Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space

AsylumGuido · 01-19-2017, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Drew Brees planning to play out final year of contract in 2017 | NOLA.com

I wouldn't post it if I didn't read it or see it somewhere.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Drew Brees not planning to push for contract extension this time around - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN

“I signed a one-year extension ... so I plan on playing that out and just allowing things to take form and take shape here for next year and putting forth my absolute best effort to help us win a division championship and then a world championship and then again, just one year at a time,” Brees said. “And that’s not a lack of commitment or anything like that. I just want to focus on what’s right in front of me.”

I had missed that entirely. Not much mentioned about it elsewhere. Although, if for some reason cap space is needed, some could be realized from an extension. But, his $24 million hit in 2016 isn't that bad compared to his value.

jnormand · 01-19-2017, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I had missed that entirely. Not much mentioned about it elsewhere. Although, if for some reason cap space is needed, some could be realized from an extension. But, his $24 million hit in 2016 isn't that bad compared to his value.

Agreed. He said that at the conclusion of the season. It's my opinion that he was eluding to the fact that he's tired of losing. I think he may have been indicating that he wasn't going to make a commitment to the Saints until the Saints make a commitment to winning. Soon after he said this stuff, the coaches were fired.

The Dude · 01-19-2017, 03:03 PM

San Fran with over 40 mil!!! Christ what we could do with that. Carolina has a lot too and they get a couple players and will be hard to beat. When is Matt Ryan due for a raise?

The Dude · 01-19-2017, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Let's see how Loomis screws this up.

You mean let's see how Payton can convince Loomis to screw this up.

Rugby Saint II · 01-19-2017, 04:13 PM

We are beginning to reap the benefits of restructuring our scouting and coaching departments the last couple of years. Apparently Ireland is the real deal in finding defensive talent and making that translate to the team on draft day. I like that he has been productive since he came onboard at the Senior bowl.....he was even more productive last year with a full year in our system. I have high hopes that Ireland can spot the talent needed for us to build through the draft defensively.

CheramieIII · 01-20-2017, 04:38 PM

We just need a couple of good CB's and DE's with some of that cap money

01-19-2017, 02:11 PM	#21
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space Originally Posted by jnormand Drew Brees planning to play out final year of contract in 2017 \| NOLA.com I wouldn't post it if I didn't read it or see it somewhere. Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Drew Brees not planning to push for contract extension this time around - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN “I signed a one-year extension ... so I plan on playing that out and just allowing things to take form and take shape here for next year and putting forth my absolute best effort to help us win a division championship and then a world championship and then again, just one year at a time,” Brees said. “And that’s not a lack of commitment or anything like that. I just want to focus on what’s right in front of me.” I had missed that entirely. Not much mentioned about it elsewhere. Although, if for some reason cap space is needed, some could be realized from an extension. But, his $24 million hit in 2016 isn't that bad compared to his value.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I had missed that entirely. Not much mentioned about it elsewhere. Although, if for some reason cap space is needed, some could be realized from an extension. But, his $24 million hit in 2016 isn't that bad compared to his value. Agreed. He said that at the conclusion of the season. It's my opinion that he was eluding to the fact that he's tired of losing. I think he may have been indicating that he wasn't going to make a commitment to the Saints until the Saints make a commitment to winning. Soon after he said this stuff, the coaches were fired. Papa Voodoo, Rugby Saint II, Beastmode and 2 others like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space San Fran with over 40 mil!!! Christ what we could do with that. Carolina has a lot too and they get a couple players and will be hard to beat. When is Matt Ryan due for a raise?
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Let's see how Loomis screws this up. You mean let's see how Payton can convince Loomis to screw this up. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Saints have an extra $5.75M in Cap space We are beginning to reap the benefits of restructuring our scouting and coaching departments the last couple of years. Apparently Ireland is the real deal in finding defensive talent and making that translate to the team on draft day. I like that he has been productive since he came onboard at the Senior bowl.....he was even more productive last year with a full year in our system. I have high hopes that Ireland can spot the talent needed for us to build through the draft defensively.

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