2016 Saints Free Agency

ChrisXVI · 02-23-2016, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

***Important Update***

Arbitrator orders NFL to return $100M-plus withheld from players

Expect the Salary Cap Room to increase by about $2mil/team

This is awesome! Combine this with the impending releases of Colston and Browner and we're gonna have about $12 million in cap space. That's before you factor in the eventual Brees extension and Morestead restructure. Plenty of money to give Armstead a well-deserved extension and sign a tier 1 free agent or two!

jeanpierre · 02-24-2016, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

This is awesome! Combine this with the impending releases of Colston and Browner and we're gonna have about $12 million in cap space. That's before you factor in the eventual Brees extension and Morestead restructure. Plenty of money to give Armstead a well-deserved extension and sign a tier 1 free agent or two!

Yes, but go back in the thread and look at the cap room some of these teams have...

There's going to be alot of overpaid (context being NFL Salary Cap) players this Free Agency Market...

We'll have to make the hard sell that we're closer to competing than the others...

K Major · 02-22-2016, 09:15 AM

Assuming the Saints FO pass on Trevethian &/or Marshall, what do you think about LB Nigel Bradham ? Could be a WILL in a 4-3 & he is young & quick.

Thoughts?

jeanpierre · 02-22-2016, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Assuming the Saints FO pass on Trevethian &/or Marshall, what do you think about LB Nigel Bradham ? Could be a WILL in a 4-3 & he is young & quick.

Thoughts?

Believe the front office plan is (a) re-sign Dannell Ellerbe (done); and (b) draft a WLB (My Mock has us taking Wisconsin's Schobel) to learn/backup until he overtakes Ellerbe...

With limited cap space and in need of starters on the defensive line and offensive guards, just don't see us signing another WLBer...

hagan714 · 02-22-2016, 11:04 AM

#3 offense in the NFL is huge.
knowing the saints will be cap rich in 2017 helps a ton too

all i can see is young player hungry and wanting a shot to start signing a short term contract with insensitive. The saints are in a good spot to appeal to defensive players like this. The defense is wide open especially at WLB.

That is why I keep looking at
Tahir Whitehead LB - Detroit Lions
Mark Barron, LB - Los Angeles Rams

Or wise old vets that are not done yet
Robert Ayers, DE - New York Giants signed a 2/$3,750,000.

OG has opens available
Mike Harris, G - Minnesota Vikings
Is interesting. bounced inside to OG after most being a not so good at OT. years 2 at OG could be ?????

Brandon Boykin, CB - Pittsburgh Steelers for the slot???

Patrick Robinson, CB - San Diego Chargers? nah too much

K Major · 02-22-2016, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Mark Barron, LB - Los Angeles Rams

Mark is a very intriguing guy who filled in quite nicely for Olgetree (injured) on that weak side. Also noticed him in the "safety in the box" type role.

Big hitter too.

jeanpierre · 02-24-2016, 08:34 AM

Agent's Take: How familiarity could impact 19 teams' free-agency plans - CBSSports.com

(excerpt from article)

New Orleans Saints

It's hard to imagine the Saints being aggressive in free agency because of poor results with high-end signings in recent years and quarterback Drew Brees' league high $30 million cap number as another restraint. Assistant general manager/college scouting director Jeff Ireland drafted cornerback Sean Smith and defensive end Olivier Vernon, who may be franchised, when he was Miami's general manager. Both players are probably out of the Saints' price range.

Offensive guard should be addressed after Jahri Evans' refusal to take a pay cut led to his release. Incognito got the richest deal of his career at $4.3 million per year in 2011 during Ireland's tenure with the Dolphins.

ChrisXVI · 02-24-2016, 10:30 AM

Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year | ProFootballTalk

Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison.

K Major · 02-24-2016, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year | ProFootballTalk

Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison.

!

Agreed on Damon. Bring him back home.

jeanpierre · 02-24-2016, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year | ProFootballTalk

Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison.

We could match that offer, and it'd be worth it...

But the smart money will be that the Saints sign three five mil/year guys, filling as many holes before the draft gets here...

02-23-2016, 06:29 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre *Important Update* Arbitrator orders NFL to return $100M-plus withheld from players Expect the Salary Cap Room to increase by about $2mil/team This is awesome! Combine this with the impending releases of Colston and Browner and we're gonna have about $12 million in cap space. That's before you factor in the eventual Brees extension and Morestead restructure. Plenty of money to give Armstead a well-deserved extension and sign a tier 1 free agent or two! hagan714 likes this.

02-24-2016, 08:17 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI This is awesome! Combine this with the impending releases of Colston and Browner and we're gonna have about $12 million in cap space. That's before you factor in the eventual Brees extension and Morestead restructure. Plenty of money to give Armstead a well-deserved extension and sign a tier 1 free agent or two! Yes, but go back in the thread and look at the cap room some of these teams have... There's going to be alot of overpaid (context being NFL Salary Cap) players this Free Agency Market... We'll have to make the hard sell that we're closer to competing than the others...

02-22-2016, 10:40 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by K Major Assuming the Saints FO pass on Trevethian &/or Marshall, what do you think about LB Nigel Bradham ? Could be a WILL in a 4-3 & he is young & quick. Thoughts? Believe the front office plan is (a) re-sign Dannell Ellerbe (done); and (b) draft a WLB (My Mock has us taking Wisconsin's Schobel) to learn/backup until he overtakes Ellerbe... With limited cap space and in need of starters on the defensive line and offensive guards, just don't see us signing another WLBer...

02-22-2016, 11:04 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency #3 offense in the NFL is huge. knowing the saints will be cap rich in 2017 helps a ton too all i can see is young player hungry and wanting a shot to start signing a short term contract with insensitive. The saints are in a good spot to appeal to defensive players like this. The defense is wide open especially at WLB. That is why I keep looking at Tahir Whitehead LB - Detroit Lions Mark Barron, LB - Los Angeles Rams Or wise old vets that are not done yet Robert Ayers, DE - New York Giants signed a 2/$3,750,000. OG has opens available Mike Harris, G - Minnesota Vikings Is interesting. bounced inside to OG after most being a not so good at OT. years 2 at OG could be ????? Brandon Boykin, CB - Pittsburgh Steelers for the slot??? Patrick Robinson, CB - San Diego Chargers? nah too much K Major likes this.
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02-22-2016, 11:31 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by hagan714 Mark Barron, LB - Los Angeles Rams Mark is a very intriguing guy who filled in quite nicely for Olgetree (injured) on that weak side. Also noticed him in the "safety in the box" type role. Big hitter too. hagan714 likes this.

02-22-2016, 09:15 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Assuming the Saints FO pass on Trevethian &/or Marshall, what do you think about LB Nigel Bradham ? Could be a WILL in a 4-3 & he is young & quick. Thoughts?

02-24-2016, 08:34 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Agent's Take: How familiarity could impact 19 teams' free-agency plans - CBSSports.com (excerpt from article) New Orleans Saints It's hard to imagine the Saints being aggressive in free agency because of poor results with high-end signings in recent years and quarterback Drew Brees' league high $30 million cap number as another restraint. Assistant general manager/college scouting director Jeff Ireland drafted cornerback Sean Smith and defensive end Olivier Vernon, who may be franchised, when he was Miami's general manager. Both players are probably out of the Saints' price range. Offensive guard should be addressed after Jahri Evans' refusal to take a pay cut led to his release. Incognito got the richest deal of his career at $4.3 million per year in 2011 during Ireland's tenure with the Dolphins.
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02-24-2016, 10:30 AM	#8
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year \| ProFootballTalk Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison. hagan714 and K Major like this.

02-24-2016, 10:36 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year \| ProFootballTalk Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison. ! Agreed on Damon. Bring him back home. hagan714 likes this.

02-24-2016, 06:18 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Broncos offering Malik Jackson more than $10 million a year \| ProFootballTalk Sheesh... I don't know if Malik Jackson is worth getting into a bidding war with Denver. I think I'd rather save a few million and aggressively pursue Damon Harrison. We could match that offer, and it'd be worth it... But the smart money will be that the Saints sign three five mil/year guys, filling as many holes before the draft gets here...

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