Granderson Signs 4 year, $52 Million Extension

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-24-2023, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I am. Bako doesn't like kicking the can. He wants the ability to do a complete teardown of the team and start over.

The question is though can one win in the NFL starting from scratch on rookie contracts. Do you want an organization that would let folks like Lattimore, Jordan, Ram, and Kamara go after 7 years (4 years rookie, 5th year extension, and two franchise tags if possible) because the minute you sign anyone to a second contract, you then have to manage it?

Loomis and Harley are relying on the increasing salary cap. A number that's more reliable than the stock market, with exactly 1 down year in over 30 years. They manage it knowing that they will eventually have to pay at the end. But the team remains intact, the guys are satisfied and are still playing well, and it give enough flexibility that we can bring in new pieces.

It's been 3 years and folks are still complaining about letting Hedrickson go to free agency. But if the Saints had offered him a contract, it would have had to be managed just like all the others.

There's just no perfect way to do this. But the Saints' current method seems to be more sustainable than many of the others. Look at the Rams for example. Put all in to win a Super Bowl. Now back to mediocrity with no draft stock coming anytime soon.

SFIAH

09-24-2023, 09:26 AM	#10
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Granderson Signs 4 year, $52 Million Extension Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I am. Bako doesn't like kicking the can. He wants the ability to do a complete teardown of the team and start over. The question is though can one win in the NFL starting from scratch on rookie contracts. Do you want an organization that would let folks like Lattimore, Jordan, Ram, and Kamara go after 7 years (4 years rookie, 5th year extension, and two franchise tags if possible) because the minute you sign anyone to a second contract, you then have to manage it? Loomis and Harley are relying on the increasing salary cap. A number that's more reliable than the stock market, with exactly 1 down year in over 30 years. They manage it knowing that they will eventually have to pay at the end. But the team remains intact, the guys are satisfied and are still playing well, and it give enough flexibility that we can bring in new pieces. It's been 3 years and folks are still complaining about letting Hedrickson go to free agency. But if the Saints had offered him a contract, it would have had to be managed just like all the others. There's just no perfect way to do this. But the Saints' current method seems to be more sustainable than many of the others. Look at the Rams for example. Put all in to win a Super Bowl. Now back to mediocrity with no draft stock coming anytime soon. SFIAH AsylumGuido likes this.
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