Lofton being shopped?

lee909 · 03-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Why would you say that ?

Most GB coaches/fans may argue that AJ's best playing days are behind him.

Didnt he want him in the draft?.

Not sure why but my stomachs rumbling and its either me reading coaches mind or my cheese and marmite sandwich repeating in me

ChrisXVI · 03-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Seems to me like Hawthorne would be the more obvious one to get rid of, which we may still do, but replacing Lofton could be quite a task. A decent draft pick as compensation would be good though provided that we don't blow it on some unheard of borderline draftable O-Lineman like we do every year.

Rugby Saint II · 03-04-2015, 03:49 PM

Wow. I didn't see that coming......I'll bet Lofton didn't either.

Unless.....we talked to him about a restructure and he said no.

Hmmm.........berry berry interesting.(Laugh In reference)

RaginCajun83 · 03-04-2015, 03:51 PM

I'd rather proven commodity over potential when it comes to players that are already in the NFL

brees84 · 03-04-2015, 04:01 PM

Kiko Alonso in his rookie year played like pro bowl LB. If that trade fails (shady is hot happy at all) I'll go after Kiko (he doesn't want to stay in Buffalo).

dizzle88 · 03-04-2015, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Seems to me like Hawthorne would be the more obvious one to get rid of, which we may still do, but replacing Lofton could be quite a task. A decent draft pick as compensation would be good though provided that we don't blow it on some unheard of borderline draftable O-Lineman like we do every year.

I don't think Hawthorne is tradable, he has been a massive let down since he came here.

Lofton at least has some trade weight, no one wants Hawthorne when they notice how many tackles he misses or coverages he blows.

ScottF · 03-04-2015, 04:03 PM

very dubious & speculative

Lofton will cost us $9 mill if he plays, or $5 mill if he goes
So are we going to find a better player for $4 mill just to break even?

and:
The team could save $2.25 million by converting that to a signing bonus, leaving $7 million against the cap.

Rsanders24 · 03-04-2015, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

very dubious & speculative

Lofton will cost us $9 mill if he plays, or $5 mill if he goes
So are we going to find a better player for $4 mill just to break even?

and:
The team could save $2.25 million by converting that to a signing bonus, leaving $7 million against the cap.

That would be my concern as well...if you take the 5 mil hit then that only gives you 4 or less if we are trying to save cap space...and the weakest link is still there in Hawthorne...so then what?

dizzle88 · 03-04-2015, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

That would be my concern as well...if you take the 5 mil hit then that only gives you 4 or less if we are trying to save cap space...and the weakest link is still there in Hawthorne...so then what?

If they are willing to take the cap hit then to me it appears they will draft an ILB, immediate starter on a rookie pay scale.

VegasSaint9 · 03-04-2015, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Im guessing coach wants Hawk

Great character,team first

Other options in free agency
*Nate Irving,
Mason Foster
Rolando McClain
Rey Maualuga
Brandon Spikes
David Harris

No way, my guess is they like someone in FA or the Draft. Why replace Lofton with a slower older version? I think they want younger, faster blood at the LB position. Perryman perhaps?

03-04-2015, 03:48 PM	#11
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by K Major Why would you say that ? Most GB coaches/fans may argue that AJ's best playing days are behind him. Didnt he want him in the draft?. Not sure why but my stomachs rumbling and its either me reading coaches mind or my cheese and marmite sandwich repeating in me

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Lofton being shopped? Seems to me like Hawthorne would be the more obvious one to get rid of, which we may still do, but replacing Lofton could be quite a task. A decent draft pick as compensation would be good though provided that we don't blow it on some unheard of borderline draftable O-Lineman like we do every year.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Lofton being shopped? Wow. I didn't see that coming......I'll bet Lofton didn't either. Unless.....we talked to him about a restructure and he said no. Hmmm.........berry berry interesting.(Laugh In reference) RaginCajun83 and VegasSaint9 like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Seems to me like Hawthorne would be the more obvious one to get rid of, which we may still do, but replacing Lofton could be quite a task. A decent draft pick as compensation would be good though provided that we don't blow it on some unheard of borderline draftable O-Lineman like we do every year. I don't think Hawthorne is tradable, he has been a massive let down since he came here. Lofton at least has some trade weight, no one wants Hawthorne when they notice how many tackles he misses or coverages he blows. MarchingOn likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Lofton being shopped? very dubious & speculative Lofton will cost us $9 mill if he plays, or $5 mill if he goes So are we going to find a better player for $4 mill just to break even? and: The team could save $2.25 million by converting that to a signing bonus, leaving $7 million against the cap. Rsanders24 likes this.

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Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,482	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by ScottF very dubious & speculative Lofton will cost us $9 mill if he plays, or $5 mill if he goes So are we going to find a better player for $4 mill just to break even? and: The team could save $2.25 million by converting that to a signing bonus, leaving $7 million against the cap. That would be my concern as well...if you take the 5 mil hit then that only gives you 4 or less if we are trying to save cap space...and the weakest link is still there in Hawthorne...so then what?

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by Rsanders24 That would be my concern as well...if you take the 5 mil hit then that only gives you 4 or less if we are trying to save cap space...and the weakest link is still there in Hawthorne...so then what? If they are willing to take the cap hit then to me it appears they will draft an ILB, immediate starter on a rookie pay scale.

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VegasSaint9 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 360	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by lee909 Im guessing coach wants Hawk Great character,team first Other options in free agency *Nate Irving, Mason Foster Rolando McClain Rey Maualuga Brandon Spikes David Harris No way, my guess is they like someone in FA or the Draft. Why replace Lofton with a slower older version? I think they want younger, faster blood at the LB position. Perryman perhaps? MarchingOn likes this.

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