Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 753628)

I voted to let him walk as a FA. Not that I dislike him but would liked to have a better player able to be more effective while at nose. I hope he has a good life outside of football.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 753627)

NF was our second best pass rusher, possibly top 15 in the NFL with interior pressure & had 3 good years as a DT just hitting his prime.

He was far from a "journeyman".

Originally Posted by Beastmode (Post 753651)

3 teams in 6 years. We got a good year out of him. And the timing of his condition is really sweet for him. Almost too perfect:

March gets the deal. June he is done. Possible things took a turn for the worse in a matter of weeks but highly improbable.

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 753632)

injury settlement time

Based on camp injury and the worries as players injuries started to rear it's ugly head

2018 nfl draft
R1 - Vita Vea DT Washington 6041 332 5.19 #50 rJr
R3 - Frank Ragnow C/OG,Arkansas 6052 319 5.14 #72 Sr

Top FA signing - not sold we have the starter yet
Stephon Tuitt DE Steelers

Now you have a solid DE rotation.

Originally Posted by saintshrimp (Post 753623)

Just further evidence that the front office and Sean need to go. How many times are they gonna make same mistake.

Here we go with all the excuses to sheild them both from blame from the blind people who dont or WON'T see it. Ready 3 2 1.

Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 753676)

Shrimp you can't really pay any attention to people posting on here and criticizing you. Those same people said we were weaker without NF and now since he will not play they say that we are no better or worse without him. If those seem like conflicting ideas that is because they are.

Originally Posted by Thirty3 (Post 753681)

Don't know the contract. Haven't heard from front office about it. Here's a supposition. IF they did not have a clause concerning his condition and playing they BLEW it. If they did have a clause..It was a head's up contract. One thing for sure - going forward they will have a clause for all such contingencies.

Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 753616)

Pretty Amazing watching some people talk out of both sides of their mouth.

http://blackandgold.com/saints/81597...staying-2.html

Originally Posted by AllSaints (Post 753686)

Idk of your referring to my comment in that post but he did earn it to get paid... never said we should of let him go...

Originally Posted by AllSaints (Post 753686)

Idk of your referring to my comment in that post but he did earn it to get paid... never said we should of let him go...

Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 753690)

no, I am referring to people who insist in one instance we are weaker without said player and then turn around (because the situation necessitates a different outlook) and say we are no better or worse without the player. It can't be both.

Originally Posted by AllSaints (Post 753689)

You have to look at a players career... you can't judge off one season he is inconsistent over his career... he had a good year and deserved to get paid I'm not against the contract...

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo (Post 753693)

Sometimes the change is all they need. Malcolm Jenkins is exhibit A.

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo (Post 753693)

Sometimes the change in coaching is all they need. Malcolm Jenkins is exhibit A.

Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 753701)

FIFY

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 753699)

I was able to get confirmation today on NFL Live on ESPN. As I was pretty sure, a new contract always requires a physical exam. Whatever the Saints medical staff found during the pre OTA exam of Fairley, which all players go through, was not present during the exam back in March prior to the signing of his new contract. You cannot put this on the Saints front office at all. They did their due diligence, but fate stepped in.

Originally Posted by Beastmode (Post 753706)

Or maybe they knew but wanted to take care of him. I don't know but that is a short time frame for something to go from pass to fail for something he has been playing with for years.

Originally Posted by 73Saint (Post 753596)

Can we point the finger at someone here? Seems to me this is a big mistake someone in our front office needs to be accountable for. How on earth do you sign someone who already has an enlarged heart, to a long-term deal? Hell, how is he NOT getting physicals more often than anyone based on his pre existing condition alone???

I wish nothing but the best for Fairly, my frustration isn't pointed at him at all. But how does this even happen???!!!

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 753801)

Former Ravens stud LB Zach Orr is coming out of retirement after having a spinal injury... We should probably give him $20 million guaranteed!

(Just a little humor folks.)

Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 753926)

I hope Fairley lives a LONG and happy life. But, I just can't help but think he scammed the Saints. His heart was healthy enough to hold the pen when he signed for millions. Then, he can't play. Just doesn't pass the smell test.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 753801)

Former Ravens stud LB Zach Orr is coming out of retirement after having a spinal injury... We should probably give him $20 million guaranteed!

(Just a little humor folks.)

Originally Posted by CharityMike (Post 753948)

Funny thing is..the Jets are bringing him in for a visit lol.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 753953)

I read up on it some. It's not as dangerous as we might think. He while rare it isn't unknown. It is an incomplete disc at C1. That is the disc at he very top of the spinal column. It is actually inside of the helmet and one of the most protected areas of the spinal column.

Originally Posted by CharityMike (Post 753956)

No..just no! Don't go giving our team brass any ideas!

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 753581)

Time for Onyemata/Zimmer to step up!!!