Featured Discussion Saints vs Buccaneers Playoff Game Day Thread

[dizzle88]

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83

When we only scored 6 those two first drives, I knew it wasn’t gonna go right. It had 2018 nfccg written all over it

I literally said that too in the chat. It had the exact same formula as the last few playoff trips.

Settling for FG's in the redzone.
D playing strong and keeping us in it.
Offensive turnovers then come in bunches.

[Rell&Gold]

Buch of crybabies never seen such a spoiled fanbase, If Fans had any effect on the game I see why we lost. If the Saints dont play perfect fire everybody

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by Rell&Gold

Buch of crybabies never seen such a spoiled fanbase, If Fans had any effect on the game I see why we lost. If the Saints dont play perfect fire everybody

Lots of people about to find out just how spoiled we are.

[RefsRobbedUs]

So Drew retires and we have 11.5m in dead cap next year?

[lee909]

Originally Posted by RefsRobbedUs

So Drew retires and we have 11.5m in dead cap next year?

Either 22.65ml next year or make it a June 1st retirement and it's 11.3ml for next two years.



However, if Brees were to retire, the cap does not simply reduce by $25 million. Despite those two void years, if Brees does not play in 2021, the money in those void years accelerates onto the 2021 salary cap. Therefore, the Saints would carry $22.65 million


Oh and Hill is being paid 16ml next year.



Keep reading Winston will be QB next year, he's a FA and can't see him signing for similar money again and how they find a bag of cash to pay him who knows.


Without nothing to show for the past 5 years some of the contracts look worse. A few heavy contracts are going to be like millstones

[RefsRobbedUs]

Originally Posted by lee909

Either 22.65ml next year or make it a June 1st retirement and it's 11.3ml for next two years.



However, if Brees were to retire, the cap does not simply reduce by $25 million. Despite those two void years, if Brees does not play in 2021, the money in those void years accelerates onto the 2021 salary cap. Therefore, the Saints would carry $22.65 million


Oh and Hill is being paid 16ml next year.



Keep reading Winston will be QB next year, he's a FA and can't see him signing for similar money again and how they find a bag of cash to pay him who knows.


Without nothing to show for the past 5 years some of the contracts look worse. A few heavy contracts are going to be like millstones

Jesus at that dead money.

Good point about Taysom making 16million. I could see another team offering Winston a solid contract we won't be able to match

Mike Thomas' contract is a big issue

[LivnaLieTimay]

This loss is a tough one because for the first time in a long time the future is so uncertain. Not sure if we blow the team up and start rebuilding or if they keep trying with this defense and see if someone like Winston or Hill can be enough.

[blackangold]

I’m ready for Winston. Honestly I’m ready for anyone but Drew. Drew was great and deserved all the praise in the world, but he should have retired 2 years ago.

Winston has been sitting behind Drew and learning the offense for some time. He should be the guy, Hill had a shot and showed he isn’t a legit QB. I think this team could be good with Winston and Hill as a gadget. The problem will be retaining enough good players to be competitive. We are truly in a cap hell unlike we’ve seen before.

[lee909]

Originally Posted by blackangold

I’m ready for Winston. Honestly I’m ready for anyone but Drew. Drew was great and deserved all the praise in the world, but he should have retired 2 years ago.

Winston has been sitting behind Drew and learning the offense for some time. He should be the guy, Hill had a shot and showed he isn’t a legit QB. I think this team could be good with Winston and Hill as a gadget. The problem will be retaining enough good players to be competitive. We are truly in a cap hell unlike we’ve seen before.

Problem is Hill is under contract and Winston isn't.
Roughly 95ml in the red and even if you split Brees cap over two years, cut Armstead, Jenkins, Alexander, Sanders, Murray, Robinson you are still $26ml over the projected cap. Though I'm sure they have other work arounds

[neugey]

The toughest thing about this loss is no one Saint really stepped up in the 4th quarter. We just fell apart. It was a contrast from the Chiefs, where Mahomes went out and Kelce, Hill, Darrel Williams and others carried the load.

We need to nail this next draft. Major tons of talent available. We can't get outdrafted this year and fall behind.