Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-19-2007, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut.

Won't happen.

Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk.

That's what will happen. Some desparate team will show him the money.He'll be gone.

I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first.

We do the Saints need a FA at receiver? AFAIC only Henderson didn't pan out this year. Meachem was a non factor, so I'm holding judgement.

Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season.

Can you clarify why Patton cannot be the #2 receiver?

With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4.

That feels like a harsh critique of our receiver corps. Receiver just doesn't seem to be a position of need with the Saints right now. It was already addressed this year by wast..., Uh I mean drafting, a WR #1 and bringing in Patton. Why do we need to bother to address this position again? Here's what I'd do:

1. Thank Henderson for his service and wish him well in his next gig. Personally I'd just man up and tell him he's not worth the big money and frankly he's obligated to test the FA market.

2. Resign Patton and install him as the #2 receiver.

3. Get Meachum ready to play.

In other words, I wouldn't spend a lick of time on the receiver position this offseason. Now if another gem like Colston is lingering around in the later rounds of the draft, then maybe I spend a pick. Maybe.

But free agents? Not unless they want to come play for the minimum. I just can't see justifying paying any more money for receivers right now.

That's my nickel (inflation ya know?) to the convo.

SFIAH

12-19-2007, 06:44 AM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Originally Posted by hagan714 Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut. Won't happen. Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk. That's what will happen. Some desparate team will show him the money.He'll be gone. I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first. We do the Saints need a FA at receiver? AFAIC only Henderson didn't pan out this year. Meachem was a non factor, so I'm holding judgement. Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season. Can you clarify why Patton cannot be the #2 receiver? With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4. That feels like a harsh critique of our receiver corps. Receiver just doesn't seem to be a position of need with the Saints right now. It was already addressed this year by wast..., Uh I mean drafting, a WR #1 and bringing in Patton. Why do we need to bother to address this position again? Here's what I'd do: 1. Thank Henderson for his service and wish him well in his next gig. Personally I'd just man up and tell him he's not worth the big money and frankly he's obligated to test the FA market. 2. Resign Patton and install him as the #2 receiver. 3. Get Meachum ready to play. In other words, I wouldn't spend a lick of time on the receiver position this offseason. Now if another gem like Colston is lingering around in the later rounds of the draft, then maybe I spend a pick. Maybe. But free agents? Not unless they want to come play for the minimum. I just can't see justifying paying any more money for receivers right now. That's my nickel (inflation ya know?) to the convo. SFIAH
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