Can we keep Nicks in 4 days?!

Speedy Ron · 03-09-2012, 09:18 PM

Free agent LG Carl Nicks confirmed to WWL-TV in New Orleans that he does not expect to be back with the Saints.

"In my mind, I pretty much am gone, to be honest," said Nicks, the top offensive guard on the market. The Saints still haven't so much as made a contract offer, and appear to have washed their hands of the two-time Pro Bowler and 2011 first-team All Pro. Nicks should have no shortage of suitors in free agency. At the very least,

saintsfan1976 · 03-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Tell Faine and Goodwin and Kreutz we said hi

W. Kovacs · 03-09-2012, 09:24 PM

This is bad news. I understand why there's not a deal done at this point but they haven't even been in contact or made an offer? It seems like there was no effort to keep him at all.

Do we have a guard in our "bullpen" that the rest of us don't know about who is ready to step up into Nicks' place? It's the only thing I can think of that would explain this odd decision...

caddieman · 03-09-2012, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by W. Kovacs

This is bad news. I understand why there's not a deal done at this point but they haven't even been in contact or made an offer? It seems like there was no effort to keep him at all.

Do we have a guard in our "bullpen" that the rest of us don't know about who is ready to step up into Nicks' place? It's the only thing I can think of that would explain this odd decision...

The Saints got a ton on their plate right now. It leads to odd decisions! JMO.

alexonfyre · 03-09-2012, 09:42 PM

This is Carl Nicks speaking, not Tom Condon and not the Saints. He has been through a grand total of 1 contract negotiation, which was for his rookie contract. He doesn't think they will give him an offer because they haven't yet and he expected one. In reality, the Saints haven't been given the cap figure and Condon has been wrapped up trying to get Drew signed.

I'm not saying that Carl will still be here come the 13th, but I don't think we can take his word as any indicator of the future.

CharityMike · 03-09-2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

This is Carl Nicks speaking, not Tom Condon and not the Saints. He has been through a grand total of 1 contract negotiation, which was for his rookie contract. He doesn't think they will give him an offer because they haven't yet and he expected one. In reality, the Saints haven't been given the cap figure and Condon has been wrapped up trying to get Drew signed.

I'm not saying that Carl will still be here come the 13th, but I don't think we can take his word as any indicator of the future.

Bingo!!! Nobody knows what the cap is yet. I thought they said they were going to announce it today but I guess that was just wishfull thinking.

Nicks needs to just hold on to his panties.

gandhi1007 · 03-09-2012, 10:08 PM

This whole cap figure fiasco is pitiful. Goodell needs to be removed. The NFL has gone to s**t since Tagliabue left.

caddieman · 03-10-2012, 06:48 AM

Well I guess ATL is out of the Nicks race. They just signed OG from J-Ville late last night

gandhi1007 · 03-10-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by caddieman

Well I guess ATL is out of the Nicks race. They just signed OG from J-Ville late last night

I want my $20.

alexonfyre · 03-10-2012, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

I want my $20.

Pay the man!!

Wait...he isn't about to get banned for this "pay-for-performance" program will he?

03-09-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Nicks- "I pretty much am gone" Free agent LG Carl Nicks confirmed to WWL-TV in New Orleans that he does not expect to be back with the Saints. "In my mind, I pretty much am gone, to be honest," said Nicks, the top offensive guard on the market. The Saints still haven't so much as made a contract offer, and appear to have washed their hands of the two-time Pro Bowler and 2011 first-team All Pro. Nicks should have no shortage of suitors in free agency. At the very least,

03-09-2012, 09:27 PM	#4
caddieman 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 450	Originally Posted by W. Kovacs This is bad news. I understand why there's not a deal done at this point but they haven't even been in contact or made an offer? It seems like there was no effort to keep him at all. Do we have a guard in our "bullpen" that the rest of us don't know about who is ready to step up into Nicks' place? It's the only thing I can think of that would explain this odd decision... The Saints got a ton on their plate right now. It leads to odd decisions! JMO.
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03-09-2012, 09:42 PM	#5
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	This is Carl Nicks speaking, not Tom Condon and not the Saints. He has been through a grand total of 1 contract negotiation, which was for his rookie contract. He doesn't think they will give him an offer because they haven't yet and he expected one. In reality, the Saints haven't been given the cap figure and Condon has been wrapped up trying to get Drew signed. I'm not saying that Carl will still be here come the 13th, but I don't think we can take his word as any indicator of the future. \|Mitch\| and W. Kovacs like this.

03-09-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by alexonfyre This is Carl Nicks speaking, not Tom Condon and not the Saints. He has been through a grand total of 1 contract negotiation, which was for his rookie contract. He doesn't think they will give him an offer because they haven't yet and he expected one. In reality, the Saints haven't been given the cap figure and Condon has been wrapped up trying to get Drew signed. I'm not saying that Carl will still be here come the 13th, but I don't think we can take his word as any indicator of the future. Bingo!!! Nobody knows what the cap is yet. I thought they said they were going to announce it today but I guess that was just wishfull thinking. Nicks needs to just hold on to his panties.

03-09-2012, 10:08 PM	#7
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	This whole cap figure fiasco is pitiful. Goodell needs to be removed. The NFL has gone to s**t since Tagliabue left. CharityMike and W. Kovacs like this.

03-09-2012, 09:23 PM	#2
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03-09-2012, 09:24 PM	#3
W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	This is bad news. I understand why there's not a deal done at this point but they haven't even been in contact or made an offer? It seems like there was no effort to keep him at all. Do we have a guard in our "bullpen" that the rest of us don't know about who is ready to step up into Nicks' place? It's the only thing I can think of that would explain this odd decision...

03-10-2012, 06:48 AM	#8
caddieman 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 450	Well I guess ATL is out of the Nicks race. They just signed OG from J-Ville late last night
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03-10-2012, 04:46 PM	#9
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by caddieman Well I guess ATL is out of the Nicks race. They just signed OG from J-Ville late last night I want my $20.

03-10-2012, 10:53 PM	#10
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 I want my $20. Pay the man!! Wait...he isn't about to get banned for this "pay-for-performance" program will he? Rugby Saint II likes this.

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