ESPN: Coby Fleener more comfortable, hopes for better in Year 2 with Saints

ScottF · 05-28-2017, 02:46 PM

If you look at the stats, last year he ended up pretty much the same as 3 previous years.
He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid.

The 'learn the playbook' excuse is tired and overused. He signed a contract 5 months before the reg season opener. WTF was he doing all last summer?

AsylumGuido · 05-28-2017, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

If you look at the stats, last year he ended up petty much the same as 3 previous years.
He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid.

The 'learn the playbook' excuse is tired and overused. He signed a contract 5 months before the reg season opener. WTF was he doing all last summer?

Experiencing the new CBA. Times have changed.

K Major · 05-28-2017, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

If you look at the stats, last year he ended up petty much the same as 3 previous years.
He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid.

In terms of pay, Fleener ranked at 10. Based on production, he was about equal to that. He is by no means Jimmy Dickens (Graham), but a lot of us (not you) are measuring Fleener against him. Jimmy is a freak of nature at this position.

I do agree, he isn't a bad player but he needs to step up in 2017.

Edit: here is the pay rank for TE contracts. https://overthecap.com/position/tight-end/

nola_swammi · 05-29-2017, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

In terms of pay, Fleener ranked at 10. Based on production, he was about equal to that. He is by no means Jimmy Dickens (Graham), but a lot of us (not you) are measuring Fleener against him. Jimmy is a freak of nature at this position.

I do agree, he isn't a bad player but he needs to step up in 2017.

Edit: here is the pay rank for TE contracts. https://overthecap.com/position/tight-end/

Rank 10th but on guarantees 2nd to no one.

05-28-2017, 02:46 PM	#1
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: ESPN: Coby Fleener more comfortable, hopes for better in Year 2 with Saints If you look at the stats, last year he ended up pretty much the same as 3 previous years. He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid. The 'learn the playbook' excuse is tired and overused. He signed a contract 5 months before the reg season opener. WTF was he doing all last summer?

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: ESPN: Coby Fleener more comfortable, hopes for better in Year 2 with Saints Originally Posted by ScottF If you look at the stats, last year he ended up petty much the same as 3 previous years. He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid. The 'learn the playbook' excuse is tired and overused. He signed a contract 5 months before the reg season opener. WTF was he doing all last summer? Experiencing the new CBA. Times have changed.

05-28-2017, 04:31 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN: Coby Fleener more comfortable, hopes for better in Year 2 with Saints Originally Posted by ScottF If you look at the stats, last year he ended up petty much the same as 3 previous years. He's not a bad player; we simply overpaid. In terms of pay, Fleener ranked at 10. Based on production, he was about equal to that. He is by no means Jimmy Dickens (Graham), but a lot of us (not you) are measuring Fleener against him. Jimmy is a freak of nature at this position. I do agree, he isn't a bad player but he needs to step up in 2017. Edit: here is the pay rank for TE contracts. https://overthecap.com/position/tight-end/

05-29-2017, 02:05 AM	#4
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: ESPN: Coby Fleener more comfortable, hopes for better in Year 2 with Saints Originally Posted by K Major In terms of pay, Fleener ranked at 10. Based on production, he was about equal to that. He is by no means Jimmy Dickens (Graham), but a lot of us (not you) are measuring Fleener against him. Jimmy is a freak of nature at this position. I do agree, he isn't a bad player but he needs to step up in 2017. Edit: here is the pay rank for TE contracts. https://overthecap.com/position/tight-end/ Rank 10th but on guarantees 2nd to no one.

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