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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 55s
Nice pickup in New Orleans: Saints plan to sign Cowboys LB Victor Butler.

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I like that,if true.
We could try and trade with somebody like Miami,Bengals,49ers and swap our 15th for both seconds they all have.I know people say the 49ers would not trade with us but if there is a players they want they would do the deal.

Saints to sign Victor Butler
 

Victor Butler - LB - Cowboys

NEWS: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints "plan" to sign free agent OLB Victor Butler.

ANALYSIS: Schefter didn't report a deal is done, but it'd be a nice pickup for New Orleans as Rob Ryan installs a 3-4 defense. The Saints are needy at outside-rush 'backer and Butler spent the last four seasons backing up DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer in Dallas. Still only 25 years old, Butler has flashed big-time pass-rush ability in past spot play. He is also a plus special teamer.

~Reported and Sent from the NEW Rotoworld Fantasy News

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you know I was about to go get something off the dollar menu from McDonalds but reading this news I am now treating myself to a Big Mac.....I like the direction our defense is going

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Just found this elsewhere

Anthony Spencer Snaps Tackles Sacks FF
2011 939 66 6 4
2010 952 63 5 2
2009 1113 79 8 2
Total 3004 208 19 8

Victor Butler Snaps Tackles Sacks FF
2011 233 23 3 0
2010 158 24 2 1
2009 123 17 3 1
Total 514 *64 8 2

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"Plan to sign"

Oh, brother... when has this become the new standard of reporting?

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Victor Butler chooses the Saints
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 28, 2013, 12:39 PM EDT

APThe Victor Across America Tour has ended, as Cowboys outside linebacker Victor Butler has chosen a team.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Butler ended his free agent tour by picking the Saints.

Butler had also visited the Steelers, Browns and Eagles, but chose to reunite with Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

Butler was an effective sub, with 11.0 sacks in four seasons, but he was stuck behind DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer in Dallas. The Saints can offer him more play-time, as they’re desperately looking for pass-rush help as they transition to a 3-4.

Having Butler around should help Ryan install his system as well.

Victor Butler chooses the Saints | ProFootballTalk

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nakia hogan @nakiahogan

Victor Butler has agreed to a 2 year deal with Saints per league source.

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WWL Breaking news also reports the signing

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Larry Holder ‏@LarryHolder 15m
Can confirm LB Victor Butler has agreed to terms with the #Saints.

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Here it is:


Victor Butler has agreed to a 2-year deal with New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com

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Oh !$#%. We got him afterall. Hope he's a budding player that can help us get some pressure.

Re: Saints come to terms with Victor Butler(pg.5 update)
 

Looks like we will be drafting a tackle.

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OMG IM SO HAPPY YES YES YES !!!!!!!!!!! I think this guy is going to bring a lot to our D !

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Right now lets trade with one of the teams with 2 second round picks and trade right down.Pick up Jones/Watson/Fluker and a D-lineman like Hunt.

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Anyone else surprised it's only a 2 year deal?

This was a smart move by him. He didn't get the money he was looking for(in my opinion) so he took a 2 year deal to prove himself and hit the market in his prime. Great opportunity for him here to do so and I hope he capitalizes.

Talk about flat market... it's done us some favors with our cap space.

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Good signing!! Hopefully he can start his break-out here in N.O., still would like to see Harrison!!

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I think it will mean we have got him on good terms for us.He will have the chance to prove he deserves a big deal with either us or another team while still being only 27 and have the chance for a big deal.He will play his backside of for that deal imo.

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HMMMMMMM and he wears #57 Ricky's old number...I hope he can live up to that number here in the DOME

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Great news!

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Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 2m

Victor Butler's deal with the Saints is for 2yrs, but can void down to 1 yr based on playing time and production

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Takin it back to the old school.... Cha-Ching!

Re: Saints come to terms with Victor Butler(pg.5 update)
 

Saints signed OLB Victor Butler to a two-year contract.

Butler, 25, has 11 career sacks and four forced fumbles across four seasons, though he's only played 803 career snaps, per Pro Football Focus. The typical starting 3-4 rush linebacker plays 900-1,000 snaps. While Butler is considered a weak run defender, he has edge speed the Saints desperately need. He also played for new New Orleans defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in Dallas last year. Butler will compete for a starting job with Junior Galette, Will Smith, Martez Wilson, and whomever the Saints add in April's draft. We like Butler's chances of at least earning a significant role in sub-packages -- all-out pass-rush downs.

Source: Nakia Hogan on Twitter

Very interesting stat.

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He took his sweet time, but just couldn't turn down the chance to wear some black & gold!

:bng:

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Welcome!!!! I can't wait to say.... The butler did it.....as your sack quote!!!!!

Re: Saints come to terms with Victor Butler(pg.5 update)
 

Is this dude any good?

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Nope; we're all just really excited for no reason...

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I think we are all feeling pretty good about this. It looks as If they were able to get Butler on their financial terms. Can't wait to see what the contract is officially. Now does that switch their draft focus? The left tackle position still needs to be answered. Although, I would not mind seeing if Brown can play a full season. The defensive line could also use some attention, and safety as well.

Very good day in Who Dat nation.

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I usually don't care for smartass responses, but this one made my laugh for some reason.:p

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[QUOTE=papz;490567]Butler will compete for a starting job with Junior Galette, Will Smith, Martez Wilson, and whomever the Saints add in April's draft. QUOTE]

I would be shocked if Smith was competing for an outside linebacker spot. After all the years of playing with the hand on the ground, this is a lot to ask an aging veteran at this point in his career.

For shame Mr. Hogan... for shame.

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Maybe 56, but I don't see him as a 57, 51, or 53

:bng:

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That, my friend, is pure AWESOME-SAUCE!

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Does that mean we don't draft Mingo?

New Orleans Saints' patience pays off with Victor Butler signing | NOLA.com