Started By
Message

Ndamukong Suh could end up in New Orleans after all

Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:35 pm
Posted by TechDawg2007
Bawville
Member since Nov 2007
32249 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:35 pm
LINK

quote:

The New Orleans Saints tried to make a splash in free agency last season by courting defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, but to no avail. Suh chose to sign with the Los Angeles Rams instead, where he played beneath his standards and ultimately lost Super Bowl LIII. You hate to see it.

But the Saints could go for a second try with Suh. His one-year, $14 million contract with the Rams is set to expire, and his stock isn’t as high as it was a year ago. A contract projection from Spotrac estimates his value at three years, $27.9 million with an average salary of around $9.3 million. That’s reasonable to say the least, and compares well to other players of Suh’s stature such as Carolina Panthers starter Dontari Poe ($9.33 million per year) and Detroit Lions stud Damon Harrison ($9.25 million). If accurate, that number is well within the Saints’ budget.

Why would the Saints have interest in Suh? Here’s their two-deep defensive line depth chart from last season, and how it shakes out to kick off the offseasonLeft end: Cameron Jordan (healthy, awesome)
Nose tackle: Tyeler Davison (free agent), Taylor Stallworth (impressive rookie)
Rush tackle: Sheldon Rankins (recovering from Achilles surgery), David Onyemata (possible suspension)
Right end: Marcus Davenport (recovering from toe surgery), Alex Okafor (free agent)


quote:

That leaves two starters (Rankins, Davenport) on the mend, another starter (Davison) and a big contributor (Okafor) headed for free agency, and a likely-starter (Onyemata) possibly being unavailable to start the year. There’s no time table for Rankins to return, and Onyemata’s status is up in the air. The Saints need a sure thing somewhere on the defensive line. Suh wouldn’t just start right away in New Orleans, he’d be a featured star.

The statline Suh put up in 2018 was less than exciting, sure. He logged just 4.5 sacks and 19 other quarterback hits in the regular season while playing second fiddle to Aaron Donald. But even those depressed numbers would be a godsend for the Saints. If Suh posted the same production in those categories for the Saints in 2018, he would have tied Davenport and Onyemata in sacks while trailing only Jordan in hits. Yeah, they can use him.


quote:

Saints head coach Sean Payton spoke admirably of Suh, saying “He has a tremendous presence. He’s a real good football player. He’s explosive. He has size. He’s smart. Those are some of the challenges he presents.” For his part, Suh relayed that he enjoyed his visit with the Saints and has close friends on the team in offensive linemen Larry Warford and Jermon Bushrod. Ultimately, his business pursuits outside of football led him to L.A. But if the Rams aren’t interested in signing him long-term, the Saints could be in position to pounce.

Suh also has a reputation as a dirty player. He’s put himself in the spotlight with some cheap shots and poor decisions in the past, but has been on his best behavior in recent years. Suh was penalized 21 times over the last two seasons, but seven of those fouls were declined or nullified by offsetting flags. Of the 14 accepted penalties, just six were player safety issues: fouls such as roughing the passer, unnecessary roughness, or a horse-collar tackle. That’s typical in today’s NFL, when referees are happy to throw flags outside of the last two minutes in the NFC championship game.


quote:

Anyway, don’t let anyone tell you Suh is a thug, or that signing him would hurt the team. He’s exactly what the Saints need at defensive tackle.
Posted by Laaz2750
Los Angeles
Member since Aug 2008
8384 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:41 pm to
I know all the complaints about him, but this would be great for us. Get him in here.
Posted by saturday
Pronoun (Baw)
Member since Feb 2007
7116 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:50 pm to
I'm all for it but he'll have to tell us what was said in the Rams locker room following the NFC Championship if I'm going to sign off on him coming here.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
90525 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:51 pm to
Can't sign this baw unless we get some breaks with contracts this year.
Posted by SportsGuyNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2014
17163 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:58 pm to
We don’t want that POS here for any reason.
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16604 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 3:05 pm to
I wouldn't pay him if I were Loomis. He's not a young player trying to learn to be a pro. He simply lacks motivation to compete in some games. He can flat out take over games but its once in a blue moon.
This post was edited on 2/12/19 at 3:06 pm
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38259 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 3:10 pm to
We trading for Brown, signing Suh, Cook, Mathieu, and Tate.
Posted by HollierThanThou
Member since Jan 2012
6209 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 3:13 pm to
He wasn't all that impressive this year.

We need Davenport to continue improving, the OL to stay healthy and legitimate receiving options outside of Thomas.
Posted by Lgrnwd
Member since Jan 2018
5276 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 4:06 pm to
I like it. This would be one of the best free agent pickups in professional sports since Randy Savage joined the NWO
Posted by WicKed WayZ
Louisiana Forever
Member since Sep 2011
31630 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 4:47 pm to
Yeah I’ll take him and Rankins at DT.


Not at $14 mil though
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
19855 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 5:12 pm to
12 mil for a guy that plays when he wants. No thanks
Posted by SaintLSUnAtl
THE REAL MJ
Member since Jan 2007
22129 posts
Posted on 2/12/19 at 6:22 pm to
At this point you’re paying for a name

At that price, put me down for a strong pass
Posted by Delusional
Member since Dec 2018
4397 posts
Posted on 2/13/19 at 2:59 am to
I hope not. Ireland has been landing DL guys like Okafor, Onyemata, Stallworth who produce for pennies on the dollar. I think the FO learned its lesson chasing big names.
Posted by BeachDude022
Premium Elite Platinum TD Member
Member since Dec 2006
34878 posts
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:27 am to
I hate this SOB. I hope he ends up on the IR somewhere other than here
This post was edited on 2/13/19 at 9:27 am
Posted by tigernnola
NOLA
Member since Sep 2016
3589 posts
Posted on 2/13/19 at 6:08 pm to
The guy really did not turn it on till the playoffs. We’re gonna need big time, consistent D help during the regular season to stay competitive.
Posted by touchdownjeebus
Member since Sep 2010
24839 posts
Posted on 2/13/19 at 6:21 pm to
He proved this year he wasn’t worth the money. I was all for him last offseason, but he isn’t an impact guy and that is blatant.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram