Saints sign Champ Bailey

papz · 04-04-2014, 02:55 PM

I like it. His smarts and technique should allow Him to remain effective 15 yards inward. With Byrd and Vacarro covering the backend, any lost of speed he's incurred should be masked on vertical routes. If he's our starting nickel covering slot receivers, that's something we're not even going to game plan for.

lee909 · 04-04-2014, 02:56 PM

Dont forget that Bush's tender wonr be getting paid.

ClintSaints · 04-04-2014, 02:56 PM

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.

TheOak · 04-04-2014, 03:15 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.

ChrisXVI · 04-04-2014, 02:57 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.

AsylumGuido · 04-04-2014, 02:59 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".

K Major · 04-04-2014, 04:15 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.

Chris XVI agreed but I'll add to your thoughts...

We have a solid front 4, 2 YOUNG gifts at DE bringing pressure, add a solid SS in Vacarro, ball hawk @ FS in JByrd and a strong #1 corner in KLewis. Champ is older but he has TON of support to be good. What helps out a secondary? ... A strong pass rush.

Baring any major injuries the Saints are gonna be a scary defense in 2014. Bailey won't have to be great ...just good.

This could be the year to bring that prize back to New Orleans.

dizzle88 · 04-04-2014, 02:58 PM

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

ClintSaints · 04-04-2014, 02:59 PM

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

lee909 · 04-04-2014, 03:15 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.

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ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey 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. jeanpierre, TheOak and WhoDat!656 like this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	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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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey 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.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	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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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey I like it. His smarts and technique should allow Him to remain effective 15 yards inward. With Byrd and Vacarro covering the backend, any lost of speed he's incurred should be masked on vertical routes. If he's our starting nickel covering slot receivers, that's something we're not even going to game plan for. MarchingOn likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	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. Chris XVI agreed but I'll add to your thoughts... We have a solid front 4, 2 YOUNG gifts at DE bringing pressure, add a solid SS in Vacarro, ball hawk @ FS in JByrd and a strong #1 corner in KLewis. Champ is older but he has TON of support to be good. What helps out a secondary? ... A strong pass rush. Baring any major injuries the Saints are gonna be a scary defense in 2014. Bailey won't have to be great ...just good. This could be the year to bring that prize back to New Orleans.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Something tells me he will either be our nickel corner or play 3rd safety in Rob's 3 safety sets MarchingOn likes this.

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ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey If this means we can't afford to sign Rafael Bush now then I'm really opposed to it.

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