Curtis Lofton's deal...

RaginCajun83 · 03-30-2012, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

During the first three years of the deal, the base salaries are fully guaranteed. That includes $700,000 in 2012, $1.1 million in 2013 and $1 million in 2014.

He's also due roster bonuses of $5 million in 2013, $2.2 million in 2014 and $4.5 million in 2015.

He's also due base salaries of $2.4 million in 2015, $5.4 million in 2015 and $6 million in 2016, which is a voidable year under the terms of the contract.

Only a $1.7M cap figure for 2012.

Loomis is a freakin cap genius

|Mitch| · 03-30-2012, 10:38 AM

where's that falcon troll who was certain we overpaid for Lofton?

FinSaint · 03-30-2012, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

where's that falcon troll who was certain we overpaid for Lofton?

Well, I had a quick look-see on their boards and majority of them are saying that the price the Saints payed for Lofton's services was more than they would've thought that it was worth.

It's strange that they also seem to think that Tatupu was the Saints' #1 choice for a MLB, but that they were able to get him signed before the Saints were. That scenario doesn't seem that realistic because there was quite a bit of time between him visiting the Saints and then the Failclowns having him over and signing him. I would think that if the Saints really wanted him, they would've gotten him to sign a contract within that timespan between the two visits.

The funny thing is that they keep referring to Lofton's knees becoming an issue, but they were happy to sign Tatupu who missed an entire season because of his knees.

|Mitch| · 03-30-2012, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

The funny thing is that they keep referring to Lofton's knees becoming an issue, but they were happy to sign Tatupu who missed an entire season because of his knees.

Lofton has only missed 1 game in his 4 years...

FinSaint · 03-30-2012, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Lofton has only missed 1 game in his 4 years...

Yeah, that's what is so crazy about it.

He didn't miss any time after his knee surgeries last off-season, and to my knowledge he doesn't have any underlying conditions which could hurt his chances of staying healthy in the future - like Vilma has.

|Mitch| · 03-30-2012, 07:00 PM

Just look at it this way; the Falcons tried to resign him so it's not like they didn't want him.

03-30-2012, 03:41 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| where's that falcon troll who was certain we overpaid for Lofton? Well, I had a quick look-see on their boards and majority of them are saying that the price the Saints payed for Lofton's services was more than they would've thought that it was worth. It's strange that they also seem to think that Tatupu was the Saints' #1 choice for a MLB, but that they were able to get him signed before the Saints were. That scenario doesn't seem that realistic because there was quite a bit of time between him visiting the Saints and then the Failclowns having him over and signing him. I would think that if the Saints really wanted him, they would've gotten him to sign a contract within that timespan between the two visits. The funny thing is that they keep referring to Lofton's knees becoming an issue, but they were happy to sign Tatupu who missed an entire season because of his knees. \|Mitch\| likes this.
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03-30-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by FinSaint The funny thing is that they keep referring to Lofton's knees becoming an issue, but they were happy to sign Tatupu who missed an entire season because of his knees. Lofton has only missed 1 game in his 4 years...

03-30-2012, 06:57 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Lofton has only missed 1 game in his 4 years... Yeah, that's what is so crazy about it. He didn't miss any time after his knee surgeries last off-season, and to my knowledge he doesn't have any underlying conditions which could hurt his chances of staying healthy in the future - like Vilma has.

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03-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#1
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Originally Posted by biloxi-indian During the first three years of the deal, the base salaries are fully guaranteed. That includes $700,000 in 2012, $1.1 million in 2013 and $1 million in 2014. He's also due roster bonuses of $5 million in 2013, $2.2 million in 2014 and $4.5 million in 2015. He's also due base salaries of $2.4 million in 2015, $5.4 million in 2015 and $6 million in 2016, which is a voidable year under the terms of the contract. Only a $1.7M cap figure for 2012. Loomis is a freakin cap genius

03-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	where's that falcon troll who was certain we overpaid for Lofton?

03-30-2012, 07:00 PM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Just look at it this way; the Falcons tried to resign him so it's not like they didn't want him.