Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job??

saintsfan1976 · 06-07-2010, 09:24 AM

By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune

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.

Jermon Bushrod's grip tightens on New Orleans Saints' starting left tackle job | - NOLA.com

saintsfan1976 · 06-07-2010, 09:29 AM

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.

foreverfan · 06-07-2010, 10:03 AM

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.

SmashMouth · 06-07-2010, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

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.

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.

strato · 06-07-2010, 03:21 PM

trade brown and keep the bushrod..lol

D_it_up · 06-07-2010, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by strato

trade brown and keep the bushrod..lol

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

strato · 06-07-2010, 03:29 PM

LOl..thats sounds about right...lol

hitta · 06-07-2010, 05:20 PM

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

QBREES9 · 06-07-2010, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

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

Isn't that always the way ??? LOL

CantonLegend · 06-13-2010, 12:58 AM

lmao

06-07-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job?? By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune 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. Jermon Bushrod's grip tightens on New Orleans Saints' starting left tackle job \| - NOLA.com

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	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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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job?? 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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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Bushrod's grip tightens on starting job?? Originally Posted by foreverfan 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. 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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