Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-]

Attached Thumbnails · 03-17-2010, 11:22 AM

NEW ORLEANS – Running back Justin Fargas could possibly be the Saints first offseason acquisition.

The eighth-year pro was in New Orleans on Tuesday night, eating dinner with Saints officials at Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, a source confirmed to Eyewitness Sports.

The visit could be tied into whether the team decides to match the Philadelphia Eagles’ contract offer with Mike Bell, which was signed Tuesday. It was Bell’s second visit this offseason after the Saints tendered the running back at the lowest possible compensation.

New Orleans has seven days to match the Eagles’ offer sheet.

In seven seasons with the Oakland Raiders, Fargas rushed for 3,369 yards and 10 touchdowns on 827 carries. He fumbled 10 times, losing only four.

But Fargas missed the final two games of the 2009 season with a knee injury and the Raiders cut ties with him this offseason, citing his inability to pass a physical.

Fargas, though, disputes that and he has taken visits with the Browns and Eagles so far during the free agency period.

Source: RB Fargas visiting with Saints | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Sports

VillainAgain · 03-17-2010, 11:29 AM

Ewww... fargas is useless, Hamilton is waiting for Bell to clean out his locker, let a UDFA have a shot at a dream.

Cruize · 03-17-2010, 11:45 AM

Can return kicks. Versatile.

stockman311 · 03-17-2010, 12:50 PM

Fargas could be Bell's replacement - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Saintswrath · 03-17-2010, 12:52 PM

Mike Bell has been signed to an offer sheet by the Philadelphia Eagles and the Saints have seven days to match it or let him go. That hasn't stopped them though from already looking for a possible replacement.

Former Oakland Raider running back Justin Fargas was seen on Tuesday night having dinner with Saints' officials. No official visit has been reported as of yet. Witnesses spotted them at Emeril's in the Warehouse District.
Saints visiting with former Raider running back Justin Fargas

stockman311 · 03-17-2010, 01:01 PM

I actually like Fargas. He runs hard every play and behind one of the worst Olines in the NFL. He is slightly older Bell clone in my estimation.

strato · 03-17-2010, 01:04 PM

Just think we get Huggy Bear with the deal...lol... and Fargas is a good back..i think he could be a grinder for us..

exile · 03-17-2010, 01:38 PM

I have always thought that Fargas would have been a superstar back if he wasn't stuck in the Oakland tar pit. This would be a great move if he is healthy.

voodooido · 03-17-2010, 01:52 PM

This makes no sense. He is avg at best. No upgrade from bell and bell has been in the system.

D_it_up · 03-17-2010, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by exile

I have always thought that Fargas would have been a superstar back if he wasn't stuck in the Oakland tar pit. This would be a great move if he is healthy.

I completely agree.

03-17-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
Threaded by lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811 Rating: (0 votes - average) NEW ORLEANS – Running back Justin Fargas could possibly be the Saints first offseason acquisition. The eighth-year pro was in New Orleans on Tuesday night, eating dinner with Saints officials at Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, a source confirmed to Eyewitness Sports. The visit could be tied into whether the team decides to match the Philadelphia Eagles’ contract offer with Mike Bell, which was signed Tuesday. It was Bell’s second visit this offseason after the Saints tendered the running back at the lowest possible compensation. New Orleans has seven days to match the Eagles’ offer sheet. In seven seasons with the Oakland Raiders, Fargas rushed for 3,369 yards and 10 touchdowns on 827 carries. He fumbled 10 times, losing only four. But Fargas missed the final two games of the 2009 season with a knee injury and the Raiders cut ties with him this offseason, citing his inability to pass a physical. Fargas, though, disputes that and he has taken visits with the Browns and Eagles so far during the free agency period. Source: RB Fargas visiting with Saints \| New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather \| wwltv.com \| Sports Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 03-17-2010 at 04:19 PM..
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03-17-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
VillainAgain 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 273	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints Ewww... fargas is useless, Hamilton is waiting for Bell to clean out his locker, let a UDFA have a shot at a dream.
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03-17-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints Can return kicks. Versatile.
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stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints Fargas could be Bell's replacement - NFC South Blog - ESPN

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Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Saints visiting with former Raider running back Justin Fargas Mike Bell has been signed to an offer sheet by the Philadelphia Eagles and the Saints have seven days to match it or let him go. That hasn't stopped them though from already looking for a possible replacement. Former Oakland Raider running back Justin Fargas was seen on Tuesday night having dinner with Saints' officials. No official visit has been reported as of yet. Witnesses spotted them at Emeril's in the Warehouse District. Saints visiting with former Raider running back Justin Fargas
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stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] I actually like Fargas. He runs hard every play and behind one of the worst Olines in the NFL. He is slightly older Bell clone in my estimation.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Just think we get Huggy Bear with the deal...lol... and Fargas is a good back..i think he could be a grinder for us..

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] I have always thought that Fargas would have been a superstar back if he wasn't stuck in the Oakland tar pit. This would be a great move if he is healthy.
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03-17-2010, 01:52 PM	#9
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] This makes no sense. He is avg at best. No upgrade from bell and bell has been in the system.
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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Originally Posted by exile I have always thought that Fargas would have been a superstar back if he wasn't stuck in the Oakland tar pit. This would be a great move if he is healthy. I completely agree.