Saints DT's

Danno · 03-16-2012, 09:33 AM

Current Saints DT's under contract...

Sedrick Ellis
Tom Johnson

Anyone think we might wanna schedule a visit or two with a DT?

A decent DT will eat up 3 to 4 million of cap, and we're quickly running out of cash.

TheOak · 03-16-2012, 09:35 AM

We only need one on the side they are running the ball..... we are good.

jcp026 · 03-16-2012, 09:46 AM

I think Swanson Miller and Mitch King are under contract. Either way, at the moment we probably have one of the worst group of DTs in the league.

jeanpierre · 03-16-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Current Saints DT's under contract...

Sedrick Ellis
Tom Johnson

Anyone think we might wanna schedule a visit or two with a DT?

A decent DT will eat up 3 to 4 million of cap, and we're quickly running out of cash.

Should Vilma be released, and Lofton or another MLB signed; not sure we'll have the cap space...

And Condon is "advocating what is best for his client" - not sure we'll see an improvement...

FinSaint · 03-16-2012, 10:20 AM

I guess it all depends on if the Saints are stripped of their draft picks or at least some of them, because they could be looking at this year's DT draft class and thinking that they'll get two guys from there.

It might be that they just plan on drafting couple of rookie DTs, who'll be thrown straight into the fire under Spags' tutelage, and hope that they'll get the production they need out of them while molding them into what they want.

I mean, it could be a recipe for success or disaster... only time will tell, but at this point in time my belief in Spags' skills to groom and coach up a player are so high that I'd like this idea.

papz · 03-16-2012, 11:00 AM

Bring back Franklin and then draft one. I still have plenty of faith in Ellis and I think we should be fine with Franklin, Ellis, and Johnson rotating as our main 3. Jordan should also see more time in the middle on passing downs.

Rugby Saint II · 03-16-2012, 01:18 PM

We need another quality DT. I mean a dominant guy who can show up the rest of that group easily. Of course we have to pay someone to do that.....thanks Drew.

frydaddy · 03-16-2012, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Bring back Franklin and then draft one. I still have plenty of faith in Ellis and I think we should be fine with Franklin, Ellis, and Johnson rotating as our main 3. Jordan should also see more time in the middle on passing downs.

Agreed papz. I think Franklin would be willing to sign another 1-2 year deal, and with as deep as this draft class is with DT's we could snag some real quality with our second rounder. Assuming we still have that pick by then of course.

goodell

aquaboogie · 03-16-2012, 05:31 PM

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saintsfan1976 · 03-16-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We need another quality DT. I mean a dominant guy who can show up the rest of that group easily. Of course we have to pay someone to do that.....thanks Drew.

Rather have a good DT or Drew Brees?

I thought so..

03-16-2012, 09:33 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Saints DT's Current Saints DT's under contract... Sedrick Ellis Tom Johnson Anyone think we might wanna schedule a visit or two with a DT? A decent DT will eat up 3 to 4 million of cap, and we're quickly running out of cash. Beastmode and The Dude like this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	We only need one on the side they are running the ball..... we are good. saintfan likes this.

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jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 951	I think Swanson Miller and Mitch King are under contract. Either way, at the moment we probably have one of the worst group of DTs in the league.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Danno Current Saints DT's under contract... Sedrick Ellis Tom Johnson Anyone think we might wanna schedule a visit or two with a DT? A decent DT will eat up 3 to 4 million of cap, and we're quickly running out of cash. Should Vilma be released, and Lofton or another MLB signed; not sure we'll have the cap space... And Condon is "advocating what is best for his client" - not sure we'll see an improvement...

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	I guess it all depends on if the Saints are stripped of their draft picks or at least some of them, because they could be looking at this year's DT draft class and thinking that they'll get two guys from there. It might be that they just plan on drafting couple of rookie DTs, who'll be thrown straight into the fire under Spags' tutelage, and hope that they'll get the production they need out of them while molding them into what they want. I mean, it could be a recipe for success or disaster... only time will tell, but at this point in time my belief in Spags' skills to groom and coach up a player are so high that I'd like this idea.
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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Bring back Franklin and then draft one. I still have plenty of faith in Ellis and I think we should be fine with Franklin, Ellis, and Johnson rotating as our main 3. Jordan should also see more time in the middle on passing downs. frydaddy likes this.

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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by papz Bring back Franklin and then draft one. I still have plenty of faith in Ellis and I think we should be fine with Franklin, Ellis, and Johnson rotating as our main 3. Jordan should also see more time in the middle on passing downs. Agreed papz. I think Franklin would be willing to sign another 1-2 year deal, and with as deep as this draft class is with DT's we could snag some real quality with our second rounder. Assuming we still have that pick by then of course. goodell

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We need another quality DT. I mean a dominant guy who can show up the rest of that group easily. Of course we have to pay someone to do that.....thanks Drew. Rather have a good DT or Drew Brees? I thought so.. jeanpierre likes this.

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