Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman?

WhoDat!656 · 07-04-2021, 08:19 AM

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...omment-7673225

jeanpierre · 07-04-2021, 10:00 AM

Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away...

I'd rather invest our limited cap space and make a run at WRz Golden Tate...

AsylumGuido · 07-04-2021, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away...

I'd rather invest our limited cap space and make a run at WRz Golden Tate...

You are assuming he wants to play in New Orleans. I heard him in an interview earlier this week and he mentioned some teams and/or scenarios that he would be interested in joining. The Saints were not among them. Free agency is always a two way street. It requires the player's desires as well as the team's. I was hoping the Saints would have been named, however.

K Major · 07-04-2021, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away...

Depth? Sorry I don't see it. I wouldn't rule out the Saints attempting to make a trade for a #2 CB either. Names that make sense in FA are Nelson, Sherman or former 1st rounder Conley. No secret we love "The Ohio State" players & all of these guys fill a serious need.

I'm not in the camp for relying on a rookie aka Mr. Mansfield. Remember this kid hasn't played football in almost 2 seasons. The NFL is a pass happy league now. If he loses confidence, it's over. Not sure if that's fair to him either.

Personally, I don't care who they sign but we need another veteran corner on those boundaries.

jeanpierre · 07-04-2021, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Depth? Sorry I don't see it. I wouldn't rule out the Saints attempting to make a trade for a #2 CB either. Names that make sense in FA are Nelson, Sherman or former 1st rounder Conley. No secret we love "The Ohio State" players & all of these guys fill a serious need.

I'm not in the camp for relying on a rookie aka Mr. Mansfield. Remember this kid hasn't played football in almost 2 seasons. The NFL is a pass happy league now. If he loses confidence, it's over. Not sure if that's fair to him either.

Personally, I don't care who they sign but we need another veteran corner on those boundaries.

Same depth we had couple of seasons; if it was good enough to be considered a Superbowl contender, why not now?

Rugby Saint II · 07-05-2021, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Same depth we had couple of seasons; if it was good enough to be considered a Superbowl contender, why not now?

Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner.

gosaints1 · 07-05-2021, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner.

Agreed, equating an unknown in Adebo with a known in Jenkins, as a reason for not filling the CB2 with a veteran worries me quite a bit. But the “depth” jp is talking about is pretty much the same. I’m on record for saying “play the young guys you draft” but a corner’s psyche can be a finicky creature. If he’s demonstrably ready, then play him, if not…, I’d prefer to not have the ‘let’s hope for the best’ philosophy and instead find a solid veteran CB2. And it will more than likely be too late the longer we wait.

I’m still of the mindset that our three greatest needs are on the defensive side of ball.

1) Janoris Jenkin’s replacement

2) Kwon Alexander’s replacement

3) Malcolm Brown’s replacement.

Adebo is well thought of though:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...-db/ar-AALAIfW

Edit: Grammar

jeanpierre · 07-05-2021, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner.

Can't be veterans if they don't play; we're strong at a number of positions on defense right now and that's an opportune time to phase a rookie into the lineup...

Think of it as taking one step back to take two steps forward...

jnormand · 07-04-2021, 10:09 AM

Dude there is reason he isn't signed yet. Please no Sherman. Colossal waste of cap room.

Lord_Saint83 · 07-04-2021, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Dude there is reason he isn't signed yet. Please no Sherman. Colossal waste of cap room.

Agreed and like what someone posted on the site, it’s got Champ Bailey written all over it

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away... I'd rather invest our limited cap space and make a run at WRz Golden Tate... You are assuming he wants to play in New Orleans. I heard him in an interview earlier this week and he mentioned some teams and/or scenarios that he would be interested in joining. The Saints were not among them. Free agency is always a two way street. It requires the player's desires as well as the team's. I was hoping the Saints would have been named, however.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away... Depth? Sorry I don't see it. I wouldn't rule out the Saints attempting to make a trade for a #2 CB either. Names that make sense in FA are Nelson, Sherman or former 1st rounder Conley. No secret we love "The Ohio State" players & all of these guys fill a serious need. I'm not in the camp for relying on a rookie aka Mr. Mansfield. Remember this kid hasn't played football in almost 2 seasons. The NFL is a pass happy league now. If he loses confidence, it's over. Not sure if that's fair to him either. Personally, I don't care who they sign but we need another veteran corner on those boundaries. jnormand, jeanpierre, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by K Major Depth? Sorry I don't see it. I wouldn't rule out the Saints attempting to make a trade for a #2 CB either. Names that make sense in FA are Nelson, Sherman or former 1st rounder Conley. No secret we love "The Ohio State" players & all of these guys fill a serious need. I'm not in the camp for relying on a rookie aka Mr. Mansfield. Remember this kid hasn't played football in almost 2 seasons. The NFL is a pass happy league now. If he loses confidence, it's over. Not sure if that's fair to him either. Personally, I don't care who they sign but we need another veteran corner on those boundaries. Same depth we had couple of seasons; if it was good enough to be considered a Superbowl contender, why not now? gosaints1 likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Same depth we had couple of seasons; if it was good enough to be considered a Superbowl contender, why not now? Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner. RailBoss, ChrisXVI and gosaints1 like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Hope not. Like the Adebo pick and the depth we have behind him. Let that youngster play and get better right away... I'd rather invest our limited cap space and make a run at WRz Golden Tate... jnormand, saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

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gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner. Agreed, equating an unknown in Adebo with a known in Jenkins, as a reason for not filling the CB2 with a veteran worries me quite a bit. But the “depth” jp is talking about is pretty much the same. I’m on record for saying “play the young guys you draft” but a corner’s psyche can be a finicky creature. If he’s demonstrably ready, then play him, if not…, I’d prefer to not have the ‘let’s hope for the best’ philosophy and instead find a solid veteran CB2. And it will more than likely be too late the longer we wait. I’m still of the mindset that our three greatest needs are on the defensive side of ball. 1) Janoris Jenkin’s replacement 2) Kwon Alexander’s replacement 3) Malcolm Brown’s replacement. Adebo is well thought of though: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...-db/ar-AALAIfW Edit: Grammar jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Janoris Jenkins isn't here anymore. I agree that we need a veteran corner. Can't be veterans if they don't play; we're strong at a number of positions on defense right now and that's an opportune time to phase a rookie into the lineup... Think of it as taking one step back to take two steps forward... RailBoss, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,759	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Dude there is reason he isn't signed yet. Please no Sherman. Colossal waste of cap room. Rugby Saint II and Lord_Saint83 like this.

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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman? Originally Posted by jnormand Dude there is reason he isn't signed yet. Please no Sherman. Colossal waste of cap room. Agreed and like what someone posted on the site, it’s got Champ Bailey written all over it jnormand, RailBoss and SmashMouth like this.