Will the Saints use the Franchise tag?

WhoDat!656 · 02-14-2012, 09:38 PM

Will the Saints Use the Franchise Tag? - Canal Street Chronicles

halloween 65 · 02-14-2012, 11:20 PM

I think Nicks will get tagged. The front office needs to get a move on before we lose to many players.

WhoDat!656 · 02-14-2012, 11:35 PM

I agree. I think Brees will get a fair contract; it may not make him the highest paid player, but that would be because Brees is trying to help the Saints save money to sign other players.

I believe the Saints will make an offer to Colston; and put the ball firmly in his court to decide if he wants to test the FA waters or stay with the team that has the best chance to get back to another Super Bowl.

QBREES9 · 02-15-2012, 12:01 AM

Tag Nicks.

The Dude · 02-15-2012, 12:37 AM

Tag Nicks. Let Meach and Henderson, Vilma, Porter, and Will Smith go via trade if we can and problem solved. If anyone can get something done with the big 3 Loomis can.

FinSaint · 02-15-2012, 03:03 AM

Again, you can't trade an UFA player, as is the case with both Meachem and Porter.

joker-saint · 02-15-2012, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Tag Nicks. Let Meach and Henderson, Vilma, Porter, and Will Smith go via trade if we can and problem solved. If anyone can get something done with the big 3 Loomis can.

Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher.

lynwood · 02-15-2012, 07:41 AM

I can't remember the last time they used the Tag but I don't know the last time we were in this situation with quality players.

Luda34 · 02-15-2012, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher.

Nicks is the best guard in the league we can't let him leave tag him. I didn't not know Smith career stats was that good. I don't want to get rid of Smith he needs to restructure he's contract for the team. He's a captain on the defense and he needs to take a page out Drews book you know he would do it.

gandhi1007 · 02-15-2012, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher.

Because other than his 2009 season (a season where our entire defense flourished), he's been nothing more than average for a starting DE. That is hardly worthy of a $68 million contract. Over the past 2 years, his decline has increased even more. That's why you would trade Will Smith......if you can find a team willing to bite. Here are those stats you mentioned:

Will Smith Stats - New Orleans Saints - ESPN

02-14-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Tag Nicks. Let Meach and Henderson, Vilma, Porter, and Will Smith go via trade if we can and problem solved. If anyone can get something done with the big 3 Loomis can.
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02-15-2012, 05:18 AM	#7
joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Originally Posted by The Dude Tag Nicks. Let Meach and Henderson, Vilma, Porter, and Will Smith go via trade if we can and problem solved. If anyone can get something done with the big 3 Loomis can. Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher.

02-15-2012, 08:16 AM	#9
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Originally Posted by joker-saint Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher. Nicks is the best guard in the league we can't let him leave tag him. I didn't not know Smith career stats was that good. I don't want to get rid of Smith he needs to restructure he's contract for the team. He's a captain on the defense and he needs to take a page out Drews book you know he would do it.

02-15-2012, 05:45 PM	#10
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by joker-saint Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher. Because other than his 2009 season (a season where our entire defense flourished), he's been nothing more than average for a starting DE. That is hardly worthy of a $68 million contract. Over the past 2 years, his decline has increased even more. That's why you would trade Will Smith......if you can find a team willing to bite. Here are those stats you mentioned: Will Smith Stats - New Orleans Saints - ESPN

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02-14-2012, 11:20 PM	#2
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I think Nicks will get tagged. The front office needs to get a move on before we lose to many players.

02-14-2012, 11:35 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	I agree. I think Brees will get a fair contract; it may not make him the highest paid player, but that would be because Brees is trying to help the Saints save money to sign other players. I believe the Saints will make an offer to Colston; and put the ball firmly in his court to decide if he wants to test the FA waters or stay with the team that has the best chance to get back to another Super Bowl.

02-15-2012, 12:01 AM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Tag Nicks.

02-15-2012, 03:03 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Again, you can't trade an UFA player, as is the case with both Meachem and Porter.

02-15-2012, 07:41 AM	#8
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	I can't remember the last time they used the Tag but I don't know the last time we were in this situation with quality players.