Saints restructure Drew Brees deal, push more cap hit to future

jlaw8920 · 09-30-2015, 08:21 AM

This is a desperate season for the Saints, making it inconvenient for them to be off to an 0-3 start.

But they’ve added to their 2016 salary cap issues with their latest bid to create some short-term room.

According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Saints turned $5.2 million of Brees’ base salary into a signing bonus, which created $2.6 million in cap space now. That pushes his 2016 cap value to $30 million.

Chicago players maybe? Who else?

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arsaint · 09-30-2015, 08:24 AM

JJ Watt would be about the only person I can think of that would make a difference on this D, and he ain't play for that level of coin...

SmashMouth · 09-30-2015, 08:42 AM

This is a desperate season for the Saints, making it inconvenient for them to be off to an 0-3 start.

But they’ve added to their 2016 salary cap issues with their latest bid to create some short-term room.

According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Saints turned $5.2 million of Brees’ base salary into a signing bonus, which created $2.6 million in cap space now. That pushes his 2016 cap value to $30 million.

Coupled with the continued hits from the Junior Galette deal and others (over $12 million in dead money next year), and the Saints are on the verge of a significant financial situation.

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rezburna · 09-30-2015, 08:44 AM

Alshon Jeffrey
Muhammad Wilkerson

saintsfan1976 · 09-30-2015, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Alshon Jeffrey
Muhammad Wilkerson

Bears are having a fire sale.

I'd rather add bullets to Brees's belt than another headache lineman for Roby Ryan to drop into coverage like he did with Jenkins last week...

SmashMouth · 09-30-2015, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Alshon Jeffrey
Muhammad Wilkerson

Not so sure on Alshon Jeffrey as they see him as an up and comer, although as a 4th year guy, he should have matured already. Think Toon here.

Wilkerson is not even a Bear. He wants big money as a Jet.
Chicago Bears | Team roster

rezburna · 09-30-2015, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not so sure on Alshon Jeffrey as they see him as an up and comer, although as a 4th year guy, he should have matured already. Think Toon here.

Wilkerson is not even a Bear. He wants big money as a Jet.
Chicago Bears | Team roster

2013: 89 catches • 1,421 yards • 16.0 ypc • 7 TD's
2014: 85 catches • 1,133 yards • 13.3 ypc • 10 TD's

Jeffrey has already shown what he is. Toon never showed that kind of ability. The Bears are considering trades for anybody at this point.

I'd say forget the draft. You trade for Jeffrey. You sign Hakeem Nicks. You now have the likes of Jeffrey and Nicks on the outside with Cooks in the slot. You use Colston in a pass catching TE role. Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman are serviceable rotation men. You just fixed the lack of weapons on offense.

Defensively, you trade what you have to for a pass rusher, and whether it's a 4-3 or a 3-4 guy you adjust accordingly. How does Muhammad Wilkerson and Cam Jordan sound on the ends, and you bump Hicks down to NT? I guarantee those blitzes will start to get through more often. These are desperate times. Call the John Abraham's. We have to pressure the QB to make our press corners more effective. Wilkerson would completely change this defense in a good way, especially when we have Byrd and Lewis back.

Rell&Gold · 09-30-2015, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

2013: 89 catches • 1,421 yards • 16.0 ypc • 7 TD's
2014: 85 catches • 1,133 yards • 13.3 ypc • 10 TD's

Jeffrey has already shown what he is. Toon never showed that kind of ability. The Bears are considering trades for anybody at this point.

I'd say forget the draft. You trade for Jeffrey. You sign Hakeem Nicks. You now have the likes of Jeffrey and Nicks on the outside with Cooks in the slot. You use Colston in a pass catching TE role. Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman are serviceable rotation men. You just fixed the lack of weapons on offense.

Defensively, you trade what you have to for a pass rusher, and whether it's a 4-3 or a 3-4 guy you adjust accordingly. How does Muhammad Wilkerson and Cam Jordan sound on the ends, and you bump Hicks down to NT? I guarantee those blitzes will start to get through more often. These are desperate times. Call the John Abraham's. We have to pressure the QB to make our press corners more effective. Wilkerson would completely change this defense in a good way, especially when we have Byrd and Lewis back.

What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No

saintsfan1976 · 09-30-2015, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Rell&Gold

What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No

Three games this season. Two receiving TDs. We need help.

rezburna · 09-30-2015, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Rell&Gold

What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No

Hakeem Nicks is better then Colston right now. I don't care what anybody says. Plus he's still young.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,747 Blog Entries: 29	Saints restructure Drew Brees deal, push more cap hit to future This is a desperate season for the Saints, making it inconvenient for them to be off to an 0-3 start. But they’ve added to their 2016 salary cap issues with their latest bid to create some short-term room. According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Saints turned $5.2 million of Brees’ base salary into a signing bonus, which created $2.6 million in cap space now. That pushes his 2016 cap value to $30 million. Coupled with the continued hits from the Junior Galette deal and others (over $12 million in dead money next year), and the Saints are on the verge of a significant financial situation. read more More here Attached Thumbnails
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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,089	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Alshon Jeffrey Muhammad Wilkerson saintsfan1976, ChrisXVI and brees84 like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,017 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by rezburna Alshon Jeffrey Muhammad Wilkerson Bears are having a fire sale. I'd rather add bullets to Brees's belt than another headache lineman for Roby Ryan to drop into coverage like he did with Jenkins last week... Halo, UK_WhoDat, jnormand and 3 others like this.

09-30-2015, 09:08 AM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,747 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by rezburna Alshon Jeffrey Muhammad Wilkerson Not so sure on Alshon Jeffrey as they see him as an up and comer, although as a 4th year guy, he should have matured already. Think Toon here. Wilkerson is not even a Bear. He wants big money as a Jet. Chicago Bears \| Team roster

09-30-2015, 10:10 AM	#7
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,089	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not so sure on Alshon Jeffrey as they see him as an up and comer, although as a 4th year guy, he should have matured already. Think Toon here. Wilkerson is not even a Bear. He wants big money as a Jet. Chicago Bears \| Team roster 2013: 89 catches • 1,421 yards • 16.0 ypc • 7 TD's 2014: 85 catches • 1,133 yards • 13.3 ypc • 10 TD's Jeffrey has already shown what he is. Toon never showed that kind of ability. The Bears are considering trades for anybody at this point. I'd say forget the draft. You trade for Jeffrey. You sign Hakeem Nicks. You now have the likes of Jeffrey and Nicks on the outside with Cooks in the slot. You use Colston in a pass catching TE role. Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman are serviceable rotation men. You just fixed the lack of weapons on offense. Defensively, you trade what you have to for a pass rusher, and whether it's a 4-3 or a 3-4 guy you adjust accordingly. How does Muhammad Wilkerson and Cam Jordan sound on the ends, and you bump Hicks down to NT? I guarantee those blitzes will start to get through more often. These are desperate times. Call the John Abraham's. We have to pressure the QB to make our press corners more effective. Wilkerson would completely change this defense in a good way, especially when we have Byrd and Lewis back. saintsfan1976 and jlaw8920 like this.
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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by rezburna 2013: 89 catches • 1,421 yards • 16.0 ypc • 7 TD's 2014: 85 catches • 1,133 yards • 13.3 ypc • 10 TD's Jeffrey has already shown what he is. Toon never showed that kind of ability. The Bears are considering trades for anybody at this point. I'd say forget the draft. You trade for Jeffrey. You sign Hakeem Nicks. You now have the likes of Jeffrey and Nicks on the outside with Cooks in the slot. You use Colston in a pass catching TE role. Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman are serviceable rotation men. You just fixed the lack of weapons on offense. Defensively, you trade what you have to for a pass rusher, and whether it's a 4-3 or a 3-4 guy you adjust accordingly. How does Muhammad Wilkerson and Cam Jordan sound on the ends, and you bump Hicks down to NT? I guarantee those blitzes will start to get through more often. These are desperate times. Call the John Abraham's. We have to pressure the QB to make our press corners more effective. Wilkerson would completely change this defense in a good way, especially when we have Byrd and Lewis back. What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,017 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by Rell&Gold What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No Three games this season. Two receiving TDs. We need help.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,089	Re: Who could the Saints be creating cap space for? Originally Posted by Rell&Gold What Hakeem Nicks starting for US??? No No No Hakeem Nicks is better then Colston right now. I don't care what anybody says. Plus he's still young.

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