2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets

lee909 · 03-13-2013, 04:55 PM

I wonder if Ryan will want him?
Knows system,would add depth

Cowboys to part ways with Marcus Spears
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 13, 2013, 5:33 PM EDT
Jason Hatcher, Marcus Spears AP

One of the strange parts of this offseason has been watching the Cowboys and Redskins watch from the sidelines, because of the salary cap penalties the league dropped on them.

Now, the Cowboys have dropped one of their own for a little room.

According to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com, the Cowboys have decided to release defensive end Marcus Spears.

The former first-rounder will be designated a post-June 1 cut, allowing them to spread the cap hit out. He clears around $2 million in room this year, though they don’t get credit for it until the summer. Realistically, that’s part of the cap room they’ll need to sign draft picks.

Spears was also vaguely extraneous with the Cowboys move to a 4-3, as he’s a natural defensive end in a 3-4.

FinSaint · 03-13-2013, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

I wonder if Ryan will want him?
Knows system,would add depth

Cowboys to part ways with Marcus Spears

Hmmm... interesting.

He's a big boy (6-4, 315), still has some years left in the tank being "only" 30, and he's a graduate of LSU and he went to HS in Baton Rouge.

I wonder if he'd be willing to sign with the Saints for a discount?!

Seer1 · 03-13-2013, 06:02 PM

It's being said the cowpies are making a play at Urlacher. He won't come cheap. We may see a couple more of Jerry's kids become available in the near future as well.

hagan714 · 03-13-2013, 10:55 PM

I like Brian but he is getting a bit long in the tooth. i would rather a major youth movement with a few well priced vets sprinkled into the mix.

hagan714 · 03-14-2013, 05:24 AM

Titans sign DT Sammie Lee Hill (3 years, $11.4M; $4M guaranteed)

actual not as bad as i thought a bit less money than Jr and IMO less of a gamble

Buccaneers sign S Dashon Goldson (5 years, $41.25M; $22M guaranteed)

that just insane then again good luck collecting that 5th year

Chargers sign CB Derek Cox (4 years, $20M; $10.25M guaranteed)

Not bad a bit high IMO but not bad. at least we have a ball park set for CB

Crusader · 03-14-2013, 06:07 AM

Winfield would be a 1 year (2 tops) stop-gap player that would give us some more flexibility come the draft.

jeanpierre · 03-14-2013, 07:05 AM

Top Ten Saints FA Target List (JeanPierre) [Updated - 03/14/2013]

01 LB Daryl Smith
02 OT Eric Winston, KC
03 FS Michael Huff, OAK
04 CB Keenan Lewis, PIT
05 TE Michael Hoomanawanui, NE
06 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF
07 OC Brian De La Puente, NO *RFA

08 DE Ricky Jean Francois, SF
09 WR Danario Alexander, SD *RFA
10 WR Julian Edelman, NE

Players in bold indicate impact or need players affordable for the Saints...

> Signed

FinSaint · 03-14-2013, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Titans sign DT Sammie Lee Hill (3 years, $11.4M; $4M guaranteed)

actual not as bad as i thought a bit less money than Jr and IMO less of a gamble

Buccaneers sign S Dashon Goldson (5 years, $41.25M; $22M guaranteed)

that just insane then again good luck collecting that 5th year

Chargers sign CB Derek Cox (4 years, $20M; $10.25M guaranteed)

Not bad a bit high IMO but not bad. at least we have a ball park set for CB

RJ-F at the same price as what the Titans gave Sammie Lee Hill would be absolutely awesome.

I'm kind of glad Cox signed with the Chargers, because I do think $5M/yr would've been too big of a gamble with his history with injuries, and the shortage of cap space the Saints have at the moment.

FinSaint · 03-14-2013, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Top Ten Saints FA Target List (JeanPierre) [Updated - 03/12/2013]

01 LB Connor Barwin
02 OT Eric Winston, KC
03 FS Michael Huff, OAK
04 CB Keenan Lewis, PIT
05 TE Michael Hoomanawanui, NE
06 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF
07 OC Brian De La Puente, NO *RFA
08 DE Ricky Jean Francois, SF
09 WR Danario Alexander, SD *RFA
10 WR Julian Edelman, NE

Players in bold indicate impact or need players affordable for the Saints...

I think that De la Puente signed the 1-year tender - at least Spotrac has an update of him having signed the 1-yr $2.02M tender on March 9th.

NFL - New Orleans Saints Transactions

I would love to add RJ-F and Connor Barwin to the Saints' roster!

lee909 · 03-14-2013, 08:47 AM

With the Pats signing Amendola,i dont see them offering much to Edelman.

03-13-2013, 04:55 PM	#381
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets I wonder if Ryan will want him? Knows system,would add depth Cowboys to part ways with Marcus Spears Posted by Darin Gantt on March 13, 2013, 5:33 PM EDT Jason Hatcher, Marcus Spears AP One of the strange parts of this offseason has been watching the Cowboys and Redskins watch from the sidelines, because of the salary cap penalties the league dropped on them. Now, the Cowboys have dropped one of their own for a little room. According to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com, the Cowboys have decided to release defensive end Marcus Spears. The former first-rounder will be designated a post-June 1 cut, allowing them to spread the cap hit out. He clears around $2 million in room this year, though they don’t get credit for it until the summer. Realistically, that’s part of the cap room they’ll need to sign draft picks. Spears was also vaguely extraneous with the Cowboys move to a 4-3, as he’s a natural defensive end in a 3-4.
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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by lee909 I wonder if Ryan will want him? Knows system,would add depth Cowboys to part ways with Marcus Spears Hmmm... interesting. He's a big boy (6-4, 315), still has some years left in the tank being "only" 30, and he's a graduate of LSU and he went to HS in Baton Rouge. I wonder if he'd be willing to sign with the Saints for a discount?!

03-13-2013, 06:02 PM	#383
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets It's being said the cowpies are making a play at Urlacher. He won't come cheap. We may see a couple more of Jerry's kids become available in the near future as well.

03-13-2013, 10:55 PM	#384
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets I like Brian but he is getting a bit long in the tooth. i would rather a major youth movement with a few well priced vets sprinkled into the mix.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Titans sign DT Sammie Lee Hill (3 years, $11.4M; $4M guaranteed) actual not as bad as i thought a bit less money than Jr and IMO less of a gamble Buccaneers sign S Dashon Goldson (5 years, $41.25M; $22M guaranteed) that just insane then again good luck collecting that 5th year Chargers sign CB Derek Cox (4 years, $20M; $10.25M guaranteed) Not bad a bit high IMO but not bad. at least we have a ball park set for CB
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Winfield would be a 1 year (2 tops) stop-gap player that would give us some more flexibility come the draft.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Top Ten Saints FA Target List (JeanPierre) [Updated - 03/14/2013] 01 LB Daryl Smith 02 OT Eric Winston, KC 03 FS Michael Huff, OAK 04 CB Keenan Lewis, PIT 05 TE Michael Hoomanawanui, NE 06 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF *07 OC Brian De La Puente, NO RFA 08 DE Ricky Jean Francois, SF** 09 WR Danario Alexander, SD RFA 10 WR Julian Edelman, NE Players in bold* indicate impact or need players affordable for the Saints... > Signed
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03-14-2013, 08:40 AM	#388
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by hagan714 Titans sign DT Sammie Lee Hill (3 years, $11.4M; $4M guaranteed) actual not as bad as i thought a bit less money than Jr and IMO less of a gamble Buccaneers sign S Dashon Goldson (5 years, $41.25M; $22M guaranteed) that just insane then again good luck collecting that 5th year Chargers sign CB Derek Cox (4 years, $20M; $10.25M guaranteed) Not bad a bit high IMO but not bad. at least we have a ball park set for CB RJ-F at the same price as what the Titans gave Sammie Lee Hill would be absolutely awesome. I'm kind of glad Cox signed with the Chargers, because I do think $5M/yr would've been too big of a gamble with his history with injuries, and the shortage of cap space the Saints have at the moment.

03-14-2013, 08:45 AM	#389
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 Saints - Free Agency Targets Originally Posted by jeanpierre Top Ten Saints FA Target List (JeanPierre) [Updated - 03/12/2013] 01 LB Connor Barwin 02 OT Eric Winston, KC 03 FS Michael Huff, OAK 04 CB Keenan Lewis, PIT 05 TE Michael Hoomanawanui, NE 06 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF *07 OC Brian De La Puente, NO RFA 08 DE Ricky Jean Francois, SF** 09 WR Danario Alexander, SD RFA 10 WR Julian Edelman, NE* Players in bold indicate impact or need players affordable for the Saints... I think that De la Puente signed the 1-year tender - at least Spotrac has an update of him having signed the 1-yr $2.02M tender on March 9th. NFL - New Orleans Saints Transactions I would love to add RJ-F and Connor Barwin to the Saints' roster!

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