Saints sign Olin Kreutz

SaintKane · 08-05-2011, 12:39 PM

Great Move! Center is one of those positions where it actually pays to be old! I mean look at Jerry Fontenot. Experience with calling out blitzes and line assignments is invaluable and Kreutz has it. He's a future HOF'er and has been the Bears offensive captain since I can remember. His leadership and locker room presence alone are enough alone to justify spending money to bring him in.

VillainAgain · 08-05-2011, 12:44 PM

Championship!

saintfan · 08-05-2011, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by VillainAgain

Championship!

You beat me to it! LOL

Maverick2299 · 08-05-2011, 12:44 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, 12:49 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, 12:52 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???

alexonfyre · 08-05-2011, 12:56 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)

Memnoch_TP · 08-05-2011, 02:49 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???

We were worried about 26+ UFAs this year biting us. No, trust in Loomis. He has earned the trust.

Pete · 08-05-2011, 12:56 PM

HELL YEAH!

papz · 08-05-2011, 12:57 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.

08-05-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
SaintKane Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Great Move! Center is one of those positions where it actually pays to be old! I mean look at Jerry Fontenot. Experience with calling out blitzes and line assignments is invaluable and Kreutz has it. He's a future HOF'er and has been the Bears offensive captain since I can remember. His leadership and locker room presence alone are enough alone to justify spending money to bring him in.
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08-05-2011, 12:44 PM	#2
VillainAgain 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 273	Championship!
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08-05-2011, 12:58 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by VillainAgain Championship! You beat me to it! LOL

08-05-2011, 12:56 PM	#7
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)

08-05-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
Memnoch_TP Logic Troll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 565	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??? We were worried about 26+ UFAs this year biting us. No, trust in Loomis. He has earned the trust. foreverfan likes this.

08-05-2011, 12:44 PM	#4
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, 12:49 PM	#5
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, 12:52 PM	#6
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???

08-05-2011, 12:56 PM	#9
Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,757	HELL YEAH!

08-05-2011, 12:57 PM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	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.