I know everyone is excited but...........

GeauxForMore · 07-13-2012, 03:45 PM

Will we still be able to sign Jimmy Graham to a long term deal. Don't get me wrong Im beyond excited that Brees got signed, but we need to continue to bring in good players for Drew. I'm hearing the cap is going up next year but by how much. Plus all the free agent moves we made this off season doesn't look like we have alot of wiggle room.

SaintPauly · 07-13-2012, 03:47 PM

According to what I heard, this signing will actually help us with cap space, as opposed to what the numbers would have been, had Brees played under the tag. JG isn't going anywhere..... Sproles is another one, I want to keep for at least 5 more years.....

SaintsBro · 07-13-2012, 03:56 PM

Jeez Louise. Biggest day in the franchise since February 7, 2010 and you are already freaking out about Graham.

GeauxForMore · 07-13-2012, 03:59 PM

Santsbro its a big day but I want big years. This I'd the NFL. You fix one problem by adding two.

RaginCajun83 · 07-13-2012, 04:02 PM

From the way its structured and the salary cap going up in the upcoming years, there should be more than enough to go around to keep the rest of team together for years to come, besides we have Loomis, how dare you question the Loomis jk

sharke · 07-13-2012, 04:10 PM

yeah, it is insanely cap friendly. we are so set for the next few years.

Crusader · 07-13-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by sharke

yeah, it is insanely cap friendly. we are so set for the next few years.

Can you explain how? I understood it like its worth $40 mil the first year?

ChrisXVI · 07-13-2012, 04:49 PM

We GAINED cap space with Drew's deal and if we have to cut a player or two in order sign Jimmy then that's what we'll do. Don't worry folks... Golden Graham ain't going anywhere!

ScottF · 07-13-2012, 04:58 PM

Graham is under contract for this year, so what's the worry? I doubt there is enough room left after Brees's cap-friendly deal to get get Graham $7 mil this year, but who knows?
Remember, JG had one surprising year, and one incredible year. Yes, he should be even better this year, but he'll to be if he wants Gronk money

ChrisXVI · 07-13-2012, 05:01 PM

There's been enough stress for us these last couple of months and today is a day to celebrate so let's not worry about things that we don't have to worry about right now!

07-13-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
GeauxForMore 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 582	I know everyone is excited but........... Will we still be able to sign Jimmy Graham to a long term deal. Don't get me wrong Im beyond excited that Brees got signed, but we need to continue to bring in good players for Drew. I'm hearing the cap is going up next year but by how much. Plus all the free agent moves we made this off season doesn't look like we have alot of wiggle room.

07-13-2012, 03:56 PM	#3
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Jeez Louise. Biggest day in the franchise since February 7, 2010 and you are already freaking out about Graham. Beastmode, CharityMike and sharke like this.

07-13-2012, 03:59 PM	#4
GeauxForMore 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 582	Santsbro its a big day but I want big years. This I'd the NFL. You fix one problem by adding two. SapperSaint likes this.

07-13-2012, 04:02 PM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	From the way its structured and the salary cap going up in the upcoming years, there should be more than enough to go around to keep the rest of team together for years to come, besides we have Loomis, how dare you question the Loomis jk pumpkindriver and CharityMike like this.

07-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,983	Originally Posted by sharke yeah, it is insanely cap friendly. we are so set for the next few years. Can you explain how? I understood it like its worth $40 mil the first year? FinSaint likes this.

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07-13-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	According to what I heard, this signing will actually help us with cap space, as opposed to what the numbers would have been, had Brees played under the tag. JG isn't going anywhere..... Sproles is another one, I want to keep for at least 5 more years.....

07-13-2012, 04:10 PM	#6
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	yeah, it is insanely cap friendly. we are so set for the next few years.

07-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#8
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	We GAINED cap space with Drew's deal and if we have to cut a player or two in order sign Jimmy then that's what we'll do. Don't worry folks... Golden Graham ain't going anywhere!

07-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#9
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Graham is under contract for this year, so what's the worry? I doubt there is enough room left after Brees's cap-friendly deal to get get Graham $7 mil this year, but who knows? Remember, JG had one surprising year, and one incredible year. Yes, he should be even better this year, but he'll to be if he wants Gronk money

07-13-2012, 05:01 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	There's been enough stress for us these last couple of months and today is a day to celebrate so let's not worry about things that we don't have to worry about right now! Beastmode and SaintsBro like this.

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