Saints' offseason report card...so far

Saintswrath · 03-19-2010, 12:52 AM

Officially the 2009 season ended for the New Orleans Saints late into the evening on February 7 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

The brand new season though didn't actually begin until March 5 when free agency began.

Very few moves have been made by the Saints since winning the championship, but that isn't necessarily their fault. New rules in place this year put great restrictions on the teams that made it the deepest into the playoffs. The biggest of those restrictions is that the Saints could not sign a free agent until losing one of their own.

Hence they were kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place, but still some movement has happened and....

Saints' offseason report card...so far

jnormand · 03-19-2010, 01:25 AM

I really wish we could have kept Fuji. But after the 8 million dollar deal the Browns laid on the table, I don't blame the guy for bailing. Would have been nice to see him back. He was my wife's favorite player.

Halo · 03-19-2010, 02:04 AM

I miss Fujita already, but I think it was pure business and about money.

I agree with Danny's article on the offseason strategy so far.

ScottF · 03-19-2010, 08:28 AM

grade has to be an incomplete at this time, but the lack of FA visits is concerning

no one wanted to lose Fujita, but the reality is there was no way we could drop that kind of cash on a 2 down LB

homerj07 · 03-19-2010, 10:24 AM

PacMan!! I guess he could be Ok if he stayed out of the strip clubs (cause there are none of those in NO!! - HAH!!)

Danny Cox · 03-19-2010, 11:14 AM

Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far.

Danno · 03-19-2010, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Danny Cox

Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far.

Good job overall though Danny.

I disagree about Fujita, I thought he was mediocre at best. His benefit to Cleveland will be an upgrade to a team that appeared to lack proper discipline and motivation.

We no longer need that influence, but Cleveland sure does.

CheramieIII · 03-27-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danny Cox

Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far.

Totally agree. I thought we would get a replacement for Fujita or a veteran DE immediately. We must be waiting for Alex Brown.

Saint_LB · 03-28-2010, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

We must be waiting for Alex Brown.

If we are looking for him to talk to him, they might try the casino in Jasper, FL. The last time I saw him in person, he was there playing hold 'em at the same table as me. He seemed to be a pretty decent dude and I would love to see him become a Saint.

QBREES9 · 03-19-2010, 09:13 PM

Its all about the money, and feeding your family.

03-19-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Saints' offseason report card...so far Officially the 2009 season ended for the New Orleans Saints late into the evening on February 7 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The brand new season though didn't actually begin until March 5 when free agency began. Very few moves have been made by the Saints since winning the championship, but that isn't necessarily their fault. New rules in place this year put great restrictions on the teams that made it the deepest into the playoffs. The biggest of those restrictions is that the Saints could not sign a free agent until losing one of their own. Hence they were kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place, but still some movement has happened and.... Saints' offseason report card...so far
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03-19-2010, 01:25 AM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,740	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far I really wish we could have kept Fuji. But after the 8 million dollar deal the Browns laid on the table, I don't blame the guy for bailing. Would have been nice to see him back. He was my wife's favorite player.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,860 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far I miss Fujita already, but I think it was pure business and about money. I agree with Danny's article on the offseason strategy so far.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far grade has to be an incomplete at this time, but the lack of FA visits is concerning no one wanted to lose Fujita, but the reality is there was no way we could drop that kind of cash on a 2 down LB

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far PacMan!! I guess he could be Ok if he stayed out of the strip clubs (cause there are none of those in NO!! - HAH!!)

03-19-2010, 11:14 AM	#6
Danny Cox Saints' Writer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 127 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far.

03-19-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far Originally Posted by Danny Cox Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far. Good job overall though Danny. I disagree about Fujita, I thought he was mediocre at best. His benefit to Cleveland will be an upgrade to a team that appeared to lack proper discipline and motivation. We no longer need that influence, but Cleveland sure does.

03-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#8
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,493 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far Originally Posted by Danny Cox Overall grade IS incomplete so far, but I was just going off of what has happened so far. I know it's hard to have a grade considering the restrictions due to making it so far into the playoffs...but once we lost a player, I expected a little more action then what I've seen so far. Totally agree. I thought we would get a replacement for Fujita or a veteran DE immediately. We must be waiting for Alex Brown.

03-28-2010, 03:56 AM	#9
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far Originally Posted by CheramieIII We must be waiting for Alex Brown. If we are looking for him to talk to him, they might try the casino in Jasper, FL. The last time I saw him in person, he was there playing hold 'em at the same table as me. He seemed to be a pretty decent dude and I would love to see him become a Saint.
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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Saints' offseason report card...so far Its all about the money, and feeding your family.

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