Originally Posted by BakoSaint (Post 1003738)

We can get back to competing quickly. But, it will take until 2026-2027 to full heal our salary cap if we go all in to rebuild, longer if we go slower. 2025 we will have to do restructures to afford the cap hits the to get rid of the dead weight. Much of that will hit as dead cap in 2025 but big hits from the two designated post-june-1 cuts, i would propose Carr and Ram, will hit in 2026. But then again our 2026 cap situation will look no worse, it will just be dead cap hits for Carr and Ram instead of their massive salaries, so it will be a minor issue. Then in 2027 we could have a fairly clean cap.

We could contend in 2025 and 2026 with the right draft picks and maybe a few value free agents. But sometimes a team that is almost all the way there needs big cap money to bring in the next Tom Brady, Jalen Ramsey, or Trent Williams to become the top dog. We certainly wont have the money to do that until 2026 or later, ideally 2027 or later.

I think the smart more is to cut the dead weight and aging injured players, try to build a young core, cleanup our cap, and try to find a young QB who clearly has what it takes. Then when that QB is in his window to win and we clearly need a little more boost, then spend the money to get a big free agent and take a shot. Don't spend the big money just to try to get the wildcard, get the wildcard through the draft, hopefully the division through the draft, and then spend for the ring.

Originally Posted by Danno (Post 1003736)

I never bought in to that "we're gonna need 3 or 4 years to rebuild"

With free-agency, the draft and undrafted free-agents, a team can be rebuilt in one season.

From my view shoring up the trenches solves 80% of our problems roster wise. Thats the roux we need for that excellent pot of gumbo. Throw in some spicy free-agents and a skill stud or two and we're back on top, roster wise.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 1003810)

This won't be a easy fix.

1 - need to start hitting home runs in the draft
2 - get that cap in order
3 - over paying OLDER players needs to stop
4 - cutting AK saves roughly 17M. Ramz 6M, Cam J 3M etc.
5 - continue to rebuild in those trenches on BOTH sides.

Just about everyone needs to be a candidate for a possible trade.

That's a tall task for any new Head coach to over come. I'd start looking at someone from Dan Campbell's coaching (Johnson, Glenn).

Saints need a real plan, not a quick fix.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 1003814)

Quit drafting these fringe school project players and get more proven SEC players!

Originally Posted by neugey (Post 1003818)

The one that haunts me is the 2nd round Foskey pick. Could've had safety Brian Branch. I was watching the DET@MIN game yesterday and he's outstanding. Reminds me a little of our Sammy Knight from back in the day.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 1003813)

Ryans in Houston did it in short order

So did Dan in Detroit

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 1004706)

If we bring in Saleh he likely brings a 3-4/zone heavy scheme. It’s the complete opposite of the way this roster is built. Saleh likes a Cover 4, bend but don’t break, come up and tackle style of defense. No big plays. I like the philosophy, we just have a lot of work to do finding players with that archetype.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 1004719)

Glad you're here Rez. Posts like this are exactly why.

Maybe Joe Woods keeps his job?

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 1004724)

That would be consistent with the way Loomis likes to operate. I think I’d find me something new. Just start over fresh.

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 1004706)

If we bring in Saleh he likely brings a 3-4/zone heavy scheme. It’s the complete opposite of the way this roster is built. Saleh likes a Cover 4, bend but don’t break, come up and tackle style of defense. No big plays. I like the philosophy, we just have a lot of work to do finding players with that archetype.

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 (Post 1004717)

Think Jon Gruden would be interested?

Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 1004735)

Does it really matter having a complete revamp. Is there more than a handful that couldn't adapt you see here in 2 years?

Originally Posted by Big_L (Post 1004784)

I want Brian Flores.

Originally Posted by Big_L (Post 1004784)

I want Brian Flores.

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 1004785)

Defense would go crazy. Blitzes on every down from a Cover 4 shell.

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 1004786)

Why not ... aren't we all ready for something fresh?

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 1004788)

I wouldn’t be mad at it. I’m not trying to start anything, but based on the personalities of the guys we have in the locker room they’d respond well to an African American head coach.

Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 1004882)

Do you think that is even an issue for the players? Isn't it more about the personality of the HC?

Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat (Post 1004891)

BCA … period

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 1004896)

Chat GPT Response:

Question "Who would be the best head coach to coach the New Orleans Saints"?

• Ben Johnson (Colts OC)
• Eric Bieniemy (Commanders OC)
• Brian Flores (Vikings DC)
• Shane Steichen (Colts HC)

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 1004897)

To this day, I can't believe Loomis interviewed Eric Bieniemy for 8 straight hours and then said "we'll go with Dennis Allen"

What an absolute moron

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 1004898)

Bieniemy's red flags are still causing him problems. He has that laundry list of assault cases, including choking a woman, harassment, DUI, giving false information, and "interfering with fire personnel”. There's also the being "linked to allegations that Colorado's football program “used alcohol and sex to lure recruits.” And finally, and maybe more importantly, the complaints from players that he didn't "relate well".

There's at least a few things in there than I can see causing Gayle to throw out the veto.