Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

More of a con than a rip off.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

We have too many needs on D to spend that kind of money. I would love to have him back though. He probably would've had a few more sacks if our DBs where healthy and held the coverage longer.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Like Barndon Williams.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

$9.5 million reasons to say it has been fun while it lasted.

FA Just getting his NFL career started without any baggage
Johnathan Hankins NY Giants 25 / 6'2' / 320 / 2013 / Rd. 2 (49) / NYG

Plenty of options in the draft
Chris Wormley Michigan 6053 2974.92 #43 rSr
Dalvin Tomlinson DT Alabama 6022 305 5.14 #54 rSr
Jaleel Johnson DT Iowa 6027 308 5.15 #67 rSr
Nazair Jones, DT/NT North Carolina 6045 295 5.07 #90 rJr
Isaac Rochell DE/DT ND 6031 290 4.86 #90 Sr
Ralph Green III DT Indiana 6036 320 5.14 #93 rSr

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Per that article, it makes it look fair if he's signed to a 9.5 million contract. There were some DTs that weren't nearly as disruptive and made 9 million.

What to do what to do?

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Remember Drew is a free agent in 2018

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

I'm confused. What does this have to do with it? Are you talking about an extension with Brees to free up more cap space? That's a very real possibility and was also talked about by Miller and Kirwan.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

I liked Brandon coming out of college and he was still on the board when we picked the big marshmallow (John Jenkins) :rolleyes:.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

I understand Miller and Kirwan's point completely however Rankins had some sacks but Fairley blew him away in pressures per snap. He was much more efficient. The Saints defense isn't going to get better if you are subtracting talent. Damon Harrison (Giants) aka "snacks" got PAID last year and he doesn't even have the production as a pass rusher that Fairley has.

Losing Nick would affect us.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Nick Fairley played VERY VERY WELL for us last year. apparently he showed well enough to make a fat pay check next year. We just won't be the ones writing the check, unfortunately we need that money elsewhere. Dang!

Fortunately I am very high on Onyamata and Davison who I think can blossom with the right tutelage. I am more concerned with getting pressure across from Jordan.

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Plan B option?

New Orleans Saints Should Pursue DE/DT Calais Campbell

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-c.../market-value/

Re: Nick Fairley expected to test Free Agency
 

Calais Campbell? age 30? 7.5 mill?

defense is not one or two pieces away from a huge turn around and a playoff run. much less a super bowl so i have to say no.