Official 2024 Free Agency Discussion

02-02-2024, 11:54 AM

There will be pain.

AsylumGuido · 02-02-2024, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

Looks like they're already starting the salary cap shell game. Carr is likely to take restructure. So it looks like with that and the 'No Trade' clause, it looks like he's a Saint for the forseeable future.

This is the horse we're riding for good or ill, so strap yourselves in for the ride guys!

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2024...ary-cap-space/

There was never any chance Carr wouldn't be our QB for the foreseeable future. The deal they signed with him was always structured to have simple restructures of salary and roster bonuses. Carr doesn't have to "take" anything. Our contracts always carry the clause where the team can convert those dollars to signing bonus and prorate without any further player input. It's really no difference to them in most cases. In fact, in some cases they can even get their cash sooner. That's what's nice about having a cash rich owner like Ms. Benson.

neugey · 02-02-2024, 12:31 PM

Raiders and Bucs both have their OC positions penciled in.

But alas there are TJ Hooker reruns that Mickey needs to watch.

papz · 02-02-2024, 01:03 PM

NOLA.com’s Luke Johnson reports the Saints plan to restructure Derek Carr’s contract before the start of the new league year.

The league’s new year starts March 13. The restructure essentially means Carr will be with the Saints through the 2025 season. He’ll count as a $35.7 million salary cap hit next season if the Saints don’t scramble to redo the deal and get under the cap. It’s a familiar situation for the perpetually cap-strapped Saints. In his first year as New Orleans’ starter, Carr threw for 3,878 yards and 25 touchdowns along with eight interceptions. He was 17th in adjusted drop back EPA, just ahead of Russell Wilson. Johnson said the Saints “believe [Carr] is the right quarterback to lead the team.”

Source: NOLA.com

Cruize · 02-02-2024, 01:22 PM

Carr is tough and a competitor. With the injuries he had this season, most would have missed 2 to 6 games. His attitude greatly changed by the end of the season and he was playing well. I would like to see Milton drafted and sit behind Carr for a couple years. Dude has rare arm talent.

mapcow · 02-02-2024, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

There was never any chance Carr wouldn't be our QB for the foreseeable future. The deal they signed with him was always structured to have simple restructures of salary and roster bonuses. Carr doesn't have to "take" anything. Our contracts always carry the clause where the team can convert those dollars to signing bonus and prorate without any further player input. It's really no difference to them in most cases. In fact, in some cases they can even get their cash sooner. That's what's nice about having a cash rich owner like Ms. Benson.

....and as long as fools like to part with their money....Ms Benson will stay rich owning a mediocre team...

AsylumGuido · 02-02-2024, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Raiders and Bucs both have their OC positions penciled in.

But alas there are TJ Hooker reruns that Mickey needs to watch.

We'll have to keep waiting if our new OC is on the 49er's staff. We're not allowed to sign a coach still active although I have heard that "wink, wink" deals are not unheard of.

AsylumGuido · 02-02-2024, 01:49 PM

Here's one free agent we need to keep. We've let too many go over the past few years and not because we couldn't afford them.

neugey · 02-02-2024, 02:10 PM

Linebacker and guard.

K Major · 02-02-2024, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Linebacker and guard.

Keep an eye on KC Chiefs Drue Tranquill.

Big game experience, legit tackler & gets to the QB.

Won't break the bank either.

I'd also move on from Zach Baun.

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02-02-2024, 12:19 PM	#12
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion Originally Posted by leilung Looks like they're already starting the salary cap shell game. Carr is likely to take restructure. So it looks like with that and the 'No Trade' clause, it looks like he's a Saint for the forseeable future. This is the horse we're riding for good or ill, so strap yourselves in for the ride guys! https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2024...ary-cap-space/ There was never any chance Carr wouldn't be our QB for the foreseeable future. The deal they signed with him was always structured to have simple restructures of salary and roster bonuses. Carr doesn't have to "take" anything. Our contracts always carry the clause where the team can convert those dollars to signing bonus and prorate without any further player input. It's really no difference to them in most cases. In fact, in some cases they can even get their cash sooner. That's what's nice about having a cash rich owner like Ms. Benson.

02-02-2024, 12:31 PM	#13
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion Raiders and Bucs both have their OC positions penciled in. But alas there are TJ Hooker reruns that Mickey needs to watch. Sinner and bobdog86 like this.

02-02-2024, 01:03 PM	#14
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion NOLA.com’s Luke Johnson reports the Saints plan to restructure Derek Carr’s contract before the start of the new league year. The league’s new year starts March 13. The restructure essentially means Carr will be with the Saints through the 2025 season. He’ll count as a $35.7 million salary cap hit next season if the Saints don’t scramble to redo the deal and get under the cap. It’s a familiar situation for the perpetually cap-strapped Saints. In his first year as New Orleans’ starter, Carr threw for 3,878 yards and 25 touchdowns along with eight interceptions. He was 17th in adjusted drop back EPA, just ahead of Russell Wilson. Johnson said the Saints “believe [Carr] is the right quarterback to lead the team.” Source: NOLA.com
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02-02-2024, 01:22 PM	#15
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion Carr is tough and a competitor. With the injuries he had this season, most would have missed 2 to 6 games. His attitude greatly changed by the end of the season and he was playing well. I would like to see Milton drafted and sit behind Carr for a couple years. Dude has rare arm talent.
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02-02-2024, 01:33 PM	#16
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,793	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion Originally Posted by AsylumGuido There was never any chance Carr wouldn't be our QB for the foreseeable future. The deal they signed with him was always structured to have simple restructures of salary and roster bonuses. Carr doesn't have to "take" anything. Our contracts always carry the clause where the team can convert those dollars to signing bonus and prorate without any further player input. It's really no difference to them in most cases. In fact, in some cases they can even get their cash sooner. That's what's nice about having a cash rich owner like Ms. Benson. ....and as long as fools like to part with their money....Ms Benson will stay rich owning a mediocre team... Sinner likes this.
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02-02-2024, 01:35 PM	#17
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: 2024 Saints Off-Season General News and Discussion Originally Posted by neugey Raiders and Bucs both have their OC positions penciled in. But alas there are TJ Hooker reruns that Mickey needs to watch. We'll have to keep waiting if our new OC is on the 49er's staff. We're not allowed to sign a coach still active although I have heard that "wink, wink" deals are not unheard of.

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02-02-2024, 02:10 PM	#19
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Official 2024 Free Agency Discussion Linebacker and guard. K Major likes this.

02-02-2024, 02:31 PM	#20
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Free Agency Discussion Originally Posted by neugey Linebacker and guard. Keep an eye on KC Chiefs Drue Tranquill. Big game experience, legit tackler & gets to the QB. Won't break the bank either. I'd also move on from Zach Baun. neugey and Rugby Saint II like this.