Lofton being shopped?

dizzle88 · 03-04-2015, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by VegasSaint9

We havent drafted a LB higher than the 3rd round. The good ones are usually found between 1-3. Got try sometime, why not now? Maybe we'll get the next Dome Patrol.

Agreed

The Steelers and the Raiders both drafted guys at LB in Ryan Shazier and Kalil Mack, both had pretty good rookie seasons.

RaginCajun83 · 03-04-2015, 05:00 PM

I was holding out hope Saints would package up to get Mack

blackangold · 03-04-2015, 05:03 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

Hawk was awful last year... There is a reason why he was cut. He'll make Shanle look good at this point in his career.

blackangold · 03-04-2015, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Somethings going on as the team really dont want to touch Brees deal. Strange they are still sitting on converting other bonus's. It ridiculous that tge league hasn't said a word about Junior as the team needs to know as it effects his deal.

Benson doesn't have the free money laying around.

The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues.

voodooido · 03-04-2015, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Cant see much more than 5th for him or am i undervaluing him?

I could see a 3rd if he fixes that God awful contract.

Danno · 03-04-2015, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I could see a 3rd if he fixes that God awful contract.

We'd eat the bonus money. He'd be 1/2 the price to other teams.

Danno · 03-04-2015, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Benson doesn't have the free money laying around.

The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues.

I doubt the cost of that litigation amounts to anything more than the cost of a couple UDFA's.

SaintsBro · 03-04-2015, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Benson doesn't have the free money laying around.

The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues.

That's absurd. Did you see the Picayune today? Benson is worth $1.9 BILLION per Forbes magazine. That's billion, with a "B." The money Benson spends on litigation is completely unrelated to the Saints payroll. Besides, the Saints payroll is capped by the league anyway....he can only spend so much, no matter what. That's called a "salary cap" -- ever heard the term? Are you aware the lawsuit is only about 60% of the Saints, which are in the trust. You don't know much about finance, if you think it is affecting Loomis and the actual team in any way. The 2015 money is set and capped and already accounted for, no matter what happens in court.

spkb25 · 03-04-2015, 06:00 PM

I like the move, it isn't that he isn't good, but he can't cover against the pass, so...

NOLA54 · 03-04-2015, 07:31 PM

If it is true I am guessing there has been a conversation with Ryan & Allen. Don't worry there is a plan.

03-04-2015, 04:42 PM	#31
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,118	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by VegasSaint9 We havent drafted a LB higher than the 3rd round. The good ones are usually found between 1-3. Got try sometime, why not now? Maybe we'll get the next Dome Patrol. Agreed The Steelers and the Raiders both drafted guys at LB in Ryan Shazier and Kalil Mack, both had pretty good rookie seasons. VegasSaint9 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Lofton being shopped? I was holding out hope Saints would package up to get Mack

03-04-2015, 05:03 PM	#33
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	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 Hawk was awful last year... There is a reason why he was cut. He'll make Shanle look good at this point in his career. K Major likes this.

03-04-2015, 05:06 PM	#34
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by lee909 Somethings going on as the team really dont want to touch Brees deal. Strange they are still sitting on converting other bonus's. It ridiculous that tge league hasn't said a word about Junior as the team needs to know as it effects his deal. Benson doesn't have the free money laying around. The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues.

03-04-2015, 05:19 PM	#35
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,761	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by lee909 Cant see much more than 5th for him or am i undervaluing him? I could see a 3rd if he fixes that God awful contract.
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03-04-2015, 05:34 PM	#36
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by voodooido I could see a 3rd if he fixes that God awful contract. We'd eat the bonus money. He'd be 1/2 the price to other teams. spkb25 likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by blackangold Benson doesn't have the free money laying around. The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues. I doubt the cost of that litigation amounts to anything more than the cost of a couple UDFA's. spkb25, mleg1972 and SaintsBro like this.

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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Lofton being shopped? Originally Posted by blackangold Benson doesn't have the free money laying around. The litigation Benson is going through is costing him too much. Loomis was free in the past to spend what he wanted but the reluctance to restructure contracts this year tells me there are financial issues. That's absurd. Did you see the Picayune today? Benson is worth $1.9 BILLION per Forbes magazine. That's billion, with a "B." The money Benson spends on litigation is completely unrelated to the Saints payroll. Besides, the Saints payroll is capped by the league anyway....he can only spend so much, no matter what. That's called a "salary cap" -- ever heard the term? Are you aware the lawsuit is only about 60% of the Saints, which are in the trust. You don't know much about finance, if you think it is affecting Loomis and the actual team in any way. The 2015 money is set and capped and already accounted for, no matter what happens in court.

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