Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod?

halloween 65 · 02-06-2013, 07:17 AM

Trading down a few spots and drafting an OT that we could have for years seems like an option + we get another pick seems like a win win to me.

hagan714 · 02-06-2013, 10:03 AM

As bushrod goes so does the draft and to a lesser extent FA.

If Bushrod walk and the saints gut the defense deeply then FA is an option but that would be too much to expect, or is it

Draft round 1 OT if not

how much is the tag for an OT this year?

Draft and let that player go to RT to get their feet wet as a starter in the NFL. Then deal with move next year.

Drew must stay upright

FinSaint · 02-06-2013, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

how much is the tag for an OT this year?

It'll be about $11M, so there's no way they'll be putting the tag on Bushrod.

hagan714 · 02-06-2013, 10:31 AM

thanks fin. nope spend that kind of money on another FA OT

lee909 · 02-06-2013, 11:55 AM

If we can't get Johnson in the draft what do people think of trading back and picking up Barrett Jones.
He can play right across the line and going all out and trading up for Mathews when he comes out next year.

Danno · 02-06-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

If we can't get Johnson in the draft what do people think of trading back and picking up Barrett Jones.

Saw him his whole career. I view him as a jack of all linemen. He's probably not NFL OT material, but will probably play 10-12 years in this league as an above average interior lineman.

If we needed an OG or OC I'd be screaming for this guy.

Supertek · 02-06-2013, 03:54 PM

Think He will be gone do some magic in the draft and let him go all these players are overpaid Drew also but if you want to keep your top quarterback it is what it is. I think there has to be some sanity also and when these guys get some leverage they sure go for it. Can't say i blame them but I would look at other options if they wont deal.

FinSaint · 02-06-2013, 04:03 PM

Bushrod is at the point in his career (29 y/o when the season starts) that he will undoubtedly be looking for a pay-day, because this will probably be his last big contract, so I consider him gone already.

Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised when he re-signs with the Saints with a home town discount, but I doubt it.

Rugby Saint II · 02-06-2013, 06:45 PM

Next man up. I won't miss his two second protection, but I will miss his down field blocking. That's where he is best.

02-06-2013, 07:17 AM	#1
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Trading down a few spots and drafting an OT that we could have for years seems like an option + we get another pick seems like a win win to me.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? As bushrod goes so does the draft and to a lesser extent FA. If Bushrod walk and the saints gut the defense deeply then FA is an option but that would be too much to expect, or is it Draft round 1 OT if not how much is the tag for an OT this year? Draft and let that player go to RT to get their feet wet as a starter in the NFL. Then deal with move next year. Drew must stay upright
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02-06-2013, 10:27 AM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Originally Posted by hagan714 how much is the tag for an OT this year? It'll be about $11M, so there's no way they'll be putting the tag on Bushrod.

02-06-2013, 10:31 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? thanks fin. nope spend that kind of money on another FA OT

02-06-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Originally Posted by lee909 If we can't get Johnson in the draft what do people think of trading back and picking up Barrett Jones. Saw him his whole career. I view him as a jack of all linemen. He's probably not NFL OT material, but will probably play 10-12 years in this league as an above average interior lineman. If we needed an OG or OC I'd be screaming for this guy.

02-06-2013, 11:55 AM	#5
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	If we can't get Johnson in the draft what do people think of trading back and picking up Barrett Jones. He can play right across the line and going all out and trading up for Mathews when he comes out next year.

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Think He will be gone do some magic in the draft and let him go all these players are overpaid Drew also but if you want to keep your top quarterback it is what it is. I think there has to be some sanity also and when these guys get some leverage they sure go for it. Can't say i blame them but I would look at other options if they wont deal.

02-06-2013, 04:03 PM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Bushrod is at the point in his career (29 y/o when the season starts) that he will undoubtedly be looking for a pay-day, because this will probably be his last big contract, so I consider him gone already. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised when he re-signs with the Saints with a home town discount, but I doubt it.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,125	Re: Saints Willing To Part Ways With OTJermon Bushrod? Next man up. I won't miss his two second protection, but I will miss his down field blocking. That's where he is best.

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