re: Balance The Saints Cap

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I definitely see we value guys differently though. If it was my choice I'm not cutting Thomas period. I'd like him to extend or at least take a pay cut, but IMO he is worth the $3 mil.

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He's obviously not in the "no cut" territory for me, but it depends on what we can do in FA. I think that if they can add that semi-young, above average FA at a position where it will make a big difference (WR, S, ILB, CB), then I think cutting Thomas will be considered. He had a disappointing year, but I think Sproles is more important to the offense. Plus, between PT, Ivory, and to a lesser extent Khiry, we have a history of finding effective UDFA RBs. I know Ingram and Khiry are question marks in terms of blocking pass rushers, but I think that a more effective run game will make up for that. But I do think that PT at $3m would be a no brainer for ~25 teams in the NFL. The Browns are supposedly all on the Ben Tate bandwagon in FA, but if PT is cut, they would be wise to pick him up.

And I wouldn't allow Lelito to be our starting C. He was awful last season. If it comes to Lelito starting or eating into Colston/Grubbs/Evans's base salaries, that would be a situation that I think definitely merits restructuring to free up space for a legit starter.