SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT,

K Major · 02-22-2014, 10:49 AM

In my eyes, he has disappeared way too often in games. If he resigns great, if he doesn't no biggie.

CheramieIII · 02-22-2014, 11:42 AM

It would be great if we could keep him at a realistic price for the team. He knows the system and has alot of speed. Restructure another receivers contract like colston and we'll be ahead of the game. Tag Graham at TE and tell him we will sign him next year at wr price with a bonus to make up for the discount this year.

lee909 · 02-22-2014, 11:46 AM

It would be cheaper to sign him now on a back loaded deal than pay the price of the tag.I dont like the idea of tagging Graham as you just have to wonder how a player will react in regards to making the catches that hurt over the middle without a long term deal to compensate for injuries

QBREES9 · 02-22-2014, 12:20 PM

Mimimun. Not a dime more.

halloween 65 · 02-23-2014, 05:23 PM

I've got to go with Danno on this one.

hagan714 · 02-24-2014, 12:17 AM

yawn no biggie either way. he should cut us a check for the wasted 1st round pick on him. mentally i swear he just does not get it.

TheOak · 02-24-2014, 07:18 AM

We are cap strapped. Why pay a 7 year vet minimum of $855k when you can grab two rookies at $420k each and save 15k?

What happened to the whole trade down for more picks train of thought. Letting him walk gives you two more options to explore.

Danno · 02-24-2014, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

We are cap strapped. Why pay a 7 year vet minimum of $855k when you can grab two rookies at $420k each and save 15k?

What happened to the whole trade down for more picks train of thought. Letting him walk gives you two more options to explore.

I would guess that Meachem is a know commodity, and its possible we lose Moore.

Having a veteran that knows the system and is relatively cheap is a pretty good reason to bring him to camp.

I suspect they aren't worried about the 400K savings at a position that might be shorthanded on experienced players.

You can still bring several rookies in to compete, and if Meachem is a final 53 cut, you can resign him the following week without his contract being guaranteed and then his contract becomes week to week.

I don't see a downside here, considering we might lose Lance Moore, and perhaps Joe Morgan.

TheOak · 02-24-2014, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I would guess that Meachem is a know commodity, and its possible we lose Moore.

Having a veteran that knows the system and is relatively cheap is a pretty good reason to bring him to camp.

I suspect they aren't worried about the 400K savings at a position that might be shorthanded on experienced players.

You can still bring several rookies in to compete, and if Meachem is a final 53 cut, you can resign him the following week without his contract being guaranteed and then his contract becomes week to week.

I don't see a downside here, considering we might lose Lance Moore, and perhaps Joe Morgan.

The down side is that you can't be over the cap at all and it limits us to prospects.

Yes Moore and Meach would be a loss of Vets but my opinion is that Colston/Brees/Payton can get a rookie up to speed just fine.

I just see it as a limiting factor in evaluating new talent.

Rugby Saint II · 02-24-2014, 08:23 AM

We need a speedy receiver to open the middle with deep routes.

02-22-2014, 10:49 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, In my eyes, he has disappeared way too often in games. If he resigns great, if he doesn't no biggie.

02-22-2014, 11:42 AM	#2
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,496 Blog Entries: 3	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, It would be great if we could keep him at a realistic price for the team. He knows the system and has alot of speed. Restructure another receivers contract like colston and we'll be ahead of the game. Tag Graham at TE and tell him we will sign him next year at wr price with a bonus to make up for the discount this year. hagan714 likes this.

02-22-2014, 11:46 AM	#3
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,860 Blog Entries: 1	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, It would be cheaper to sign him now on a back loaded deal than pay the price of the tag.I dont like the idea of tagging Graham as you just have to wonder how a player will react in regards to making the catches that hurt over the middle without a long term deal to compensate for injuries

02-22-2014, 12:20 PM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Mimimun. Not a dime more. RailBoss likes this.

02-23-2014, 05:23 PM	#5
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, I've got to go with Danno on this one.

02-24-2014, 12:17 AM	#6
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, yawn no biggie either way. he should cut us a check for the wasted 1st round pick on him. mentally i swear he just does not get it. Beastmode likes this.

02-24-2014, 07:18 AM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, We are cap strapped. Why pay a 7 year vet minimum of $855k when you can grab two rookies at $420k each and save 15k? What happened to the whole trade down for more picks train of thought. Letting him walk gives you two more options to explore. lee909 likes this.

02-24-2014, 07:58 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by TheOak We are cap strapped. Why pay a 7 year vet minimum of $855k when you can grab two rookies at $420k each and save 15k? What happened to the whole trade down for more picks train of thought. Letting him walk gives you two more options to explore. I would guess that Meachem is a know commodity, and its possible we lose Moore. Having a veteran that knows the system and is relatively cheap is a pretty good reason to bring him to camp. I suspect they aren't worried about the 400K savings at a position that might be shorthanded on experienced players. You can still bring several rookies in to compete, and if Meachem is a final 53 cut, you can resign him the following week without his contract being guaranteed and then his contract becomes week to week. I don't see a downside here, considering we might lose Lance Moore, and perhaps Joe Morgan. mleg1972 likes this.

02-24-2014, 08:06 AM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by Danno I would guess that Meachem is a know commodity, and its possible we lose Moore. Having a veteran that knows the system and is relatively cheap is a pretty good reason to bring him to camp. I suspect they aren't worried about the 400K savings at a position that might be shorthanded on experienced players. You can still bring several rookies in to compete, and if Meachem is a final 53 cut, you can resign him the following week without his contract being guaranteed and then his contract becomes week to week. I don't see a downside here, considering we might lose Lance Moore, and perhaps Joe Morgan. The down side is that you can't be over the cap at all and it limits us to prospects. Yes Moore and Meach would be a loss of Vets but my opinion is that Colston/Brees/Payton can get a rookie up to speed just fine. I just see it as a limiting factor in evaluating new talent.

02-24-2014, 08:23 AM	#10
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