Saints sign Champ Bailey

04-04-2014, 03:57 PM

He's washed up but he's also one of the best CB's of all time so I guess it can't hurt to have him for depth. His invaluable knowledge will be the most useful part.

dizzle88 · 04-04-2014, 03:58 PM

Something tells me he will either be our nickel corner or play 3rd safety in Rob's 3 safety sets

AsylumGuido · 04-04-2014, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

He's washed up but he's also one of the best CB's of all time so I guess it can't hurt to have him for depth. His invaluable knowledge will be the most useful part.

He's not what he used to be, but that does not mean he is "washed up".

ClintSaints · 04-04-2014, 03:59 PM

If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it.

brees84 · 04-04-2014, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

It doesn't matter whether you trust him or not. It only matters that Payton and Loomis do.

In Ryan I trust. lol

Minimize Champ's weaknesses and use his strenghts. (Rob proved that he is quite good at it)

The Dude · 04-04-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

I don't know what to think about this. I just hope we draft CB (even later rounds)

Can't trust Bailey, age, injuries...

We will. They know he is not a long term solution. They probably brought him in as much for his knowledge as much as whatever talent he has left.
He will be good for all our QBs

Mardigras9 · 04-04-2014, 04:13 PM

2 year deal is surprising.

TheOak · 04-04-2014, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by ClintSaints

Some of you are forgetting he missed a TON of games last year. Like half the season or more. Actually, I just looked it up, he only played 5 games last year.

I'd rather have Jabari Greer back, provided that he's healthy.

But having said all this, I hope Champ Bailey rocks! Sort of like he-who-must-not-be-named rocked when we signed him as a free agent in '09. You know what I mean.

Lookem up again.

Played in games:
6
7
12
15
16
17
18
19

I count 8, thats 3 more in a season than Joe Morgan has played in in the last 3 years.

lee909 · 04-04-2014, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by ClintSaints

If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it.

Dont agree myself
The team obviously put a value on what they were willing to pay Bush. Had they really neen desperate to keep him and felt he was worth more they would have tendered him at round two level for 700k more.

AsylumGuido · 04-04-2014, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by ClintSaints

If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it.

There was never any chance of bringing Bush back once he signed the offer sheet with Atlanta.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by ChrisXVI He's washed up but he's also one of the best CB's of all time so I guess it can't hurt to have him for depth. His invaluable knowledge will be the most useful part. He's not what he used to be, but that does not mean he is "washed up". saintfan and MarchingOn like this.

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brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by AsylumGuido It doesn't matter whether you trust him or not. It only matters that Payton and Loomis do. In Ryan I trust. lol Minimize Champ's weaknesses and use his strenghts. (Rob proved that he is quite good at it) Sarik likes this.
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by ClintSaints Some of you are forgetting he missed a TON of games last year. Like half the season or more. Actually, I just looked it up, he only played 5 games last year. I'd rather have Jabari Greer back, provided that he's healthy. But having said all this, I hope Champ Bailey rocks! Sort of like he-who-must-not-be-named rocked when we signed him as a free agent in '09. You know what I mean. Lookem up again. Played in games: 6 7 12 15 16 17 18 19 I count 8, thats 3 more in a season than Joe Morgan has played in in the last 3 years.
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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by ClintSaints If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it. Dont agree myself The team obviously put a value on what they were willing to pay Bush. Had they really neen desperate to keep him and felt he was worth more they would have tendered him at round two level for 700k more.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by ClintSaints If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it. There was never any chance of bringing Bush back once he signed the offer sheet with Atlanta.

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