SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT,

TheOak · 02-24-2014, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

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

Got one.

I would play it like we did last year. Meachem isn't offered anything until we are done with FA, and we have vetted rookies. If we do not find equal talent for less $ then sign him to vet min.

Rugby Saint II · 02-25-2014, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

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

Maybe I should have said that we need another speedy receiver to run the deep routes and open those lanes for Moore and Colston like when we had Henderson and Meachem.

dizzle88 · 02-25-2014, 12:19 PM

Meachem actually played pretty well, he sparked our offense vs san fran when they were struggling with a 50 yard catch and run, then made another huge grab later in the game

like oak said, vet minimum and let them fight it out in camp

at the minute, stills is better but meachem is a good blocking WR

TheOak · 02-25-2014, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Meachem actually played pretty well, he sparked our offense vs san fran when they were struggling with a 50 yard catch and run, then made another huge grab later in the game

like oak said, vet minimum and let them fight it out in camp

at the minute, stills is better but meachem is a good blocking WR

You may have misread what i intended.

Vet minimum - Only after camp is done and we know that there was nothing there of better value. We can sign him 4th week of preseason.

Crusader · 02-25-2014, 03:36 PM

I'd like to have him just because Brees knows him well, Payton knows him well. He is a known asset to this team.

Papa Voodoo · 02-25-2014, 05:39 PM

If we sign him it will be a combonation of familiarity, productivity, health, and run blocking. They guy is always in on running plays.

TheOak · 02-26-2014, 04:17 AM

I for one take 30m to run the 40yd (used to be 20m).

Is say Stills still runs that same 40, but 6+ year vets have added a little time.

Line em all up for a 40 and my $ is on stills.

With that haircut, he has been running for his life for a while.

ScottF · 02-26-2014, 02:21 PM

I am not sure what kind of 'negotiations' could be going on. He got a million last year while still cashing a Charger paycheck, and he isn't getting more than that.

He had some solid 40 catch seasons for us, and the fact is he didn't fit in at SD, for whatever reason. He can still fill the 4th or 5th role, and is certainly better than Toon or Tanner. 16 catches doesn't look like much, but as a 4th receiver on a team with Graham, Sproles, and PT, you aren't going to be targeted much.

We bring receivers along VERY slowly (Stills is the exception), so why not keep Meachem and let a rookie develop.

TheOak · 02-26-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I am not sure what kind of 'negotiations' could be going on. He got a million last year while still cashing a Charger paycheck, and he isn't getting more than that.

He had some solid 40 catch seasons for us, and the fact is he didn't fit in at SD, for whatever reason. He can still fill the 4th or 5th role, and is certainly better than Toon or Tanner. 16 catches doesn't look like much, but you as a 4th receiver on a team with Graham, Sproles, and PT, you aren't going to be targeted much.

We bring receivers along VERY slowly (Stills is the exception), so why not keep Meachem and let a rookie develop.

Not sure how slow we bring WR along.

Colston started 12 games his rookie season.
I looked up most of the receivers I could think of that we had as rookies and near all of their 1st/2nd seasons look like their last two seasons.

ScottF · 02-26-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Not sure how slow we bring WR along.

Colston started 12 games his rookie season.
I looked up most of the receivers I could think of that we had as rookies and near all of their 1st/2nd seasons look like their last two seasons.

Henderson and Meachem come to mind.

02-24-2014, 09:02 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We need a speedy receiver to open the middle with deep routes. Got one. I would play it like we did last year. Meachem isn't offered anything until we are done with FA, and we have vetted rookies. If we do not find equal talent for less $ then sign him to vet min. Papa Voodoo and dizzle88 like this.
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02-25-2014, 03:50 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We need a speedy receiver to open the middle with deep routes. Maybe I should have said that we need another speedy receiver to run the deep routes and open those lanes for Moore and Colston like when we had Henderson and Meachem.

02-25-2014, 12:19 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Meachem actually played pretty well, he sparked our offense vs san fran when they were struggling with a 50 yard catch and run, then made another huge grab later in the game like oak said, vet minimum and let them fight it out in camp at the minute, stills is better but meachem is a good blocking WR

02-25-2014, 12:21 PM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by dizzle88 Meachem actually played pretty well, he sparked our offense vs san fran when they were struggling with a 50 yard catch and run, then made another huge grab later in the game like oak said, vet minimum and let them fight it out in camp at the minute, stills is better but meachem is a good blocking WR You may have misread what i intended. Vet minimum - Only after camp is done and we know that there was nothing there of better value. We can sign him 4th week of preseason.

02-25-2014, 03:36 PM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, I'd like to have him just because Brees knows him well, Payton knows him well. He is a known asset to this team. jeanpierre likes this.

02-25-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, If we sign him it will be a combonation of familiarity, productivity, health, and run blocking. They guy is always in on running plays.

02-26-2014, 04:17 AM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, I for one take 30m to run the 40yd (used to be 20m). Is say Stills still runs that same 40, but 6+ year vets have added a little time. Line em all up for a 40 and my $ is on stills. With that haircut, he has been running for his life for a while. Danno likes this.

02-26-2014, 02:21 PM	#8
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, I am not sure what kind of 'negotiations' could be going on. He got a million last year while still cashing a Charger paycheck, and he isn't getting more than that. He had some solid 40 catch seasons for us, and the fact is he didn't fit in at SD, for whatever reason. He can still fill the 4th or 5th role, and is certainly better than Toon or Tanner. 16 catches doesn't look like much, but as a 4th receiver on a team with Graham, Sproles, and PT, you aren't going to be targeted much. We bring receivers along VERY slowly (Stills is the exception), so why not keep Meachem and let a rookie develop. Danno and mleg1972 like this.

02-26-2014, 02:32 PM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by ScottF I am not sure what kind of 'negotiations' could be going on. He got a million last year while still cashing a Charger paycheck, and he isn't getting more than that. He had some solid 40 catch seasons for us, and the fact is he didn't fit in at SD, for whatever reason. He can still fill the 4th or 5th role, and is certainly better than Toon or Tanner. 16 catches doesn't look like much, but you as a 4th receiver on a team with Graham, Sproles, and PT, you aren't going to be targeted much. We bring receivers along VERY slowly (Stills is the exception), so why not keep Meachem and let a rookie develop. Not sure how slow we bring WR along. Colston started 12 games his rookie season. I looked up most of the receivers I could think of that we had as rookies and near all of their 1st/2nd seasons look like their last two seasons.

02-26-2014, 02:33 PM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: SAINTS, ROBERT MEACHEM HOPE TO HAMMER OUT NEW CONTRACT, Originally Posted by TheOak Not sure how slow we bring WR along. Colston started 12 games his rookie season. I looked up most of the receivers I could think of that we had as rookies and near all of their 1st/2nd seasons look like their last two seasons. Henderson and Meachem come to mind.

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