2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets

Seer1 · 01-21-2013, 10:29 AM

What if we cut 70-75% of our defensive players? How much moolah would that save? I can think of four, maybe five names I'd be disappointed not hear being called out next year. If you're wondering who those names are, they're the only ones being called for making good plays this year. Too bad Spags' paycheck doesn't count against the cap...

jeanpierre · 01-21-2013, 04:35 PM

Because of their salaries, I expect Will Smith, Roman Harper, and Jon Vilma to be released...

Cam Jordan has played solid; Bunkley found his place, but could be a cap casualty; the other linebackers need to get healthy and develop chemistry...

If Jenkins can move to the RCB or SS, then we can worry about a natural Free Safety; Jarius Byrd would be great, but is he affordable with needs in the front seven?

Danno · 01-21-2013, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Because of their salaries, I expect Will Smith, Roman Harper, and Jon Vilma to be released...

Cam Jordan has played solid; Bunkley found his place, but could be a cap casualty; the other linebackers need to get healthy and develop chemistry...

If Jenkins can move to the RCB or SS, then we can worry about a natural Free Safety; Jarius Byrd would be great, but is he affordable with needs in the front seven?

I just don't understand why anyone would want to move our worst tackler to SS. RCB? OK fine. But SS? He'd be worse at SS than he is at FS, which isn't really a huge jump.

Bunkley would cost us 3.6 million to cut him, and 3.7 million to keep him.
Why do you think he'd be a cap casualty?

Agreed on all else tho.

jeanpierre · 01-22-2013, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I just don't understand why anyone would want to move our worst tackler to SS. RCB? OK fine. But SS? He'd be worse at SS than he is at FS, which isn't really a huge jump.

Bunkley would cost us 3.6 million to cut him, and 3.7 million to keep him.
Why do you think he'd be a cap casualty?

Agreed on all else tho.

Jenkins is thinking too much and not reacting; it's a big factor in his poor tackling and lack of playmaking...

If Hicks steps up, he's more of a nose tackle than three-technique tackle; and Jimmy Graham will have to be extended as well...

I like Bunkley, but it's all about most bang for the buck...

Danno · 01-22-2013, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Jenkins is thinking too much and not reacting; it's a big factor in his poor tackling and lack of playmaking...

If Hicks steps up, he's more of a nose tackle than three-technique tackle; and Jimmy Graham will have to be extended as well...

I like Bunkley, but it's all about most bang for the buck...

Agree on Jenkins, in fact the entire defense looked to be hesitant and confused all year.

I think Hicks is much better suited for the 3-tech. He has a very quick burst. I don't see him as a 2 gap DT, although he can probably do OK there.

Bunkley is probably our best DT right now. And for a measly 100,000 I think he's a keeper for 2013. He signed a 5-year contract so he's here to stay for at least 2 or 3 years barring him going all Sullivan on us.

papz · 01-21-2013, 06:29 PM

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hagan714 · 01-22-2013, 08:40 AM

get jenkins a modern day SS to play with. harper is a throw back. todays SS are pretty much another FS.

improve CB/LB play in pass coverage would help also

pass rush that keeps the QB in the pocket would help

yep better defensive play.

i think he was assigned to much to make up for what we lacked on defense.

I would take to big quick DT like Hicks all day long.

Crusader · 01-23-2013, 05:19 AM

I would just love Jake Long on our OL but there is no chance in hell we could afford him.

jeanpierre · 01-23-2013, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I would just love Jake Long on our OL but there is no chance in hell we could afford him.

Well, if Bushrod is gonna be in the same price range, as well as Albert and others...plus Jeff Ireland is talking as if a tough decision is gonna have to be made...there's a window there...

jeanpierre · 01-23-2013, 07:09 PM

I've really got the sense that the Saints may make overtures to Jake Long unless they plan on going after Fisher in the Draft - but that's a big gamble to wait on the draft and watch someone like the Falcons trade everything they have left to keep us from getting him...

01-21-2013, 10:29 AM	#1
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets What if we cut 70-75% of our defensive players? How much moolah would that save? I can think of four, maybe five names I'd be disappointed not hear being called out next year. If you're wondering who those names are, they're the only ones being called for making good plays this year. Too bad Spags' paycheck doesn't count against the cap... hagan714 likes this.

01-21-2013, 04:35 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Because of their salaries, I expect Will Smith, Roman Harper, and Jon Vilma to be released... Cam Jordan has played solid; Bunkley found his place, but could be a cap casualty; the other linebackers need to get healthy and develop chemistry... If Jenkins can move to the RCB or SS, then we can worry about a natural Free Safety; Jarius Byrd would be great, but is he affordable with needs in the front seven?

01-21-2013, 05:11 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by jeanpierre Because of their salaries, I expect Will Smith, Roman Harper, and Jon Vilma to be released... Cam Jordan has played solid; Bunkley found his place, but could be a cap casualty; the other linebackers need to get healthy and develop chemistry... If Jenkins can move to the RCB or SS, then we can worry about a natural Free Safety; Jarius Byrd would be great, but is he affordable with needs in the front seven? I just don't understand why anyone would want to move our worst tackler to SS. RCB? OK fine. But SS? He'd be worse at SS than he is at FS, which isn't really a huge jump. Bunkley would cost us 3.6 million to cut him, and 3.7 million to keep him. Why do you think he'd be a cap casualty? Agreed on all else tho.

01-22-2013, 03:01 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by Danno I just don't understand why anyone would want to move our worst tackler to SS. RCB? OK fine. But SS? He'd be worse at SS than he is at FS, which isn't really a huge jump. Bunkley would cost us 3.6 million to cut him, and 3.7 million to keep him. Why do you think he'd be a cap casualty? Agreed on all else tho. Jenkins is thinking too much and not reacting; it's a big factor in his poor tackling and lack of playmaking... If Hicks steps up, he's more of a nose tackle than three-technique tackle; and Jimmy Graham will have to be extended as well... I like Bunkley, but it's all about most bang for the buck...

01-22-2013, 07:53 AM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by jeanpierre Jenkins is thinking too much and not reacting; it's a big factor in his poor tackling and lack of playmaking... If Hicks steps up, he's more of a nose tackle than three-technique tackle; and Jimmy Graham will have to be extended as well... I like Bunkley, but it's all about most bang for the buck... Agree on Jenkins, in fact the entire defense looked to be hesitant and confused all year. I think Hicks is much better suited for the 3-tech. He has a very quick burst. I don't see him as a 2 gap DT, although he can probably do OK there. Bunkley is probably our best DT right now. And for a measly 100,000 I think he's a keeper for 2013. He signed a 5-year contract so he's here to stay for at least 2 or 3 years barring him going all Sullivan on us.

01-21-2013, 06:29 PM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets NFL Free Agent Master List '13 - Free Agency Update - Rotoworld.com

01-22-2013, 08:40 AM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets get jenkins a modern day SS to play with. harper is a throw back. todays SS are pretty much another FS. improve CB/LB play in pass coverage would help also pass rush that keeps the QB in the pocket would help yep better defensive play. i think he was assigned to much to make up for what we lacked on defense. I would take to big quick DT like Hicks all day long.

01-23-2013, 05:19 AM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,033	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets I would just love Jake Long on our OL but there is no chance in hell we could afford him.

01-23-2013, 06:09 AM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by Crusader I would just love Jake Long on our OL but there is no chance in hell we could afford him. Well, if Bushrod is gonna be in the same price range, as well as Albert and others...plus Jeff Ireland is talking as if a tough decision is gonna have to be made...there's a window there...

01-23-2013, 07:09 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets I've really got the sense that the Saints may make overtures to Jake Long unless they plan on going after Fisher in the Draft - but that's a big gamble to wait on the draft and watch someone like the Falcons trade everything they have left to keep us from getting him...

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