Free agents 2014

Jack Vegas · 02-12-2014, 10:58 AM

We need to get some of our own guys re-signed and make a couple of small moves.

A lot of people seem to want Strief gone, but look at the available free agents and tell me he's not better than almost all of them. He's worth the $3-3.5 million/year he'll get and will probably give us a bit of a hometown discount. I'm not as big on keeping DLP but if you let him go you'd better damn sure know your replacement is going to work out. Unless you can get Mack (unlikely) there's no point in looking for outside FA help at center.

I could see us bringing in a WR, if Moore is cut and Meachem not re-signed there is a gaping hole there. Really like Emmanuel Sanders. Maybe a big 3-4 OLB although Haralson would probably be the best value. Doubt they look for corner/safety help but there are some good depth guys available (I really love Cassius Vaughn as a nickel/dime guy).

I think my ideal (but realistic) offseason would look something l like this:

QB - Brees, Griffin
RB - Ingram, Robinson, Sproles, rookie (Hill? Seastrunk?)
FB - Collins
WR - Colston, Stills, Toon, Emmanuel Sanders
TE - Graham, Watson, Hill
OL - Armstead, Grubbs, Lelito, Evans, Strief (Harris, Jones, rookie)
DL - Jordan, Hicks, Bunkley, Jenkins, Foster, Walker, rookie
OLB - Galette, Butler, Haralson, Rufus
ILB - Lofton, Hawthorne, Humber, Reddick
CB - Lewis, Robinson, White, Sweeting, Cassius Vaughn
S - Vaccaro, Bush, Jenkins, rookie

amazin15 · 02-12-2014, 02:28 PM

i like that list.. wouldn't mind seeing some weapons on there. Perhaps Danario Alexander or Andre Roberts

brees84 · 02-12-2014, 03:48 PM

Danario Alexander had two right knee surgeries and five operations on his left knee. His career is in doubt.

amazin15 · 02-12-2014, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

Danario Alexander had two right knee surgeries and five operations on his left knee. His career is in doubt.

in that case, we'll more than likely draft a receiver. Its no secret we need to get younger at that position.

Is there any way we pick up a guy like Branden Albert or is the cost to steep?

jeanpierre · 02-12-2014, 10:41 PM

More likely to draft a Tackle than sign one...

jeanpierre · 02-15-2014, 11:56 AM

There will be many recognizable names on the market this year; I hope we sign FAs under 26 yrs of age with good ceilings...

jeanpierre · 02-15-2014, 09:53 PM

New Orleans Saints' Top Free-Agency Targets at Linebacker | Bleacher Report

K Major · 02-16-2014, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

New Orleans Saints' Top Free-Agency Targets at Linebacker | Bleacher Report

Good size, stand up OLB in the 3-4 and LOW COST OPTION for Robert Ayers... why not.

saintsfan1976 · 02-23-2014, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Good size, stand up OLB in the 3-4 and LOW COST OPTION for Robert Ayers... why not.

Because he doesn't produce.

jeanpierre · 02-23-2014, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Because he doesn't produce.

Kinda goes back to the "why spend it just to spend it question" doesn't it?!?

02-12-2014, 10:58 AM	#1
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Free agents 2014 We need to get some of our own guys re-signed and make a couple of small moves. A lot of people seem to want Strief gone, but look at the available free agents and tell me he's not better than almost all of them. He's worth the $3-3.5 million/year he'll get and will probably give us a bit of a hometown discount. I'm not as big on keeping DLP but if you let him go you'd better damn sure know your replacement is going to work out. Unless you can get Mack (unlikely) there's no point in looking for outside FA help at center. I could see us bringing in a WR, if Moore is cut and Meachem not re-signed there is a gaping hole there. Really like Emmanuel Sanders. Maybe a big 3-4 OLB although Haralson would probably be the best value. Doubt they look for corner/safety help but there are some good depth guys available (I really love Cassius Vaughn as a nickel/dime guy). I think my ideal (but realistic) offseason would look something l like this: QB - Brees, Griffin RB - Ingram, Robinson, Sproles, rookie (Hill? Seastrunk?) FB - Collins WR - Colston, Stills, Toon, Emmanuel Sanders TE - Graham, Watson, Hill OL - Armstead, Grubbs, Lelito, Evans, Strief (Harris, Jones, rookie) DL - Jordan, Hicks, Bunkley, Jenkins, Foster, Walker, rookie OLB - Galette, Butler, Haralson, Rufus ILB - Lofton, Hawthorne, Humber, Reddick CB - Lewis, Robinson, White, Sweeting, Cassius Vaughn S - Vaccaro, Bush, Jenkins, rookie
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02-12-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
amazin15 Registered Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 98	Re: Free agents 2014 i like that list.. wouldn't mind seeing some weapons on there. Perhaps Danario Alexander or Andre Roberts

02-12-2014, 03:48 PM	#3
brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Free agents 2014 Danario Alexander had two right knee surgeries and five operations on his left knee. His career is in doubt. amazin15 likes this.
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02-12-2014, 04:39 PM	#4
amazin15 Registered Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 98	Re: Free agents 2014 Originally Posted by brees84 Danario Alexander had two right knee surgeries and five operations on his left knee. His career is in doubt. in that case, we'll more than likely draft a receiver. Its no secret we need to get younger at that position. Is there any way we pick up a guy like Branden Albert or is the cost to steep?

02-12-2014, 10:41 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Free agents 2014 More likely to draft a Tackle than sign one... MarchingOn likes this.

02-15-2014, 11:56 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Free agents 2014 There will be many recognizable names on the market this year; I hope we sign FAs under 26 yrs of age with good ceilings...

02-15-2014, 09:53 PM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Free agents 2014 New Orleans Saints' Top Free-Agency Targets at Linebacker \| Bleacher Report

02-16-2014, 09:14 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,822 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Free agents 2014 Originally Posted by jeanpierre New Orleans Saints' Top Free-Agency Targets at Linebacker \| Bleacher Report Good size, stand up OLB in the 3-4 and LOW COST OPTION for Robert Ayers... why not.

02-23-2014, 06:42 AM	#9
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,002 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Free agents 2014 Originally Posted by K Major Good size, stand up OLB in the 3-4 and LOW COST OPTION for Robert Ayers... why not. Because he doesn't produce.

02-23-2014, 02:34 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Free agents 2014 Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Because he doesn't produce. Kinda goes back to the "why spend it just to spend it question" doesn't it?!? K Major likes this.

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