2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions

BakoSaint · 01-15-2022, 10:48 PM

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.

AsylumGuido · 01-15-2022, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

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.

K Major · 01-15-2022, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

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.

ChrisXVI · 01-15-2022, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

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.

AsylumGuido · 01-15-2022, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Because Watson has a no-trade clause. It’s up to him to waive that.

That he does!

Deshaun Watson Contract Details

Contract Notes:
$73.7M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2020 salary + 2021 salary + 2022 salary)
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)
Annual $500,000 de-escalator for not attending 85% of workouts
2022-2025 Incentives
$1M for a super bowl win with 50% of SB snaps
No trade clause

halloween 65 · 01-15-2022, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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.

ChrisXVI · 01-16-2022, 08:40 AM

Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams…

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halloween 65 · 01-16-2022, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams…

https://twitter.com/jordan_reid/stat...04842162327555

Your on point.

Boston Saint · 01-16-2022, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

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?

K Major · 01-16-2022, 11:16 AM

I could somehow see D Watson land in NY (Giants).

01-15-2022, 10:48 PM	#31
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,135	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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01-15-2022, 11:01 PM	#32
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by BakoSaint 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.

01-15-2022, 11:15 PM	#33
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by halloween 65 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. halloween 65 likes this.

01-15-2022, 11:25 PM	#34
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by BakoSaint 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. AsylumGuido likes this.

01-15-2022, 11:30 PM	#35
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Because Watson has a no-trade clause. It’s up to him to waive that. That he does! Deshaun Watson Contract Details Contract Notes: $73.7M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2020 salary + 2021 salary + 2022 salary) 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) Annual $500,000 de-escalator for not attending 85% of workouts 2022-2025 Incentives $1M for a super bowl win with 50% of SB snaps No trade clause

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01-15-2022, 11:37 PM	#36
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by K Major 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. K Major likes this.

01-16-2022, 08:40 AM	#37
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams… Twitter AsylumGuido, halloween 65 and rezburna like this.

01-16-2022, 09:47 AM	#38
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Something to consider regarding Marcus Williams… https://twitter.com/jordan_reid/stat...04842162327555 Your on point.

01-16-2022, 10:19 AM	#39
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions Originally Posted by BakoSaint 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?

01-16-2022, 11:16 AM	#40
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints Off-Season Decisions I could somehow see D Watson land in NY (Giants).