OBJ to Saints... anyway?

ChrisXVI · 11-05-2021, 08:05 PM

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

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AsylumGuido · 11-05-2021, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

This is different than was reported earlier placing the base salary lower. He may then make it through waivers.

AsylumGuido · 11-06-2021, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

Now I hear this morning that the cap hit for the remainder of OBJ's restructured contract would only be $2.5M. A quick restructure of Thomas' or Lutz's contracts would easily raise that.

Halo · 11-06-2021, 10:11 AM

OBJ still gets a load of money from Cleveland.
I don't know if he goes on the waiver wire first or he's just a free agent.
I still think it's a temp fix. We won't be able to support his salary next season. SP would make him sit bench and practice until maybe he would appear in playoffs.

turbo_dog · 11-06-2021, 04:35 PM

So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire?

jeanpierre · 11-06-2021, 05:02 PM

Sean usually rewards player loyalty; Winston and Thomas are done for the season and yet still haven't been moved to Reserve, Injured...

That said, it's telling the Saints haven't just gone ahead with the obvious IR designation and promoted PS players to those two spots...

Waiting till the last possible moment to explore all options, even late-developing ones seems like the play here...

Have no doubt among those possible moves is a waiver claim for Odell Beckham Jr...

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-06-2021, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire?

Sign who exactly?

SFIAH

ChrisXVI · 11-06-2021, 05:33 PM

jeanpierre · 11-06-2021, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

We don’t have a #1 or legit 2 WR.

Why not.

Definitely don't have a WRx that can win matchup; Callaway needs to turn in that No. 1 jersey or turn in better performances...

But with Harris and Stills, that's a very good rotation at the WRz position...

jeanpierre · 11-06-2021, 06:14 PM

CBS Sports | Odell Beckham Jr. release: Ranking the 10 teams most likely to claim Browns receiver on the waiver wire

11-05-2021, 08:05 PM	#31
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Twitter Twitter Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. Halo, AsylumGuido and SmashMouth like this.

11-05-2021, 09:51 PM	#32
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,161	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371 https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971 Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. This is different than was reported earlier placing the base salary lower. He may then make it through waivers. SmashMouth and ChrisXVI like this.

11-06-2021, 09:42 AM	#33
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,161	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371 https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971 Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. Now I hear this morning that the cap hit for the remainder of OBJ's restructured contract would only be $2.5M. A quick restructure of Thomas' or Lutz's contracts would easily raise that. ChrisXVI likes this.

11-06-2021, 10:11 AM	#34
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,598 Blog Entries: 45	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? OBJ still gets a load of money from Cleveland. I don't know if he goes on the waiver wire first or he's just a free agent. I still think it's a temp fix. We won't be able to support his salary next season. SP would make him sit bench and practice until maybe he would appear in playoffs.

11-06-2021, 04:35 PM	#35
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11-06-2021, 05:17 PM	#37
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by turbo_dog So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire? Sign who exactly? SFIAH

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11-06-2021, 05:52 PM	#39
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by K Major We don’t have a #1 or legit 2 WR. Why not. Definitely don't have a WRx that can win matchup; Callaway needs to turn in that No. 1 jersey or turn in better performances... But with Harris and Stills, that's a very good rotation at the WRz position... SmashMouth likes this.

11-06-2021, 06:14 PM	#40
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? CBS Sports \| Odell Beckham Jr. release: Ranking the 10 teams most likely to claim Browns receiver on the waiver wire