watt in sacks with 29.5 since 2012.
After Watt agreed to a six-year, $100 million deal with $51.8 million guaranteed making him the highest paid defensive player in the league on Sept. 2, it was only logical Quinn would be next in line.
What wasn’t clear was how fast the Rams would put a deal together. On one hand, Watt’s deal offered a baseline for Quinn’s, but on the other, Quinn doesn’t have Watt's lengthy track record of success.
Getting a deal done now allows the Rams to sign Quinn for a number below what Watt received from the Texans, but offers a relative bargain should he continue to perform as he did in 2013 when he posted 19 sacks and seven forced fumbles on his way to first team All-Pro honors.
Had the Rams waited until after the season, they might have faced a price tag closer to Watt’s if Quinn duplicates his 2013 success. In signing Quinn now, the Rams struck a good balance between paying him what he is currently worth, what he could be worth in the future and protecting themselves on the off chance he doesn’t continue at his current trajectory.
For his part, Quinn landed a nice deal with a strong guarantee. That $41.2 million is really the only number that matters here, and it represents a smart play on his part, taking what he can get rather than worrying about it later should he suffer an injury or have a down season.
Put simply, Quinn is the Rams' only blue-chip talent and they were wise to get a deal done.
Only time will tell whether this is the rare deal that works well for both sides, and we still need to see the exact breakdown of the financials, but at first blush, it certainly looks like a win-win.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11632/robert-quinns-deal-good-move-for-both-sides
TAMPA, Fla. -- Throughout the offseason and into training camp, the St. Louis Rams seemed to be in no hurry to sign defensive end Robert Quinn to a contract extension.
There were no hard deadlines to meet and Quinn was going to remain under team control for at least the next two seasons no matter what.
A lack of urgency might have been the exact reason the two sides were able to come to terms on a new six-year contract Saturday afternoon, a deal that will keep Quinn in St. Louis through the 2019 season.
Robert Quinn
The Rams and Robert Quinn, who had 19 sacks last season, agreed to a four-year contract extension.
Without having to worry about holdouts or franchise tags, the Rams and Quinn’s representatives were able work toward a resolution that would allow the team to keep its best player in St. Louis.
Upon reaching an agreement Saturday, the deal looks to be a good one for both sides. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported it's worth a total of $66.575 million with $41.2 million guaranteed.
It’s important to note that the deal makes Quinn a Ram through the 2019 season, which means it includes the next two seasons as well. The distinction means the Rams could have a relative bargain on their hands should Quinn continue to ascend as one of the best pass-rushers in the league.
Assuming the numbers are correct, an annual average of about $11 million would be an absolute bargain for Quinn, considering he ranks second only to Houston's J.J. Watt in sacks with 29.5 since 2012.
After Watt agreed to a six-year, $100 million deal with $51.8 million guaranteed making him the highest paid defensive player in the league on Sept. 2, it was only logical Quinn would be next in line.
What wasn’t clear was how fast the Rams would put a deal together. On one hand, Watt’s deal offered a baseline for Quinn’s, but on the other, Quinn doesn’t have Watt's lengthy track record of success.
Getting a deal done now allows the Rams to sign Quinn for a number below what Watt received from the Texans, but offers a relative bargain should he continue to perform as he did in 2013 when he posted 19 sacks and seven forced fumbles on his way to first team All-Pro honors.
Had the Rams waited until after the season, they might have faced a price tag closer to Watt’s if Quinn duplicates his 2013 success. In signing Quinn now, the Rams struck a good balance between paying him what he is currently worth, what he could be worth in the future and protecting themselves on the off chance he doesn’t continue at his current trajectory.
For his part, Quinn landed a nice deal with a strong guarantee. That $41.2 million is really the only number that matters here, and it represents a smart play on his part, taking what he can get rather than worrying about it later should he suffer an injury or have a down season.
Put simply, Quinn is the Rams' only blue-chip talent and they were wise to get a deal done.
Only time will tell whether this is the rare deal that works well for both sides, and we still need to see the exact breakdown of the financials, but at first blush, it certainly looks like a win-win.
