New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita wants to stay but understands the business of free agency

QBREES9 · 03-01-2010, 08:51 PM

I just checked in with New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita about the prospects of becoming a free agent after a great four-year run in New Orleans. Obviously, Fujita has made no secret that he would like to stay here, and he and his wife Jaclyn and their twin daughters consider New Orleans their home.

But he said he also understands that "free agency can be a strange and unpredictable business."

"I envisioned myself finishing my career in New Orleans four or five years down the road, but there are some things I don't have much control over," said Fujita, who turns 31 next month. "But I feel really good about the position I'm in either way. We'll see how this plays out."

My perception is that the Saints would like to have Fujita back, especially since their hands are tied by the new rules of free agency this year, which don't allow them to sign any unrestricted free agents unless they lose one to another team first (and then can only sign a UFA in the same salary range).
Fujita is a well-respected locker room leader who plays an important role on and off the field. The Saints need to get younger and more dynamic at both outside linebacker spots and at defensive end, so they'll look to find those qualities in the draft. But I'd expect there's still a place for Fujita in the Saints' plans.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita wants to stay but understands the business of free agency | - NOLA.com

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita wants to stay but understands the business of free agency I just checked in with New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita about the prospects of becoming a free agent after a great four-year run in New Orleans. Obviously, Fujita has made no secret that he would like to stay here, and he and his wife Jaclyn and their twin daughters consider New Orleans their home. But he said he also understands that "free agency can be a strange and unpredictable business." "I envisioned myself finishing my career in New Orleans four or five years down the road, but there are some things I don't have much control over," said Fujita, who turns 31 next month. "But I feel really good about the position I'm in either way. We'll see how this plays out." My perception is that the Saints would like to have Fujita back, especially since their hands are tied by the new rules of free agency this year, which don't allow them to sign any unrestricted free agents unless they lose one to another team first (and then can only sign a UFA in the same salary range). Fujita is a well-respected locker room leader who plays an important role on and off the field. The Saints need to get younger and more dynamic at both outside linebacker spots and at defensive end, so they'll look to find those qualities in the draft. But I'd expect there's still a place for Fujita in the Saints' plans. New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita wants to stay but understands the business of free agency \| - NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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