Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends

Tobias-Reiper · 02-23-2010, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Danny Cox

He's not a free agent since he was cut. Once he clears waivers, anyone can sign him...even us. We don't have to lose someone for that.

Technically, the Saints would have to get him off waivers to be able to sign him, but since the Saints have the 32nd spot on the waiver order, he'd have to pretty much clear waivers before the Saints get to sign him.

That said, I don't think LT fits here. If he wasn't happy sharing the backfield with Sproles, he's not going to be happy sharing the backfield here with PT, Bush, Bell, Evans.

breesfan27 · 02-22-2010, 05:36 PM

My personal opinion:

I'm not really interested in obtaining Tomlinson. He's not as consistant as he was a few years ago. His age is a factor. I just don't think he's worth the $$ he wants. I hope that if we do get rid of Bell, we either pick up a rookie RB or someone who's a little more bang for our buck.

lynwood · 02-22-2010, 07:41 PM

Nope. Unless he wants to be a backup. We are heavy on RB right now with no weak points.

saintsfan1976 · 02-23-2010, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by lynwood

Nope. Unless he wants to be a backup. We are heavy on RB right now with no weak points.

Disagree. If one of our RB's goes out - we don't run the ball effectively.

Reggie hasn't played a full season yet, PT missed games and will inevitably miss games in the future. It's not a durability question, just nature of the position.

Are you that confident in Bell, Hamilton and a practice squad runner?

Pay LT < $2mill and you can lose Bell and gain a very talented situational RB that Sean Payton could utilize well.

Saintswrath · 02-23-2010, 01:45 AM

Brees wants LT, I think the King of New Orleans will get whatever he wants from here on out.. So here's an early welcome to the Black and gold LT.. I just hope we don't pay him a ton

I like em but not enough to pay him what SD was suppose to pay him..

Saint_LB · 02-23-2010, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Saintswrath

Brees wants LT, I think the King of New Orleans will get whatever he wants from here on out.. So here's an early welcome to the Black and gold LT.. I just hope we don't pay him a ton I like em but not enough to pay him what SD was suppose to pay him..

If this is true...I don't understand it. We just won the SB with the people we have. Just playing devil's advocate here, but isn't it possible that guys like PT and Bush just might take exception to them giving LdT a huge contract?

Taking it a step further, might they resent Drew beating the drum for someone who didn't go to battle with him last year rather than for someone who did? But then again...I don't know if those guys (RB and PT) will still be around...so, I guess we all just sit and wait and see what unravels.

saintsfan1976 · 02-23-2010, 06:42 AM

If RB's are interchangeable behind an excellent O line, then what's wrong with bringing in a guy like LT to replace Mike Bell?

LT has been very vocal of the fact that he just wants to win a ring. Doesn't sound like it's about money or playing time or records.

Think of LT being to our backfield what Sharper is to our secondary and Brees is to our WR's and OL.

I'm not ready to say go after him, but I'm intrigued.

CantonLegend · 02-23-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

If RB's are interchangeable behind an excellent O line, then what's wrong with bringing in a guy like LT to replace Mike Bell?

LT has been very vocal of the fact that he just wants to win a ring. Doesn't sound like it's about money or playing time or records.

Think of LT being to our backfield what Sharper is to our secondary and Brees is to our WR's and OL.

I'm not ready to say go after him, but I'm intrigued.

i have no problem bringing in a guy like LT who would be a leader on and off the field

the problem is paying him starter money which would put our team in a hole as far as going after other guys.

i understand we cant really go after free agents this year but there are rules that allow us to target certain free agents should we lose key players on our roster. I think time would be better spent if we were looking for other positions to fill obvious voids in our team

LT doesnt present or offer something that we really dont already have

Rugby Saint II · 02-23-2010, 10:18 AM

I have mixed feelings on whether to bring LT here. Everyone seems to have different opinions on whether we should sign him. I just haven't heard a convincing argument for either side..........so I'm just waiting to make my decision. I just hope that Loomis has already made up his mind.

exile · 02-23-2010, 10:22 AM

Forget about it:

Originally Posted by kffl.com

Jim Trotter, of SI.com, reports unrestricted free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) said he likely will not sign with New Orleans Saints because the Saints backfield looks pretty set.

02-23-2010, 06:15 AM	#1
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Originally Posted by Danny Cox He's not a free agent since he was cut. Once he clears waivers, anyone can sign him...even us. We don't have to lose someone for that. Technically, the Saints would have to get him off waivers to be able to sign him, but since the Saints have the 32nd spot on the waiver order, he'd have to pretty much clear waivers before the Saints get to sign him. That said, I don't think LT fits here. If he wasn't happy sharing the backfield with Sproles, he's not going to be happy sharing the backfield here with PT, Bush, Bell, Evans.

02-22-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends My personal opinion: I'm not really interested in obtaining Tomlinson. He's not as consistant as he was a few years ago. His age is a factor. I just don't think he's worth the $$ he wants. I hope that if we do get rid of Bell, we either pick up a rookie RB or someone who's a little more bang for our buck.

02-22-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Nope. Unless he wants to be a backup. We are heavy on RB right now with no weak points.

02-23-2010, 07:50 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,051 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Originally Posted by lynwood Nope. Unless he wants to be a backup. We are heavy on RB right now with no weak points. Disagree. If one of our RB's goes out - we don't run the ball effectively. Reggie hasn't played a full season yet, PT missed games and will inevitably miss games in the future. It's not a durability question, just nature of the position. Are you that confident in Bell, Hamilton and a practice squad runner? Pay LT < $2mill and you can lose Bell and gain a very talented situational RB that Sean Payton could utilize well.

02-23-2010, 01:45 AM	#5
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Brees wants LT, I think the King of New Orleans will get whatever he wants from here on out.. So here's an early welcome to the Black and gold LT.. I just hope we don't pay him a ton I like em but not enough to pay him what SD was suppose to pay him..

02-23-2010, 01:56 AM	#6
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Originally Posted by Saintswrath Brees wants LT, I think the King of New Orleans will get whatever he wants from here on out.. So here's an early welcome to the Black and gold LT.. I just hope we don't pay him a ton I like em but not enough to pay him what SD was suppose to pay him.. If this is true...I don't understand it. We just won the SB with the people we have. Just playing devil's advocate here, but isn't it possible that guys like PT and Bush just might take exception to them giving LdT a huge contract? Taking it a step further, might they resent Drew beating the drum for someone who didn't go to battle with him last year rather than for someone who did? But then again...I don't know if those guys (RB and PT) will still be around...so, I guess we all just sit and wait and see what unravels.
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02-23-2010, 06:42 AM	#7
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,051 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends If RB's are interchangeable behind an excellent O line, then what's wrong with bringing in a guy like LT to replace Mike Bell? LT has been very vocal of the fact that he just wants to win a ring. Doesn't sound like it's about money or playing time or records. Think of LT being to our backfield what Sharper is to our secondary and Brees is to our WR's and OL. I'm not ready to say go after him, but I'm intrigued.

02-23-2010, 01:01 PM	#8
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 If RB's are interchangeable behind an excellent O line, then what's wrong with bringing in a guy like LT to replace Mike Bell? LT has been very vocal of the fact that he just wants to win a ring. Doesn't sound like it's about money or playing time or records. Think of LT being to our backfield what Sharper is to our secondary and Brees is to our WR's and OL. I'm not ready to say go after him, but I'm intrigued. i have no problem bringing in a guy like LT who would be a leader on and off the field the problem is paying him starter money which would put our team in a hole as far as going after other guys. i understand we cant really go after free agents this year but there are rules that allow us to target certain free agents should we lose key players on our roster. I think time would be better spent if we were looking for other positions to fill obvious voids in our team LT doesnt present or offer something that we really dont already have
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02-23-2010, 10:18 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends I have mixed feelings on whether to bring LT here. Everyone seems to have different opinions on whether we should sign him. I just haven't heard a convincing argument for either side..........so I'm just waiting to make my decision. I just hope that Loomis has already made up his mind.

02-23-2010, 10:22 AM	#10
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Tomlinson’s time in San Diego ends Forget about it: Originally Posted by kffl.com Jim Trotter, of SI.com, reports unrestricted free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) said he likely will not sign with New Orleans Saints because the Saints backfield looks pretty set.
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