Tracy Porter possibly re-signs with Saints?

FinSaint · 03-11-2012, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by vtiger72

Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL.

Well, Robinson already replaced Porter last season as the #2 CB on the roster. Porter would be the nickel in all likelihood, and he'd have to battle Patrick for that spot.

If nothing drastic happens during the FA period, the draft, the camps, and the OTAs - the starting CB pair will be Greer and Robinson.

But, the Saints still need to have more depth at the CB position in the coming season, so that is where re-signing Porter might be a valid option if he is willing to re-sign to an affordable deal.

Also, we don't know what Spags, Flajole, and Curtis are looking to do with the secondary, so they might be looking to do some changes in the personnel.

Danno · 03-11-2012, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him...

As do I, but I think Porter plays better on the outside. The move to nickelback didn't do him any favors.

ChrisXVI · 03-11-2012, 04:14 PM

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

Rugby Saint II · 03-11-2012, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

It would be better if he knew how to tackle.

voodooido · 03-11-2012, 04:25 PM

Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners.

Marlboro Man · 03-11-2012, 04:46 PM

TheOak · 03-11-2012, 05:00 PM

I would actually like to see him stay.... There are a few instances like porter where I have to wonder..... Is is Porter or it is GW?

jlouhill · 03-11-2012, 05:09 PM

I'm with Danno and others on this. I have felt all along that we have decent talent on the D side, it was just the way GW used them. Some coaches tailor their scheme around the type of talent they have and some...well some just do whatever the hell they want no mater who is playing. Not mentioning any names Greg Williams. Oops, did I just say a name?

I say let's see what Spags and company can do with them.

FinSaint · 03-11-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners.

I doubt that very much. He is the most likely Saints' FA to be over-payed by another team, because many still remember him as the "Manning-killer" from the Super Bowl - that'll probably diminish the effect of his actual stats.

The Saints' FO have a figure in mind for which they would be willing to re-sign Porter, but it's very likely that some other team will offer Porter more - then it's just a matter of whether Porter wants to remain a Saint or follow the money.

voodooido · 03-11-2012, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

Porter is little? HHMMM, ok......

Porter- 511 186 pds
Greer- 511 180 pds
Robinson- 511 191 pds
Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds

03-11-2012, 01:55 PM	#11
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by vtiger72 Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL. Well, Robinson already replaced Porter last season as the #2 CB on the roster. Porter would be the nickel in all likelihood, and he'd have to battle Patrick for that spot. If nothing drastic happens during the FA period, the draft, the camps, and the OTAs - the starting CB pair will be Greer and Robinson. But, the Saints still need to have more depth at the CB position in the coming season, so that is where re-signing Porter might be a valid option if he is willing to re-sign to an affordable deal. Also, we don't know what Spags, Flajole, and Curtis are looking to do with the secondary, so they might be looking to do some changes in the personnel.
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03-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him... As do I, but I think Porter plays better on the outside. The move to nickelback didn't do him any favors. frydaddy likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes. It would be better if he knew how to tackle. FinSaint likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners.
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03-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#19
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by voodooido Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners. I doubt that very much. He is the most likely Saints' FA to be over-payed by another team, because many still remember him as the "Manning-killer" from the Super Bowl - that'll probably diminish the effect of his actual stats. The Saints' FO have a figure in mind for which they would be willing to re-sign Porter, but it's very likely that some other team will offer Porter more - then it's just a matter of whether Porter wants to remain a Saint or follow the money.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	I would actually like to see him stay.... There are a few instances like porter where I have to wonder..... Is is Porter or it is GW?

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jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	I'm with Danno and others on this. I have felt all along that we have decent talent on the D side, it was just the way GW used them. Some coaches tailor their scheme around the type of talent they have and some...well some just do whatever the hell they want no mater who is playing. Not mentioning any names Greg Williams. Oops, did I just say a name? I say let's see what Spags and company can do with them.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes. Porter is little? HHMMM, ok...... Porter- 511 186 pds Greer- 511 180 pds Robinson- 511 191 pds Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds
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