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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by vpheughan Would have preferred to wait and see how his rehab went first... Didn't the Saints sign a QB that the Dolphins wouldn't touch because his throwing shoulder was nearly ripped off? Well, for every single case ...

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Old 03-16-2018, 02:31 PM   #21
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Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

Originally Posted by vpheughan View Post
Would have preferred to wait and see how his rehab went first...

Didn't the Saints sign a QB that the Dolphins wouldn't touch because his throwing shoulder was nearly ripped off?
Well, for every single case of Brees, there's numerous cases such of the Spillers and Byrds of FA and Kikahas, Tulls, Sunseris, Rufus Johnsons and Toons of the draft.

So, Brees is an outlier not the median.
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Old 03-16-2018, 03:42 PM   #22
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Me, too, and I had a colonoscopy this morning.
That's the easy part. It's the day before the colonoscopy that is a *****. Right?

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Old 03-16-2018, 04:01 PM   #23
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Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price.

Worst case is he becomes a great back-up.
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Old 03-16-2018, 05:01 PM   #24
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I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price.

Worst case is he becomes a great back-up.
Well, I'll take solace in that...

And y'all need to get woke! Drew Brees has spoiled us as his talent and effort have become an assumed given, as commonplace...

I'd bet hard-earned money that less than 5% of athletes have put the dedication and effort into rehabbing an injury the way Drew Brees has and continues to manage...

Have no doubt Brees' Home Town Discount came with a Gentlemen's Agreement - that all available cap money be used to improve the team overall talent...

Sean, Mickey and Jeff are Free Agent Shopping and Spending like my Mom, Aunt and Cousins at the Dillard's Summertime Clearance Blowout!
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Old 03-16-2018, 06:30 PM   #25
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Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract...

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I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT.
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Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

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Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract...

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I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT.
Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon...
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Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

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Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon...
this is how stats don't tell the whole picture. Clayborn had a game not a season better than Okafor. The Cowboys had a backup OT for a backup in that game and OC didn't provide him any help (a running back, tight end or guard to chip block) Clayborne said after the game he beat him with one move the entire game that provided him with 6 sacks. You add 6 sacks to any player and his stats should be impressive after the season


Great choice N.O. Staff for signning Okafor
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Old 03-17-2018, 08:35 AM   #28
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Good DEAL!!!!
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He was possibly last years best free agent signing before he went down. I hope he's back at 100% even if it takes a little time to get back. He really fits the system DA runs.
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