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Yup. This is true.

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His camp is probably after more guaranteed money.

Bob Rose 🌹 may have jumped the gun on this signing.

No worries though, get Dalvin Cook’s camp on the line ;).

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I didn’t know Cook was a FA. But if he is, he’ll probably want more than Hunt right?

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Yup. WAY more. He's wanting $10 million plus.

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J - It was a joke @ Smash ;) ...

Cook is a high-quality RB looking for a starting role. Highly unlikely he is interested in signing with the Saints.

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Huge news! We did sign J.P. :D :chug:

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With all the rbs on the team Allen stated we are changing the offense to the veer.

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I was trying not to look like a dick but I was thinking….um…..suuuuure. Lol.

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Should we almost sign Zeke and Cook today?

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Leonard Fournette still out there as well.

You need quality guys because the O line can’t stay healthy.
No guarantees Jamaal doesn’t get nicked up either.

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That is the conundrum, isn't it? Sign someone now whom may never be used save during practice and preseason and late in games, or have him at the ready WHEN injuries flood the backfield.

Not sure why, but methinks Fournette does not want to play for the Saints, having spurned us once already when he bolted to the Yucs.

Surely there has to be a younger cheap back out there, maybe fixing to be soon cut. Merrick has been practicing there. Maybe it shows he isn't going to make it.

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I was thinking Power I or Wishbone! ;)

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I almost remember the four RB set in the Bum offense. :rofl:

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Maybe the Saints didn’t need 2 RBs that were good at kicking.

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What happens if Miller is slow to learn pass blocking and blitz assignments? DA won't be able to use him on pass plays and it could telegraph that it's a run play. Kind of like having 3Q out there does.

If one player goes down for any substantial amount of time then we are left with a bell cow running back. Like it or not. It feels like this whole season is about insurance and making sure that we have quality backups when starters inevitably go down. Unfortunately, AK misses some games each year as it is.

Yes, we have Taysom, but he doesn't spend anytime in the running back room now. I think it's a smart move to bring in a vet who is waiting for a chance to shine gain and get another contract. Hunt wanted too much money and he wants to start. It ain't happening here. I do want us to invest in additional insurance players though.

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Wonder why they haven't brought in David Johnson again?

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Might have something to do with his 12 carries for 24 yards and a fumble his last hitch. They probably deleted him from the speed dial.

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Merrick is a camp beast/practice squad player at best.

Last I read, he has a hamstring issue so there's that. Probably won't get to showcase his talents vs the Chiefs this weekend.

Ice up.

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Kirk Merritt was back at practice today in what appeared to be full go.

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Merrick's next stop ... XFL and USFL, or CFL?

Ozigbo is now a Lion, FWIW.

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He's a top 10 back. I wouldn't settle for anything less if I were him.

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I wouldn’t rate him that high. But I’m sure the woman he kicked the hell out of thinks he’s a top ten guy.

Let’s get some wife beaters on the team damnit! Hurry up Dennis Allen!

Good grief. **** Hunt and the contract he wants. Trash.

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Hunt, Kamara, and Peterson…three backs who pack quite a punch.

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Christian McCaffrey
Nick Chubb
Derrick Henry
Josh Jacobs
Saquon Barkley
Austin Ekeler
Aaron Jones
Jonathan Taylor
Alvin Kamara
Travis Etienne
Tony Pollard
Dalvin Cook

Just off the top of my head those guys are better. I could probably keep going. He's not even be the best available free agent. Cook has that spot. Fournette and Zele might be better as well. Top 25 is more like it.

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I laughed out loud at that! Good one!

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Probably. Like your friend from Baylor (Smith).

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Actually, he's in DETROIT! :D

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I wonder if we bring in another player or wait for roster cuts. Aug 29th is the cut down date for all teams. There should be a lot of good players available for us to find a couple of good free agents for depth. One thing is definite. The vultures will be circling waiting for our roster cuts so that they can improve their roster with our cast offs. That's OK. I hope that the front office has a list of players that they feel may be available when the cuts come down on the 29th.