The 2017 Byrd quandary

Crusader · 12-15-2016, 03:57 PM

Has there been any indication that Byrd isn't good in the locker room?

saintsfan1976 · 12-15-2016, 09:24 PM

For Christ sake, get someone who can rush the damn QB finally....

We'll pick in the top 10. SHould be easy.

halloween 65 · 12-15-2016, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

For Christ sake, get someone who can rush the damn QB finally....

We'll pick in the top 10. SHould be easy.

Got to agree. I wouldn't mind another monster to go along with Rankins and Davidson. I think we resign Fairley, he's been decent enough to keep. I don't think Jenkins stays.

K Major · 12-15-2016, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I think we resign Fairley, he's been decent enough to keep. I don't think Jenkins stays.

Fairley has been decent? That's funny.

And are you referring to John Jenkins? He was released over a month ago.

Saints release defensive lineman John Jenkins, source confirms | NOLA.com

halloween 65 · 12-15-2016, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Fairley has been decent? That's funny.

And are you referring to John Jenkins? He was released over a month ago.

Saints release defensive lineman John Jenkins, source confirms | NOLA.com

I dropped the ball on Jenkins. Fairley started off on fire the first 5 games and cooled off until we played Tampa, maybe I'm reading the wrong stats.

hagan714 · 12-16-2016, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Vonn Bell is already making the calls to adjust coverage in the secondary so what exactly is Byrd good for at this point?!

he is making calls but if he is take over the single high safety he needs step up his game more. So far he is best in the slot CB roll. of the line reading and reacting. time will tell and he has to be given a chance just like anthony does.

school of hard knocks.

K Major · 12-16-2016, 12:33 AM

For those who believe in stats from PFF's, Byrd had top defensive grades this week. The dynamic we have with the 3 safeties is working pretty well and we'd be remiss to not try to keep that together next year.

We've had other guys take pay cuts in the past, so it shouldn't be out of the question here.

From a financial and on the field standpoint, it benefits everyone to keep him, work out a pay restructure (he'd probably still make more here than if he hit the open market, so we have leverage), and keep him another year. Then, in 2018 possibly cut him loose

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In my opinion, the current safety position is a strength on this team.

Rugby Saint II · 12-16-2016, 02:10 PM

Let's see if he makes it through the season first.

jonnyrotten · 12-16-2016, 03:17 PM

What is the quandry? send his ass packing. throw a jug of milk back there, it would be more effective.

Danno · 12-16-2016, 07:55 PM

Restructure and keep him. He finally looks healthy and could be a solid contributor next year.

If he doesn't want to restructure, then adios muchacho!

12-15-2016, 03:57 PM	#11
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12-15-2016, 09:24 PM	#12
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary For Christ sake, get someone who can rush the damn QB finally.... We'll pick in the top 10. SHould be easy. halloween 65 likes this.

12-15-2016, 10:05 PM	#13
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 For Christ sake, get someone who can rush the damn QB finally.... We'll pick in the top 10. SHould be easy. Got to agree. I wouldn't mind another monster to go along with Rankins and Davidson. I think we resign Fairley, he's been decent enough to keep. I don't think Jenkins stays.

12-15-2016, 11:01 PM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary Originally Posted by halloween 65 I think we resign Fairley, he's been decent enough to keep. I don't think Jenkins stays. Fairley has been decent? That's funny. And are you referring to John Jenkins? He was released over a month ago. Saints release defensive lineman John Jenkins, source confirms \| NOLA.com

12-15-2016, 11:35 PM	#15
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary Originally Posted by K Major Fairley has been decent? That's funny. And are you referring to John Jenkins? He was released over a month ago. Saints release defensive lineman John Jenkins, source confirms \| NOLA.com I dropped the ball on Jenkins. Fairley started off on fire the first 5 games and cooled off until we played Tampa, maybe I'm reading the wrong stats. K Major likes this.

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12-16-2016, 12:21 AM	#16
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Vonn Bell is already making the calls to adjust coverage in the secondary so what exactly is Byrd good for at this point?! he is making calls but if he is take over the single high safety he needs step up his game more. So far he is best in the slot CB roll. of the line reading and reacting. time will tell and he has to be given a chance just like anthony does. school of hard knocks.

12-16-2016, 12:33 AM	#17
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The 2017 Byrd quandary For those who believe in stats from PFF's, Byrd had top defensive grades this week. The dynamic we have with the 3 safeties is working pretty well and we'd be remiss to not try to keep that together next year. We've had other guys take pay cuts in the past, so it shouldn't be out of the question here. From a financial and on the field standpoint, it benefits everyone to keep him, work out a pay restructure (he'd probably still make more here than if he hit the open market, so we have leverage), and keep him another year. Then, in 2018 possibly cut him loose . In my opinion, the current safety position is a strength on this team. Rugby Saint II and Utah_Saint like this.
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