Bucs and Eagles pushing "hard" for Carl Nicks

hitta · 03-13-2012, 06:03 PM

I wonder what kind of contract Grubbs would require moneywise.

AsylumGuido · 03-13-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by hitta

I wonder what kind of contract Grubbs would require moneywise.

Much more reasonable than Nicks.

FinSaint · 03-13-2012, 06:48 PM

Grubbs just came off a 5 year/$8M contract, so he'll likely want a hefty pay raise, but nothing like Nicks is sure to get.

Around $6M/year is my guess.

hagan714 · 03-13-2012, 07:11 PM

gubbs is a solid addition. plus would leave us some pocket change left over. i still want nicks back. i got a gut feeling OG situation is holding up drew's deal

Halo · 03-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Sounds like the Eagles aren't willing to pay that much for Nicks either....

Eagles not pursuing Carl Nicks

Despite a report from NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora that the Eagles are aggressively pursuing free-agent offensive guard Carl Nicks, a rock-solid league source with direct knowledge of the Eagles’ offseason strategy denied it.

Eagles not pursuing Carl Nicks | Wing Tips

FinSaint · 03-13-2012, 07:29 PM

Tampa might be his first and final visit, and with the money they have to spend, it wouldn't really be a surprise.

WhoDat!656 · 03-13-2012, 09:28 PM

Birds won't go on free-agent spending spree

alexonfyre · 03-13-2012, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

If it comes down to a bidding war we have no chance against TB. Nicks said on twitter that the Saints made him a respectable offer, that's all we can do. TB has to spend their money soon so they will probably overpay for Nicks and Vincent Jackson. If we don't sign Nicks there are cheaper alternatives out there and we can use the rest of the money to improve the defense.

Reminds me of some of the Saints' off seasons of old...good old Benson, alternating between not wanting to pay our good players and overpaying for free agents and draft picks.

Rugby Saint II · 03-13-2012, 10:56 PM

Well, if he goes to Tampa at least his QB is last in our division....depending upon how you look at Cam Newton.

Belair57 · 03-14-2012, 12:01 AM

Nicks is probably chomping at the bit to play our D twice a year...

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Grubbs just came off a 5 year/$8M contract, so he'll likely want a hefty pay raise, but nothing like Nicks is sure to get. Around $6M/year is my guess.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Tampa might be his first and final visit, and with the money they have to spend, it wouldn't really be a surprise.

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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay If it comes down to a bidding war we have no chance against TB. Nicks said on twitter that the Saints made him a respectable offer, that's all we can do. TB has to spend their money soon so they will probably overpay for Nicks and Vincent Jackson. If we don't sign Nicks there are cheaper alternatives out there and we can use the rest of the money to improve the defense. Reminds me of some of the Saints' off seasons of old...good old Benson, alternating between not wanting to pay our good players and overpaying for free agents and draft picks.

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