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

Adam Schefter (Adam_Schefter) on Twitter

Adam_SchefterFiled to ESPN: Former Bears DE Alex Brown reached agreement on a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

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Hell Frikin Yeah!!!!! thanks man...this makes the draft very interesting...and with Hargrove back...our D line just got a lot better...

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Hell Frikin Yeah!!!!! Indeed!

Waiting on the details...

Gonna hit the Panthers', Bucs' and Falcons' boards when this gets more distribution.

Can't wait to see this :messedup:

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Shockey backs it up

Jeremy Shockey | Facebook

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Fan Flipping TASTIC! LB in the 1st ya think?

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Alex Brown (alexbrown96) on Twitter

He seems happy...

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Yep or a DT...looks like Hargrove will get more time there as well..What if we got Haynesworth as well...Damn !!!

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Report: DE Brown settles on Saints
April, 7, 2010 Apr 74:52PM ETEmail Print Share By Pat YasinskasAdam Schefter just reported over on our news side that defensive end Alex Brown has agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Who would have thought that Alex Brown would have been the prize of free agency in the NFC South? Yes, Atlanta fans, I know Dunta Robinson really is the crown jewel this year, but that seems so long ago and the rest of the NFC South has been so quiet. Turns out Brown was lured by two, maybe three NFC South teams.

At very least, his decision came down to a choice between New Orleans and Tampa Bay, the two teams we know for sure he spoke to. There are indications Carolina also was at least somewhat interested, but we don’t know if the Panthers made an offer.

Anyway, I don’t see any real big downside to Brown joining the Saints. Don’t expect him to come in and pile up 15 sacks. He is what he is – a guy who, pretty consistently, gave the Bears six or seven sacks a year and played the run well. Is he an upgrade over Charles Grant, who was released by the Saints? Probably. Grant could give you a big year once in awhile, but he also disappeared at times and was getting older. Brown gives a championship defense a consistent player in an area of need.

This doesn’t mean the Saints won’t take a defensive end early in the draft. But it does mean they don’t have to take a defensive end early in the draft.

One other item of note here is that signing Brown doesn't apply to the final-eight plan that's restricting the Saints in free agency. That only applies to true unrestricted free agents, who played out their previous contract. Brown had his terminated when the Bears cut him.

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WOOT!

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I believe a Weatherspoon, Hughes, or Odrick pick are almost a lock now.

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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.

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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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not goin DE in the first

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

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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.

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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

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

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

:cheers:

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

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YEE HAW!!!! I just got the Retweet from Adam Schefter so his 123,000 followers got a load of this:

Adam_Schefter New Orleans likes the Alex Brown acquisition. RT @DrewBrees4MVP: YEE HAW!!! SAINTS ARE GONNA TWO DAT!!!

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L.B., L.B., L.B. TRADE UP IF WE HAVE TO, BUT LAND THE BEST L.B. IN THE DRAFT.

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And now the RETWEET by Trey Wingo!! YEE HAW!!!

wingoz RT @Adam_Schefter: New Orleans likes the Alex Brown acquisition. RT @DrewBrees4MVP: YEE HAW!!! SAINTS ARE GONNA TWO DAT!!!

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I dont think we will have to trade up...atleast i hope not

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According to NFL.com, they got him pretty cheap, too.

Ex-Bears DE Alex Brown agrees to two-year deal with Saints

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2 years $6MM. A bargain.

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So can we pay Sharper now?...you know he's pissed though..

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Nice stop gap at a good rate... solid move by the front office.

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Strawberry Bannana?

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Yes a great signing by our FO.

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STRATO I'M A WEATHERSPOON GUY. most mocks have him long gone way before we fire the gun, i don't see him falling into our laps unless we trade up. if we have to trade up i would prefer going for ser. kindle . kindle is projected as high as 14. if there is a few q.b.s taken early we may have a shot at a top olb, i'm nervous, this is a huge pick for our future and an impact player this season. who is your l.b. of preference.

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Haha!!! Now I've got Alex Brown's wife tweeting me this after I asked if he could play LDE.

@karimarbrown @DrewBrees4MVP yes he can play LE! My hubby is a baller!! Wait and c

Just Fantastic! I love it.

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yea but ask her if he can play NT for us

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I really think Jerry Hughes could play that spot...or any of the others you metioned....

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Welcome to the big easy Mr Brown, home of the world champions and location of the most loyal fans in football!!!
I have a great feeling he is going to fit into greggs system really well!!!!!

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No ask her if she like Cody...lol:doh:

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I was going to say Blue Raspberry but I can't lie any longer. Just typing the name MD20/20 makes me want to :puke:.

I'll stick with a Sam Adams and a cigar from somewhere further south than the U.S. for Mr. Brown's signing. I"m sure he'll be excited to know I am rejoicing.

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as i am not all in on the signing of brown i will join in the celebration. like adam s. said is he better than grant? probably, thats not really what i wanted to hear, hell yea is what i wanted to hear. but i'll take him because i'm a team player.

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Best news all day !!! can't wait for the draft. RB Stamford Toby Gerhart