Decision on Jermon Bushrod could be the most important to the New Orleans Saints

07-25-2011, 09:04 AM

Jermon Bushrod is not the most high-profile player of the New Orleans Saints' 29 unsigned free agents. And his contract negotiations certainly won't command the same attention as those of tailback Reggie Bush when the NFL finally gets back to business.

Ultimately, though, Bushrod may be the most important player for the Saints to retain. And he may be the most expensive.

That's the nature of the left tackle position in the NFL -- arguably the second-most important job in the game behind quarterback.

Full article below.
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crawgator · 07-25-2011, 02:04 PM

We need to keep this guy.. We have had some consistency with our O line now, and the chemisrty is their, Don' mess up a good thing... Drew is Getting a little older we need to protect him.. GEAUX SAINTS

papz · 07-25-2011, 02:33 PM

I like and want him to remain a Saint. What I don't want is to lock him up for the next 5 or 6 years at 6 or 7 million per season. Being that he's 27, plays left tackle, and considered in the prime age of his career, one would think someone will shell out big dollars and gamble on him. I could definitely see him going for greener pastures.

saintsfan1976 · 07-25-2011, 07:14 PM

CB is nowhere near ready. Unless you expect the same type of performance you got from JB

saintsfan1976 · 07-25-2011, 07:37 PM

Bushrod stays.

He's probably one of the top 20 LT's in the NFL, but his issues with protection were so well-documented and besides, there are too many other good options.

Danno · 07-25-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Bushrod stays.

He's probably one of the top 20 LT's in the NFL, but his issues with protection were so well-documented and besides, there are too many other good options.

Like who?

saintsfan1976 · 07-25-2011, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Like who?

Originally Posted by strato

maybe aren't was the word he wanted?

Typed 'are not'. Deleted some text and missed it. Sorry - been a long day and this vino is really good.

Boutte · 07-25-2011, 09:55 PM

How much is it going to take to sign him? He's a pretty good tackle but I wouldn't want us to pay great money for pretty good talent. If there truly isn't a better value out there we might have to bite the bullet and pay the man. Charles Brown has injury issues on top of everything else he's challenged with and we'd be in serious trouble if we had to count on him to anchor the left.

Rugby Saint II · 07-25-2011, 10:55 PM

Man, I have such mixed feelings about this guy. He needed a lot of help his rookie year and a fair amount last year. He is an average player playing a critical position. Can't we give Brown the same type of help that Bushrod got? We can get by with him or we can promote his backup if he's ready. The way I see it if he stays here he could get a 2-3 year contract and then possibly traded away next year when Brown takes over.

hagan714 · 07-25-2011, 11:42 PM

I am not a huge fan of the guy. But this is not the year in FA to gamble. They have to sign him. Heck they need the OL intact this year. I do not see the replacements.

07-25-2011, 09:04 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682 Rating: (0 votes - average) Jermon Bushrod is not the most high-profile player of the New Orleans Saints' 29 unsigned free agents. And his contract negotiations certainly won't command the same attention as those of tailback Reggie Bush when the NFL finally gets back to business. Ultimately, though, Bushrod may be the most important player for the Saints to retain. And he may be the most expensive. That's the nature of the left tackle position in the NFL -- arguably the second-most important job in the game behind quarterback. Full article below. Decision on Jermon Bushrod could be the most important to the New Orleans Saints \| NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 06:46 PM..
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07-25-2011, 07:54 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 saintsfan1976 Bushrod stays. He's probably one of the top 20 LT's in the NFL, but his issues with protection were so well-documented and besides, there are too many other good options. Like who?

07-25-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno Like who? Originally Posted by strato maybe aren't was the word he wanted? Typed 'are not'. Deleted some text and missed it. Sorry - been a long day and this vino is really good.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Man, I have such mixed feelings about this guy. He needed a lot of help his rookie year and a fair amount last year. He is an average player playing a critical position. Can't we give Brown the same type of help that Bushrod got? We can get by with him or we can promote his backup if he's ready. The way I see it if he stays here he could get a 2-3 year contract and then possibly traded away next year when Brown takes over.
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07-25-2011, 02:04 PM	#2
crawgator 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Ca Posts: 187 Blog Entries: 1	We need to keep this guy.. We have had some consistency with our O line now, and the chemisrty is their, Don' mess up a good thing... Drew is Getting a little older we need to protect him.. GEAUX SAINTS

07-25-2011, 02:33 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682	I like and want him to remain a Saint. What I don't want is to lock him up for the next 5 or 6 years at 6 or 7 million per season. Being that he's 27, plays left tackle, and considered in the prime age of his career, one would think someone will shell out big dollars and gamble on him. I could definitely see him going for greener pastures.

07-25-2011, 07:14 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	CB is nowhere near ready. Unless you expect the same type of performance you got from JB

07-25-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Bushrod stays. He's probably one of the top 20 LT's in the NFL, but his issues with protection were so well-documented and besides, there are too many other good options.

07-25-2011, 09:55 PM	#8
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	How much is it going to take to sign him? He's a pretty good tackle but I wouldn't want us to pay great money for pretty good talent. If there truly isn't a better value out there we might have to bite the bullet and pay the man. Charles Brown has injury issues on top of everything else he's challenged with and we'd be in serious trouble if we had to count on him to anchor the left.

07-25-2011, 11:42 PM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	I am not a huge fan of the guy. But this is not the year in FA to gamble. They have to sign him. Heck they need the OL intact this year. I do not see the replacements.