Should the Saints Trade Olave?

SmashMouth · 02-16-2025, 08:45 AM

May not get much for him in light of his concussion history... However, I don't see the Saints ponying up a massive second contract for him.

rezburna · 02-16-2025, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

May not get much for him in light of his concussion history... However, I don't see the Saints ponying up a massive second contract for him.

I wouldn't mind.

K Major · 02-16-2025, 11:05 AM

If the Saints front office have any issues about Olave's health, they definitely need to consider a trade.

May 2nd is the deadline to make a decision on picking up his 5th year option.

BakoSaint · 02-16-2025, 11:36 AM

Yes they should consider trading him if they can get a 2nd or 3rd round pick. If all thats on the table is a 4th round pick or later, its probably smarter to wait it out and either trade him during the season for more if a team is desperate, or take the cheap year and then hope for a comp pick if he signs elsewhere in 2026.

If we look at Olave's history its very possible that he can play the first 4-6 games productively without a concussion, increase his trade value, possibly get dealt for a 2nd or 3rd rounder to a contender that needs a receiver, and then have his imminent concussions on their watch.

There is no way the Saints should pick up his 5th year option. That is $15 million guaranteed in 2026 for a player who could easily retire or never be cleared to play again after the 2025 season in which its more likely than not that he will have 1-2 concussions. If there is any hope for Olave to better learn to protect himself, as many changes to his coaching, offense, and team as possible would be helpful. Although the Saints have a new head coach, they have retained their receivers coach, and there are fears they could retain their QB.

Rugby Saint II · 02-16-2025, 03:07 PM

I would rather strengthen our WR room. Not weaken it.

02-16-2025, 08:45 AM	#1
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02-16-2025, 10:47 AM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,007	Re: Should the Saints Trade Olave? Originally Posted by SmashMouth May not get much for him in light of his concussion history... However, I don't see the Saints ponying up a massive second contract for him. I wouldn't mind.

02-16-2025, 11:05 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,766 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Should the Saints Trade Olave? If the Saints front office have any issues about Olave's health, they definitely need to consider a trade. May 2nd is the deadline to make a decision on picking up his 5th year option. UK_WhoDat, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-16-2025, 11:36 AM	#4
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,328	Re: Should the Saints Trade Olave? Yes they should consider trading him if they can get a 2nd or 3rd round pick. If all thats on the table is a 4th round pick or later, its probably smarter to wait it out and either trade him during the season for more if a team is desperate, or take the cheap year and then hope for a comp pick if he signs elsewhere in 2026. If we look at Olave's history its very possible that he can play the first 4-6 games productively without a concussion, increase his trade value, possibly get dealt for a 2nd or 3rd rounder to a contender that needs a receiver, and then have his imminent concussions on their watch. There is no way the Saints should pick up his 5th year option. That is $15 million guaranteed in 2026 for a player who could easily retire or never be cleared to play again after the 2025 season in which its more likely than not that he will have 1-2 concussions. If there is any hope for Olave to better learn to protect himself, as many changes to his coaching, offense, and team as possible would be helpful. Although the Saints have a new head coach, they have retained their receivers coach, and there are fears they could retain their QB. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: Should the Saints Trade Olave? I would rather strengthen our WR room. Not weaken it.