FluffHead Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 It's ok guys. We got dan carpenter and mike Caussin!
NoSaint Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I find it interesting how the saints are going to build this team. It looks like they think they can use a bunch of bargain scrubs at every skill position on offense, except QB and TE. Then, on defense, you pair two superior safeties with an otherwise pretty young and average defense. (Not sure about who else the saints have on defense after the purge?). I have a feeling they have a lot of faith in their schemes and their QB. Akiem hicks is a very good 34 end, keenen Lewis was signed to be the #1 corner and played well. Victor butler and Kenyon Coleman were signed last year to be starters in rob Ryan's scheme and were hurt and now healthy. Curtis lofton is an excellent MLB. John Jenkins has looked good at NT. On offense they love khiry Robinson, and Ingram played better down the stretch then most realize the receivers are stills and colston (same as last year)... 2 probowl guards. Terron armstsad looked promising at LT though a bit raw out of the gate.... The doom and gloom is highly overstated by people that haven't actually followed the roster construction
BB2004 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I said 6 for 55 mil with 25 mil guaranteed to the Eagles. Would have never guessed NO. @AdamSchefter: Saints are giving former Bills S Jairus Byrd a six-year, $54 million contract, including $28 million guaranteed Pretty good guess. Byrd going to the Saints was surprising.
PO'14 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Now that it is official that he didn't want to be here. Get outta here Byrd and I hope your Feet Act up for 6 years!
DPR4444 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 @Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 2m Saints are giving former Bills S Jairus Byrd a six-year, $54 million contract, including $28 million guaranteed, per source. and he can add to that through the saints bounty program
THE GUY YELLING BEHIND YOU Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 to me, this deal screams "drew brees is 35! we're all in on the next few years before our window closes!" Good take John.
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Akiem hicks is a very good 34 end, keenen Lewis was signed to be the #1 corner and played well. Victor butler and Kenyon Coleman were signed last year to be starters in rob Ryan's scheme and were hurt and now healthy. Curtis lofton is an excellent MLB. John Jenkins has looked good at NT. On offense they love khiry Robinson, and Ingram played better down the stretch then most realize the receivers are stills and colston (same as last year)... 2 probowl guards. Terron armstsad looked promising at LT though a bit raw out of the gate.... The doom and gloom is highly overstated by people that haven't actually followed the roster construction Agreed they got some players, even if Ryan is completely overrated. Jimmy Graham could throw a giant monkey wrench into things if he wants. I'd be pissed if I was him. They are trying to penny pinch on him & just paid a free agent a ton of money. I would be so pissed.
NoSaint Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) I would think keeping sproles and making jimmy happy would have been a better strategy... Odd deal to say the least Sproles will be 32 and production slipped last year (just 2 tds and 1 was the corner misplaying the ball and Sproles walking in). They are trading him, which is probably a smart move long term (and possibly short) They can still sign graham Edited March 12, 2014 by NoSaint
1B4IDie Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) @ChrisBrownBills Saints announce six-year deal with Byrd "Hey Jairus while you're down there " Edited March 12, 2014 by Why So Serious?
ExWNYer Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Bye, bye, Byrdie. Good luck in 'The Big Easy'...except when you play the Bills, of course.
1B4IDie Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) @ChrisBrownBills Saints announce six-year deal with Byrd "Hey Jairus down in here in New Orleans you don't really need the whole Canadian Tuxedo. You can leave that in Toronto" Edited March 12, 2014 by Why So Serious?
NoSaint Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Agreed they got some players, even if Ryan is completely overrated. Jimmy Graham could throw a giant monkey wrench into things if he wants. I'd be pissed if I was him. They are trying to penny pinch on him & just paid a free agent a ton of money. I would be so pissed. I suspect it's not quite as sour with graham. Notice he hadn't filed his grievance? Something will get done for him. Just like brees shouldn't have been upset when they were signing free agents and he was tagged.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I suspect it's not quite as sour with graham. Notice he hadn't filed his grievance? Something will get done for him. Just like brees shouldn't have been upset when they were signing free agents and he was tagged. You may be NoSaint, but Jairus Byrd is.
eme123 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Why wouldn't N.O. just sign Jenkins if they wanted to spend big money on a safety. Puzzling
Dragonborn10 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Unless you are a total homer, you can not see this as anything but total ineptitude on the Bills part. Anyone with a brain knew he was going to get paid top dollar. Nix decided two years ago he wasn't going to pay Byrd when he drafted those two safeties. And now his little disciple let the plan play out. If you are standing behind the Bills you are choosing Buddy Nix's judgment over Sean Payton's and Mickey Loomis'? I will trust the guys that have actually won in this league. Total bush league. Bills simply can not compete.
JPS Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 What a dumb deal for NO!. My guess is it's a 3 year deal for $28 M and the Saints will have buyers remorse in 2015. He'll be released in 2017. Today's free agent winners are tomorrows losers. Unless you are a total homer, you can not see this as anything but total ineptitude on the Bills part. Anyone with a brain knew he was going to get paid top dollar. Nix decided two years ago he wasn't going to pay Byrd when he drafted those two safeties. And now his little disciple let the plan play out. If you are standing behind the Bills you are choosing Buddy Nix's judgment over Sean Payton's and Mickey Loomis'? I will trust the guys that have actually won in this league. Total bush league. Bills simply can not compete. wah…..
NoSaint Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Why wouldn't N.O. just sign Jenkins if they wanted to spend big money on a safety. Puzzling Cause Jenkins wasn't a very good safety by comparison- totally average would be an accurate description of his play. He missed a lot of tackles and dropped a lot of balls. Byrds MUCH better.
RealityCheck Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Good for Byrd. That is crazy money for a FS. Wow! At least he may actually see some playoffs for a change. Good luck Byrd man, but my Byrd jersey with the ketchup stains is staying with me.
eme123 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Cause Jenkins wasn't a very good safety by comparison- totally average would be an accurate description of his play. He missed a lot of tackles and dropped a lot of balls. Byrds MUCH better. Gotcha
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