Saints sign Olin Kreutz

08-05-2011, 01:44 PM

Championship!

Maverick2299 · 08-05-2011, 01:44 PM

They signed him for a 1yr - 2 mill with a chance to double depending on play.

Looks like he just did not believe the bears were a contender.

Were going to get good play outta him

alexonfyre · 08-05-2011, 01:49 PM

I think Olin has a career year here, seems to me he was sick of being under a garbage QB and the only competent lineman on his team. Surrounding him with pro-bowl talent in Brees, Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans in addition to having a shot at a ring will bring out the slumbering beast in Kreutz.

73Saint · 08-05-2011, 01:52 PM

Holy smokes we have been active this FA period!!

But here's my concern: what about next year? All these little one year-deals...is that going to reach up and bite us in the ass this time next year???

Pete · 08-05-2011, 01:56 PM

HELL YEAH!

alexonfyre · 08-05-2011, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Holy smokes we have been active this FA period!!

But here's my concern: what about next year? All these little one year-deals...is that going to reach up and bite us in the ass this time next year???

Gotta remember that a lot of these one year guys (Kreutz, Franklin) are at positions where we are developing young talent. This season will be strong, then our young guys will have to step up next year, which may be a down year, but will make us much more of a dynasty team, with young talent taking over from HOF bound vets. (Sharper --> Jenkins for instance)

papz · 08-05-2011, 01:57 PM

No because their contracts will come off the books... and if they perform well and we continue to win, there's a chance we could just re-sign them. If not, we'll just go after the next wave of free agents to fill their role.

saintfan · 08-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by VillainAgain

Championship!

You beat me to it! LOL

neugey · 08-05-2011, 01:59 PM

Good signing. Let's try to get this guy a ring!!!

NOS2SB · 08-05-2011, 02:00 PM

If he ranked 33rd out of 34 qualifying centers last year he needs to step it up this year. The past is the past.

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08-05-2011, 01:56 PM	#16
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by 73Saint Holy smokes we have been active this FA period!! But here's my concern: what about next year? All these little one year-deals...is that going to reach up and bite us in the ass this time next year??? Gotta remember that a lot of these one year guys (Kreutz, Franklin) are at positions where we are developing young talent. This season will be strong, then our young guys will have to step up next year, which may be a down year, but will make us much more of a dynasty team, with young talent taking over from HOF bound vets. (Sharper --> Jenkins for instance)

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Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	They signed him for a 1yr - 2 mill with a chance to double depending on play. Looks like he just did not believe the bears were a contender. Were going to get good play outta him

08-05-2011, 01:49 PM	#13
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	I think Olin has a career year here, seems to me he was sick of being under a garbage QB and the only competent lineman on his team. Surrounding him with pro-bowl talent in Brees, Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans in addition to having a shot at a ring will bring out the slumbering beast in Kreutz.

08-05-2011, 01:52 PM	#14
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Holy smokes we have been active this FA period!! But here's my concern: what about next year? All these little one year-deals...is that going to reach up and bite us in the ass this time next year???

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Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,753	HELL YEAH!

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	No because their contracts will come off the books... and if they perform well and we continue to win, there's a chance we could just re-sign them. If not, we'll just go after the next wave of free agents to fill their role.

08-05-2011, 01:59 PM	#19
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Good signing. Let's try to get this guy a ring!!!

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NOS2SB Shampoo Join Date: May 2011 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 454	If he ranked 33rd out of 34 qualifying centers last year he needs to step it up this year. The past is the past.