Darren Sproles to the Saints has some leg?

jcp026 · 07-28-2011, 03:07 PM

Pass. He'll cost more than he's worth.

papz · 07-28-2011, 03:08 PM

I never understood why players disliked being franchised. Obviously everyone wants long term stability, but you could sign a big contract one year and get cut the next. What matters is what's guaranteed and what you get upfront. Give me 10 million dollars in guaranteed money over the facade signing a large contract you're not going to see all the way through. If you're that good, you'll probably get franchised again and give a 20% raise with it... all guaranteed.

Memnoch_TP · 07-28-2011, 03:16 PM

Sometimes it is about opportunity, as well Papz. Maybe that perfect opportunity to go to just the right team or just the right region gets missed. Maybe your chances for a long term deal with another team goes down because the market gets flooded with your position a year later.

There are all sorts of reasons to hate the franchise tag.

Luda34 · 07-28-2011, 03:19 PM

I just said this on the Reggie Bye Bye thread before I knew anything about him even considering coming to New Orleans. I'm playing the lottery tonight.

papz · 07-28-2011, 03:23 PM

I just find it hard to balk at so much money upfront. I guess I would feel different if I were in their position but that's just something I'll never know.

=*(**

On that note, you see how eager Vincent Jackson and Logan Mankins are willing to sign their franchise tag this year. They lost so much money trying leverage themselves into a long term deal that it cost them over 8 million dollars a piece.

foreverfan · 07-28-2011, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP

I'm with nipples.

Is it cold in here?

The Dude · 07-28-2011, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

i already gotten into many arguments stating sproles is better than bush and i will say it again. much rather sproles than bush.

Hes better, and cheaper.

neugey · 07-28-2011, 05:19 PM

Sproles would be great for our return teams. He's more durable than Bush and I've always liked him. A small part of me still thinks he could elevate his game if it's needed and become a star, like Priest Holmes or Maurice Jones-Drew had.

Speedy Ron · 07-28-2011, 05:32 PM

says he will annouce soon...cmon maaann

WhoDat!656 · 07-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP I'm with nipples. Is it cold in here? 73Saint likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron i already gotten into many arguments stating sproles is better than bush and i will say it again. much rather sproles than bush. Hes better, and cheaper.
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07-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#12
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	I never understood why players disliked being franchised. Obviously everyone wants long term stability, but you could sign a big contract one year and get cut the next. What matters is what's guaranteed and what you get upfront. Give me 10 million dollars in guaranteed money over the facade signing a large contract you're not going to see all the way through. If you're that good, you'll probably get franchised again and give a 20% raise with it... all guaranteed.

07-28-2011, 03:16 PM	#13
Memnoch_TP Logic Troll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 565	Sometimes it is about opportunity, as well Papz. Maybe that perfect opportunity to go to just the right team or just the right region gets missed. Maybe your chances for a long term deal with another team goes down because the market gets flooded with your position a year later. There are all sorts of reasons to hate the franchise tag.

07-28-2011, 03:19 PM	#14
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	I just said this on the Reggie Bye Bye thread before I knew anything about him even considering coming to New Orleans. I'm playing the lottery tonight.

07-28-2011, 03:23 PM	#15
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	I just find it hard to balk at so much money upfront. I guess I would feel different if I were in their position but that's just something I'll never know. =(* On that note, you see how eager Vincent Jackson and Logan Mankins are willing to sign their franchise tag this year. They lost so much money trying leverage themselves into a long term deal that it cost them over 8 million dollars a piece.

07-28-2011, 05:19 PM	#18
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Sproles would be great for our return teams. He's more durable than Bush and I've always liked him. A small part of me still thinks he could elevate his game if it's needed and become a star, like Priest Holmes or Maurice Jones-Drew had.

07-28-2011, 05:32 PM	#19
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	says he will annouce soon...cmon maaann