2011 NFL Rumors: OJ Atogwe's 5 Best Landing Spots

OJ Atogwe is one of the NFL's top recent safeties, so much so that he's received the franchise tag from the St. Louis Rams.

Now that he's fully a free agent, Atogwe will not have a shortage of suitors.

Plenty of teams need help in the secondary.  But which ones represent the best fit who have the biggest need? 

Here are five teams that could use Atogwe's services in 2011.

5) Jacksonville Jaguars

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 02: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans gives Don Carey #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars a stiff arm at Reliant Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

One interception is not going to cut it, as opponents sliced and diced the Jacksonville secondary to the tune of 250 yds/gm last season.  The NFL's 28th-ranked pass defense in passing yards allowed needs a major boost. 

Enter Atogwe.

Atogwe is only one player, and one player does not a good defense make.  But it's a start.  Atogwe would be an immediate gain a defense that desperately needs it.

4) Washington Redskins

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Kevin Barnes #25 of the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Let's face it: Washington has never shied away from free agency.  Always looking for a splash, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder could help out the NFL's worst-ranked secondary by signing Atogwe.

Washington is in need of help. Atogwe's stabilizing force in the secondary will only benefit them.  And unlike some recent defensive players, Atogwe doesn't come with any excess baggage.

3) Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Santana Moss #89 of the Washington Redskins makes a touchdown pass reception against Alan Ball #20 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Ge

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is still fuming after hosting the Super Bowl in his fancy $1.1 billion stadium when his team never even had a sniff of playing in it.

Jones has never been one to sit idly by.

While health and a legitimate running game can do the Cowboys wonders, so would someone to help out an anemic secondary.  Atogwe is definitely on the list of Jones's targets this free agency.

2) Houston Texans

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 01: Anthony Gonzalez #11 of Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball while defended by Eugene Wilson #26 of the Houston Texans during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 1, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyon

Zero interceptions.  Zero sacks.  Zero forced fumbles.

The numbers speak for themselves, don't they?

Eugene Wilson played in 14 games for the Houston Texans this season without making one game-impacting play.

Expect Houston to give Atogwe a call, along with any defensive secondary talent that has a pulse.

1) Miami Dolphins

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Jacoby Ford #12 of the Oakland Raiders runs past Benny Sapp #27 and Chris Clemons #30 of the Miami Dolphins to score a touchdown at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Sh

Houston may have the bigger need, but Miami, if just for the sunshine, is the better attraction.

Oh, and defensive guru Mike Nolan might have something to do with it.

Nolan had fun with Ed Reed.  He can have a lot of fun with Atogwe, too.

Miami might want to keep developing Chris Clemons, but they've had their eyes on Atogwe for a few seasons now.  And this year might be there best chance to make an upgrade.