Free agent defensive end Alex Brown signs with the New Orleans Saints (Mod: Confirmed) and Merged.

04-07-2010, 05:00 PM

This a good move. We get a solid football player and much mor flexibility in the draft. Now we can really pick BPA (hopefully BPA defence). I would still like to see us draft that DE from USC Griffen is it not? But would be equally happy with LB or a stud DT.

RockyMountainSaint · 04-07-2010, 05:00 PM

Alex Brown joins the Saints | ProFootballTalk.com

Alex Brown joins the Saints
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on April 7, 2010 4:47 PM ET
After dumping salaries and watching free agents leave, the defending Super Bowl champion Saints have signed a signficant free agent. (Apologies to Zak Keasey.)

Defensive end Alex Brown agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Signing aging linemen rarely works out well, but Brown's solid reputation remained intact last year in Chicago.

He will help the Saints defend the run at a clear trouble position on the team. We still expect them to draft a defensive end early, but Brown makes the need less desperate.

CantonLegend · 04-07-2010, 05:02 PM

not goin DE in the first

D_it_up · 04-07-2010, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

not goin DE in the first

Agreed. The DE position just got a lot deeper and more talented. No need to draft for the position anymore. DT or LB hopefully.

strato · 04-07-2010, 05:05 PM

Nope if its D its gonna be DT or LB..or i wouldnt rule out a safety if Sharper walks...

stockman311 · 04-07-2010, 05:06 PM

Only question I have about him....Is he stout enough at 260lbs to play LDE going against the opponents strong side running game. He has played exclusively at Will Smith's RDE position while in Chicago.

CantonLegend · 04-07-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

Agreed. The DE position just got a lot deeper and more talented. No need to draft for the position anymore. DT or LB hopefully.

now i dont know if we shouldnt attempt to lock it up long term by going DE in rounds 2 or 3......but i can almost guarantee we dont go DE in round 1

not sure if thats what you meant or not

D_it_up · 04-07-2010, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

now i dont know if we shouldnt attempt to lock it up long term by going DE in rounds 2 or 3......but i can almost guarantee we dont go DE in round 1

not sure if thats what you meant or not

Yeah. First round is what I meant. Too excited about signing Brown to think straight. lol

exile · 04-07-2010, 05:14 PM

I'm opening the aged bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 for this one.

strato · 04-07-2010, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by exile

I'm opening the aged bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 for this one.

Just did a big shot of Jack....lol...now for a Shiner..Glad we got some news!

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04-07-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Alex Brown Signs 2-yr Deal! Alex Brown joins the Saints \| ProFootballTalk.com Alex Brown joins the Saints Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on April 7, 2010 4:47 PM ET After dumping salaries and watching free agents leave, the defending Super Bowl champion Saints have signed a signficant free agent. (Apologies to Zak Keasey.) Defensive end Alex Brown agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Signing aging linemen rarely works out well, but Brown's solid reputation remained intact last year in Chicago. He will help the Saints defend the run at a clear trouble position on the team. We still expect them to draft a defensive end early, but Brown makes the need less desperate.
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04-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#13
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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Alex Brown Signs 2-yr Deal! Originally Posted by CantonLegend not goin DE in the first Agreed. The DE position just got a lot deeper and more talented. No need to draft for the position anymore. DT or LB hopefully.

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Alex Brown Signs 2-yr Deal! Originally Posted by CantonLegend now i dont know if we shouldnt attempt to lock it up long term by going DE in rounds 2 or 3......but i can almost guarantee we dont go DE in round 1 not sure if thats what you meant or not Yeah. First round is what I meant. Too excited about signing Brown to think straight. lol

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04-07-2010, 05:18 PM	#20
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Alex Brown Signs 2-yr Deal! Originally Posted by exile I'm opening the aged bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 for this one. Just did a big shot of Jack....lol...now for a Shiner..Glad we got some news!