Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut

BakoSaint · 02-29-2024, 10:00 PM

Marcus Maye to be cut.

https://overthecap.com/saints-to-release-marcus-maye

This will save $1.2 million by cutting him, but the team passed on saving even more, $5.6 million, with a restructure that would have kicked the can to future years.

Now if we don't turn around and blow this money on Hunter Renfrow or whatever, at least its one good move. We need to get younger, and Marcus Maye was not getting younger.

Marcus Maybe played 17 games total the last two seasons: the same number as Marshon Lattimore.

K Major · 02-29-2024, 10:06 PM

Not at all surprised & expected this to happen.

One LESS 30+ year old player we have to worry about missing games or in the medical tent.

Anyways, I like Jordan Howden a lot. Played well as a rookie in 2023.

saintsfan1976 · 03-01-2024, 06:41 AM

Howden seems ready!

Wonder if we bring back Abrams or Johnson or both

K Major · 03-01-2024, 10:04 AM

Michael Thomas is probably next up.

Hopefully he'll land on a true contender before he calls it a career.

K Major · 03-01-2024, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Howden seems ready!

Wonder if we bring back Abrams or Johnson or both

Maybe.

My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA.

Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end.

BakoSaint · 03-01-2024, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Maybe.

My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA.

Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end.

At the same time, our secondary is potentially the least of our problems on the entire team, so I hope we don't spend money in free agency there unless its an incredible value on a backup level salary player. I hope we can retain Yiadom.

If we spend money, it should be on oline or pass rush. But we should spend very frugally because if Carr, Ram, and Lattimore do not improve their performance/health next year it is critical that we are able to pivot.

Rugby Saint II · 03-01-2024, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Maybe.

My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA.

Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end.

In the past Lattimore and Williams made our defense dominate opposing offenses. Sadly, both of them will be somewhere else next year. I didn't initially get excited about the Marcus Maye signing after reading up on him and his production never impressed me.

We need to invest in a mid round free agent veteran and then draft another rangy safety who isn't just a hitter but a ball hawk as well. Hopefully we can find better value than Maye in free agency this time around!

BakoSaint · 03-01-2024, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

In the past Lattimore and Williams made our defense dominate opposing offenses. Sadly, both of them will be somewhere else next year. I didn't initially get excited about the Marcus Maye signing after reading up on him and his production never impressed me.

We need to invest in a mid round free agent veteran and then draft another rangy safety who isn't just a hitter but a ball hawk as well. Hopefully we can find better value than Maye in free agency this time around!

I think Adebo, Taylor, Yiadom, and Howden are good. I think the problem is they could all be Deion Sanders and Rod Woodson and it would not matter if we give the opposing QB 45 seconds to throw.

AsylumGuido · 03-02-2024, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

I think Adebo, Taylor, Yiadom, and Howden are good. I think the problem is they could all be Deion Sanders and Rod Woodson and it would not matter if we give the opposing QB 45 seconds to throw.

We were 9th in the league in passing defense yards allowed, 10th in passing average yards per play allowed, 4th in fewest first downs allowed, and 4th in interceptions. Looks to me like opposing QB's are struggling with those 45 seconds.

Sinner · 03-02-2024, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

We were 9th in the league in passing defense yards allowed, 10th in passing average yards per play allowed, 4th in fewest first downs allowed, and 4th in interceptions. Looks to me like opposing QB's are struggling with those 45 seconds.

With our 8 losses and having missed the “PLAYOFFS?!?!?” (again)… opposing QB’s AINT struggling with those 45 seconds.

02-29-2024, 10:00 PM	#1
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Marcus Maye to be cut. https://overthecap.com/saints-to-release-marcus-maye This will save $1.2 million by cutting him, but the team passed on saving even more, $5.6 million, with a restructure that would have kicked the can to future years. Now if we don't turn around and blow this money on Hunter Renfrow or whatever, at least its one good move. We need to get younger, and Marcus Maye was not getting younger. Marcus Maybe played 17 games total the last two seasons: the same number as Marshon Lattimore. MatthewT likes this.
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02-29-2024, 10:06 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Not at all surprised & expected this to happen. One LESS 30+ year old player we have to worry about missing games or in the medical tent. Anyways, I like Jordan Howden a lot. Played well as a rookie in 2023. saintsfan1976 and Rugby Saint II like this.

03-01-2024, 06:41 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Howden seems ready! Wonder if we bring back Abrams or Johnson or both Rugby Saint II likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Michael Thomas is probably next up. Hopefully he'll land on a true contender before he calls it a career. SaintFanQ and BakoSaint like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Howden seems ready! Wonder if we bring back Abrams or Johnson or both Maybe. My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA. Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by K Major Maybe. My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA. Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end. At the same time, our secondary is potentially the least of our problems on the entire team, so I hope we don't spend money in free agency there unless its an incredible value on a backup level salary player. I hope we can retain Yiadom. If we spend money, it should be on oline or pass rush. But we should spend very frugally because if Carr, Ram, and Lattimore do not improve their performance/health next year it is critical that we are able to pivot.
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03-01-2024, 04:49 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by K Major Maybe. My guess is that they are possibly targeting someone in FA. Saints lack range (Marcus W) on the back end. In the past Lattimore and Williams made our defense dominate opposing offenses. Sadly, both of them will be somewhere else next year. I didn't initially get excited about the Marcus Maye signing after reading up on him and his production never impressed me. We need to invest in a mid round free agent veteran and then draft another rangy safety who isn't just a hitter but a ball hawk as well. Hopefully we can find better value than Maye in free agency this time around!

03-01-2024, 05:48 PM	#8
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II In the past Lattimore and Williams made our defense dominate opposing offenses. Sadly, both of them will be somewhere else next year. I didn't initially get excited about the Marcus Maye signing after reading up on him and his production never impressed me. We need to invest in a mid round free agent veteran and then draft another rangy safety who isn't just a hitter but a ball hawk as well. Hopefully we can find better value than Maye in free agency this time around! I think Adebo, Taylor, Yiadom, and Howden are good. I think the problem is they could all be Deion Sanders and Rod Woodson and it would not matter if we give the opposing QB 45 seconds to throw.
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03-02-2024, 01:52 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by BakoSaint I think Adebo, Taylor, Yiadom, and Howden are good. I think the problem is they could all be Deion Sanders and Rod Woodson and it would not matter if we give the opposing QB 45 seconds to throw. We were 9th in the league in passing defense yards allowed, 10th in passing average yards per play allowed, 4th in fewest first downs allowed, and 4th in interceptions. Looks to me like opposing QB's are struggling with those 45 seconds.

03-02-2024, 01:58 PM	#10
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,952	Re: Saints Make One Responsible Move - Marcus Maye to be Cut Originally Posted by AsylumGuido We were 9th in the league in passing defense yards allowed, 10th in passing average yards per play allowed, 4th in fewest first downs allowed, and 4th in interceptions. Looks to me like opposing QB's are struggling with those 45 seconds. With our 8 losses and having missed the “PLAYOFFS?!?!?” (again)… opposing QB’s AINT struggling with those 45 seconds.
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