NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons

jeanpierre · 05-21-2014, 04:54 PM

This might interest some of you from nfl.com ...

Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears make list of best NFL offseasons - NFL.com

"9) New Orleans Saints

Better too soon than too late. ... Many questioned the decision to trade Darren Sproles to Philly for a mere fifth-round draft pick. But considering that his game is built on explosion -- and that he turns 31 next month -- should the move be framed as anything but shrewd? Because of the dearth of trades in this era of the NFL, the Sproles transaction garnered perhaps more attention than the signing of Jairus Byrd -- arguably the best defender on the free-agent market, or very close to it. Getting Byrd, veteran leadership from Champ Bailey and a big corner (6-foot-3, 218 pounds) in rookie Stanley Jean-Baptiste transforms what had been a soft spot in the defense into a solid unit for coach Sean Payton to lean on. (Though, if Payton does still end up having to win games by the score of 34-30, having Brandin Cooks' 4.33 speed in the slot sure won't hurt, folks.)

Nothing is perfect ...

The Jimmy Graham franchise-tag situation is a little sticky. The club wants to pay him like a tight end, but Graham ... along with his agent and the NFL Players Association ... considers himself a wideout, based on how often he lined up in non-TE spots last season. The resolution to the dispute could cost the Saints $5 million."

rezburna · 05-21-2014, 05:22 PM

We had a better off season then damn near every team on that list.

ScottF · 05-21-2014, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

We had a better off season then damn near every team on that list.

grading the off season is like grading the draft- you can't do it until the season is over

too many 'ifs'

Euphoria · 05-21-2014, 07:06 PM

The only way to grade the off season is wait till the season is over...

Rugby Saint II · 05-21-2014, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

grading the off season is like grading the draft- you can't do it until the season is over

too many 'ifs'

True Dat!........but let's do it anyway.

|Mitch| · 05-22-2014, 12:51 AM

Where's the Falcons on that list?

pumpkindriver · 05-22-2014, 09:32 AM

I know you can't really grade the off season moves for like 4 years but for now, I have to admit I'm really pumped about what we've done. Usually I'm very underwhelmed.

Danno · 05-22-2014, 10:28 AM

BTW, I've read some posts elsewhere by a couple of pretty knowledgable posters who follow College prospects year round claim that this years UDFA class looks even better than last years.

I find that hard to believe but if it is even close to true, wow!

foreverfan · 05-22-2014, 11:09 PM

We look great on paper.

Rugby Saint II · 05-23-2014, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

We look great on paper.

Yeah, but we play on grass and turf.

05-21-2014, 04:54 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons This might interest some of you from nfl.com ... Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears make list of best NFL offseasons - NFL.com "9) New Orleans Saints Better too soon than too late. ... Many questioned the decision to trade Darren Sproles to Philly for a mere fifth-round draft pick. But considering that his game is built on explosion -- and that he turns 31 next month -- should the move be framed as anything but shrewd? Because of the dearth of trades in this era of the NFL, the Sproles transaction garnered perhaps more attention than the signing of Jairus Byrd -- arguably the best defender on the free-agent market, or very close to it. Getting Byrd, veteran leadership from Champ Bailey and a big corner (6-foot-3, 218 pounds) in rookie Stanley Jean-Baptiste transforms what had been a soft spot in the defense into a solid unit for coach Sean Payton to lean on. (Though, if Payton does still end up having to win games by the score of 34-30, having Brandin Cooks' 4.33 speed in the slot sure won't hurt, folks.) Nothing is perfect ... The Jimmy Graham franchise-tag situation is a little sticky. The club wants to pay him like a tight end, but Graham ... along with his agent and the NFL Players Association ... considers himself a wideout, based on how often he lined up in non-TE spots last season. The resolution to the dispute could cost the Saints $5 million." iceshack149 likes this.
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05-21-2014, 05:22 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons We had a better off season then damn near every team on that list. Danno and SmashMouth like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons Originally Posted by rezburna We had a better off season then damn near every team on that list. grading the off season is like grading the draft- you can't do it until the season is over too many 'ifs' Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons Originally Posted by ScottF grading the off season is like grading the draft- you can't do it until the season is over too many 'ifs' True Dat!........but let's do it anyway. SmashMouth likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: NFL.com: (Saints) make list of best NFL offseasons Originally Posted by foreverfan We look great on paper. Yeah, but we play on grass and turf.

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