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Old 01-15-2022, 09:48 PM   #31
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions

I dont see why we cant trade Michael Thomas for Watson and then spin off Watson for picks. The Texans recently did a player for player trade of Hopkins for Johnson. Stafford for Goff was a recent player for player trade involving highly paid QBs. The Saints had success with a player for player trade of Jimmy Graham. If we could get rid of a second liability like Hill, Peat, or Ruiz that would be great but 1 for 1 it can work too. Texans can tell fans they got an elite player for Watson and didnt sell for less draft picks than they already turned down. We can turn around and trade Watson for more than we might otherwise have gotten for Thomas.
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Old 01-15-2022, 10:01 PM   #32
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions

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I dont see why we cant trade Michael Thomas for Watson and then spin off Watson for picks. The Texans recently did a player for player trade of Hopkins for Johnson. Stafford for Goff was a recent player for player trade involving highly paid QBs. The Saints had success with a player for player trade of Jimmy Graham. If we could get rid of a second liability like Hill, Peat, or Ruiz that would be great but 1 for 1 it can work too. Texans can tell fans they got an elite player for Watson and didnt sell for less draft picks than they already turned down. We can turn around and trade Watson for more than we might otherwise have gotten for Thomas.
You are assuming we would want to get rid of Thomas who is arguably one of our two most dangerous offensive weapons.
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Old 01-15-2022, 10:15 PM   #33
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I wouldn't mind seeing 2 good FA WR's brought in. Keep Calloway and Harris and let the rest of those no catching cat's fight it out. Good year for FA WR's. Then we have options to see what Thomas puts out this season, puts him in a spot to perform?
Same.

Really hate we lost Emmanuel Sanders but you're 100. There are quite a few solid WRs who will be available in 2022.

DJ Chark, Juju Shuuster, Christian Kirk etc. Guys who may come with an affordable price tag.

I was high on Michael Gallup, but unfortunately, he tore his ACL.
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Old 01-15-2022, 10:25 PM   #34
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions

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I dont see why we cant trade Michael Thomas for Watson and then spin off Watson for picks. The Texans recently did a player for player trade of Hopkins for Johnson. Stafford for Goff was a recent player for player trade involving highly paid QBs. The Saints had success with a player for player trade of Jimmy Graham. If we could get rid of a second liability like Hill, Peat, or Ruiz that would be great but 1 for 1 it can work too. Texans can tell fans they got an elite player for Watson and didnt sell for less draft picks than they already turned down. We can turn around and trade Watson for more than we might otherwise have gotten for Thomas.
Because Watson has a no-trade clause. It’s up to him to waive that.
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Old 01-15-2022, 10:30 PM   #35
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Because Watson has a no-trade clause. It’s up to him to waive that.
That he does!

Deshaun Watson Contract Details

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2023 salary & roster bonus fully guarantee on 3/20/2022
2023 Roster Bonus: $17M (guarantees 3/20/2022, due the 5th league day of 2023)
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Old 01-15-2022, 10:37 PM   #36
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Same.

Really hate we lost Emmanuel Sanders but you're 100. There are quite a few solid WRs who will be available in 2022.

DJ Chark, Juju Shuuster, Christian Kirk etc. Guys who may come with an affordable price tag.

I was high on Michael Gallup, but unfortunately, he tore his ACL.
Very true about affordable contracts. It's going to hurt my feelings if Payton don't take advantage of this FA WR group.
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Old 01-16-2022, 07:40 AM   #37
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Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams…

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Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams…

https://twitter.com/jordan_reid/stat...04842162327555
Your on point.
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Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions

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I dont see why we cant trade Michael Thomas for Watson and then spin off Watson for picks. The Texans recently did a player for player trade of Hopkins for Johnson. Stafford for Goff was a recent player for player trade involving highly paid QBs. The Saints had success with a player for player trade of Jimmy Graham. If we could get rid of a second liability like Hill, Peat, or Ruiz that would be great but 1 for 1 it can work too. Texans can tell fans they got an elite player for Watson and didnt sell for less draft picks than they already turned down. We can turn around and trade Watson for more than we might otherwise have gotten for Thomas.
Just curious, why would Houston trade Watson for Thomas when they could just trade Watson for picks themselves?
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I could somehow see D Watson land in NY (Giants).
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