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Danno 02-28-2013 07:52 AM

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La Canfora also reported that the Saints have offered new, discounted deals to defensive end Will Smith and linebacker Jonathan Vilma that would allow them to stay.

So they aren't restructures, they're new deals at a lowered amount. I'd imagine they'll do the same with Harper and perhaps Greer?

FinSaint 02-28-2013 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 482609)
So they aren't restructures, they're new deals at a lowered amount. I'd imagine they'll do the same with Harper and perhaps Greer?


Lets just hope that they're severe enough pay cuts , so that if they stay they'll no longer be overpaid ($3M/per) or if they choose not to sign the new contracts they'll end up seeking a new employer at the end of all of this.

Rugby Saint II 02-28-2013 01:44 PM

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Benson must have figured out that you can't take it with you.

Cruize 02-28-2013 01:52 PM

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Cut Smith and Vilma and be done with it. Smith would be overpaid at the vet minimum and Vilma just doesn't fit in the 3-4.

Danno 02-28-2013 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 482725)
Cut Smith and Vilma and be done with it. Smith would be overpaid at the vet minimum and Vilma just doesn't fit in the 3-4.

What makes you think Vilma doesn't fit in the 3-4?

He's ideal for the WILB spot.

Cruize 02-28-2013 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 482729)
What makes you think Vilma doesn't fit in the 3-4?

The Saints could and have done worse for sure. But, his size, age, injury concerns and large salary are just not a great fit for the team. A 3-4 ILB has to shed blocks well. Vilma doesn't. Not discounting the fact that he brings heart, effort and valuable experience to the table. Give him a shot at the vet minimum with incentives. Otherwise, it's time to move on.

Danno 02-28-2013 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 482747)
The Saints could and have done worse for sure. But, his size, age, injury concerns and large salary are just not a great fit for the team. A 3-4 ILB has to shed blocks well. Vilma doesn't. Not discounting the fact that he brings heart, effort and valuable experience to the table. Give him a shot at the vet minimum with incentives. Otherwise, it's time to move on.

His size is fine, so is his age. We're restructuring his large salary so that probably won't be an issue. The 3-4 WILB isn't any different than a 4-3 WLB so he won't be shedding blocks any more than he did in the 4-3.

Lofton is the one who'll now be taking on the OG's with regularity. I'm more worried about him than Vilma.

The LB best suited for that SILB role is actually Martez Wilson.

Seer1 02-28-2013 05:31 PM

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What's the latest with Ellis?

Danno 02-28-2013 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 482809)
What's the latest with Ellis?

He just bought a Ferrarri.

Seer1 02-28-2013 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 482814)
He just bought a Ferrarri.

Now maybe he'll be able to catch a quarterback.


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