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

03-27-2013, 01:03 AM

I have no issue with what he is doing.
It's not that often that a NFL player get the chance to look for a long term deal and decide where they want to play for the next 4/5 years.Id be looking at all the options available,who's offering what deal and which city I would like to live and bring up a young family.Id be going round looking asking for a higher price and seeing if anyone will bite while I evaluate my options.

thefifthwall · 03-27-2013, 01:17 AM

Probably has nothing to do with money.
Should be looking for a starting job. This contract won't be earth shattering but he needs to find the situation that will get him to his next contract in the best shape. He also wouldn't want to sign long term.

SaintnDE · 03-27-2013, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

I have no issue with what he is doing.
It's not that often that a NFL player get the chance to look for a long term deal and decide where they want to play for the next 4/5 years.Id be looking at all the options available,who's offering what deal and which city I would like to live and bring up a young family.Id be going round looking asking for a higher price and seeing if anyone will bite while I evaluate my options.

Exactly. I'm going to assume the people here who cry foul on what he is doing have never had to really "market themselves" for a job. If you take what you are given the first round, when will you ever progress or find something better?

FinSaint · 03-27-2013, 07:55 AM

He and his agent clearly like to be wined and dined, and who wouldn't?!

I think it's smart for him to look at all the alternatives to avoid potentially committing to a multi-year offer that'd take him to a place where he wouldn't be happy longterm.

I hope he does sign with the Saints if the FO really feel like he's worth it, but I won't hold a grudge any which way he chooses.

hagan714 · 03-27-2013, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

He and his agent clearly like to be wined and dined, and who wouldn't?!

he will report to ota's 20 to 30 lbs over weight at this rate

hagan714 · 03-27-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by thefifthwall

Probably has nothing to do with money.
Should be looking for a starting job.

well he has opportunity here for sure

Seer1 · 03-27-2013, 08:11 AM

And it never hurts to ask...

triman · 03-27-2013, 09:30 AM

Can't. blame a guy for exploring all of his options. He should have a real good idea of his market value and we should see a decision soon

papz · 03-27-2013, 11:08 AM

The guy has been in the league 4 years and looking for the first significant contract of his career. While there are other factors he needs to weigh, let's not kid ourselves... it's all about the money. For some reason, he's gotten some hype this offseason and obviously wants and should capitalize on it. For all of these teams, there's a starting job to be had. All are big cities and the only real dump is Cleveland where he's rumored to go to the most.

He's going to the highest bidder.

Rugby Saint II · 03-27-2013, 02:59 PM

Too bad...............I thought that Butler would fit in well here. But then again I thought Nnamdi would fit in here too. Bottom line.......wait and see who is willing to pay these guys more than the rest of their suitors.

03-27-2013, 01:03 AM	#31
Threaded by lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1 Rating: (0 votes - average) I have no issue with what he is doing. It's not that often that a NFL player get the chance to look for a long term deal and decide where they want to play for the next 4/5 years.Id be looking at all the options available,who's offering what deal and which city I would like to live and bring up a young family.Id be going round looking asking for a higher price and seeing if anyone will bite while I evaluate my options. Crusader, hagan714, FinSaint and 1 others like this.
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03-27-2013, 01:17 AM	#32
thefifthwall 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 121	Probably has nothing to do with money. Should be looking for a starting job. This contract won't be earth shattering but he needs to find the situation that will get him to his next contract in the best shape. He also wouldn't want to sign long term.
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03-27-2013, 06:58 AM	#33
SaintnDE 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 443	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer Originally Posted by lee909 I have no issue with what he is doing. It's not that often that a NFL player get the chance to look for a long term deal and decide where they want to play for the next 4/5 years.Id be looking at all the options available,who's offering what deal and which city I would like to live and bring up a young family.Id be going round looking asking for a higher price and seeing if anyone will bite while I evaluate my options. Exactly. I'm going to assume the people here who cry foul on what he is doing have never had to really "market themselves" for a job. If you take what you are given the first round, when will you ever progress or find something better?
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03-27-2013, 07:55 AM	#34
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer He and his agent clearly like to be wined and dined, and who wouldn't?! I think it's smart for him to look at all the alternatives to avoid potentially committing to a multi-year offer that'd take him to a place where he wouldn't be happy longterm. I hope he does sign with the Saints if the FO really feel like he's worth it, but I won't hold a grudge any which way he chooses. hagan714 likes this.

03-27-2013, 08:02 AM	#35
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer Originally Posted by FinSaint He and his agent clearly like to be wined and dined, and who wouldn't?! he will report to ota's 20 to 30 lbs over weight at this rate Seer1 likes this.

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03-27-2013, 08:05 AM	#36
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer Originally Posted by thefifthwall Probably has nothing to do with money. Should be looking for a starting job. well he has opportunity here for sure

03-27-2013, 08:11 AM	#37
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer And it never hurts to ask...

03-27-2013, 09:30 AM	#38
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer Can't. blame a guy for exploring all of his options. He should have a real good idea of his market value and we should see a decision soon
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03-27-2013, 11:08 AM	#39
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer The guy has been in the league 4 years and looking for the first significant contract of his career. While there are other factors he needs to weigh, let's not kid ourselves... it's all about the money. For some reason, he's gotten some hype this offseason and obviously wants and should capitalize on it. For all of these teams, there's a starting job to be had. All are big cities and the only real dump is Cleveland where he's rumored to go to the most. He's going to the highest bidder.

03-27-2013, 02:59 PM	#40
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Victor Butler No Contract signed: Saints Browns Eagles Too bad...............I thought that Butler would fit in well here. But then again I thought Nnamdi would fit in here too. Bottom line.......wait and see who is willing to pay these guys more than the rest of their suitors.

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