Gay heads home with a $17m deal

beauchristopher · 03-02-2008, 01:48 PM

GAY GOES SOUTH

After two frenetic days of free agency, Sunday was shaping up to be a lot slower.

So much for that.

The Patriots have lost cornerback Randall Gay to New Orleans, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network.

Gay has agreed to terms on a four-year, $17.8 million deal, which includes a $3.75 million signing bonus and $6.9 million in guaranteed money.

It's not a jaw-dropping deal, but it further damages the defending AFC champions. And Gay figures to be an improvement over Jason David, who performed like a piece of French (Quarter) Toast for the New Orleans Saints in 2007.

LordOfEntropy · 03-02-2008, 01:51 PM

So does anyone have opinions on Gay?

beauchristopher · 03-02-2008, 01:53 PM

I know most think he is only a nickel guy, but I like it myself. I think it was still a little bit pricey.. but he filled out nicely as a starter for NE in my opinion..

Bobaganoosh · 03-02-2008, 01:53 PM

I think he is a role player...best case scenario, he is a nickle or hopefully dime guy...worst case scenario, we need him to start for us.

dasaints26 · 03-02-2008, 01:54 PM

draftdaddy.com ranks all the FAs and they have Gay as #7 for the cb. I'm happy with that. This is a good signing to address a real need on this team. Some people will be upset about another mid-teir player. Oh well.

D_it_up · 03-02-2008, 01:56 PM

I've been quiet for the most part about Randall Gay. He was a solid player in Belichek's system in New England. I think he is a bit underrated, but that remains to be seen. I honestly think Gay will be penciled in as a starter next season. I look forward to seeing what he can do for this secondary.

beauchristopher · 03-02-2008, 01:56 PM

I like this. The Saints really been getting the Louisiana boys this offseason.. He is good enough.

papz · 03-02-2008, 01:57 PM

I figured it would be for Jason David type money. I'm glad we didn't go overboard and overpay for him out of desparation.

As for my opinion on him, I think he's a pefect nickel back though he'll be our number 2 corner... but I'll take him over David any day. Jason David is better suited for a backup role where I think he'll be a contributor guarding teams 3rd and 4th receivers.

beauchristopher · 03-02-2008, 02:13 PM

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CheramieIII · 03-02-2008, 02:23 PM

Look at it this way at least David won't be the starter!

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beauchristopher 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 227	Saints sign Gay! GAY GOES SOUTH After two frenetic days of free agency, Sunday was shaping up to be a lot slower. So much for that. The Patriots have lost cornerback Randall Gay to New Orleans, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Gay has agreed to terms on a four-year, $17.8 million deal, which includes a $3.75 million signing bonus and $6.9 million in guaranteed money. It's not a jaw-dropping deal, but it further damages the defending AFC champions. And Gay figures to be an improvement over Jason David, who performed like a piece of French (Quarter) Toast for the New Orleans Saints in 2007.

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LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Saints sign Gay! So does anyone have opinions on Gay?

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beauchristopher 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 227	Re: Saints sign Gay! I know most think he is only a nickel guy, but I like it myself. I think it was still a little bit pricey.. but he filled out nicely as a starter for NE in my opinion..

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dasaints26 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167	Re: Saints sign Gay! draftdaddy.com ranks all the FAs and they have Gay as #7 for the cb. I'm happy with that. This is a good signing to address a real need on this team. Some people will be upset about another mid-teir player. Oh well.
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beauchristopher 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 227	Re: Saints sign Gay! I like this. The Saints really been getting the Louisiana boys this offseason.. He is good enough.

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