Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract

03-04-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Unfortunately Dallas slapped the franchise tag on Spencer a short time ago according to reports out of Valley Ranch.

Not necessarily a bad thing... at least it keeps the Saints from overpaying for his services and adding another potentially troublesome contract to their books.

As far as Bunkley having restructured; I'm glad, because it does signal that they have belief in the guy and that he'll probably be around for few more years. I do agree that last season was a disappointment, but it's really hard to judge any defensive player harshly based on just last season - doesn't help players like Ellis who've sucked almost their entire contract. I think Bunkley will fit the 3-4 much better and hopefully his monster upper body strength will finally be on show.

Danno · 03-04-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Not necessarily a bad thing... at least it keeps the Saints from overpaying for his services and adding another potentially troublesome contract to their books.

As far as Bunkley having restructured; I'm glad, because it does signal that they have belief in the guy and that he'll probably be around for few more years. I do agree that last season was a disappointment, but it's really hard to judge any defensive player harshly based on just last season - doesn't help players like Ellis who've sucked almost their entire contract. I think Bunkley will fit the 3-4 much better and hopefully his monster upper body strength will finally be on show.

Its also two years in a row that Bunkley graded out very well according to PFF stats (he was #1 in the NFL against the run in 2011) . And grading out well on that 2012 unit is quite an accomplishment.

rezburna · 03-04-2013, 04:59 PM

We need to improve every position in the secondary. That won't happen in a year. We can improve pass rush in a year though. One person could make the difference.

Rugby Saint II · 03-04-2013, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by TheEnigma

I never did like this guy. At least we aren't paying him more then we have to.

He didn't seem to stand out to me but he did his job well enough to get a thumbs up from Danno. He graded well and that is what really matters. results....we don't see that on defense. Anyway, I'm glad we've got him and the FO likes him apparently.

Danno · 03-04-2013, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He didn't seem to stand out to me but he did his job well enough to get a thumbs up from Danno. He graded well and that is what really matters. results....we don't see that on defense. Anyway, I'm glad we've got him and the FO likes him apparently.

The downside of his grades are that he wasn't a full time player. He's been basically a 2-down DT.

Thats why I think he needs to be in a 2 man rotation. Most teams already do that though.

Here are PFF grades for our front line (2012 so grain of salt)

Defensive Ends (out of 109)
Jordan 66
Smith 108
Galette 19
Wilson 33

Defensive Tackles (out of 148)
Bunkley 29
Ellis 118
Akiem Hicks 29
Johnson 42

alleycat_126 · 03-04-2013, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Can I get a red "BREAKING NEWS" thingy?

Lol

saintsfan403 · 03-04-2013, 08:04 PM

You can't blame Bunk's for his 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis.

FinSaint · 03-04-2013, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan403

You can't blame Bunk's 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis.

Truer words have rarely been spoken!

Seer1 · 03-04-2013, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan403

You can't blame Bunk's for his 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis.

I'm gettin' a little concerned that Ellis' contract hasn't reductured him right out the door. You think they're going to try to put in a Bunk- Ellis NT rotation? I'm thinking The Bunk is going to do right by us as NT. Ellis? Not so much.

lee909 · 03-04-2013, 10:25 PM

Ellis is out of contract.

03-04-2013, 04:13 PM	#11
Threaded by FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by K Major Unfortunately Dallas slapped the franchise tag on Spencer a short time ago according to reports out of Valley Ranch. Not necessarily a bad thing... at least it keeps the Saints from overpaying for his services and adding another potentially troublesome contract to their books. As far as Bunkley having restructured; I'm glad, because it does signal that they have belief in the guy and that he'll probably be around for few more years. I do agree that last season was a disappointment, but it's really hard to judge any defensive player harshly based on just last season - doesn't help players like Ellis who've sucked almost their entire contract. I think Bunkley will fit the 3-4 much better and hopefully his monster upper body strength will finally be on show.
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03-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract Originally Posted by FinSaint Not necessarily a bad thing... at least it keeps the Saints from overpaying for his services and adding another potentially troublesome contract to their books. As far as Bunkley having restructured; I'm glad, because it does signal that they have belief in the guy and that he'll probably be around for few more years. I do agree that last season was a disappointment, but it's really hard to judge any defensive player harshly based on just last season - doesn't help players like Ellis who've sucked almost their entire contract. I think Bunkley will fit the 3-4 much better and hopefully his monster upper body strength will finally be on show. Its also two years in a row that Bunkley graded out very well according to PFF stats (he was #1 in the NFL against the run in 2011) . And grading out well on that 2012 unit is quite an accomplishment.

03-04-2013, 04:59 PM	#13
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract We need to improve every position in the secondary. That won't happen in a year. We can improve pass rush in a year though. One person could make the difference.

03-04-2013, 05:51 PM	#14
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract Originally Posted by TheEnigma I never did like this guy. At least we aren't paying him more then we have to. He didn't seem to stand out to me but he did his job well enough to get a thumbs up from Danno. He graded well and that is what really matters. results....we don't see that on defense. Anyway, I'm glad we've got him and the FO likes him apparently.

03-04-2013, 06:16 PM	#15
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He didn't seem to stand out to me but he did his job well enough to get a thumbs up from Danno. He graded well and that is what really matters. results....we don't see that on defense. Anyway, I'm glad we've got him and the FO likes him apparently. The downside of his grades are that he wasn't a full time player. He's been basically a 2-down DT. Thats why I think he needs to be in a 2 man rotation. Most teams already do that though. Here are PFF grades for our front line (2012 so grain of salt) Defensive Ends (out of 109) Jordan 66 Smith 108 Galette 19 Wilson 33 Defensive Tackles (out of 148) Bunkley 29 Ellis 118 Akiem Hicks 29 Johnson 42

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03-04-2013, 06:41 PM	#16
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Originally Posted by Danno Can I get a red "BREAKING NEWS" thingy? Lol

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saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract You can't blame Bunk's for his 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract Originally Posted by saintsfan403 You can't blame Bunk's 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis. Truer words have rarely been spoken!

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Brodrick Bunkley Restructures Contract Originally Posted by saintsfan403 You can't blame Bunk's for his 2012 performance...or anyone when they're playing alongside Ellis. I'm gettin' a little concerned that Ellis' contract hasn't reductured him right out the door. You think they're going to try to put in a Bunk- Ellis NT rotation? I'm thinking The Bunk is going to do right by us as NT. Ellis? Not so much.

03-04-2013, 10:25 PM	#20
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Ellis is out of contract.

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