Asante to Saints a "done deal"

pakowitz · 02-27-2008, 02:17 AM

theres a rumor now that samuel is really interested in Tampa and that it will be his first stop when FA opens

rjakapeanut · 02-27-2008, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by pakowitz

theres a rumor now that samuel is really interested in Tampa and that it will be his first stop when FA opens

that rumor is older than this rumor...

hagan714 · 02-27-2008, 03:37 AM

He is good BUT he is no Champ and should not get paid more than him. This is like Clements last year. Just because he is the best of the FA does not mean he should set a new record for salary. Sorry but I would pass more on the dollar amount than anything to do with his play. 8 million yes.
I would rather go down the long road of youth in the draft, If we do well so be it.

BooBirdSaint · 02-27-2008, 07:35 AM

The only thing that really scares me about signing Samuels is that if you thought David aka Toast got targeted by opposing QB's last season just wait. As with Samuels on one side and David on the other your gonna see bombs rain down on Toast like a September rain all season long... His signing will only make our real weakness at CB even more critical.

saintsfan1976 · 02-27-2008, 07:39 AM

Not if we sign and draft the RIGHT WAY this year...

mighty12 · 02-27-2008, 07:50 AM

If we get Samuel and Cromartie falls into the 2nd round I would like to see us still draft him. I do, however, think that this clears us up to take a DT or LB, so if Ellis or Dorsey falls for whatever reason(Ellis made zero impressions at the combine and Dorsey was in the medical room throughout) then we can snag one or the other. Then we can wait for the 3rd or 4th round to pick up Woodard from kentuky

SapperSaint · 02-27-2008, 08:05 AM

SaintPaul, as always is the calmer head of the bunch.

Ellis and Dorsey still have Pro-Day to show their value. Don't count on them dropping. The only one I see dropping into our lap is Rivers; and that's almost asking too much. Gholston would be my next choice.

The Samuel signing IS a big deal and not just for the reason you think.

1. It means this team is ready to spend some money (FINALLY)!
2. If they don't go after Vilma, a LB will be drafted 1st. By either trading
up or down.
3. David may not be the other starter.
4. I may not even be close to the reality of what is about to happen.

SapperSaint · 02-27-2008, 09:29 AM

Someone on here yesterday said he waited a table on Grant and that he had lost some weight. So, I am not too sure he can play every down at DT. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

SapperSaint · 02-27-2008, 09:34 AM

If we pick up Asante, JD is an spacefiller. MM might not be ready for the begining of the season. Usama needs to really kick butt at training camp. Again, IF we pick up Asante.

Halo · 02-27-2008, 02:30 PM

One problem with Samuel is he's going to eat up all of the cap just for one guy. It would be great to have him, but only if Loomis can swing a deal and still have money to strengthen some other missing links.

02-27-2008, 02:17 AM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" theres a rumor now that samuel is really interested in Tampa and that it will be his first stop when FA opens

02-27-2008, 02:45 AM	#2
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02-27-2008, 03:37 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" He is good BUT he is no Champ and should not get paid more than him. This is like Clements last year. Just because he is the best of the FA does not mean he should set a new record for salary. Sorry but I would pass more on the dollar amount than anything to do with his play. 8 million yes. I would rather go down the long road of youth in the draft, If we do well so be it.

02-27-2008, 07:35 AM	#4
BooBirdSaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 273	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" The only thing that really scares me about signing Samuels is that if you thought David aka Toast got targeted by opposing QB's last season just wait. As with Samuels on one side and David on the other your gonna see bombs rain down on Toast like a September rain all season long... His signing will only make our real weakness at CB even more critical.

02-27-2008, 07:39 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,056 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" Not if we sign and draft the RIGHT WAY this year...

02-27-2008, 07:50 AM	#6
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" If we get Samuel and Cromartie falls into the 2nd round I would like to see us still draft him. I do, however, think that this clears us up to take a DT or LB, so if Ellis or Dorsey falls for whatever reason(Ellis made zero impressions at the combine and Dorsey was in the medical room throughout) then we can snag one or the other. Then we can wait for the 3rd or 4th round to pick up Woodard from kentuky

02-27-2008, 08:05 AM	#7
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" SaintPaul, as always is the calmer head of the bunch. Ellis and Dorsey still have Pro-Day to show their value. Don't count on them dropping. The only one I see dropping into our lap is Rivers; and that's almost asking too much. Gholston would be my next choice. The Samuel signing IS a big deal and not just for the reason you think. 1. It means this team is ready to spend some money (FINALLY)! 2. If they don't go after Vilma, a LB will be drafted 1st. By either trading up or down. 3. David may not be the other starter. 4. I may not even be close to the reality of what is about to happen.
	"We are number one. All others are number two, or lower." -The Sphinx http://blackandgold.com/groups/28-ou...tsman-s-corner

02-27-2008, 09:29 AM	#8
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" Someone on here yesterday said he waited a table on Grant and that he had lost some weight. So, I am not too sure he can play every down at DT. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

02-27-2008, 09:34 AM	#9
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" If we pick up Asante, JD is an spacefiller. MM might not be ready for the begining of the season. Usama needs to really kick butt at training camp. Again, IF we pick up Asante.

02-27-2008, 02:30 PM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,907 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Asante to Saints a "done deal" One problem with Samuel is he's going to eat up all of the cap just for one guy. It would be great to have him, but only if Loomis can swing a deal and still have money to strengthen some other missing links.