Cowboys could make play to sign Carl Nicks

01-24-2012, 07:16 PM

Nicks is widely considered to be among the best, if not the best, left guards in the NFL. The Saints enjoy one of the best duo’s of guards in the league as well, thanks to the paring of Nicks with Pro Bowler Jahri Evans.

Last season the Saints ranked sixth in the NFL in total rushing with 132.9 yards per game. Their favorite run was of course to the left side behind the 6-foot-5 inch 343 pound road grater that Nicks has become.

But with little cap space the Saints may have some tough decisions ahead, as not only do they need to try and re-sign Brees and Nicks, but top wide receiver Marques Colston is in need of a new deal.

Several reports suggest that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is enamored with Nicks run blocking ability, and he is certainly not afraid to spend money in free agency if he identifies someone he desperately wants in Dallas.

Cowboys could make play to acquire Saints OL Carl Nicks

Halo · 01-24-2012, 07:21 PM

Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something.

CharityMike · 01-24-2012, 07:22 PM

This would suck. I am going to stick with my feeling that why would we let a pro bowl caliber player just walk and get nothing in return. It doesn't make sense and I really think he is going to stay and we lose Colston. Just my opinion.

WhoDat!656 · 01-24-2012, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something.

What if he starts throwing money at Brees?

papz · 01-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Step 1 - Get Drew's contract done.
Step 2 - Franchise Nicks.
Step 3 - Give Jerry Jones the finger.

Halo · 01-24-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

What if he starts throwing money at Brees?

That's different. If Jerry started a "bidding war" for Brees that would force the Saints organization spend more money on Brees than intended, and the Saint would probably spend it.

Unfortunately for Jerry, when the Cowboys weren't expecting it, the Saints would create a bidding war for players they need... and at a time they least expect it, and payback would be a female dog.

If Brees said he didn't want to play for the Saints anymore that would be different.

Jerry can do anything, but I believe there are some "business understandings" that I think all the NFL owners run with.

Halo · 01-24-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Step 1 - Get Drew's contract done.
Step 2 - Franchise Nicks.
Step 3 - Give Jerry Jones the finger.

COULDN't HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER!

Save the damn franchise tag, don't use it on Brees. Get his deal DONE!

The Dude · 01-24-2012, 08:19 PM

If we did lose Nicks, how would Brees effectiveness drop off? I think both these guards are a big part of Brees success because of Brees throwing style.

dizzle88 · 01-24-2012, 08:22 PM

I trust Mickey Loomis to make all the right moves for us, he knows what he's doing

FinSaint · 01-24-2012, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

If we did lose Nicks, how would Brees effectiveness drop off? I think both these guards are a big part of Brees success because of Brees throwing style.

Even more so, how would it affect the running game?

01-24-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (1 votes - 4.00 average) Nicks is widely considered to be among the best, if not the best, left guards in the NFL. The Saints enjoy one of the best duo’s of guards in the league as well, thanks to the paring of Nicks with Pro Bowler Jahri Evans. Last season the Saints ranked sixth in the NFL in total rushing with 132.9 yards per game. Their favorite run was of course to the left side behind the 6-foot-5 inch 343 pound road grater that Nicks has become. But with little cap space the Saints may have some tough decisions ahead, as not only do they need to try and re-sign Brees and Nicks, but top wide receiver Marques Colston is in need of a new deal. Several reports suggest that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is enamored with Nicks run blocking ability, and he is certainly not afraid to spend money in free agency if he identifies someone he desperately wants in Dallas. Cowboys could make play to acquire Saints OL Carl Nicks Last edited by Halo; 01-24-2012 at 07:20 PM..
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01-24-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Originally Posted by Halo Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something. What if he starts throwing money at Brees?

01-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Step 1 - Get Drew's contract done. Step 2 - Franchise Nicks. Step 3 - Give Jerry Jones the finger. Halo, saintfan, SapperSaint and 10 others like this.

01-24-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 What if he starts throwing money at Brees? That's different. If Jerry started a "bidding war" for Brees that would force the Saints organization spend more money on Brees than intended, and the Saint would probably spend it. Unfortunately for Jerry, when the Cowboys weren't expecting it, the Saints would create a bidding war for players they need... and at a time they least expect it, and payback would be a female dog. If Brees said he didn't want to play for the Saints anymore that would be different. Jerry can do anything, but I believe there are some "business understandings" that I think all the NFL owners run with.
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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by papz Step 1 - Get Drew's contract done. Step 2 - Franchise Nicks. Step 3 - Give Jerry Jones the finger. COULDN't HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER! Save the damn franchise tag, don't use it on Brees. Get his deal DONE!

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	This would suck. I am going to stick with my feeling that why would we let a pro bowl caliber player just walk and get nothing in return. It doesn't make sense and I really think he is going to stay and we lose Colston. Just my opinion.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	If we did lose Nicks, how would Brees effectiveness drop off? I think both these guards are a big part of Brees success because of Brees throwing style.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	I trust Mickey Loomis to make all the right moves for us, he knows what he's doing Halo likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by The Dude If we did lose Nicks, how would Brees effectiveness drop off? I think both these guards are a big part of Brees success because of Brees throwing style. Even more so, how would it affect the running game?

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