Saints gave Appalachian State RB/KR Travaris Cadet a $30,000 bonus to sign as a rookie free agent
 

The Saints gave Appalachian State RB/KR Travaris Cadet a $30,000 bonus to sign as a rookie free agent.

We didn't hear of any 2011 UDFA signing bonuses this big, and Scout.com's Aaron Wilson confirms it's the largest signing bonus handed out to an undrafted rookie of which he's heard this year. Cadet returned punts and kicks at App State, and played running back, receiver, and quarterback. He was primarily a tailback, and will compete for a roster spot on New Orleans' special teams.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Sounds like a really versatile player, could be well worth some pocket change.

So does this guy make the team? Anyone want to place a bet??

Oh wait, I forgot Rg runs this ship? I could be in some sort of trouble with the league.

No, I think we're okay as long as we don't go over our salary cap. Which, by the way is buildings full of cash less than his.

$30,000?! They must like the kid

Oh, and BTW I'll bet you one of godell's paychecks he does.

Relief for Mighty Mouse. It could spell the end of Roby though.

30g's is nothing to retain the rights to a player who may have multidimensional value. Considering the rookie scale is several times that figure, it makes sense to offer as much as is necessary to see what might transpire. Probably a bargain. Speed cannot be taught.

Wow. Good for him.

Neaux, I think the IP address has to be sourced in Vegas...

cadet spells end for roby, looks like he has more tools in the bag than roby ever had and i liked what roby did for us over the last few years. i think its a solid 30 grand spent.

Maybe trying to move Roby to one of the backup WR slots or the WR rotation. We use so many weapons.

Roby having return skills doesn't hurt, but now we have this kid and Ingram who can return.

I like the depth and multi-use players.

Obviously they liked him enough that they sweetened the pot to make sure we landed him and no one else did.

I'd be worried if I were Chris Ivory.

This doesn't just spell the end for Roby; it carves it in stone.

...AND ESPN is reporting Roger Gooddell has stated the NFLPA, the FBI, the CIA, the State Police, the LHSAA and the International League of Athletes are investigating this incident. Supposedly this violates sports bribary laws in either the Netherlands and/or the Republic of Bananstan.

In other news, Mickey Loomis took a poop in a posh Manhatten hotel and tipped the porter to flush his toilet and hand him a towel which may violate a law not yet invented - something ESPN will investigate, find, prosectute and try to exploit for ratings and profit.

The Saints NEED a return specialist. This guy has those skills along the ability to contribute elsewhere as well.