Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract

FinSaint · 03-29-2013, 03:52 AM

True, Austin would make the offense just that more dangerous, but I do hope they pick a defensive player with the 1st rounder if not an OT.

westbankdaze · 03-29-2013, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

Patience pays off..... Lol it's like Mickey was listening to someone's angry rant

Are you high?

Butler is our answer to OLB? Has to compete with Galette??? Wtf

Undersized ???

This should have been some bigger and badder. Not liking this selection - I hope I'm wrong next season.

hagan714 · 03-29-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by westbankdaze

Are you high?

not yet

Originally Posted by westbankdaze

Butler is our answer to OLB? Has to compete with Galette??? Wtf

Butler is a solid gamble. He is an up abd coming OLB that has proven his worth in a 34. Galette is a complete unknown in a 34. As it was in a 43 his run defense was so so at best and i have no idea if he can pass defend. Besides its a great youth move for the defense that will be retiring players in the next couple of years.

Originally Posted by westbankdaze

Undersized ???

proved he can play in 34 at OLB the question to be answered is can he make the next step as a full time starter. if not he already excels coming off the bench. thats why i think he signed only a two year deal here to get his shot at starting. safe for the saints and him

Originally Posted by westbankdaze

This should have been some bigger and badder. Not liking this selection - I hope I'm wrong next season.

cap handcuffs are on pretty tight

FinSaint · 03-29-2013, 05:21 AM

Depending on the numbers, this was a good signing because he is young, has been playing/learning behind the likes of DeMarcus Ware, and is familiar with Rob Ryan and his defensive scheme.

Since it's only a 2-year contract with conditions that could void the second year all together - there's very little risk involved with this signing.

And the Saints will probably pick another OLB from the draft if a suitable candidate falls to or is available to them at the right time.

papz · 03-29-2013, 07:50 AM

“The chance to come in and compete is all I wanted in this free agency opportunity,” said Butler. “After sitting down and talking with everybody, I felt like my best chance to compete and be a part of a winning team was in New Orleans.”

Victor Butler: "All I Want is a Chance to Compete"

73Saint · 03-29-2013, 09:51 AM

After listening to him speak w/ Deke and Bobby last night, I am even more excited. Guy is very articulate. Makes me so proud to be a Saints fan these days, when sought out free agents make a 3 or 4 team tour, and wind up choosing the Saints...says a lot about where Mickey and Sean have taken our franchise!

papz · 03-29-2013, 01:39 PM

I don't think the signing of an unproven Butler on a 2 year contract will deter us from selecting a linebacker if he's the BPA on our board. However, the signing definitely opens up the possibilities with what we can do with the draft pick. Whether it's taking a LT, trading down, or whatever else situation that may present itself... something I wasn't as open into doing prior to filling two positions of need via free agency.

burningmetal · 03-29-2013, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I don't think the signing of an unproven Butler on a 2 year contract will deter us from selecting a linebacker if he's the BPA on our board. However, the signing definitely opens up the possibilities with what we can do with the draft pick. Whether it's taking a LT, trading down, or whatever else situation that may present itself... something I wasn't as open into doing prior to filling two positions of need via free agency.

Agreed. This is why I don't think any linebacker but Jones would be selected. I gotta think that if he's gone the best player available will not be any of the other linebackers. They could stand to go a number of different ways. Obviously I could be wrong, but I'd rather have an OT or Safety than to have someone like Mingo. I like Mingo's athleticism, but he's too unpolished when we have other needs, in my opinion.

I don't see Ansah as a linebacker. But it seems he's being viewed that way by some. So I guess I should consider him as the one other linebacker possibility.

SaintKiller · 03-30-2013, 05:46 PM

Great pick up for you guys.

Joker · 03-30-2013, 07:12 PM

With all the defensive signings in free agency, IMO they draft an offensive player

03-29-2013, 03:52 AM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract True, Austin would make the offense just that more dangerous, but I do hope they pick a defensive player with the 1st rounder if not an OT.

03-29-2013, 05:05 AM	#2
westbankdaze 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 843	Originally Posted by alleycat_126 Patience pays off..... Lol it's like Mickey was listening to someone's angry rant Are you high? Butler is our answer to OLB? Has to compete with Galette??? Wtf Undersized ??? This should have been some bigger and badder. Not liking this selection - I hope I'm wrong next season.
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03-29-2013, 10:13 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract Originally Posted by westbankdaze Are you high? not yet Originally Posted by westbankdaze Butler is our answer to OLB? Has to compete with Galette??? Wtf Butler is a solid gamble. He is an up abd coming OLB that has proven his worth in a 34. Galette is a complete unknown in a 34. As it was in a 43 his run defense was so so at best and i have no idea if he can pass defend. Besides its a great youth move for the defense that will be retiring players in the next couple of years. Originally Posted by westbankdaze Undersized ??? proved he can play in 34 at OLB the question to be answered is can he make the next step as a full time starter. if not he already excels coming off the bench. thats why i think he signed only a two year deal here to get his shot at starting. safe for the saints and him Originally Posted by westbankdaze This should have been some bigger and badder. Not liking this selection - I hope I'm wrong next season. cap handcuffs are on pretty tight RockyMountainSaint likes this.
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03-29-2013, 05:21 AM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract Depending on the numbers, this was a good signing because he is young, has been playing/learning behind the likes of DeMarcus Ware, and is familiar with Rob Ryan and his defensive scheme. Since it's only a 2-year contract with conditions that could void the second year all together - there's very little risk involved with this signing. And the Saints will probably pick another OLB from the draft if a suitable candidate falls to or is available to them at the right time.

03-29-2013, 07:50 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract “The chance to come in and compete is all I wanted in this free agency opportunity,” said Butler. “After sitting down and talking with everybody, I felt like my best chance to compete and be a part of a winning team was in New Orleans.” Victor Butler: "All I Want is a Chance to Compete" RockyMountainSaint, hagan714 and alexonfyre like this.

03-29-2013, 09:51 AM	#6
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract After listening to him speak w/ Deke and Bobby last night, I am even more excited. Guy is very articulate. Makes me so proud to be a Saints fan these days, when sought out free agents make a 3 or 4 team tour, and wind up choosing the Saints...says a lot about where Mickey and Sean have taken our franchise! RockyMountainSaint, Crusader, hagan714 and 2 others like this.

03-29-2013, 01:39 PM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract I don't think the signing of an unproven Butler on a 2 year contract will deter us from selecting a linebacker if he's the BPA on our board. However, the signing definitely opens up the possibilities with what we can do with the draft pick. Whether it's taking a LT, trading down, or whatever else situation that may present itself... something I wasn't as open into doing prior to filling two positions of need via free agency.

03-29-2013, 03:10 PM	#8
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract Originally Posted by papz I don't think the signing of an unproven Butler on a 2 year contract will deter us from selecting a linebacker if he's the BPA on our board. However, the signing definitely opens up the possibilities with what we can do with the draft pick. Whether it's taking a LT, trading down, or whatever else situation that may present itself... something I wasn't as open into doing prior to filling two positions of need via free agency. Agreed. This is why I don't think any linebacker but Jones would be selected. I gotta think that if he's gone the best player available will not be any of the other linebackers. They could stand to go a number of different ways. Obviously I could be wrong, but I'd rather have an OT or Safety than to have someone like Mingo. I like Mingo's athleticism, but he's too unpolished when we have other needs, in my opinion. I don't see Ansah as a linebacker. But it seems he's being viewed that way by some. So I guess I should consider him as the one other linebacker possibility.
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03-30-2013, 05:46 PM	#9
SaintKiller 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract Great pick up for you guys.

03-30-2013, 07:12 PM	#10
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Victor Butler, New Orleans Saints agree to contract With all the defensive signings in free agency, IMO they draft an offensive player

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