Saints sign Champ Bailey

04-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Thank you John Kasay!

"He also knew that another of Reale’s clients — kicker John Kasay, who like Bailey went to the University of Georgia — was in New Orleans for the final season of his 20-year NFL career in 2011, the last time the Saints won the NFC South.

Reached by phone, Kasay on Friday said he was effusive to Reale about how rewarding it was to close his career with the Saints.

“It was a very good situation,” Kasay said. “I couldn’t have gone to a better place. ... They could not have treated me better.”

Reale passed on Kasay’s recommendation to Bailey, and that was “a big factor,” the agent said.

ScottF · 04-05-2014, 12:02 PM

Man, I really hope I am wrong about this signing.
Seems like a lot of money tied up in a maybe, but I guess the medical staff, SP and Loomis are sold

Going go need some restructuring if we are going to get Graham anything close to what he wants

FinSaint · 04-05-2014, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Man, I really hope I am wrong about this signing.
Seems like a lot of money tied up in a maybe, but I guess the medical staff, SP and Loomis are sold

Going go need some restructuring if we are going to get Graham anything close to what he wants

In all likelihood, if a long-term contract is reached with Graham this offseason, the initial salary cap hits for the first years of the contract will be lower than what his tag is at the moment.

So, in other words, signing a long-term contract with Graham would free up more cap space for the Saints to use now while pushing back his "fat years" into the future where increased salary caps and restructures reside.

lee909 · 04-05-2014, 12:25 PM

If Bailey does enough to complete the deal $3.5ml is a snip. Tracey Porter is earning $3ml this year.

|Mitch| · 04-05-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Tracey Porter is earning $3ml this year.

The Redskins made a very bad deal with Porter, in fact their whole offseason has been poor

lee909 · 04-05-2014, 12:30 PM

I agree
If we get the Bailey of two years ago its a great deal. With the Broncos issues with Von Miller suspension and loosing Dummerville added to Bailey carrying a injury id put my money on Bailey being closer to the player he was in 2012 than 2013.

QBREES9 · 04-05-2014, 02:20 PM

Welcome Champ!

K Major · 04-05-2014, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

The Redskins made a very bad deal with Porter, in fact their whole offseason has been poor

Snyder might be the worst owner in football right now.

saintsfan403 · 04-05-2014, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Snyder might be the worst owner in football right now.

Is it possible to pry that one away from JJ?

Danno · 04-05-2014, 05:53 PM

I'm excited to see what effect Champ and Lewis have on White and Robinson. White and Robinson in their 2nd year under Ryan should improve both, combined with the veteran savvy of Champ and Keenan.
Both have flashed some great play along with a few WTF moments.
Hopefully they play a bit smarter and more consistent.

04-05-2014, 11:24 AM	#71
Threaded by brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015 Rating: (0 votes - average) Thank you John Kasay! "He also knew that another of Reale’s clients — kicker John Kasay, who like Bailey went to the University of Georgia — was in New Orleans for the final season of his 20-year NFL career in 2011, the last time the Saints won the NFC South. Reached by phone, Kasay on Friday said he was effusive to Reale about how rewarding it was to close his career with the Saints. “It was a very good situation,” Kasay said. “I couldn’t have gone to a better place. ... They could not have treated me better.” Reale passed on Kasay’s recommendation to Bailey, and that was “a big factor,” the agent said. iceshack149, jeanpierre, dizzle88 and 1 others like this.
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04-05-2014, 12:02 PM	#72
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Man, I really hope I am wrong about this signing. Seems like a lot of money tied up in a maybe, but I guess the medical staff, SP and Loomis are sold Going go need some restructuring if we are going to get Graham anything close to what he wants

04-05-2014, 12:10 PM	#73
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by ScottF Man, I really hope I am wrong about this signing. Seems like a lot of money tied up in a maybe, but I guess the medical staff, SP and Loomis are sold Going go need some restructuring if we are going to get Graham anything close to what he wants In all likelihood, if a long-term contract is reached with Graham this offseason, the initial salary cap hits for the first years of the contract will be lower than what his tag is at the moment. So, in other words, signing a long-term contract with Graham would free up more cap space for the Saints to use now while pushing back his "fat years" into the future where increased salary caps and restructures reside.

04-05-2014, 12:25 PM	#74
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey If Bailey does enough to complete the deal $3.5ml is a snip. Tracey Porter is earning $3ml this year.

04-05-2014, 12:27 PM	#75
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by lee909 Tracey Porter is earning $3ml this year. The Redskins made a very bad deal with Porter, in fact their whole offseason has been poor

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04-05-2014, 12:30 PM	#76
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey I agree If we get the Bailey of two years ago its a great deal. With the Broncos issues with Von Miller suspension and loosing Dummerville added to Bailey carrying a injury id put my money on Bailey being closer to the player he was in 2012 than 2013.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Welcome Champ!

04-05-2014, 02:26 PM	#78
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| The Redskins made a very bad deal with Porter, in fact their whole offseason has been poor Snyder might be the worst owner in football right now.

04-05-2014, 02:36 PM	#79
saintsfan403 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WHO DAT NATION Posts: 2,261	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey Originally Posted by K Major Snyder might be the worst owner in football right now. Is it possible to pry that one away from JJ?

04-05-2014, 05:53 PM	#80
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints sign Champ Bailey I'm excited to see what effect Champ and Lewis have on White and Robinson. White and Robinson in their 2nd year under Ryan should improve both, combined with the veteran savvy of Champ and Keenan. Both have flashed some great play along with a few WTF moments. Hopefully they play a bit smarter and more consistent. saintsfan403 likes this.

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