Even though Will Smith resturctured his contract....

228jits · 03-16-2012, 08:03 AM

Would it be a good idea to bring in a more "elite" pass rusher? I was looking at John Abraham and though he is getting older, his production is still in that elite class. I am a Will Smith fan, but just looking at options to bring the defense up a notch...

dizzle88 · 03-16-2012, 08:05 AM

You mean john abraham of the falcons?

He's still a good player, would love to get a dominant pass rusher but I don't see many options for us at the minute

I'm kinda putting my hopes on Spags teaching our young DE's and them turning into studs seen as he's got a great track record with underperforming DE's.

228jits · 03-16-2012, 08:13 AM

I think Jordan is so raw that Spags will turn him into the monster that everyone expects.. We saw flashes last year, and now that he has a coordinator that loves pressure from the line, he should shine!!

Abraham has always been in the back of my mind as a player that would fit well in a Black and Gold uniform.

And... I would love to strip ATL of their two best defensive producers in Abraham and Lofton.

Danno · 03-16-2012, 08:27 AM

We'll be OK with Jordan, Galette, Romeus, Smith, and even McBride if he returns to 2010 form and probably a draft pick.

I'm more concerned with our DT's.

We have Ellis and Johnson and no one else under contract. Yikes!

WhoDat!656 · 03-16-2012, 08:30 AM

I have read that the Broncos are interested in Abraham, and the falcAints may decide to re-sign him.

I am sure he would like to come to a team that the defense wouldn't have to worry about scoring all the points in a playoff game!

|Mitch| · 03-16-2012, 08:31 AM

Like Danno says; DT is a bigger concern...

228jits · 03-16-2012, 08:42 AM

Only problem with DT this year is there are no solid options out there... I don't see any FA's or any that really stick out in the draft (at least where we have picks available)

FinSaint · 03-16-2012, 09:09 AM

No to Abraham from me.

The only pass rusher who still remains in the FA market, would provide improvements to the pass rush, and would interest me is Jason Jones from the Titans, who can line up both as a DT and a DE.

But he'd have to be willing to take less money to join the Saints, which I'm pretty sure he would not be.

FinSaint · 03-16-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by 228jits

Only problem with DT this year is there are no solid options out there... I don't see any FA's or any that really stick out in the draft (at least where we have picks available)

Are you serious?

This year's DT class is really really really good, and there are so many good rookies that some of those potentially great future DTs will undoubtedly drop down to the later rounds.

Mark my words, there'll be some very good/great future DTs coming out from this year's draft, who aren't necessarily picked in the first 3 rounds.

Rugby Saint II · 03-16-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Are you serious?

This year's DT class is really really really good, and there are so many good rookies that some of those potentially great future DTs will undoubtedly drop down to the later rounds.

Mark my words, there'll be some very good/great future DTs coming out from this year's draft, who aren't necessarily picked in the first 3 rounds.

Yes! That's what I'm hoping for.

03-16-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	Even though Will Smith resturctured his contract.... Would it be a good idea to bring in a more "elite" pass rusher? I was looking at John Abraham and though he is getting older, his production is still in that elite class. I am a Will Smith fan, but just looking at options to bring the defense up a notch...
	Last edited by papz; 03-16-2012 at 08:05 AM..

03-16-2012, 08:27 AM	#4
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	We'll be OK with Jordan, Galette, Romeus, Smith, and even McBride if he returns to 2010 form and probably a draft pick. I'm more concerned with our DT's. We have Ellis and Johnson and no one else under contract. Yikes! \|Mitch\| likes this.

03-16-2012, 09:12 AM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	Originally Posted by 228jits Only problem with DT this year is there are no solid options out there... I don't see any FA's or any that really stick out in the draft (at least where we have picks available) Are you serious? This year's DT class is really really really good, and there are so many good rookies that some of those potentially great future DTs will undoubtedly drop down to the later rounds. Mark my words, there'll be some very good/great future DTs coming out from this year's draft, who aren't necessarily picked in the first 3 rounds. frydaddy likes this.

03-16-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Originally Posted by FinSaint Are you serious? This year's DT class is really really really good, and there are so many good rookies that some of those potentially great future DTs will undoubtedly drop down to the later rounds. Mark my words, there'll be some very good/great future DTs coming out from this year's draft, who aren't necessarily picked in the first 3 rounds. Yes! That's what I'm hoping for.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/42224-even-though-will-smith-resturctured-his-contract.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
Even though Will Smith resturctured his contract....	This thread	Refback	03-16-2012 12:00 PM	2

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

03-16-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	You mean john abraham of the falcons? He's still a good player, would love to get a dominant pass rusher but I don't see many options for us at the minute I'm kinda putting my hopes on Spags teaching our young DE's and them turning into studs seen as he's got a great track record with underperforming DE's.

03-16-2012, 08:13 AM	#3
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	I think Jordan is so raw that Spags will turn him into the monster that everyone expects.. We saw flashes last year, and now that he has a coordinator that loves pressure from the line, he should shine!! Abraham has always been in the back of my mind as a player that would fit well in a Black and Gold uniform. And... I would love to strip ATL of their two best defensive producers in Abraham and Lofton.

03-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#5
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	I have read that the Broncos are interested in Abraham, and the falcAints may decide to re-sign him. I am sure he would like to come to a team that the defense wouldn't have to worry about scoring all the points in a playoff game!

03-16-2012, 08:31 AM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Like Danno says; DT is a bigger concern...

03-16-2012, 08:42 AM	#7
228jits Southern Sooner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfcoast, MS Posts: 83	Only problem with DT this year is there are no solid options out there... I don't see any FA's or any that really stick out in the draft (at least where we have picks available)

03-16-2012, 09:09 AM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	No to Abraham from me. The only pass rusher who still remains in the FA market, would provide improvements to the pass rush, and would interest me is Jason Jones from the Titans, who can line up both as a DT and a DE. But he'd have to be willing to take less money to join the Saints, which I'm pretty sure he would not be.