Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go

Attached Images · 04-07-2014, 07:22 PM

The New Orleans Saints’ first gamble didn’t pay off. They hoped to retain restricted-free-agent safety Rafael Bush at a discount rate of $1.4 million.

But then the division-rival Atlanta Falcons swooped in and tried to steal Bush away from them. And that was a risk the Saints weren’t willing to take.

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The Saints matched Atlanta’s offer for Bush (reportedly worth up to $4.5 million over two years). Even though the Saints are tight on salary-cap space, they figured losing Bush to the Falcons was the kind of double whammy they couldn’t afford.

Bush, 26, is a player on the rise. And he was starting to establish himself as a bruising hitter in the open field by the end of last season.

Now New Orleans is suddenly loaded with depth in the secondary -- and the Falcons are still searching for a starting safety.

Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go - NFC South Blog - ESPN

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|Mitch| · 04-07-2014, 07:25 PM

As for Bush, he admitted to The Advocate’s Ramon Antonio Vargas that he was attracted to the opportunity in Atlanta, but only because the Falcons were offering more money and a better opportunity for a starting job.

Now that the Saints stepped up and showed him how much they value him, he insisted he’s still fired up about staying in NOLA – even if it’s in a No. 3 safety role alongside starters Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro.

“This team is going to make some big noise. I’m excited,” said Bush

Jack Vegas · 04-07-2014, 07:28 PM

Same thing I've been saying all along. You don't develop young players like this and just let them walk right when they start getting good. Especially not when they cost practically nothing.

exile · 04-07-2014, 07:30 PM

Plus you never want to lose a player with knowledge of a playbook to a division rival.

saintsfan1976 · 04-07-2014, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Same thing I've been saying all along. You don't develop young players like this and just let them walk right when they start getting good. Especially not when they cost practically nothing.

You can when the money runs out.

saintsfan1976 · 04-07-2014, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Plus you never want to lose a player with knowledge of a playbook to a division rival.

Not ideal but also not the end of the world. Players make plays. And just look at how our roster turned over this year.

CheramieIII · 04-07-2014, 07:55 PM

Consistency kills. Keep as many players as possible from year to year and your team percentage wise will always come out better than someone with a lot of turn over year to year. Just one part of the winning game

Rugby Saint II · 04-07-2014, 08:33 PM

Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go..........oh, I see what they're doing.

ChrisXVI · 04-07-2014, 08:39 PM

We most certainly could have afforded to let him go. In fact, it could've worked to our advantage to let Atlanta start our backup safety... You know, Bush not being that great of a free safety.

gulfgambler · 04-07-2014, 08:44 PM

[QUOTE=saintsfan1976;587465]You can when the money runs out.[/QUOte.

Not when you have one of the best counterfeiters in the business.
You go Mickey.............

04-07-2014, 07:22 PM	#1
Threaded by saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints’ first gamble didn’t pay off. They hoped to retain restricted-free-agent safety Rafael Bush at a discount rate of $1.4 million. But then the division-rival Atlanta Falcons swooped in and tried to steal Bush away from them. And that was a risk the Saints weren’t willing to take. Bush The Saints matched Atlanta’s offer for Bush (reportedly worth up to $4.5 million over two years). Even though the Saints are tight on salary-cap space, they figured losing Bush to the Falcons was the kind of double whammy they couldn’t afford. Bush, 26, is a player on the rise. And he was starting to establish himself as a bruising hitter in the open field by the end of last season. Now New Orleans is suddenly loaded with depth in the secondary -- and the Falcons are still searching for a starting safety. Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go - NFC South Blog - ESPN Attached Images Ashley and ClintSaints like this. Last edited by saintfan; 04-07-2014 at 07:25 PM..
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04-07-2014, 07:25 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go As for Bush, he admitted to The Advocate’s Ramon Antonio Vargas that he was attracted to the opportunity in Atlanta, but only because the Falcons were offering more money and a better opportunity for a starting job. Now that the Saints stepped up and showed him how much they value him, he insisted he’s still fired up about staying in NOLA – even if it’s in a No. 3 safety role alongside starters Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro. “This team is going to make some big noise. I’m excited,” said Bush saintfan, RockyMountainSaint and ClintSaints like this.

04-07-2014, 07:28 PM	#3
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Same thing I've been saying all along. You don't develop young players like this and just let them walk right when they start getting good. Especially not when they cost practically nothing. RockyMountainSaint, hagan714, MarchingOn and 1 others like this.
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04-07-2014, 07:30 PM	#4
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Plus you never want to lose a player with knowledge of a playbook to a division rival.
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04-07-2014, 07:35 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Same thing I've been saying all along. You don't develop young players like this and just let them walk right when they start getting good. Especially not when they cost practically nothing. You can when the money runs out.

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04-07-2014, 07:36 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Originally Posted by exile Plus you never want to lose a player with knowledge of a playbook to a division rival. Not ideal but also not the end of the world. Players make plays. And just look at how our roster turned over this year.

04-07-2014, 07:55 PM	#7
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Consistency kills. Keep as many players as possible from year to year and your team percentage wise will always come out better than someone with a lot of turn over year to year. Just one part of the winning game SapperSaint, hagan714 and MarchingOn like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go..........oh, I see what they're doing.

04-07-2014, 08:39 PM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go We most certainly could have afforded to let him go. In fact, it could've worked to our advantage to let Atlanta start our backup safety... You know, Bush not being that great of a free safety.

04-07-2014, 08:44 PM	#10
gulfgambler Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tomball Posts: 1,097	Re: Saints couldn't afford to let Bush go [QUOTE=saintsfan1976;587465]You can when the money runs out.[/QUOte. Not when you have one of the best counterfeiters in the business. You go Mickey.............

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