Saints snag Folau

pakowitz · 03-13-2004, 10:20 AM

Unrestricted free-agent offensive lineman Spencer Folau, 30, agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Saints on Friday night, The Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel reported in today's editions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but the deal is believed to include a signing bonus of around $1 million. Folau visited Miami on Friday, and according to sources close to the negotiations, his visit sparked a heated bidding war between the Dolphins, Saints and Baltimore Ravens. All three clubs submitted multi-year contract offers to Folau's agent, but the Saints eventually lured the versatile seven-year veteran by increasing the amount of guaranteed money in the deal. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Folau started 16 games at right tackle for the Saints before losing his starting spot to Victor Riley last season. Folau played in 14 games before being placed on the injured reserve list Dec. 19 with season-ending knee surgery. Folau underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.

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rAge · 03-13-2004, 01:00 PM

Good. He can play both guard & tackle. Great depth for us.

deadflatbird · 03-13-2004, 02:53 PM

no big deal... except we retained one of our back-ups. Its nice to see other teams were interested in signing him though.

saintsiam · 03-14-2004, 06:07 AM

Hmmm 3-yr deal i think he will be a starter. Just my opinion.

deadflatbird · 03-14-2004, 09:01 AM

definate back up... he is a 8 year veteran and won\'t start for the Saints unless injuries plague us, He only started one game last year for the Saints.

saintsiam · 03-15-2004, 07:13 AM

You know i think your wright! I went read up on the dude he will be a Backup.

03-13-2004, 10:20 AM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Saints snag Folau Unrestricted free-agent offensive lineman Spencer Folau, 30, agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Saints on Friday night, The Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel reported in today's editions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but the deal is believed to include a signing bonus of around $1 million. Folau visited Miami on Friday, and according to sources close to the negotiations, his visit sparked a heated bidding war between the Dolphins, Saints and Baltimore Ravens. All three clubs submitted multi-year contract offers to Folau's agent, but the Saints eventually lured the versatile seven-year veteran by increasing the amount of guaranteed money in the deal. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Folau started 16 games at right tackle for the Saints before losing his starting spot to Victor Riley last season. Folau played in 14 games before being placed on the injured reserve list Dec. 19 with season-ending knee surgery. Folau underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. For this and other NFL news, click here: http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...1768242710.xml

03-13-2004, 01:00 PM	#2
rAge 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 320	Saints snag Folau Good. He can play both guard & tackle. Great depth for us.
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03-13-2004, 02:53 PM	#3
deadflatbird 100th Post Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 255	Saints snag Folau no big deal... except we retained one of our back-ups. Its nice to see other teams were interested in signing him though.

03-14-2004, 06:07 AM	#4
saintsiam Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15	Saints snag Folau Hmmm 3-yr deal i think he will be a starter. Just my opinion.
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03-14-2004, 09:01 AM	#5
deadflatbird 100th Post Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 255	Saints snag Folau definate back up... he is a 8 year veteran and won\'t start for the Saints unless injuries plague us, He only started one game last year for the Saints.

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03-15-2004, 07:13 AM	#6
saintsiam Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15	Saints snag Folau You know i think your wright! I went read up on the dude he will be a Backup.
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