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re: New Orleans Saints 2012 Free Agents
Posted on 1/16/12 at 8:37 am to RaginCajunsULL
Posted on 1/16/12 at 8:37 am to RaginCajunsULL
I think at OLB we could pick up Dan Connor. He can tackle anything that moves, and is very athletic.
at S we could pick up Zbikowski, he has decent ball skills, can tackle, and has good coverage skills. He gets alot of PT with the Ravens. He can also Return with Sproles so we can get rid of Roby.
There won't be much room under the cap. Both of these guys could be picked up for a decent price. Unfortunately with the Def needs we won't be able to re-sign Brees, Colston, Nicks, and Meachem.
Brees-no explanation needed he stays
Colston- way too valuable in this offense he stays
Nicks- I don't think we can afford to tie up that much money in two guards. he might walk
Meachem- has never panned out, he does have talent but he can be replaced by a receiver with a smaller contract
at S we could pick up Zbikowski, he has decent ball skills, can tackle, and has good coverage skills. He gets alot of PT with the Ravens. He can also Return with Sproles so we can get rid of Roby.
There won't be much room under the cap. Both of these guys could be picked up for a decent price. Unfortunately with the Def needs we won't be able to re-sign Brees, Colston, Nicks, and Meachem.
Brees-no explanation needed he stays
Colston- way too valuable in this offense he stays
Nicks- I don't think we can afford to tie up that much money in two guards. he might walk
Meachem- has never panned out, he does have talent but he can be replaced by a receiver with a smaller contract
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Posted on 1/16/12 at 10:03 am to infantry1026
If we had to pick between 12 and 77, I think 77 is more valuable to this team. He is by far the best guard in the league. It would suck to see 12 in another uniform, though.
Posted on 1/16/12 at 11:25 am to RaginCajunsULL
Jeff Charleston 2012: Free Agent = GO
Aubrayo Franklin: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Turk McBride: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Shaun Rogers: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Jo-Lonn Dunbar: 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Jonathon Amaya: 2011: $405,000, 2012: Exclusive Rights Free Agent = GO
Tracy Porter: 2012: Free Agent = GO[/b
Leigh Torrence: 2012: Free Agent [b]= GO
Jed Collins: 1/12/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = KEEP
Brian De La Puente: 1/12/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = KEEP
Michael Higgins: 11/22/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Ramon Humber: 9/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Jeremiha Hunter: 7/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Tom Johnson: 1/22/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = GO
Joseph Morgan: 7/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Eric Olsen: 1/2/2012: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
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QB:
Drew Brees 2011: $7,393,500, 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Chase Daniel 2011: $480,000, 2012: Restricted Free Agent = GO
WR:
Adrian Arrington: 2012: Restricted Free Agent = GO
Marques Colston 2011: $3 million, 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Robert Meachem: 2011: $1.2 million, 2012: Free Agent = GO
Courtney Roby: 2012: Free Agent = GO
TE:
John Gilmore: 2012: Free Agent =GO
Tory Humphrey: 2012: Free Agent = GO
OL:
Justin Drescher: 2011: $405,000, 2012: Exclusive Rights Free Agent = GO
Pat McQuistan: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Carl Nicks: 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
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John Kasay: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Aubrayo Franklin: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Turk McBride: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Shaun Rogers: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Jo-Lonn Dunbar: 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Jonathon Amaya: 2011: $405,000, 2012: Exclusive Rights Free Agent = GO
Tracy Porter: 2012: Free Agent = GO[/b
Leigh Torrence: 2012: Free Agent [b]= GO
Jed Collins: 1/12/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = KEEP
Brian De La Puente: 1/12/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = KEEP
Michael Higgins: 11/22/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Ramon Humber: 9/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Jeremiha Hunter: 7/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Tom Johnson: 1/22/2011: Signed a reserve/future contract. = GO
Joseph Morgan: 7/28/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
Eric Olsen: 1/2/2012: Signed an undisclosed contract. = GO
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QB:
Drew Brees 2011: $7,393,500, 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Chase Daniel 2011: $480,000, 2012: Restricted Free Agent = GO
WR:
Adrian Arrington: 2012: Restricted Free Agent = GO
Marques Colston 2011: $3 million, 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
Robert Meachem: 2011: $1.2 million, 2012: Free Agent = GO
Courtney Roby: 2012: Free Agent = GO
TE:
John Gilmore: 2012: Free Agent =GO
Tory Humphrey: 2012: Free Agent = GO
OL:
Justin Drescher: 2011: $405,000, 2012: Exclusive Rights Free Agent = GO
Pat McQuistan: 2012: Free Agent = GO
Carl Nicks: 2012: Free Agent = KEEP
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John Kasay: 2012: Free Agent = GO
This post was edited on 1/16/12 at 11:29 am
Posted on 1/16/12 at 12:45 pm to TheFreakyRobber
The Defense can't get worse, let Porter and most of the defenders walk, as long as we can keep Nicks and Colston and the offense we can definitely get better on defense on the free agent market. I didn't see a single defensive player on Saturday who deserved to stay besides Greer and Vilma. Why in the Frick are we paying Will Smith? Get that Fricker out of here. Stick Harper as an OLB, GW blitzes him almost 90% of the time anyway. And when he plays coverage he's a handicap. Hate to say that about a Pro-Bowler but just flailing around out there hoping to make a tackle on Vernon Davis ain't gone cut it.
Posted on 1/16/12 at 2:39 pm to WicKed WayZ
I posted this in the offseason thread:
Our cap situation isn't as bad as previously thought, which means that keeping some of our players won't be as difficult as previously (or currently, according to this thread...) thought.
LINK
Our cap situation isn't as bad as previously thought, which means that keeping some of our players won't be as difficult as previously (or currently, according to this thread...) thought.
LINK
Posted on 1/16/12 at 3:54 pm to TheFreakyRobber
quote:
TheFreakyRobber
think youre going a little overboard on your cuts. do you know how cheap some of those players you named are? you know we do need bodies for a full roster right?
Posted on 1/16/12 at 11:03 pm to cornstarch
quote:
I can see Brees taking a pay cut to let some magic be worked.
So he's been working for less money than Sanchez, Stafford, Carson Palmer, Matt Ryan, Tony Romo, and others... led his team to their first SB win, playoffs 3 straight years, broken numerous alltime records, and you see him taking a pay cut? Good ganja in Okla I'm thinking.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 8:28 am to blueslover
+1
Brees will get the money he deserves Blu. End of story.
As to the big three FA's. I think we keep them all.
On the receivers I would hope to keep the three guys who each bring a different skill for Brees. We will keep the receivers Brees wants. Period.
Colston (big target) Meachum(stretches the field) Lance (in the slot quicks).
Brees will get the money he deserves Blu. End of story.
As to the big three FA's. I think we keep them all.
On the receivers I would hope to keep the three guys who each bring a different skill for Brees. We will keep the receivers Brees wants. Period.
Colston (big target) Meachum(stretches the field) Lance (in the slot quicks).
Posted on 1/17/12 at 9:35 am to fightingtigers98
Drew Brees will definitely get a new deal.
Re-signing Colston, Nicks, Dunbar, and Porter should be a top priority, while Daniel, Meachem, and Collins need to stay on board as well.
Re-signing Colston, Nicks, Dunbar, and Porter should be a top priority, while Daniel, Meachem, and Collins need to stay on board as well.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 10:18 am to HotRodTigerFan
What is the franchise cost for a Guard?
Posted on 1/17/12 at 10:22 am to HotRodTigerFan
quote:
Drew Brees will definitely get a new deal. Re-signing Colston, Nicks, Dunbar, and Porter should be a top priority, while Daniel, Meachem, and Collins need to stay on board as well.
the never let anybody go cap management approach?
Posted on 1/17/12 at 10:25 am to blueslover
quote:
Re-signing Colston, Nicks, Dunbar, and Porter should be a top priority
I fear that 2 of these guys will be in another uniform next year
Posted on 1/17/12 at 11:31 am to saintsfan92612
Def Porter, Colston is back for sure, all depends on Nicks really
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:11 am to saintsfan92612
quote:
What is the franchise cost for a Guard?
The average of the top paid player at that position over the past five years.
I don't have the exact numbers, but Evans was the top paid guard in the NFL in 2009 and made about $8 million.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 11:21 am to blueslover
quote:
the never let anybody go cap management approach?
You're right, there will be casualties, unfortunately.
I think Brees will push for us to keep Colston for sure, as he's likely to be one of the hottest free agents on the market due to his size and good hands.
Depending on who stays or leaves, I have no doubt that Payton and staff will address those in free agency and the draft.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 7:47 pm to HotRodTigerFan
I would hate to see Nicks or Colston in a different uniform. Brees brough Sproles here. Payton and Loomis also got Colston and Nicks in the draft. I trust them, they wont let either one walk without having some kind of plan to go after a WR or Guard in the draft or free agency. Having said that. There's no way we let both walk is there? We have to sign one?
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:08 pm to WicKed WayZ
I'll be disappointed if we don't get to keep either Nicks or Colston
If Nicks wants an Evans type deal, I'm not sure how they pull that off with the monster contract Brees will command and well deserve
Seems like tying up that much money into 2 guards is just unsustainable
If Nicks wants an Evans type deal, I'm not sure how they pull that off with the monster contract Brees will command and well deserve
Seems like tying up that much money into 2 guards is just unsustainable
Posted on 1/19/12 at 3:25 pm to cornstarch
quote:Really????
I can see Brees taking a pay cut to let some magic be worked
Posted on 1/22/12 at 6:33 pm to LSUnKaty
I think people are undervaluing Porter. We need to resign him.
I also think Nicks is more valuable than Colston.
I also think Nicks is more valuable than Colston.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 6:18 pm to WarhawkTiger6
FWIW, Pat Yasinkas on the NFC South chat thinks that we will resign Nicks AND find a way to resign Colston, but will let Porter walk. I hope he's right (I wouldnt mind keeping Porter for cheap either, but Nicks + Colston way more important).
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