P. Thomas situtation for saints might get ugly?

[NoSaint]

You noted in a prior posting that JB is asking for a contract commensurate with an all-pro status. With the number of good players on their roster I don't see the Saints being able to accommodate him and still be within the cap or have his gilded contract not limit their options signing other players, including players currently on their roster. The NFL today is about contracts/value and player movement.

 

A couple years ago the Ravens had Ray Lewis and A. Thomas contract up for re-doing at the same time or nearly the same. The front office knew they couldn't keep both. The Ravens decided to let A. Thomas go and getting nothing for him. He then signed a very rich contract with the Pats. As it turned out A. Thomas didn't work out in NE and Ray Lewis continued to be a central player on defense for the Ravens. As usual Ozzie Newsome, one of the best GMs in the game, made the right decision.

 

The point I'm making is even if the Saints like JB they might not be able to keep him unless they knock their cap management out of balance. Sometimes when a high profile player is cut that doesn't necessarily mean you are getting nothing in return. What you are getting is more cap room to make other personnel moves.

 

 

Hes an RFA -- unless he plans to sit for the year or sign a new contract, hes playing for peanuts for this year. He has a lot to prove if he wants that big deal after this year, sitting or dogging it ala peters wont work for him. I dont know that he wants the 10-12 mill a year all pro contract but he wants one to reflect that he is a potential probowler still.

[JohnC]

Hes an RFA -- unless he plans to sit for the year or sign a new contract, hes playing for peanuts for this year. He has a lot to prove if he wants that big deal after this year, sitting or dogging it ala peters wont work for him. I dont know that he wants the 10-12 mill a year all pro contract but he wants one to reflect that he is a potential probowler still.

 

Out of curiosity are you living in the Louisiana Gulf region? Have you been impacted by the oil spill? I hope all is well with you if you do live near there. Even if you don't live in that region I hope all is well with you. Your posting on the Saints is very informative.