Saints agree to 5 year deal with Hartley

papz · 03-02-2011, 07:10 AM

The New Orleans Saints continued their busy day on Tuesday by coming to an agreement on a five-year deal with kicker Garrett Hartley.

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Saints have agreed to the deal with Hartley and he is poised to sign it on Wednesday.

Hartley was scheduled to be a restricted free agent when free agency began on March 4, but the Saints decided that his inconsistency this season was now a thing of the past.

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foreverfan · 03-02-2011, 07:12 AM

I guess it's a good thing.

RaginCajun83 · 03-02-2011, 07:41 AM

I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth

papz · 03-02-2011, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth

I'm pretty sure they're waiting for the new CBA before signing him to any sort of extension. The thing with Moore is that while he's arguably our most reliable receiver, I think it's hard to gauge his true worth. Are we going to give him a Berrian type contract or something like Devery's? I think it's wise to tender him... ensuring that we keep him and let the market help us determine what we're going to pay him.

darstep · 03-03-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth

That's what's rubbing me raw. Moore needs to get locked up long term so Brees has a possession guy he can count on. Maybe Moore pisses on the floor in the locker room or something. The one year tenders for him or just sick.

BringTheWood · 03-03-2011, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth

I agree. Moore reproved, if you will, his talent and dedication to this team, Hartley helped cost us the division. Hartley should be a great kicker in years to come, assuming he modifies his work ethic. He has all the leg to be successful. I really hope we manage to secure Moore to something more longterm.

lynwood · 03-02-2011, 07:49 AM

I think it's good that we locked up a kicker. We can either take others throw aways(which has failed) or continue to Draft Rookies that will have their lumps starting out. Hartly is no where near awful.

RaginCajun83 · 03-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Get rid of Devery and give the money to Lance, problem solved

papz · 03-02-2011, 08:02 AM

It's not like he's going anywhere... I don't understand the rush. It's smart business to wait this out a bit.

Halo · 03-02-2011, 09:55 AM

I knew the Hartley news would stir the pot... I agree with Papz, there is probably a ton of other stuff going on here.

I don't think Lance Moore is going anywhere anytime soon.

I think we all forget what it's like to have zero kicker to work with.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	Saints agree to 5 year deal with Hartley The New Orleans Saints continued their busy day on Tuesday by coming to an agreement on a five-year deal with kicker Garrett Hartley. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Saints have agreed to the deal with Hartley and he is poised to sign it on Wednesday. Hartley was scheduled to be a restricted free agent when free agency began on March 4, but the Saints decided that his inconsistency this season was now a thing of the past. Continue reading on Examiner.com: Saints agree to five-year deal with kicker Garrett Hartley - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com Saints agree to five-year deal with kicker Garrett Hartley - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com
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03-02-2011, 07:57 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth I'm pretty sure they're waiting for the new CBA before signing him to any sort of extension. The thing with Moore is that while he's arguably our most reliable receiver, I think it's hard to gauge his true worth. Are we going to give him a Berrian type contract or something like Devery's? I think it's wise to tender him... ensuring that we keep him and let the market help us determine what we're going to pay him.

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darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth That's what's rubbing me raw. Moore needs to get locked up long term so Brees has a possession guy he can count on. Maybe Moore pisses on the floor in the locker room or something. The one year tenders for him or just sick.

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BringTheWood 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 165	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth I agree. Moore reproved, if you will, his talent and dedication to this team, Hartley helped cost us the division. Hartley should be a great kicker in years to come, assuming he modifies his work ethic. He has all the leg to be successful. I really hope we manage to secure Moore to something more longterm.
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03-02-2011, 07:12 AM	#2
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	I guess it's a good thing.

03-02-2011, 07:41 AM	#3
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I'm suppose to be happy about this, part of me is disappointed with this signing. They give this head case a 5 yr deal and only tender Lance Moore a 1 yr deal wth

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lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	I think it's good that we locked up a kicker. We can either take others throw aways(which has failed) or continue to Draft Rookies that will have their lumps starting out. Hartly is no where near awful.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Get rid of Devery and give the money to Lance, problem solved

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	It's not like he's going anywhere... I don't understand the rush. It's smart business to wait this out a bit.

03-02-2011, 09:55 AM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,861 Blog Entries: 45	I knew the Hartley news would stir the pot... I agree with Papz, there is probably a ton of other stuff going on here. I don't think Lance Moore is going anywhere anytime soon. I think we all forget what it's like to have zero kicker to work with.