nosaints213

Hey guys. I'm new to this board, but I have been posting on espn.com for about 2 years. Just wanted to get some feedback on the offseason.
Free Agents to keep:

Remi Ayodele, RFA - Young DT, could develop into a good run stopper. Tender him at a 4th or 5th. He he gets picked up, at least we have a pick for him.

Jamaal Brown, RFA - Tender him at a 1st. If anyone takes him, we still have Bushrod.

Jermon Bushrod, RFA - Same thing as Brown.

Jhari Evans, RFA - Need to keep this guy at all costs.

Anthony Hargrove, RFA - Solid DT, very good upside.

Roman Harper, RFA - Probowl safety. Vaughn could possibly be a replacement, but he was hurt last year (rookie). He was highly taughted, however, as a fast, aggressive safety (just like Harper).

Billy Miller, UFA - If he will sign for less, I say keep him. Good emotional leader, veteran TE with solid hands.

Marvin Mitchell, RFA - Good special teams guy, and he is young. Tender at a 5th.

Lance Moore, RFA - Big catch in the Superbowl. He is the best rout runner on our team, and he is the reserve punt returner.

Chris Reis, RFA - Another big special teams guy. 5th round tender.

Courtney Roby, RFA - Good return guy. Very good on kick/punt coverage, solid tackler.

*Darren Sharper, UFA* - Here is the problem. If he will sign for a decent price, we keep him. If he wants a 3 year, 15-20 mill. contract, I say we have to let him walk. He is very good, but he is getting old and was limited during practice a lot this year.

Zach Streif, RFA - Good backup. 4th round tender.

Pierre Thomas, RFA - We need to keep this guy. Hopefully he doesn't want to take us to the bank. He is a big key to what we do.

David Thomas, RFA - Very good back up TE. He also plays FB. He is a key to our offense IMO.

Usama Young, RFA - Good special teamer with good upside. He made the switch from CB to FS this year. Played for Sharper one game this year against the Rams and got an interception.

Free agents to release:

Mike Bell, RFA - He is just not that good... Easily replaceable.

Mark Brunell, UFA - Too old, too overpaid. Chase Daniel will take over as Brees' understudy.

Dan Campbell, UFA - Hurt all year, too old.

Jeff Charleston, RFA - Not enough speed or strength. Will never be more than a back up.

Kendrick Clancy, UFA - Too old/injury prone.

Darnell Dinkins, UFA - Too old, only good for blocking.

Scott Fujita, UFA - I think we will use a 1st or 2nd on his replecement. Stanley Arnoux (rookie, injured in training camp) could be another possible replacement.

Nick Leckey, UFA - Signed off of practice squad...not too much potential.

Pierson Prioleau, UFA - Played well on special teams. I'm afraid he will want a little too much for his services, however. If he doesn't demand to much $, I say keep him.

Leigh Torrance, RFA - Going to be 29 next year. We can find another younger, cheaper 5th string CB than him...one who contributes more on special teams.