We Might Be in Trouble...

thesaintsfan · 03-14-2008, 09:44 AM

Am I the only one who is getting a little concerned about what Tampa Bay is doing this offseason? It seems like they are loading up and getting serious about contending again. They have been committed to upgrading their entire offense. They've brought in help at o-line, TE, RB, WR, and QB. But what stands out to me is how bad they are trying to get playmakers at WR. So far they've signed Antonio Bryant (who is a nut job but the guy can play when he wants to) and it seems like they've been in the running for every player I hear rumors about including Bryant Jonhson from Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how we will handle a potential WR corps of Galloway, Johnson, Bryant, and Clayton. I'm not saying that that would be the best receiving corp in the league but that mixture of size and speed would be a tough match up. They'll look good on paper going into next season and they'll be good on Madden, but let's hope that Garcia comes back down to earth and their QB situation get's ugly.

hagan714 · 03-14-2008, 10:12 AM

Tampa had a truck load of money in FA and you have a right to worry. They have spent their money wisely.

LordOfEntropy · 03-14-2008, 10:17 AM

Last I heard, that had something like 40 MILLION available - that's an incredible number. And let's not forget that they already swept us last year... So yeah, I'm concerned about them. Very much so.

papz · 03-14-2008, 10:19 AM

Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury
Joey Galloway - 37 years old
Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL
Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004

Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet

Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it.

foreverfan · 03-14-2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by papz

Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury
Joey Galloway - 37 years old
Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL
Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004

Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet

Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it.

Thank god for that much. Still Garcia with time can make even a good secondary look bad.

Chuckie has done well grasshopper.

rjakapeanut · 03-14-2008, 02:03 PM

lol, I'm not concerned _atall_.

lsutigerfan · 03-14-2008, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by thesaintsfan

Am I the only one who is getting a little concerned about what Tampa Bay is doing this offseason? It seems like they are loading up and getting serious about contending again. They have been committed to upgrading their entire offense. They've brought in help at o-line, TE, RB, WR, and QB. But what stands out to me is how bad they are trying to get playmakers at WR. So far they've signed Antonio Bryant (who is a nut job but the guy can play when he wants to) and it seems like they've been in the running for every player I hear rumors about including Bryant Jonhson from Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how we will handle a potential WR corps of Galloway, Johnson, Bryant, and Clayton. I'm not saying that that would be the best receiving corp in the league but that mixture of size and speed would be a tough match up. They'll look good on paper going into next season and they'll be good on Madden, but let's hope that Garcia comes back down to earth and their QB situation get's ugly.

I thought they were serious until they signed Antonio Bryant

thesaintsfan · 03-14-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury
Joey Galloway - 37 years old
Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL
Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004

Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet

Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it.

They didn't look nearly as good on paper last year and they were still pretty good. With all the players they brought in I don't see how they won't be even better. But like I said, hopefully Garcia starts playing like a 38 year old and the offense will fall apart.

papz · 03-14-2008, 06:45 PM

Bryant Johnson signed with the 49ers.

So they've signed Antonio Bryant and Warrick Dunn... who's on the decline. I forgot to mention they've also added Jeff Faine who many Saints fans deem disposable. Their offense doesn't look much different from last year.

dulplay · 03-14-2008, 07:40 PM

And now they've signed Eugene Wilson.

Buccaneers sign Wilson to one-year deal

Says they will play him at corner? Thoughts?

03-14-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	We Might Be in Trouble... Am I the only one who is getting a little concerned about what Tampa Bay is doing this offseason? It seems like they are loading up and getting serious about contending again. They have been committed to upgrading their entire offense. They've brought in help at o-line, TE, RB, WR, and QB. But what stands out to me is how bad they are trying to get playmakers at WR. So far they've signed Antonio Bryant (who is a nut job but the guy can play when he wants to) and it seems like they've been in the running for every player I hear rumors about including Bryant Jonhson from Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how we will handle a potential WR corps of Galloway, Johnson, Bryant, and Clayton. I'm not saying that that would be the best receiving corp in the league but that mixture of size and speed would be a tough match up. They'll look good on paper going into next season and they'll be good on Madden, but let's hope that Garcia comes back down to earth and their QB situation get's ugly.

03-14-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Tampa had a truck load of money in FA and you have a right to worry. They have spent their money wisely.

03-14-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Last I heard, that had something like 40 MILLION available - that's an incredible number. And let's not forget that they already swept us last year... So yeah, I'm concerned about them. Very much so.

03-14-2008, 10:19 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury Joey Galloway - 37 years old Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004 Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it.

03-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Originally Posted by papz Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury Joey Galloway - 37 years old Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004 Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it. Thank god for that much. Still Garcia with time can make even a good secondary look bad. Chuckie has done well grasshopper.

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lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Originally Posted by thesaintsfan Am I the only one who is getting a little concerned about what Tampa Bay is doing this offseason? It seems like they are loading up and getting serious about contending again. They have been committed to upgrading their entire offense. They've brought in help at o-line, TE, RB, WR, and QB. But what stands out to me is how bad they are trying to get playmakers at WR. So far they've signed Antonio Bryant (who is a nut job but the guy can play when he wants to) and it seems like they've been in the running for every player I hear rumors about including Bryant Jonhson from Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how we will handle a potential WR corps of Galloway, Johnson, Bryant, and Clayton. I'm not saying that that would be the best receiving corp in the league but that mixture of size and speed would be a tough match up. They'll look good on paper going into next season and they'll be good on Madden, but let's hope that Garcia comes back down to earth and their QB situation get's ugly. I thought they were serious until they signed Antonio Bryant

03-14-2008, 05:22 PM	#8
thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Originally Posted by papz Jeff Garcia - 38 years old, missed 2 games b/c of injury Joey Galloway - 37 years old Antonio Bryant - missed the whole 2007 season; 1 good season in the NFL Michael Clayton - consistently inconsistent; only good season in 2004 Bryant Johnson - non-issue, hasn't signed with Tampa yet Name wise they look good on paper... but that's about it. They didn't look nearly as good on paper last year and they were still pretty good. With all the players they brought in I don't see how they won't be even better. But like I said, hopefully Garcia starts playing like a 38 year old and the offense will fall apart.

03-14-2008, 06:45 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... Bryant Johnson signed with the 49ers. So they've signed Antonio Bryant and Warrick Dunn... who's on the decline. I forgot to mention they've also added Jeff Faine who many Saints fans deem disposable. Their offense doesn't look much different from last year.

03-14-2008, 07:40 PM	#10
dulplay Registered Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62	Re: We Might Be in Trouble... And now they've signed Eugene Wilson. Buccaneers sign Wilson to one-year deal Says they will play him at corner? Thoughts?
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