Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

You know, if Rob Ryan really likes the guy, loves him, all he really needs to do is just blow some smoke, create a bidding war, and help Nnamdi get more from the 49ers, drive up the price and make the 49ers pay more for his services. It is a business after all, a business where people make friendships. I can kinda see a scenario where the Saints say ALL the right things, "reportedly are making a big push for him," Ryan really wants him, Payton says he's an elite talent, whipping the fan base into a frenzy, etc. etc. all to make the 49ers sweat a little more.

Then when Nnamdi's agent writes an obscenely high number on a napkin and slides it across the table at the restaurant at lunch, Loomis and company fold and say "too much money, we pass." Then the agent goes back to San Francisco and says, "they turned down our offer, but are still interested in him, they really want him -- but you can have him signed today, for X amount more than your first offer."

Then Ryan wishes Nnamdi "all the best" in the media and the two eventually retire as very rich men and see each other a few times a season. It's not outside the realm of possibility that a lot of this is just smoke.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

But does one instance of doing that with another team automatically make you off limits? You act like we didn't have guys come in and be productive that had a much bigger problem keeping their mouth shut (i.e. Shockey). And he kep fairly quiet while he was here. Reggie sometimes spoke out of turn. They were both good enough to stay here for a good amount of time and help bring us a championship.

I'm not going to put a stigma on a guy who did something like that one time with one team. Especially when he doesn't have a history of doing that his whole career. I just feel that people need to look at it realistically. Speaking to the media 1-2 times about something going on within the team shouldn't automatically mean you're not a team player or you should get a pink slip or never be put on another team again.

I honestly don't have a problem with him saying anything to the media about his DC. Why? Because:

1. It was and instance where he had valid reason to question the ability of a DC thats never coached defense in his career.

2. He was in a lockeroom where the culture doesn't dictate that you keep your mouth shut to the media. He was in Philly where you can claim you're a dynasty and a dream team before you even step foot on the field as a team. Different teams have different lockeroom cultures....and clearly Philly didn't have the same philosophy as the Saints......Shockey sure didn't have that type of culture while he was with the Giants....didn't stop him from falling in line when he came here.

3. And the most important reason IDGAF about him talking to the media in Philly......At least he put his name on it....as opposed to cowards who don't.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

The fact that he hasnt made up his mind yet makes me not want him here. Is Harbaugh that tempting? Then go play for his a@@ Nnamdi is already showing that he wants a shortcut to a title(SF), which never happens.

PFT-Bryant McKinnie, Nnamdi Asomugha on Saints’ radar
 

Bryant McKinnie, Nnamdi Asomugha on Saints’ radar | ProFootballTalk
The Saints could be preparing to add a couple of former Pro Bowlers — albeit former Pro Bowlers who haven’t played at a Pro Bowl level recently.

Both left tackle Bryant McKinnie and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha are on the Saints’ radar, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

McKinnie hadn’t previously been linked to the Saints, but he said in an interview on WNST in Baltimore that the Saints have shown interest in him. A source told the Times-Picayune that there were “general” talks between McKinnie and the Saints, but nothing more than that. After losing Jermon Bushrod in free agency, the Saints would like to add a left tackle. McKinnie started all four postseason games for the Ravens and is now an unrestricted free agent.

Asomugha has met with the Saints, and the Times-Picayune reports that the Saints view the choice of whether to come to New Orleans as Asomugha’s to make.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

Brees spoke thru the media both during his contract negotiations and the CBA negotiations.

Ya'll still want Brees?

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

I don't think our DBs are as bad as they're being made out to be. I think if you want instant impact a proven, effective pass rusher is the answer. Hicks and Jordan are going to help a lot but we still need that edge rusher to really put pressure on the opposing O line. Just that one thing could transform this defense into a top 15 unit.

Not that we couldn't stand to upgrade our DBs. I just think that's the most important part.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

He was on our team already and from what I heard held out because of Payton(he couldnt talk with him once he signed). And so was Vilma when he was debating. But he signed within the first day of FA. Nnamdi is still waiting to make a decision.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

Did.nt they offer him 2 mill this year with a 5 mill signing boner so 7 mill a year is about right

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

I haven't seen any figures made public, just speculations.

Re: New Orleans Saints Better Off Not Signing Nnamdi Asomugha
 

OMG, I can't believe some people still want to see an aging CB in a Saints uniform. The Saint's will be better off spending the money on the D Line and a OLB who can generate some pass rush, if this happens our current CB will look to be all pro.
If its gotten overlooked still need a LT way more than we need Nnamdi A.. Let him go back to California and get over paid for his services, seems like we have enough of that already with Will Smith and Johnathon Vilma regardless if they restructured their contracts.