2016 Saints Free Agency

FinSaint · 02-12-2016, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I know; I'd like to see the Saints FA internal memos, notes and scouting reports that went into that signing...

If my memory serves me right, he was part of the Bucs' run offense which was upper tier in the league. I remember reading some evaluations where Lorig was given much of the credit with his lead-blocking.

He was above average at catching the ball when it comes to FBs, and he (and the Saints) was unlucky with the injury when he initially came over... never got traction after that.

I liked the move and what it represented, but it certainly went sideways.

jeanpierre · 02-12-2016, 06:02 AM

Sure would like to have that dead cap space right now for free agency, we could sign at least three, maybe four of the following...

(1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ)

(2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN)

(3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN)

(4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)*

(5) CB Tracy Porter (CHI)

*Previously G Alex Boone (SF)

...With our projected current cap space of $4,013,494...

Signing Armstead before all the All Pro or ProBowl accolades fall has got to be a priority!

jeanpierre · 02-15-2016, 08:49 AM

Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense......

(1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ)

(2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN)

(3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN)

(4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)*

(5) TE Ben Watson (NO)

ChrisXVI · 02-15-2016, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense......

(1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ)

(2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN)

(3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN)

(4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)*

(5) TE Ben Watson (NO)

The major hurdle to signing those Denver players is that Chicago has their former head coach and over $50 million in cap space. Plus, Chicago has lots of needs on defense. I don't know if they liked playing for John Fox but it seems like an obvious destination if Denver can't retain them.

jeanpierre · 02-15-2016, 11:55 AM

(1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ)

Can the Jets really keep Damon Harrison?

(2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN)

Report: Broncos “negotiating in earnest” with Malik Jackson | ProFootballTalk

(3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN)

What the Broncos are considering with Brock Osweiler, Malik Jackson, Danny Trevathan - The Denver Post

(4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)*

(5) TE Ben Watson (NO)

K Major · 02-15-2016, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

[B]Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense......

(1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ)

Immediate upgrade. Not sure what dollars he will command but you win with NT's like this guy in the trenches.

Crusader · 02-12-2016, 06:44 AM

I would like Alex Boone. He is tough and nasty!

rezburna · 02-12-2016, 11:36 AM

Cut Spiller. Sign Matt Forte. Trade Ingram. Cold blooded GM moves.

brees84 · 02-12-2016, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Cut Spiller. Sign Matt Forte. Trade Ingram. Cold blooded GM moves.

Mat Forte 2.0 = Lamar Miller (24 years old)

But we invested way too much money in RB position already.

rezburna · 02-12-2016, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

Mat Forte 2.0 = Lamar Miller (24 years old)

But we invested way too much money in RB position already.

I do like Lamar Miller a lot.

02-12-2016, 02:03 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre I know; I'd like to see the Saints FA internal memos, notes and scouting reports that went into that signing... If my memory serves me right, he was part of the Bucs' run offense which was upper tier in the league. I remember reading some evaluations where Lorig was given much of the credit with his lead-blocking. He was above average at catching the ball when it comes to FBs, and he (and the Saints) was unlucky with the injury when he initially came over... never got traction after that. I liked the move and what it represented, but it certainly went sideways. Danno and mleg1972 like this.

02-12-2016, 06:02 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Sure would like to have that dead cap space right now for free agency, we could sign at least three, maybe four of the following... (1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ) (2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN) (3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN) (4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)* (5) CB Tracy Porter (CHI) *Previously G Alex Boone (SF) ...With our projected current cap space of $4,013,494... Signing Armstead before all the All Pro or ProBowl accolades fall has got to be a priority!
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02-15-2016, 08:49 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense...... (1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ) (2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN) (3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN) (4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)* (5) TE Ben Watson (NO)

02-15-2016, 11:55 AM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency (1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ) Can the Jets really keep Damon Harrison? (2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN) Report: Broncos “negotiating in earnest” with Malik Jackson \| ProFootballTalk (3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN) What the Broncos are considering with Brock Osweiler, Malik Jackson, Danny Trevathan - The Denver Post (4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)* (5) TE Ben Watson (NO)
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02-15-2016, 11:57 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,740 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre [B]Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense...... (1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ) Immediate upgrade. Not sure what dollars he will command but you win with NT's like this guy in the trenches. jeanpierre likes this.

02-15-2016, 10:59 AM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre Okay, if we could swing two of the top three in this list and add #4 or #5, we'd be set going into the draft and poised for more of an impact on defense...... (1) NT Damon Harrison (NYJ) (2) DE Malick Jackson (DEN) (3) LB Danny Trevathan (DEN) (4) RG J.R. Sweezy (SEA)* (5) TE Ben Watson (NO) The major hurdle to signing those Denver players is that Chicago has their former head coach and over $50 million in cap space. Plus, Chicago has lots of needs on defense. I don't know if they liked playing for John Fox but it seems like an obvious destination if Denver can't retain them.

02-12-2016, 06:44 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,031	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency I would like Alex Boone. He is tough and nasty!

02-12-2016, 11:36 AM	#8
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Cut Spiller. Sign Matt Forte. Trade Ingram. Cold blooded GM moves. mleg1972 likes this.

02-12-2016, 11:44 AM	#9
brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by rezburna Cut Spiller. Sign Matt Forte. Trade Ingram. Cold blooded GM moves. Mat Forte 2.0 = Lamar Miller (24 years old) But we invested way too much money in RB position already.
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02-12-2016, 12:06 PM	#10
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by brees84 Mat Forte 2.0 = Lamar Miller (24 years old) But we invested way too much money in RB position already. I do like Lamar Miller a lot.

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