Cowboys could make play to sign Carl Nicks

WhoDat!656 · 01-24-2012, 06:16 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, 06:21 PM

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

WhoDat!656 · 01-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

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

What if he starts throwing money at Brees?

Halo · 01-24-2012, 06:43 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.

gandhi1007 · 01-24-2012, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

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.

I'm all for stealing Demarcus Ware from under his nose.

TopCow · 01-24-2012, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

What if he starts throwing money at Brees?

The NFL has some good safeguards against full-out bidding wars. Namely, getting into a bidding war over one player guarantees the pirating of all the remaining good players on the squad. Jerry Jones has demonstrated that he truly believes that enough money can buy an NFL Championship, with predictable results. Still, I doubt even Jerry Jones would be dumb enough to seriously consider a bidding war over Drew Brees.

UK_WhoDat · 01-26-2012, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

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

+1

and Bad news when Jerry talks but this ain't the time for jokes

CharityMike · 01-24-2012, 06:22 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.

papz · 01-24-2012, 06:39 PM

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

Halo · 01-24-2012, 06:44 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!

01-24-2012, 06:16 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Cowboys could make play to sign Carl Nicks 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
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01-24-2012, 06:34 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	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, 06:43 PM	#4
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 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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01-24-2012, 08:51 PM	#5
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by Halo 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. I'm all for stealing Demarcus Ware from under his nose. Halo and foreverfan like this.

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TopCow 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 299	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 What if he starts throwing money at Brees? The NFL has some good safeguards against full-out bidding wars. Namely, getting into a bidding war over one player guarantees the pirating of all the remaining good players on the squad. Jerry Jones has demonstrated that he truly believes that enough money can buy an NFL Championship, with predictable results. Still, I doubt even Jerry Jones would be dumb enough to seriously consider a bidding war over Drew Brees.
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01-24-2012, 06:21 PM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something.

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Originally Posted by Halo Bad news when Jerry talks about throwing "money" at something. +1 and Bad news when Jerry talks but this ain't the time for jokes

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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.

01-24-2012, 06:39 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	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, 06:44 PM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 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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