Can we keep Nicks in 4 days?!

ChrisXVI · 03-09-2012, 08:25 PM

According to Carl Nicks... “In my mind, I pretty much am gone, to be honest. They’re gonna do something in the next four days that they haven’t done in the last four weeks?” said Nicks, referring to the lack of a contract proposal from the Saints. “I really don’t think so.”
They're gonna let him go guys. No doubt about it. Considering that we have bigger fish to fry with Drew being pissed and not really wanting to play in NOLA anymore after the fallout... Nicks is an afterthought. So who takes his place??

papz · 03-09-2012, 08:30 PM

"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, Nicks should expect bidding from Chicago and Dallas.

|Mitch| · 03-09-2012, 08:32 PM

A lot can happen in four days, whatever happens; it'll all work out in the end...

ChrisXVI · 03-09-2012, 08:41 PM

He's gone. Question is... who takes his place? Our highest draft picks (assuming that we still have them come April) are going to be spent on defensive players that fit Spagnuolo's defensive scheme. We absolutely will not have the money to spend in free agency on a decent replacement. Who's on the roster now that we can trust with protecting Drew? Assuming of course that he's even our QB when next season rolls around.

voodooido · 03-11-2012, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

He's gone. Question is... who takes his place? Our highest draft picks (assuming that we still have them come April) are going to be spent on defensive players that fit Spagnuolo's defensive scheme. We absolutely will not have the money to spend in free agency on a decent replacement. Who's on the roster now that we can trust with protecting Drew? Assuming of course that he's even our QB when next season rolls around.

resign Bushrod and move him to guard. Put Brown on the outside. Alot cheaper and a good stop gap.

FinSaint · 03-11-2012, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

resign Bushrod and move him to guard. Put Brown on the outside. Alot cheaper and a good stop gap.

I'd rather see them move Strief to guard and put Brown on RT, but even more than that I'd go with either DLP or Tennant at center and the other one at LG - that is if we are choosing from just the current roster.

But I have to admit that I don't know much about this guard named Nick Howell they signed to reserve/future contract in January, so he might be a "diamond in the rough" for all we know.

Second year pro from USC (6-5, 295lbs), has been waived by the Titans who signed him as an UDFA and then by the 49ers.

His pro-day results from 2010 were: a 5.01-average 40, a 31 1/2-inch vertical, an 8-11 broad jump, a 4.43 short shuttle, a 7.36 three-cone drill and 38 bench press reps.

But no way should they start Bushrod at LG - no way.

alleycat_126 · 03-09-2012, 08:43 PM

I at least go for one or the other Nicks or Colston, but Nicks additude throughout the whole process has been down right bogus!!!! This is what you wanted had Condon to do!!! Now you are upset that a team that is right at the cap is struggling to make you an offer!!!

caddieman · 03-09-2012, 08:51 PM

Welcome to the ATL Carl Nicks!

|Mitch| · 03-09-2012, 08:53 PM

Nicks in Atl? keep dreaming Caddie..

caddieman · 03-09-2012, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Nicks in Atl? keep dreaming Caddie..

All ready said Atlanta is looking at Nicks and Super Mario.

03-09-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Can we keep Nicks in 4 days?! According to Carl Nicks... “In my mind, I pretty much am gone, to be honest. They’re gonna do something in the next four days that they haven’t done in the last four weeks?” said Nicks, referring to the lack of a contract proposal from the Saints. “I really don’t think so.” They're gonna let him go guys. No doubt about it. Considering that we have bigger fish to fry with Drew being pissed and not really wanting to play in NOLA anymore after the fallout... Nicks is an afterthought. So who takes his place??

03-11-2012, 03:29 PM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Originally Posted by ChrisXVI He's gone. Question is... who takes his place? Our highest draft picks (assuming that we still have them come April) are going to be spent on defensive players that fit Spagnuolo's defensive scheme. We absolutely will not have the money to spend in free agency on a decent replacement. Who's on the roster now that we can trust with protecting Drew? Assuming of course that he's even our QB when next season rolls around. resign Bushrod and move him to guard. Put Brown on the outside. Alot cheaper and a good stop gap.
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03-11-2012, 04:02 PM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by voodooido resign Bushrod and move him to guard. Put Brown on the outside. Alot cheaper and a good stop gap. I'd rather see them move Strief to guard and put Brown on RT, but even more than that I'd go with either DLP or Tennant at center and the other one at LG - that is if we are choosing from just the current roster. But I have to admit that I don't know much about this guard named Nick Howell they signed to reserve/future contract in January, so he might be a "diamond in the rough" for all we know. Second year pro from USC (6-5, 295lbs), has been waived by the Titans who signed him as an UDFA and then by the 49ers. His pro-day results from 2010 were: a 5.01-average 40, a 31 1/2-inch vertical, an 8-11 broad jump, a 4.43 short shuttle, a 7.36 three-cone drill and 38 bench press reps. But no way should they start Bushrod at LG - no way.
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03-09-2012, 08:51 PM	#8
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03-09-2012, 08:55 PM	#10
caddieman 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 450	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Nicks in Atl? keep dreaming Caddie.. All ready said Atlanta is looking at Nicks and Super Mario. lee909 likes this.
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03-09-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	"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, Nicks should expect bidding from Chicago and Dallas.

03-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#3
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	A lot can happen in four days, whatever happens; it'll all work out in the end...

03-09-2012, 08:41 PM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	He's gone. Question is... who takes his place? Our highest draft picks (assuming that we still have them come April) are going to be spent on defensive players that fit Spagnuolo's defensive scheme. We absolutely will not have the money to spend in free agency on a decent replacement. Who's on the roster now that we can trust with protecting Drew? Assuming of course that he's even our QB when next season rolls around.

03-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#7
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	I at least go for one or the other Nicks or Colston, but Nicks additude throughout the whole process has been down right bogus!!!! This is what you wanted had Condon to do!!! Now you are upset that a team that is right at the cap is struggling to make you an offer!!!

03-09-2012, 08:53 PM	#9
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Nicks in Atl? keep dreaming Caddie..

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