K Major

Honestly folks, I had very little knowledge of how the NFL salary cap worked until I climbed on board to B&G. Lots of intelligent, well informed guys/gals here to educate & enlighten.

As for Byrd, I think the guy balls out of control and Vacarro gets a much needed mentor to develop & polish his cover skills. LOVE the signing.

lee909

It's all about the signing bonus and gaureteed money.

papz

Most large contracts, excluding franchise quarterback ones for the most part, are filled with faux money. You typically keep these players for 3 years and dump them afterwards. Far too often do people get caught up in the magnitude of the overall contract, that they fail to recognize the likelihood of these players actually finishing out it's entirety is pretty minuscule.

We're going to get a damn good 3 years out of Byrd before we ask him to take a pay cut, restructure, or move on from him from there. I look at the deal as a 3 year 28 million dollar contract... which isn't a bad deal considering his market value and the length of time we're actually going to be able to keep a star player through his prime years.

If or when Graham signs his contract, the same principles will apply.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

All little common sense goes a long way.

iceshack149

It's nice to have scouts that aren't even on the Saints pay roll.
It's evident to any fan that pays a little attention to the NFL that Byrd is a great player but you just know that Rex shared his opinions with Rob about him as a player and as a person.
Rex also has a win/win situation here by getting Byrd out of his division and on to his brothers team.

hagan714

i just cleanrd all the coffee i spit on the screen reading this news

cuts are going to be deep. sproiles trade is not enough

Cruize

Like the player. Not a fan of the contract.

saintfan

Can't believe I'm the first to post this - maybe this could replace that "get crunk" nonsense?

exile

blackgold84

that's for sure the best news i've got today! the BYRDMAN wears black & gold for the next 6 years...unbelievable!

graham's contract situation is now something for mulder and scully! x-files revival!

with the signing of byrd, i think the saints should go after a no. 1 wide receiver in the upcoming draft and of course for an athletic and speedy linebacker.


still cannot believe the news....ryans D will level up immense with this signing.


looks like i have to book a flight soon from vienna (austria) to nola. wanna watch a game in the dome next season!

Danno

Other than a CB, this draft might be all offense.