Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Offensive Line

biloxi-indian · 02-08-2012, 06:27 PM

Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Offensive Line | wwltv.com New Orleans

Offensive Line
Tackles: Jermon Bushrod, Zach Strief, Pat McQuistan, Charles Brown
Guards: Carl Nicks, Jahri Evans, Eric Olsen
Centers: Brian de la Puente, Matt Tennant

Bushrod: For the first time in his career, Jermon Bushrod earned a Pro Bowl berth. The key for him is following it up with another standout season. He signed a two-year contract prior to 2011 and will be in a contract year. Bushrod shut down tons of talent this past season and, if we were the Saints, we’d figure out a way to extend him now because his negotiations could get messy. Bushrod returns in 2012.

gandhi1007 · 02-08-2012, 06:35 PM

Not that big on giving Bushrod a big contract. Elite DE's treated him like a $2 hooker for the last 3 years. Most of Brees' hurries came from his side. And.....sorry to say this, but Bushrod rode the "Brees" to the Pro Bowl much like a previous LT we once had. Just saying.....I'd much rather put that money in tha hands of Carl Nicks, Brian De La Puente, & Zach Strief.

Danno · 02-08-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

Not that big on giving Bushrod a big contract. Elite DE's treated him like a $2 hooker for the last 3 years. Most of Brees' hurries came from his side. And.....sorry to say this, but Bushrod rode the "Brees" to the Pro Bowl much like a previous LT we once had. Just saying.....I'd much rather put that money in tha hands of Carl Nicks, Brian De La Puente, & Zach Strief.

While I mostly agree with this I don't think Bushrod was all that bad. He certainly wasn't pro-bowl quality but he held his own in several games.

We could do worse than Bushrod, and we'd have to pay a ton of money to do better.

I'd say he's a B-minus LT in this league.

FinSaint · 02-08-2012, 07:03 PM

While I agree that Bushrod did a good job this past season - much better than I expected him to do - he would be exposed if the Saints were to lose Nicks, because having that type of a guard playing next to you will make any tackle appear better than what the reality is.

Danno · 02-08-2012, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

While I agree that Bushrod did a good job this past season - much better than I expected him to do - he would be exposed if the Saints were to lose Nicks, because having that type of a guard playing next to you will make any tackle appear better than what the reality is.

Then Charles Brown must be one gawd-awful Tackle.

FinSaint · 02-08-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Then Charles Brown must be one gawd-awful Tackle.

He probably is and brittle as a sugar sculpture.

BTW, I just noticed that Chase Daniel is also a RFA. I wonder what type of a deal they are going to offer him?

Danno · 02-08-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

He probably is and brittle as a sugar sculpture.

BTW, I just noticed that Chase Daniel is also a RFA. I wonder what type of a deal they are going to offer him?

Prolly vet minimum, and bring in some competition as well.

jeanpierre · 02-09-2012, 12:06 AM

Charles Brown, going into his third season, should be seen by an urologist and examined for a pair...

Good Gosh, scouts claimed you have 1 Round Talent, WTH?

02-08-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
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02-08-2012, 06:52 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 Not that big on giving Bushrod a big contract. Elite DE's treated him like a $2 hooker for the last 3 years. Most of Brees' hurries came from his side. And.....sorry to say this, but Bushrod rode the "Brees" to the Pro Bowl much like a previous LT we once had. Just saying.....I'd much rather put that money in tha hands of Carl Nicks, Brian De La Puente, & Zach Strief. While I mostly agree with this I don't think Bushrod was all that bad. He certainly wasn't pro-bowl quality but he held his own in several games. We could do worse than Bushrod, and we'd have to pay a ton of money to do better. I'd say he's a B-minus LT in this league.

02-08-2012, 07:05 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint While I agree that Bushrod did a good job this past season - much better than I expected him to do - he would be exposed if the Saints were to lose Nicks, because having that type of a guard playing next to you will make any tackle appear better than what the reality is. Then Charles Brown must be one gawd-awful Tackle.

02-08-2012, 07:10 PM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Danno Then Charles Brown must be one gawd-awful Tackle. He probably is and brittle as a sugar sculpture. BTW, I just noticed that Chase Daniel is also a RFA. I wonder what type of a deal they are going to offer him?

02-08-2012, 07:15 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint He probably is and brittle as a sugar sculpture. BTW, I just noticed that Chase Daniel is also a RFA. I wonder what type of a deal they are going to offer him? Prolly vet minimum, and bring in some competition as well.

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02-08-2012, 06:35 PM	#2
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Not that big on giving Bushrod a big contract. Elite DE's treated him like a $2 hooker for the last 3 years. Most of Brees' hurries came from his side. And.....sorry to say this, but Bushrod rode the "Brees" to the Pro Bowl much like a previous LT we once had. Just saying.....I'd much rather put that money in tha hands of Carl Nicks, Brian De La Puente, & Zach Strief.

02-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	While I agree that Bushrod did a good job this past season - much better than I expected him to do - he would be exposed if the Saints were to lose Nicks, because having that type of a guard playing next to you will make any tackle appear better than what the reality is.

02-09-2012, 12:06 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Charles Brown, going into his third season, should be seen by an urologist and examined for a pair... Good Gosh, scouts claimed you have 1 Round Talent, WTH?