Former Saint Ninkovich

jeanpierre · 11-13-2011, 10:42 PM

Former Saint Rob Ninkovich, now an OLB with the Pats has had a ProBowler type game tonight...

In reflecting on the decision to let Fujita walk, do you think the Saints Braintrust has a weakness in evaluating/scouting defensive talent?

Euphoria · 11-13-2011, 10:45 PM

No I don't think that at all.

We got some pretty good Defensive backs of late.

The only area we are struggling at is DE and OLB.

The Dude · 11-13-2011, 10:47 PM

NO. I think the money is being spent on offense. We have as much talent on D as we decided to spend money on. When you have a Brees to pay, a Bush, and a high paid guard to name a few that only leaves so much to spend on defense. (yes I am aware we do not still have Bush, but we were paying him until this year).

Danno · 11-13-2011, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Former Saint Rob Ninkovich, now an OLB with the Pats has had a ProBowler type game tonight...

In reflecting on the decision to let Fujita walk, do you think the Saints Braintrust has a weakness in evaluating/scouting defensive talent?

Ninkovich had some serious knee issues and Fujita wasn't worth half of what he got.

jeanpierre · 11-13-2011, 11:12 PM

So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith?

Belair57 · 11-13-2011, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith?

I would agree, ..Just when Im about to start a thread a week or two ago about how disappointed I am in Smith he had a good game.. To far few and inbetween for me. Im not a fan of Smith, I think its time for a real cap at the end.

spkb25 · 11-14-2011, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith?

Yep- and I said this before, I think this is his last year with us

Danno · 11-14-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith?

I'll let you decide, I already know the answer...

Saints defensive end Will Smith has agreed to a new six-year contract extension that could be worth up to $70 million, a league source said Wednesday afternoon.

The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money.

The deal will make Smith the third highest-paid defensive end in the NFL, behind Minnesota's Jared Allen and Indianapolis' Dwight Freeney.

jeanpierre · 11-14-2011, 12:10 AM

I find Smith's stats come in bunches...and his pass rush has definitely declined...

Halo · 11-14-2011, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I find Smith's stats come in bunches...and his pass rush has definitely declined...

I can see your point and agree with you here.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	NO. I think the money is being spent on offense. We have as much talent on D as we decided to spend money on. When you have a Brees to pay, a Bush, and a high paid guard to name a few that only leaves so much to spend on defense. (yes I am aware we do not still have Bush, but we were paying him until this year).
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Former Saint Rob Ninkovich, now an OLB with the Pats has had a ProBowler type game tonight... In reflecting on the decision to let Fujita walk, do you think the Saints Braintrust has a weakness in evaluating/scouting defensive talent? Ninkovich had some serious knee issues and Fujita wasn't worth half of what he got.

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Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	Originally Posted by jeanpierre So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith? I would agree, ..Just when Im about to start a thread a week or two ago about how disappointed I am in Smith he had a good game.. To far few and inbetween for me. Im not a fan of Smith, I think its time for a real cap at the end.
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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Originally Posted by jeanpierre So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith? Yep- and I said this before, I think this is his last year with us

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	No I don't think that at all. We got some pretty good Defensive backs of late. The only area we are struggling at is DE and OLB.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Originally Posted by jeanpierre So if Fujita isn't worth what he was paid, would you extend that same criticism to Will Smith? I'll let you decide, I already know the answer... Saints defensive end Will Smith has agreed to a new six-year contract extension that could be worth up to $70 million, a league source said Wednesday afternoon. The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money. The deal will make Smith the third highest-paid defensive end in the NFL, behind Minnesota's Jared Allen and Indianapolis' Dwight Freeney.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	I find Smith's stats come in bunches...and his pass rush has definitely declined...

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by jeanpierre I find Smith's stats come in bunches...and his pass rush has definitely declined... I can see your point and agree with you here.

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