Dwight Freeney to the Saints???

jeanpierre · 07-28-2012, 07:20 AM

Rather have Cliff Avril, younger, stronger, faster; but can we afford him?

Danno · 07-28-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

How are you going to fit a $19M salary cap hit under $8M cap they have, and do you honestly think Freeney is worth virtually more than Brees?

Just PAY THE MAN!!!

And don't forget, Morstead's cap hit just went up a couple million.

Its gonna be tricky enough to resign Graham, Bushrod, Ellis (or any starting DT), Galette, and Devery.

jcp026 · 07-28-2012, 08:47 AM

Would like to have him, but don't see how we can afford it. Even if he does restructure we still have guys to take care of who are already here.

QBREES9 · 07-28-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Rather have Cliff Avril, younger, stronger, faster; but can we afford him?

i don't think we have the money.

FinSaint · 07-28-2012, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Just PAY THE MAN!!!

And don't forget, Morstead's cap hit just went up a couple million.

Its gonna be tricky enough to resign Graham, Bushrod, Ellis (or any starting DT), Galette, and Devery.

I was under the impression that Morstead's new contract was an extension to the current contract, so this year's cap hit will remain the same ($1.95M), but the next 6 years will be at a higher cap hit (an average of $3.65M).

That is why he tweeted that he'd be around for 7 more years.

Danno · 07-28-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I was under the impression that Morstead's new contract was an extension to the current contract, so this year's cap hit will remain the same ($1.95M), but the next 6 years will be at a higher cap hit (an average of $3.65M).

That is why he tweeted that he'd be around for 7 more years.

I was referring to next years cap hits. But regardless, either a 19million hit for 2012, or a long term re-structure will make it too difficult to re-sign the guys I listed.

I'd pass.

lee909 · 07-28-2012, 11:36 AM

Id rather draft the best DE we can next season

CharityMike · 07-28-2012, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

Id rather draft the best DE we can next season

I don't know how many good DE's will still be around at pick 32

lee909 · 07-28-2012, 11:44 AM

We go to option 2 and outscore everyone then

FinSaint · 07-28-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I was referring to next years cap hits. But regardless, either a 19million hit for 2012, or a long term re-structure will make it too difficult to re-sign the guys I listed.

I'd pass.

I know, and I fully agree with you on that signing Freeney would just be too costly in relation to the benefit he would probably give the Saints' pass rush.

Maybe the Eagles or the Jets will make a trade for him to improve their "dream teams."

07-28-2012, 08:39 AM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint How are you going to fit a $19M salary cap hit under $8M cap they have, and do you honestly think Freeney is worth virtually more than Brees? Just PAY THE MAN!!! And don't forget, Morstead's cap hit just went up a couple million. Its gonna be tricky enough to resign Graham, Bushrod, Ellis (or any starting DT), Galette, and Devery.

07-28-2012, 08:47 AM	#13
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 951	Would like to have him, but don't see how we can afford it. Even if he does restructure we still have guys to take care of who are already here.
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07-28-2012, 10:06 AM	#14
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Rather have Cliff Avril, younger, stronger, faster; but can we afford him? i don't think we have the money.

07-28-2012, 10:49 AM	#15
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Danno Just PAY THE MAN!!! And don't forget, Morstead's cap hit just went up a couple million. Its gonna be tricky enough to resign Graham, Bushrod, Ellis (or any starting DT), Galette, and Devery. I was under the impression that Morstead's new contract was an extension to the current contract, so this year's cap hit will remain the same ($1.95M), but the next 6 years will be at a higher cap hit (an average of $3.65M). That is why he tweeted that he'd be around for 7 more years.

07-28-2012, 11:28 AM	#16
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint I was under the impression that Morstead's new contract was an extension to the current contract, so this year's cap hit will remain the same ($1.95M), but the next 6 years will be at a higher cap hit (an average of $3.65M). That is why he tweeted that he'd be around for 7 more years. I was referring to next years cap hits. But regardless, either a 19million hit for 2012, or a long term re-structure will make it too difficult to re-sign the guys I listed. I'd pass.

07-28-2012, 07:20 AM	#11
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07-28-2012, 12:10 PM	#20
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Danno I was referring to next years cap hits. But regardless, either a 19million hit for 2012, or a long term re-structure will make it too difficult to re-sign the guys I listed. I'd pass. I know, and I fully agree with you on that signing Freeney would just be too costly in relation to the benefit he would probably give the Saints' pass rush. Maybe the Eagles or the Jets will make a trade for him to improve their "dream teams."

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