Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread

[dizzle88]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

A possible mid to late round pick trade target? The price is right.

https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/stat...69512319639554

We definitely need a RB, if they believe the price is right.

We need a tough runner to take the pressure of Kamara. In his short stint with us last season, Latavius Murray showed how much we missed that presence. When he left and Ingram took over, the offense became even more lackluster.

[K Major]

We signed Jamaal Williams (1K/17 TDs in 2022) this offseason.

I'd look to add another RB in the draft. There's plenty available & they'll come cheap.

[lee909]

Originally Posted by K Major

We signed Jamaal Williams (1K/17 TDs in 2022) this offseason.

I'd look to add another RB in the draft. There's plenty available & they'll come cheap.

Think they have to get one, either FA or Draft. Kamara likely looking at a long'ish suspension. Need a change of pace back at least



Chase Young being on the block is interesting. I considering trading the 3rd rounder or future pick for him. Even if it doesn't work out there is a good chance you get the pick back via comp the year after. Looks worth the risk for potential value

[AsylumGuido]

Need holes filled? Cam Jordan likes how we've done.

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[WW_Who_Dat]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Need holes filled? Cam Jordan likes how we've done.

https://twitter.com/camjordan94/stat...05054076542978

Looks like 4 wins to me 🤗

[SmashMouth]

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[K Major]

Hadn't seen it posted but the Saints have declined Ruiz's 5th-year option.

Former 1st rounders gotta show more than one "improved" season.

I'm not at all surprised by the Saint's front office.

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[AsylumGuido]

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It appears only ten of the 32 5th year options from the 2020 draft has been exercised. Other teams have until 4:00 eastern, i think, to make their declarations.

2020 pick	Name	Team	POS	5th yr option	Exercised	Not exercised
1	Joe Burrow	Bengals	QB	$29,504,000	X
2	Chase Young	Commanders	EDGE (DE)	$17,452,000		X
3	Jeff Okudah	Lions	CB	$14,362,000
4	Andrew Thomas	Giants	LT (OL)	$21,172,000
5	Tua Tagovailoa	Dolphins	QB	$25,382,000	X
6	Justin Herbert	Chargers	QB	$29,504,000	X
7	Derrick Brown	Panthers	IDL (DT)	$13,192,000	X
8	Isaiah Simmons	Cardinals	LB	$11,369,000
9	C.J. Henderson	Panthers	CB	$14,362,000
10	Jedrick Wills	Browns	LT (OL)	$21,172,000	X
11	Mekhi Becton	Jets	RT (OL)	$20,239,000
13	Tristan Wirfs	Buccaneers	RT (OL)	$18,244,000	X
14	Javon Kinlaw	49ers	IDL (DT)	$12,245,000		X
15	Jerry Jeudy	Broncos	WR	$19,071,000
16	A.J. Terrell	Falcons	CB	$15,724,000	X
17	CeeDee Lamb	Cowboys	WR	$17,991,000	X
18	Austin Jackson	Dolphins	RT (OL)	$21,172,000
20	K'Lavon Chaisson	Jaguars	EDGE (DE)	$7,114,000
21	Jalen Reagor	Vikings	WR	$19,071,000		X
22	Justin Jefferson	Vikings	WR	$19,743,000	X
23	Kenneth Murray	Chargers	LB	$9,954,000		X
24	Cesar Ruiz	Saints	RG (OL)	$21,172,000		X
25	Brandon Aiyuk	49ers	WR	$20,639,000	X
26	Jordan Love	Packers	QB	$21,770,000
27	Jordyn Brooks	Seahawks	LB	$11,369,000
28	Patrick Queen	Ravens	LB	$11,369,000
30	Noah Igbinoghene	Dolphins	CB	$14,362,000
32	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	Chiefs	RB	$7,525,000

[AsylumGuido]

Regardless of how well Ruiz is currently playing, $14 to $21 million is pretty steep for 2024. They should be able to extend him for a more reasonable number.

[SmashMouth]

Originally Posted by K Major

Hadn't seen it posted but the Saints have declined Ruiz's 5th-year option.

Former 1st rounders gotta show more than one "improved" season.

I'm not at all surprised by the Saint's front office.

Story

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/TheSaintsWire/st...68084888969216

It appears only ten of the 32 5th year options from the 2020 draft has been exercised. Other teams have until 4:00 eastern, i think, to make their declarations.

2020 pick	Name	Team	POS	5th yr option	Exercised	Not exercised
1	Joe Burrow	Bengals	QB	$29,504,000	X
2	Chase Young	Commanders	EDGE (DE)	$17,452,000		X
3	Jeff Okudah	Lions	CB	$14,362,000
4	Andrew Thomas	Giants	LT (OL)	$21,172,000
5	Tua Tagovailoa	Dolphins	QB	$25,382,000	X
6	Justin Herbert	Chargers	QB	$29,504,000	X
7	Derrick Brown	Panthers	IDL (DT)	$13,192,000	X
8	Isaiah Simmons	Cardinals	LB	$11,369,000
9	C.J. Henderson	Panthers	CB	$14,362,000
10	Jedrick Wills	Browns	LT (OL)	$21,172,000	X
11	Mekhi Becton	Jets	RT (OL)	$20,239,000
13	Tristan Wirfs	Buccaneers	RT (OL)	$18,244,000	X
14	Javon Kinlaw	49ers	IDL (DT)	$12,245,000		X
15	Jerry Jeudy	Broncos	WR	$19,071,000
16	A.J. Terrell	Falcons	CB	$15,724,000	X
17	CeeDee Lamb	Cowboys	WR	$17,991,000	X
18	Austin Jackson	Dolphins	RT (OL)	$21,172,000
20	K'Lavon Chaisson	Jaguars	EDGE (DE)	$7,114,000
21	Jalen Reagor	Vikings	WR	$19,071,000		X
22	Justin Jefferson	Vikings	WR	$19,743,000	X
23	Kenneth Murray	Chargers	LB	$9,954,000		X
24	Cesar Ruiz	Saints	RG (OL)	$21,172,000		X
25	Brandon Aiyuk	49ers	WR	$20,639,000	X
26	Jordan Love	Packers	QB	$21,770,000
27	Jordyn Brooks	Seahawks	LB	$11,369,000
28	Patrick Queen	Ravens	LB	$11,369,000
30	Noah Igbinoghene	Dolphins	CB	$14,362,000
32	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	Chiefs	RB	$7,525,000

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Regardless of how well Ruiz is currently playing, $21 million is pretty steep for 2024. They should be able to extend him for a more reasonable number.

And there you have it ... The growing trend across the league on 5th year options and 2nd contracts. It makes the draft ever more incrementally important. While the NFL attempts to unearth new and newer revenue sources to keep up with the demands of the salary cap, at some point the goose that lays the golden eggs will curtail her production. Absurd money is getting even more absurd. It's unsustainable long-term.