Putting defensive pieces in place

03-17-2013, 06:21 PM

A lot of sports writers said the same thing when Carl Nicks left for more money and went to Tampa Bay. The Saints signed Ben Grubbs and it was business as usual. I believe the Saints will do the same with Bushrod; the Saints will have a back-up plan if Charles Brown doesn't work out.

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The 2013 season started last week, and the New Orleans Saints started to take steps to try and rebuild a struggling defense.

But a major development occurred on the offensive side of the ball as the Saints lost one of the top left tackles in the NFC.

Losing offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod in free agency hurts, and there is no debate on this issue. Bushrod was good at protecting Drew Brees' blind side, and he also was a major factor in the running game.

Everyone knew that if the Saints couldn't sign Bushrod that the Chicago Bears would make the big money play for him.

The Bears did just that less than 24 hours into the process and signed the two-time Pro Bowler to a five-year deal worth $35.9 million.

It was a money status the Saints were not going to enter, and it is a calculated gamble. Brees' quick release and his instant recognition ability has aided Bushrod's efforts, but don't underestimate his skills as a left tackle.

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hagan714 · 03-17-2013, 10:12 PM

NOT BAD. THEY ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME. OLB AND DE ARE BIG "?'

but we are going to have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best and pray people step up. Rome was not built in a day

WhoDat!656 · 03-17-2013, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

...Rome was not built in a day

Fortunately the Saints don't have to build Rome; just need to work on the infrastructure!!

Rugby Saint II · 03-18-2013, 02:18 PM

The biggest positive that we have for this defense is Sean Paytons critical eye and last years note books full of observations.

Cruize · 03-18-2013, 03:22 PM

Payton is back. Spags is gone. That should be worth atleast 3 wins right there.

saintsfan1976 · 03-18-2013, 05:01 PM

Okay so far -

Signed back most of the D line and LB'rs.

Obviously felt the need to improve CB.

Got our veteran TE.

Questions still:
DE, DT, SS
OT, QB, WR

We're seeing potential draft scenarios unfold. I like it

QBREES9 · 03-18-2013, 08:01 PM

In Loomis and Payton I trust.

03-17-2013, 06:21 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (0 votes - average) A lot of sports writers said the same thing when Carl Nicks left for more money and went to Tampa Bay. The Saints signed Ben Grubbs and it was business as usual. I believe the Saints will do the same with Bushrod; the Saints will have a back-up plan if Charles Brown doesn't work out. ********************************************************* The 2013 season started last week, and the New Orleans Saints started to take steps to try and rebuild a struggling defense. But a major development occurred on the offensive side of the ball as the Saints lost one of the top left tackles in the NFC. Losing offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod in free agency hurts, and there is no debate on this issue. Bushrod was good at protecting Drew Brees' blind side, and he also was a major factor in the running game. Everyone knew that if the Saints couldn't sign Bushrod that the Chicago Bears would make the big money play for him. The Bears did just that less than 24 hours into the process and signed the two-time Pro Bowler to a five-year deal worth $35.9 million. It was a money status the Saints were not going to enter, and it is a calculated gamble. Brees' quick release and his instant recognition ability has aided Bushrod's efforts, but don't underestimate his skills as a left tackle. Putting defensive pieces in place \| HoumaToday.com Last edited by papz; 03-17-2013 at 06:29 PM..
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03-17-2013, 10:12 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Putting defensive pieces in place NOT BAD. THEY ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME. OLB AND DE ARE BIG "?' but we are going to have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best and pray people step up. Rome was not built in a day WhoDat!656 likes this.

03-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: Putting defensive pieces in place Originally Posted by hagan714 ...Rome was not built in a day Fortunately the Saints don't have to build Rome; just need to work on the infrastructure!!

03-18-2013, 02:18 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Putting defensive pieces in place The biggest positive that we have for this defense is Sean Paytons critical eye and last years note books full of observations.

03-18-2013, 03:22 PM	#5
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Putting defensive pieces in place Payton is back. Spags is gone. That should be worth atleast 3 wins right there.
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03-18-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Putting defensive pieces in place Okay so far - Signed back most of the D line and LB'rs. Obviously felt the need to improve CB. Got our veteran TE. Questions still: DE, DT, SS OT, QB, WR We're seeing potential draft scenarios unfold. I like it

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