Saints SS Harper not interested in hometown discount

07-13-2011, 03:01 PM

Roman Harper, an unrestricted free agent, says he would prefer to re-sign with the Saints, but he's not interested in giving them a hometown discount.

"I can't do that," the five-year veteran starting strong safety said. "That would be unfair to myself.

"If the numbers don't match up, there's no reason for me to just have to settle for something. Everything has to match up for me to come back."

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ProFootballWeekly.com - Saints SS Harper not interested in hometown discount

Danno · 07-13-2011, 03:06 PM

As it should be. However, I bet we'll have the opportunity to match any offer he gets.

And its a hometeam discount, not a hometown discount. He's from Alabama.

Halo · 07-13-2011, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

As it should be. However, I bet we'll have the opportunity to match any offer he gets.

And its a hometeam discount, not a hometown discount. He's from Alabama.

Yep yep.

Jamessr · 07-13-2011, 03:50 PM

Hmmm....yeah

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Danno · 07-13-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by strato

So can we rag on his azz now?...

Like you haven't already?

Danno · 07-13-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by strato

well Bush cant fart without a ten page thread ...

Ain't that the truth. His problem is that when someone criticizes his on-field performance, the poster is called a hater and the Reggie-exaggerations start flying left and right and it escalates into nonsense being posted repeatedly.

Mardigras9 · 07-13-2011, 05:34 PM

Kinda what we have been hearing all summer from most of these under-paid guys. It's always about the money first and loyalty second. It's their business and they have to get it while they can, just kinda sucks from a loyal fan point of view. Loyal to the colors vs. loyal to the highest bidder.

papz · 07-13-2011, 05:49 PM

He already has his ring and this probably will be his one and only big contract. He should definitely capitalize on it and at the same time, we should be one of his high bidders. He should be back as a Saint.

Danno · 07-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by papz

He already has his ring and this probably will be his one and only big contract. He should definitely capitalize on it and at the same time, we should be one of his high bidders. He should be back as a Saint.

Agreed. I think his comments translate to... "Hey Mickey, don't lowball me".

He'll be back at the salary he deserves, which is probably in the range of top 5-10 safety. He'll get some jack, but it won't break the bank either.

Rugby Saint II · 07-13-2011, 09:53 PM

I would hate to see him go anywhere else. I got to watch him play in colege and I was excited when we drafted him. He is definately a key piece of the puzzle. Pay the man what he's worth. However, having said that we can still win another Superbowl without him.

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681 Rating: (0 votes - average) Roman Harper, an unrestricted free agent, says he would prefer to re-sign with the Saints, but he's not interested in giving them a hometown discount. "I can't do that," the five-year veteran starting strong safety said. "That would be unfair to myself. "If the numbers don't match up, there's no reason for me to just have to settle for something. Everything has to match up for me to come back." Article below. ProFootballWeekly.com - Saints SS Harper not interested in hometown discount Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 06:46 PM..
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07-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#2
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	As it should be. However, I bet we'll have the opportunity to match any offer he gets. And its a hometeam discount, not a hometown discount. He's from Alabama. Saint_LB likes this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,206 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Danno As it should be. However, I bet we'll have the opportunity to match any offer he gets. And its a hometeam discount, not a hometown discount. He's from Alabama. Yep yep.

07-13-2011, 04:03 PM	#5
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by strato So can we rag on his azz now?... Like you haven't already?

07-13-2011, 04:57 PM	#6
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by strato well Bush cant fart without a ten page thread ... Ain't that the truth. His problem is that when someone criticizes his on-field performance, the poster is called a hater and the Reggie-exaggerations start flying left and right and it escalates into nonsense being posted repeatedly.

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07-13-2011, 05:34 PM	#7
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Kinda what we have been hearing all summer from most of these under-paid guys. It's always about the money first and loyalty second. It's their business and they have to get it while they can, just kinda sucks from a loyal fan point of view. Loyal to the colors vs. loyal to the highest bidder.

07-13-2011, 05:49 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681	He already has his ring and this probably will be his one and only big contract. He should definitely capitalize on it and at the same time, we should be one of his high bidders. He should be back as a Saint. Saint_LB likes this.

07-13-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by papz He already has his ring and this probably will be his one and only big contract. He should definitely capitalize on it and at the same time, we should be one of his high bidders. He should be back as a Saint. Agreed. I think his comments translate to... "Hey Mickey, don't lowball me". He'll be back at the salary he deserves, which is probably in the range of top 5-10 safety. He'll get some jack, but it won't break the bank either.

07-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,722	I would hate to see him go anywhere else. I got to watch him play in colege and I was excited when we drafted him. He is definately a key piece of the puzzle. Pay the man what he's worth. However, having said that we can still win another Superbowl without him. Saint_LB likes this.