Saints Considering Sidney Rice

nycsaintfan · 03-18-2014, 12:01 AM

Rice played a full season in 2012. Did not put up the numbers he did in 09. But if he stays healthy in this offense 70-80 catches with a possible 1000 yard season is not out of the question.

I like the idea of buying low on Rice, and drafting a receiver in round one.

jeanpierre · 03-18-2014, 05:41 AM

Why sign Rice when we just released Moore?!?

Stills is an ascending player and you have a player in Toon or a probable draft pick who will need those invaluable reps to develop...

We could have signed a better, inexpensive option in Hakeem Nicks to a one year prove it option...

But I geaux back to too many receivers inhibit development by limiting reps...

Believe one of the biggest reasons Colston did so well because he got the reps to develop...

hagan714 · 03-18-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Why sign Rice when we just released Moore?!?

Stills is an ascending player and you have a player in Toon or a probable draft pick who will need those invaluable reps to develop...

We could have signed a better, inexpensive option in Hakeem Nicks to a one year prove it option...

But I geaux back to too many receivers inhibit development by limiting reps...

Believe one of the biggest reasons Colston did so well because he got the reps to develop...

Come on SP always has a soft spot for that home run hitter with all the flash and dash. a game changer that allows SP to go deep into the play book and pull out the cutest neatest plays.

saintsfan1976 · 03-18-2014, 08:01 AM

Saints considering Rice means Saints don't have a lot of money left to spend.

Crusader · 03-18-2014, 09:41 AM

I like Rice and all but with his injury history I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

Danno · 03-18-2014, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I like Rice and all but with his injury history I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside.

rezburna · 03-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside.

Exactly. He'll only take away reps from a younger guy if in fact he looks better then the younger guy. If he doesn't produce, he gets cut. No money loss. No cap hit. I'm pretty sure his contract wouldn't include guaranteed money.

Crusader · 03-18-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside.

The risk is that he beats out a good younger guy in camp that ends up somewhere else and then he gets injured. I'd rather take a slightly lesser player if he is younger and with a better injury history.

SaintLeonard · 03-18-2014, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside.

I agree.

Rice is arguably a top 10 WR in the league when healthy. The problem is, a healthy Sidney Rice is pretty much an oxymoron. I think it's worth the risk though. He won't cost that much, and like others have said, if he doesn't pan out just cut him. It's no biggie.

Hell, I wouldn't be opposed to signing Rice and then STILL drafting a WR in the first.

brees84 · 03-18-2014, 01:23 PM

Bears are expected to release Earl Bennett. (cap casualty) If the price is right...

03-18-2014, 12:01 AM	#1
nycsaintfan 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 165	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Rice played a full season in 2012. Did not put up the numbers he did in 09. But if he stays healthy in this offense 70-80 catches with a possible 1000 yard season is not out of the question. I like the idea of buying low on Rice, and drafting a receiver in round one.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Why sign Rice when we just released Moore?!? Stills is an ascending player and you have a player in Toon or a probable draft pick who will need those invaluable reps to develop... We could have signed a better, inexpensive option in Hakeem Nicks to a one year prove it option... But I geaux back to too many receivers inhibit development by limiting reps... Believe one of the biggest reasons Colston did so well because he got the reps to develop... K Major likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Originally Posted by jeanpierre Why sign Rice when we just released Moore?!? Stills is an ascending player and you have a player in Toon or a probable draft pick who will need those invaluable reps to develop... We could have signed a better, inexpensive option in Hakeem Nicks to a one year prove it option... But I geaux back to too many receivers inhibit development by limiting reps... Believe one of the biggest reasons Colston did so well because he got the reps to develop... Come on SP always has a soft spot for that home run hitter with all the flash and dash. a game changer that allows SP to go deep into the play book and pull out the cutest neatest plays.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Saints considering Rice means Saints don't have a lot of money left to spend.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice I like Rice and all but with his injury history I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Originally Posted by Crusader I like Rice and all but with his injury history I just don't know if he is worth the risk. I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside. rezburna likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,097	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Originally Posted by Danno I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside. Exactly. He'll only take away reps from a younger guy if in fact he looks better then the younger guy. If he doesn't produce, he gets cut. No money loss. No cap hit. I'm pretty sure his contract wouldn't include guaranteed money. saintsfan1976 likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Originally Posted by Danno I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside. The risk is that he beats out a good younger guy in camp that ends up somewhere else and then he gets injured. I'd rather take a slightly lesser player if he is younger and with a better injury history.

03-18-2014, 07:49 PM	#9
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Saints Considering Sidney Rice Originally Posted by Danno I'm not seeing the risk here. He's likely a vet minimum player with a huge upside. I agree. Rice is arguably a top 10 WR in the league when healthy. The problem is, a healthy Sidney Rice is pretty much an oxymoron. I think it's worth the risk though. He won't cost that much, and like others have said, if he doesn't pan out just cut him. It's no biggie. Hell, I wouldn't be opposed to signing Rice and then STILL drafting a WR in the first.

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