2016 Saints Free Agency

K Major · 01-21-2016, 06:57 PM

Interesting names to look out for during FA ...

Olivier Vernon - DE .. Jeff Ireland was responsible in drafting him while in Miami.
Robert Ayers - DE .. played for Dennis Allen up in Denver.
Vinny Curry - DE .... not a big name but he can play.

I don't expect anymore high priced FA's signed in New Orleans for 2016.

brees84 · 01-21-2016, 08:31 PM

I think offseason priority should be Armstead extension. Definitely one of the best left tackles in the game.

jeanpierre · 01-22-2016, 05:28 AM

Damon Harrison leads the New York Jets list of undrafted free agents. - New York Jets Blog- ESPN

Winning the line of scrimmage has to be the priority...

jeanpierre · 01-22-2016, 09:34 AM

JP's Free Agent Shopping List:

NT Damon Harrison (Pair this guy in the middle and wow, things will sure turn around fast, for the better)
OG Ryan Wendell (Guy is a team captain and always has his sh*t squared away)
TE Rob Housler (Maybe just needs the right system, quarterback)
LB Danny Trevathan or LB Brandon Marshall* (Marshall is a *restricted free agent, Trevathan wasn't bad until replaced by Marshall - leverage?)
CB Tracy Porter (Reunion with Dennis Allen?)
K Nick Novak (We've got to get something better as a placekicker)
P Shane Lechler (He's been better than Morstead and could provide cap savings)

I'd resign these free agents:

QB Matt Flynn
RB Kendall Hunter
RB Tim Hightower
TE Ben Watson
TE Michael Hoomanawanui
CB Kyle Wilson
FS Raphael Bush

I'd Release the following for Cap Savings:

G Jahri Evans
OT Zach Strief
P Thomas Morstead

CB Brandon Browner is problematic, but as WillSaints81 pointed out, the Saints are probably locked in for another season because of contact/cap commitment...

Same with Jairus Byrd...

That doesn't mean we can't draft their replacements and have those younger players starting by season end when the likely injuries arrive...

I'd tag Armstead and get a favorable contract, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints draft another offensive tackle and wait until next season to commit to Armstead; he's been a great tackle, but he's not gotten the accolades to boost his leverage...

lee909 · 01-22-2016, 10:58 AM

JP,what do you think of Ladarius Green or Dwayne Allen as a TE option?.

WillSaints81 · 01-22-2016, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

JP's Free Agent Shopping List:

NT Damon Harrison (Pair this guy in the middle and wow, things will sure turn around fast, for the better)
OG Ryan Wendell (Guy is a team captain and always has his sh*t squared away)
TE Rob Housler (Maybe just needs the right system, quarterback)
LB Danny Trevathan or LB Brandon Marshall* (Marshall is a *restricted free agent, Trevathan wasn't bad until replaced by Marshall - leverage?)
CB Tracy Porter (Reunion with Dennis Allen?)
K Nick Novak (We've got to get something better as a placekicker)
P Shane Lechler (He's been better than Morstead and could provide cap savings)

I'd resign these free agents:

QB Matt Flynn
RB Kendall Hunter
RB Tim Hightower
TE Ben Watson
TE Michael Hoomanawanui
CB Kyle Wilson
FS Raphael Bush

I'd Release the following for Cap Savings:

G Jahri Evans
OT Zach Strief
P Thomas Morstead

CB Brandon Browner is problematic, but as WillSaints81 pointed out, the Saints are probably locked in for another season because of contact/cap commitment...

Same with Jairus Byrd...

That doesn't mean we can't draft their replacements and have those younger players starting by season end when the likely injuries arrive...

I'd tag Armstead and get a favorable contract, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints draft another offensive tackle and wait until next season to commit to Armstead; he's been a great tackle, but he's not gotten the accolades to boost his leverage...

Housler? No. If Palmer could not help him and TE production improves with Fells and Gresham that's a problem.

jeanpierre · 01-23-2016, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

JP,what do you think of Ladarius Green or Dwayne Allen as a TE option?.

Green...Ideal frame, but has never added the muscle bulk to match; Good speed and can beat most linebackers in space; Productive, reliable hands; Despite underwhelming bulk, he's a legit blocker and it's an advantage in that when he's in the game it's not a 'tell' that we'd be in pass mode; he did have a nagging ankle injury that requires offseason medical attention; he also had two (2) concussions and finished last season on IR; there is also the UL-Lafayette connection with James Willis, though Willis arrived after Green played, back channel inquiries, inside information can be huge in acquisitions, military family, he was born in Germany...

Here's the thing with Green, though Watson is older he's a proven fit for the Saints and I don't know that we could afford both Watson and Green - though those would be some interesting two-TE formations; and the other wildcard is the (x) Chargers will have to choose between Antonio Gates and Green; and Rivers likes his TEs so there's that possible bidding battle; and then Green Bay could be the dark horse as Rodgers wants what he wants...

Dwayne Allen has less than ideal size for what the Saints do; Admire that he's overcome extreme hardship in his life and to have the attitude that he has; unfortunately, he's been extremely injury prone and that unreliability week to week makes him an unlikely signee...

jeanpierre · 01-23-2016, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Housler? No. If Palmer could not help him and TE production improves with Fells and Gresham that's a problem.

Carson Palmer < Drew Brees

K Major · 01-23-2016, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

JP,what do you think of Ladarius Green

I'd be surprised if SD let him walk. Good young talent but he can't stay healthy as of late.

jeanpierre · 01-24-2016, 02:11 PM

Watching OG Ryan Wendell and LB Danny Trevathan today...

01-21-2016, 06:57 PM	#91
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Interesting names to look out for during FA ... Olivier Vernon - DE .. Jeff Ireland was responsible in drafting him while in Miami. Robert Ayers - DE .. played for Dennis Allen up in Denver. Vinny Curry - DE .... not a big name but he can play. I don't expect anymore high priced FA's signed in New Orleans for 2016.

01-21-2016, 08:31 PM	#92
brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency I think offseason priority should be Armstead extension. Definitely one of the best left tackles in the game.
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01-22-2016, 05:28 AM	#93
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Damon Harrison leads the New York Jets list of undrafted free agents. - New York Jets Blog- ESPN Winning the line of scrimmage has to be the priority... dizzle88 likes this.
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01-22-2016, 09:34 AM	#94
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency JP's Free Agent Shopping List: NT Damon Harrison (Pair this guy in the middle and wow, things will sure turn around fast, for the better) OG Ryan Wendell (Guy is a team captain and always has his sht squared away) TE Rob Housler (Maybe just needs the right system, quarterback) LB Danny Trevathan or LB Brandon Marshall (Marshall is a *restricted free agent, Trevathan wasn't bad until replaced by Marshall - leverage?) CB Tracy Porter (Reunion with Dennis Allen?) K Nick Novak (We've got to get something better as a placekicker) P Shane Lechler (He's been better than Morstead and could provide cap savings) I'd resign these free agents: QB Matt Flynn RB Kendall Hunter RB Tim Hightower TE Ben Watson TE Michael Hoomanawanui CB Kyle Wilson FS Raphael Bush I'd Release the following for Cap Savings: G Jahri Evans OT Zach Strief P Thomas Morstead CB Brandon Browner is problematic, but as WillSaints81 pointed out, the Saints are probably locked in for another season because of contact/cap commitment... Same with Jairus Byrd... That doesn't mean we can't draft their replacements and have those younger players starting by season end when the likely injuries arrive... I'd tag Armstead and get a favorable contract, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints draft another offensive tackle and wait until next season to commit to Armstead; he's been a great tackle, but he's not gotten the accolades to boost his leverage...
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01-22-2016, 10:58 AM	#95
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01-22-2016, 08:21 PM	#96
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre JP's Free Agent Shopping List: NT Damon Harrison (Pair this guy in the middle and wow, things will sure turn around fast, for the better) OG Ryan Wendell (Guy is a team captain and always has his sht squared away) TE Rob Housler (Maybe just needs the right system, quarterback)* LB Danny Trevathan or LB Brandon Marshall* (Marshall is a *restricted free agent, Trevathan wasn't bad until replaced by Marshall - leverage?) CB Tracy Porter (Reunion with Dennis Allen?) K Nick Novak (We've got to get something better as a placekicker) P Shane Lechler (He's been better than Morstead and could provide cap savings) I'd resign these free agents: QB Matt Flynn RB Kendall Hunter RB Tim Hightower TE Ben Watson TE Michael Hoomanawanui CB Kyle Wilson FS Raphael Bush I'd Release the following for Cap Savings: G Jahri Evans OT Zach Strief P Thomas Morstead CB Brandon Browner is problematic, but as WillSaints81 pointed out, the Saints are probably locked in for another season because of contact/cap commitment... Same with Jairus Byrd... That doesn't mean we can't draft their replacements and have those younger players starting by season end when the likely injuries arrive... I'd tag Armstead and get a favorable contract, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints draft another offensive tackle and wait until next season to commit to Armstead; he's been a great tackle, but he's not gotten the accolades to boost his leverage... Housler? No. If Palmer could not help him and TE production improves with Fells and Gresham that's a problem.

01-23-2016, 05:48 AM	#97
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by lee909 JP,what do you think of Ladarius Green or Dwayne Allen as a TE option?. Green...Ideal frame, but has never added the muscle bulk to match; Good speed and can beat most linebackers in space; Productive, reliable hands; Despite underwhelming bulk, he's a legit blocker and it's an advantage in that when he's in the game it's not a 'tell' that we'd be in pass mode; he did have a nagging ankle injury that requires offseason medical attention; he also had two (2) concussions and finished last season on IR; there is also the UL-Lafayette connection with James Willis, though Willis arrived after Green played, back channel inquiries, inside information can be huge in acquisitions, military family, he was born in Germany... Here's the thing with Green, though Watson is older he's a proven fit for the Saints and I don't know that we could afford both Watson and Green - though those would be some interesting two-TE formations; and the other wildcard is the (x) Chargers will have to choose between Antonio Gates and Green; and Rivers likes his TEs so there's that possible bidding battle; and then Green Bay could be the dark horse as Rodgers wants what he wants... Dwayne Allen has less than ideal size for what the Saints do; Admire that he's overcome extreme hardship in his life and to have the attitude that he has; unfortunately, he's been extremely injury prone and that unreliability week to week makes him an unlikely signee... lee909 likes this.
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01-23-2016, 06:33 AM	#98
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by WillSaints81 Housler? No. If Palmer could not help him and TE production improves with Fells and Gresham that's a problem. Carson Palmer < Drew Brees

01-23-2016, 09:25 AM	#99
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by lee909 JP,what do you think of Ladarius Green I'd be surprised if SD let him walk. Good young talent but he can't stay healthy as of late.

01-24-2016, 02:11 PM	#100
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Watching OG Ryan Wendell and LB Danny Trevathan today...

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