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WalterFootball grades Saints FA
Posted on 3/23/18 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 3/23/18 at 5:30 pm
New Orleans Saints: A-
Acquired: QB Tom Savage, G Jermon Bushrod, ILB Demario Davis, CB Patrick Robinson, S Kurt Coleman.
Lost: FB Zach Line, OT Zach Strief, G Andrew Tiller, G Senio Kelemete, DT Nick Fairley, ILB Gerald Hodges, CB Delvin Breaux, S Kenny Vaccaro, S Rafael Bush.
The Saints had a legendary draft class last year, so it would've been shocking had they disappointed in free agency this offseason. As expected, they made some solid moves to improve their roster.
Retaining Drew Brees to a reasonable contract was the most important thing the Saints did this offseason, but they also helped their defense, signing Patrick Robinson and Demario Davis. Robinson is coming off the best season of his career and should be able to help an improving New Orleans secondary. Davis, meanwhile, is an upgrade at linebacker.
New Orleans lost a couple of key players in Zach Strief and Kenny Vaccaro. Losing Strief wasn't their fault, as he opted to retire, while Vaccaro was deemed too injury-prone to retain. Thus, I think the Saints deserve something like an A- for what they've done in free agency.
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Acquired: QB Tom Savage, G Jermon Bushrod, ILB Demario Davis, CB Patrick Robinson, S Kurt Coleman.
Lost: FB Zach Line, OT Zach Strief, G Andrew Tiller, G Senio Kelemete, DT Nick Fairley, ILB Gerald Hodges, CB Delvin Breaux, S Kenny Vaccaro, S Rafael Bush.
The Saints had a legendary draft class last year, so it would've been shocking had they disappointed in free agency this offseason. As expected, they made some solid moves to improve their roster.
Retaining Drew Brees to a reasonable contract was the most important thing the Saints did this offseason, but they also helped their defense, signing Patrick Robinson and Demario Davis. Robinson is coming off the best season of his career and should be able to help an improving New Orleans secondary. Davis, meanwhile, is an upgrade at linebacker.
New Orleans lost a couple of key players in Zach Strief and Kenny Vaccaro. Losing Strief wasn't their fault, as he opted to retire, while Vaccaro was deemed too injury-prone to retain. Thus, I think the Saints deserve something like an A- for what they've done in free agency.
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Posted on 3/23/18 at 5:33 pm to hsfolk
I agree. Smart moves all around
Posted on 3/23/18 at 5:34 pm to hsfolk
Falcons: D
Panthers: C
Bucs: C
Panthers: C
Bucs: C
Posted on 3/23/18 at 5:56 pm to hsfolk
I want to trust them but they have us taking Lamar Jackson
Posted on 3/23/18 at 6:15 pm to hsfolk
I didn't realize Zack Line left.
Posted on 3/23/18 at 6:23 pm to hsfolk
Thank god ole Walter likes us. Who the frick is Walter?
Posted on 3/23/18 at 6:36 pm to ODP
He and his other writer (Campbell I think) are pretty legit. It’s the only sports article type site that I visit more than once a month.
Posted on 3/23/18 at 6:40 pm to Laaz2750
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I didn't realize Zack Line left.
There should have been 3 categories: signings/resignings, departures, and free agents.
Line is still a FA. He hasn't left but also hasn't come back.
Posted on 3/23/18 at 7:37 pm to bonethug0108
not really a sense of urgency at his position
Posted on 3/23/18 at 9:04 pm to ODP
I have always enjoyed Walter’s football grades. Even if I disagree with them from time to time.
Posted on 3/23/18 at 9:17 pm to beauchristopher
This team has turned its off seasons around with Payton and Ireland.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 12:55 am to THRILLHO
His website has some problems, but he insight is pretty detailed and interesting. He typically stays on top of everything. I hate that he's pushing the lamar Jackson thing so hard, but other than that he does a great job with keeping his website up to date with latest news and player breakdowns
Posted on 3/26/18 at 2:34 am to hsfolk
Only 2 teams got a 'F.' The Dolphins & the Seahawks. The Seahawks free agency looks about as miserable as it gets.
Seattle Seahawks: F
Acquired: WR Jaron Brown, TE Ed Dickson, G D.J. Fluker, DT Tom Johnson, DT Shamar Stephen, OLB Barkevious Mingo.
Lost: RB Thomas Rawls, WR Paul Richardson, TE Jimmy Graham, TE Luke Willson, G Luke Joeckel, DE Michael Bennett, DT Sheldon Richardson, OLB Michael Wilhoite, CB Richard Sherman, CB Jeremy Lane, CB Byron Maxwell, CB Deshawn Shead, K Blair Walsh.
The Seahawks have endured a horrible offseason, and I have to imagine that their fans just want it to end. Then, when they see the finished product, they'll want a new offseason again, so they should be careful what they wish for.
Seattle lost so many key players this spring. Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson are gone from a once-impressive offensive line. Richard Sherman will no longer be around. Paul Richardson and Jimmy Graham are two offensive weapons who departed as well.
So, what do the Seahawks have to show for all of this? Tom Johnson... Barkevious Mingo... D.J. Fluker... yuck. What a disaster.
Seattle Seahawks: F
Acquired: WR Jaron Brown, TE Ed Dickson, G D.J. Fluker, DT Tom Johnson, DT Shamar Stephen, OLB Barkevious Mingo.
Lost: RB Thomas Rawls, WR Paul Richardson, TE Jimmy Graham, TE Luke Willson, G Luke Joeckel, DE Michael Bennett, DT Sheldon Richardson, OLB Michael Wilhoite, CB Richard Sherman, CB Jeremy Lane, CB Byron Maxwell, CB Deshawn Shead, K Blair Walsh.
The Seahawks have endured a horrible offseason, and I have to imagine that their fans just want it to end. Then, when they see the finished product, they'll want a new offseason again, so they should be careful what they wish for.
Seattle lost so many key players this spring. Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson are gone from a once-impressive offensive line. Richard Sherman will no longer be around. Paul Richardson and Jimmy Graham are two offensive weapons who departed as well.
So, what do the Seahawks have to show for all of this? Tom Johnson... Barkevious Mingo... D.J. Fluker... yuck. What a disaster.
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 2:35 am
Posted on 3/26/18 at 6:01 am to GMoney2600
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Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson are gone from a once-impressive offensive line.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 8:49 am to bonethug0108
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Line is still a FA. He hasn't left but also hasn't come back
yet
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