Breaking Down Saints Defensive Talent

FinSaint · 02-27-2013, 02:21 PM

The good news is that as far as I've understood Ryan's preferences within his scheme; he tends to place the SS in a more traditional role and closer to the LOS than, for example, Spags did.

Maybe Harper will be an impact player with Ryan as the DC like he was back when GW was the DC - GW's bromance for him was probably the biggest reason why he was given such a big contract after the lockout ended.

Danno · 02-27-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

The good news is that as far as I've understood Ryan's preferences within his scheme; he tends to place the SS in a more traditional role and closer to the LOS than, for example, Spags did.

Maybe Harper will be an impact player with Ryan as the DC like he was back when GW was the DC - GW's bromance for him was probably the biggest reason why he was given such a big contract after the lockout ended.

I've heard the opposite a few times too. Either way, I think the 7 million for a team that doesn't feature an in the box safety is way too much.

FinSaint · 02-27-2013, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I've heard the opposite a few times too. Either way, I think the 7 million for a team that doesn't feature an in the box safety is way too much.

Well, very few players really are worth $7M a year even if they get paid that and more.

Harper at around $3-3.5M would probably work for the Saints if there's a place for him in Ryan's defense, but I don't know if he would be willing take such a pay cut.

02-27-2013, 02:21 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Breaking Down Saints Defensive Talent The good news is that as far as I've understood Ryan's preferences within his scheme; he tends to place the SS in a more traditional role and closer to the LOS than, for example, Spags did. Maybe Harper will be an impact player with Ryan as the DC like he was back when GW was the DC - GW's bromance for him was probably the biggest reason why he was given such a big contract after the lockout ended.

02-27-2013, 02:24 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Breaking Down Saints Defensive Talent Originally Posted by FinSaint The good news is that as far as I've understood Ryan's preferences within his scheme; he tends to place the SS in a more traditional role and closer to the LOS than, for example, Spags did. Maybe Harper will be an impact player with Ryan as the DC like he was back when GW was the DC - GW's bromance for him was probably the biggest reason why he was given such a big contract after the lockout ended. I've heard the opposite a few times too. Either way, I think the 7 million for a team that doesn't feature an in the box safety is way too much.

02-27-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Breaking Down Saints Defensive Talent Originally Posted by Danno I've heard the opposite a few times too. Either way, I think the 7 million for a team that doesn't feature an in the box safety is way too much. Well, very few players really are worth $7M a year even if they get paid that and more. Harper at around $3-3.5M would probably work for the Saints if there's a place for him in Ryan's defense, but I don't know if he would be willing take such a pay cut.

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