An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents

K Major · 12-13-2016, 01:15 PM

For me resigning NICK FAIRLEY must become priority #1 this off season.

http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ts-free-agents

Edit: I'd also like to see Sterling Moore return in Black and Gold.

Utah_Saint · 12-13-2016, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

For me resigning NICK FAIRLEY must become priority #1 this off season.

http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ts-free-agents

Edit: I'd also like to see Sterling Moore return in Black and Gold.

I hope they keep Darryl Tapp as well.

Papa Voodoo · 12-13-2016, 03:20 PM

Snead, Lutz, Webb, Fairley, Kruger, Mauti, Evans (we have no guards), Kuhn, Tapp, Sanford, Moore, and Cadet.

dizzle88 · 12-13-2016, 05:03 PM

Please get rid of Cadet, he is awful.

jeanpierre · 12-13-2016, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Please get rid of Cadet, he is awful.

You say that and I gotta scratch my head...

What exactly are your expectations for a guy that makes a minimum with his experience?

And contributes in several facets of the kicking game?

And is playing the scatback role with four other running backs on the roster?

Are you expecting him to perform like Sproles?

If there were a better player who executed in practice as well as he does, don't you think he'd be playing ahead of Cadet?

K Major · 12-13-2016, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

And is playing the scatback role with four other running backs on the roster?

Are you expecting him to perform like Sproles?

Speaking of ... Darren will be a UFA for 2017. Would you make the call? He is still highly productive and he knows this offense, Sean Payton and Drew Brees.

hagan714 · 12-13-2016, 07:06 PM

1
Nick Fairley DT NO 28 / 6'4' / 308 / 2011 / Rd. 1 (13) / DET / $3 million

2
Michael Mauti, LB 26 / 6'2' / 243 / 2013 / Rd. 7 (213) / MIN / $675,000
Tim Hightower, RB 30 / 6'0' / 220 / 2008 / Rd. 5 (149) / ARZ / $840,000
Sterling Moore, CB 26 / 5'10' / 202 / UDFA / undisclosed

3
Justin Drescher, LS (28)

4
Jahri Evans, G (33)
Tim Lelito, G (27)

Rest can be replaced in a heart beat

jeanpierre · 12-13-2016, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

1
Nick Fairley DT NO 28 / 6'4' / 308 / 2011 / Rd. 1 (13) / DET / $3 million

2
Michael Mauti, LB 26 / 6'2' / 243 / 2013 / Rd. 7 (213) / MIN / $675,000
Tim Hightower, RB 30 / 6'0' / 220 / 2008 / Rd. 5 (149) / ARZ / $840,000
Sterling Moore, CB 26 / 5'10' / 202 / UDFA / undisclosed

3
Justin Drescher, LS (28)

4
Jahri Evans, G (33)
Tim Lelito, G (27)

Rest can be replaced in a heart beat

I'd still be leary of committing too much to Fairley...

Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to see a change at the LS position; Practice Squad TE Garrett Griffin can also long-snap...

Mauti is a fine player, but what will he be like even if he gets his gut healthy?

Hightower is blocking Lasco's development - time to move on...

Sterling Moore should be re-signed...

Don't know if Lelito regressed or was injured in some way not disclosed, but I don't think we can re-sign him for what he may seek...

Snead is a restricted free agent, do we run the risk of signing him to his tender?

Crusader · 12-14-2016, 03:52 AM

I would let Lelito go if he wanted anything more than the absolute minimum. He just won't ever be anything more than a backup, and not even a really good one.

Utah_Saint · 12-14-2016, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Hightower is blocking Lasco's development - time to move on...

From Hightower or Lasco?

Maybe it's just me but I think Hightower has been an outstanding #2 back and can fill in for Ingram at a moments notice without much, if any, loss. At $840k, he seems like a pretty good bargain.

12-13-2016, 03:20 PM	#3
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Snead, Lutz, Webb, Fairley, Kruger, Mauti, Evans (we have no guards), Kuhn, Tapp, Sanford, Moore, and Cadet. jnormand and Danno like this.

12-13-2016, 05:03 PM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,118	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Please get rid of Cadet, he is awful. Rugby Saint II and halloween 65 like this.

12-13-2016, 06:21 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Originally Posted by dizzle88 Please get rid of Cadet, he is awful. You say that and I gotta scratch my head... What exactly are your expectations for a guy that makes a minimum with his experience? And contributes in several facets of the kicking game? And is playing the scatback role with four other running backs on the roster? Are you expecting him to perform like Sproles? If there were a better player who executed in practice as well as he does, don't you think he'd be playing ahead of Cadet? Beastmode and gulfgambler like this.

12-13-2016, 06:30 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,588 Blog Entries: 3	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Originally Posted by jeanpierre And is playing the scatback role with four other running backs on the roster? Are you expecting him to perform like Sproles? Speaking of ... Darren will be a UFA for 2017. Would you make the call? He is still highly productive and he knows this offense, Sean Payton and Drew Brees.

12-13-2016, 07:06 PM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents 1 Nick Fairley DT NO 28 / 6'4' / 308 / 2011 / Rd. 1 (13) / DET / $3 million 2 Michael Mauti, LB 26 / 6'2' / 243 / 2013 / Rd. 7 (213) / MIN / $675,000 Tim Hightower, RB 30 / 6'0' / 220 / 2008 / Rd. 5 (149) / ARZ / $840,000 Sterling Moore, CB 26 / 5'10' / 202 / UDFA / undisclosed 3 Justin Drescher, LS (28) 4 Jahri Evans, G (33) Tim Lelito, G (27) Rest can be replaced in a heart beat

12-13-2016, 01:15 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,588 Blog Entries: 3	An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents For me resigning NICK FAIRLEY must become priority #1 this off season. http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ts-free-agents Edit: I'd also like to see Sterling Moore return in Black and Gold. jnormand, MatthewT, neugey and 4 others like this.

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12-13-2016, 01:56 PM	#2
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Originally Posted by K Major For me resigning NICK FAIRLEY must become priority #1 this off season. http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ts-free-agents Edit: I'd also like to see Sterling Moore return in Black and Gold. I hope they keep Darryl Tapp as well. jnormand and K Major like this.

12-13-2016, 08:02 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Originally Posted by hagan714 1 Nick Fairley DT NO 28 / 6'4' / 308 / 2011 / Rd. 1 (13) / DET / $3 million 2 Michael Mauti, LB 26 / 6'2' / 243 / 2013 / Rd. 7 (213) / MIN / $675,000 Tim Hightower, RB 30 / 6'0' / 220 / 2008 / Rd. 5 (149) / ARZ / $840,000 Sterling Moore, CB 26 / 5'10' / 202 / UDFA / undisclosed 3 Justin Drescher, LS (28) 4 Jahri Evans, G (33) Tim Lelito, G (27) Rest can be replaced in a heart beat I'd still be leary of committing too much to Fairley... Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to see a change at the LS position; Practice Squad TE Garrett Griffin can also long-snap... Mauti is a fine player, but what will he be like even if he gets his gut healthy? Hightower is blocking Lasco's development - time to move on... Sterling Moore should be re-signed... Don't know if Lelito regressed or was injured in some way not disclosed, but I don't think we can re-sign him for what he may seek... Snead is a restricted free agent, do we run the risk of signing him to his tender? hagan714 likes this.
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12-14-2016, 03:52 AM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,017	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents I would let Lelito go if he wanted anything more than the absolute minimum. He just won't ever be anything more than a backup, and not even a really good one.

12-14-2016, 01:46 PM	#10
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: An early look at the 2017 NO Saints free agents Originally Posted by jeanpierre Hightower is blocking Lasco's development - time to move on... From Hightower or Lasco? Maybe it's just me but I think Hightower has been an outstanding #2 back and can fill in for Ingram at a moments notice without much, if any, loss. At $840k, he seems like a pretty good bargain. halloween 65 and K Major like this.