Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job??
 

By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune

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Jermon Bushrod has been running uncontested for the New Orleans Saints' starting left tackle job so far this offseason.

Presumably, veteran Jammal Brown will return at some point and try to get his old job back after spending all of last season on injured reserve. And if that happens, it will easily become the most compelling position battle on the depth chart.

But for now, Brown remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, holding out for a long-term contract offer from the Saints or possibly another team willing to trade for him.
And for now, Bushrod is still the starting left tackle of the defending Super Bowl champs.


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Re: Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job??
 

Payton did go on to say that if/when Brown returns he would immediately split time with Bushrod.

I think the competition will be beneficial for BOTH players.

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Yea, but Brown wants starter money. The big question is whether the Saints want to pay him RT starter salary. I think if he resigns, it will end up being for 1 year.

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You are probably right ... they drafted his replacement already ... would he sign for one year anyway? I'm still leaning towards trading him for a stud player on defense and a draft pick.... I mean, if the team has already mentally moved on anyway.

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trade brown and keep the bushrod..lol

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I traded in my bushrod when I got married. I got it back when I got divorced.

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LOl..thats sounds about right...lol

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I think Bushrod will improve and make this a no-brainer.

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Isn't that always the way ??? LOL

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lmao

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I like bushrod as long as we not playin the cowboys... he kinda got lil bit of a spankin from them last season....

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Congrats on getting it back....:-D

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We have another great position battle shaping up for camp. Competition is a good thing.

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You guys are forgetting my Facebook friend, Z. Strief. I was surprised Bushrod beat him him out last year.

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I liked how Payton used Strief last year. Leave it to Payton to figure those things out.

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it will be interesting, my take is brown will come to camp with a 1 year contract. he will battle into great shape. during or after camp someone will go down and it won't be one of ours. like many ahead of says we drafted browns replacement. we will get a starter for trade or a high second that could turn to be a 1st rounder if brown makes playoffs or pro bowl. i would'nt bank on it but there's a hugh possibility this may take off. or where going to be loaded with talent at the tackle poss.