Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for?

The Dude · 09-24-2023, 11:30 AM

It’s painfully obvious our offensive line is a major liability even with our starting lineup relatively healthy. If we are to have any real shot at the playoffs or Carr reaching his full potential we need to find someone dominant and versatile to help keep him off his ass. Is there a player out there who would be an immediate difference maker worth trading for? How much would you be willing to compensate for such a player.

Carr can be the guy but he can also be a little ***** willing to point blame. He’s tough but is notorious for forcing the ball when he sees his protection breaking down. We saw it in week one with that dumb pick and again Monday when he threw way behind his receiver in the end zone.

It seems like this team is always a position group away from being outstanding. A couple years back it was WR. It’s happened with TE’s and running backs prior to that. It’s like they completely ignore one position group while loading others to compensate.
Our line was one of the best in the league for the better part of a decade, now we are bottom 5.

AsylumGuido · 09-24-2023, 11:37 AM

Not until the trade deadline which is October 31. There have been so many injuries to offensive linemen already that the demand will be huge and the availability minimal, if existent at all. I'll guarantee you that half the league, or more, would trade complete OL squads with us in a heartbeat.

iceshack149 · 09-24-2023, 11:38 AM

Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well.

AsylumGuido · 09-24-2023, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well.

You aren't in the minority. At least among the informed.

Rugby Saint II · 09-25-2023, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

It’s painfully obvious our offensive line is a major liability even with our starting lineup relatively healthy. If we are to have any real shot at the playoffs or Carr reaching his full potential we need to find someone dominant and versatile to help keep him off his ass. Is there a player out there who would be an immediate difference maker worth trading for? How much would you be willing to compensate for such a player.

Carr can be the guy but he can also be a little ***** willing to point blame. He’s tough but is notorious for forcing the ball when he sees his protection breaking down. We saw it in week one with that dumb pick and again Monday when he threw way behind his receiver in the end zone.

It seems like this team is always a position group away from being outstanding. A couple years back it was WR. It’s happened with TE’s and running backs prior to that. It’s like they completely ignore one position group while loading others to compensate.
Our line was one of the best in the league for the better part of a decade, now we are bottom 5.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Not until the trade deadline which is October 31. There have been so many injuries to offensive linemen already that the demand will be huge and the availability minimal, if existent at all. I'll guarantee you that half the league, or more, would trade complete OL squads with us in a heartbeat.

Doesn't a deadline mean that it's the last day? Can't we make a trade now?

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well.

I'm pointing a finger at Doug Marrone. We have athletes that can't block. Whose fault is that? I think it's on coaching.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You aren't in the minority. At least among the informed.

That's funny. I feel informed.

AsylumGuido · 09-25-2023, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Doesn't a deadline mean that it's the last day? Can't we make a trade now?

Not if there is no team willing to trade one of their most valuable players, Rugs. That's the point I'm trying to make. NOBODY is going to trade a starter quality offensive lineman until they know their season is totally over. That usually coincides with the trade deadline.

voodooido · 09-24-2023, 12:32 PM

No. It’s time to ride or die. We have 5 rd one picks

dizzle88 · 09-24-2023, 02:08 PM

Edit wrong thread

jnormand · 09-24-2023, 02:56 PM

We’re gonna lose. Trash.

iceshack149 · 09-24-2023, 03:13 PM

Yikes.
Maybe it’s time the Saints see what Salvederi can do at guard.

09-24-2023, 11:30 AM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,007	Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? It’s painfully obvious our offensive line is a major liability even with our starting lineup relatively healthy. If we are to have any real shot at the playoffs or Carr reaching his full potential we need to find someone dominant and versatile to help keep him off his ass. Is there a player out there who would be an immediate difference maker worth trading for? How much would you be willing to compensate for such a player. Carr can be the guy but he can also be a little ***** willing to point blame. He’s tough but is notorious for forcing the ball when he sees his protection breaking down. We saw it in week one with that dumb pick and again Monday when he threw way behind his receiver in the end zone. It seems like this team is always a position group away from being outstanding. A couple years back it was WR. It’s happened with TE’s and running backs prior to that. It’s like they completely ignore one position group while loading others to compensate. Our line was one of the best in the league for the better part of a decade, now we are bottom 5.
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09-24-2023, 11:37 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,421	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Not until the trade deadline which is October 31. There have been so many injuries to offensive linemen already that the demand will be huge and the availability minimal, if existent at all. I'll guarantee you that half the league, or more, would trade complete OL squads with us in a heartbeat.

09-24-2023, 11:38 AM	#3
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,101 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well. AsylumGuido likes this.

09-24-2023, 11:39 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,421	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Originally Posted by iceshack149 Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well. You aren't in the minority. At least among the informed.

09-25-2023, 01:55 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,777	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Originally Posted by The Dude It’s painfully obvious our offensive line is a major liability even with our starting lineup relatively healthy. If we are to have any real shot at the playoffs or Carr reaching his full potential we need to find someone dominant and versatile to help keep him off his ass. Is there a player out there who would be an immediate difference maker worth trading for? How much would you be willing to compensate for such a player. Carr can be the guy but he can also be a little *** willing to point blame. He’s tough but is notorious for forcing the ball when he sees his protection breaking down. We saw it in week one with that dumb pick and again Monday when he threw way behind his receiver in the end zone. It seems like this team is always a position group away from being outstanding. A couple years back it was WR. It’s happened with TE’s and running backs prior to that. It’s like they completely ignore one position group while loading others to compensate. Our line was one of the best in the league for the better part of a decade, now we are bottom 5. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Not until the trade deadline which is October 31. There have been so many injuries to offensive linemen already that the demand will be huge and the availability minimal, if existent at all. I'll guarantee you that half the league, or more, would trade complete OL squads with us in a heartbeat. Doesn't a deadline mean that it's the last day? Can't we make a trade now? Originally Posted by iceshack149 Not really. And I might be in the minority but while the isn't best O-line in the league, I think it's sufficient and it's going to get better as the season progresses. The defensive lines for the Saints first two opponents are really good as well. I'm pointing a finger at Doug Marrone. We have athletes that can't block. Whose fault is that? I think it's on coaching. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido** You aren't in the minority. At least among the informed. That's funny. I feel informed. turbo_dog and SmashMouth like this.

09-25-2023, 05:45 PM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,421	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Doesn't a deadline mean that it's the last day? Can't we make a trade now? Not if there is no team willing to trade one of their most valuable players, Rugs. That's the point I'm trying to make. NOBODY is going to trade a starter quality offensive lineman until they know their season is totally over. That usually coincides with the trade deadline. Rugby Saint II likes this.

09-24-2023, 12:32 PM	#7
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,751	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? No. It’s time to ride or die. We have 5 rd one picks AsylumGuido likes this.
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09-24-2023, 02:08 PM	#8
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Edit wrong thread

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? We’re gonna lose. Trash. Sinner and K Major like this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,101 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Is there a legit immediate impact offensive lineman out there worth trading for? Yikes. Maybe it’s time the Saints see what Salvederi can do at guard. Rugby Saint II likes this.