2018 NFL Free Agency

jeanpierre · 03-06-2018, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Personally, with the way things went down and his comments on social media I don't want Jimmy Graham back in a Saints uniform. He was very good here and could probably still get the job done, but apparently he let his emotions in the locker room and Payton purged the locker room and went back to the blue print of lunch pail team first players.

I realize that he is probably the best free agent TE out there which would then let us use a draft pick on another position of need. But I just can't get behind the thinking.

Incidentally we are already paying a number one tight end with Fleener still on the roster.

Most of the Fleener money could be directed to Graham; and I'd like to see a the guy redeem himself and reestablish himself...

Besides, there aren't many options in Free Agency and while there's some incredible TE talent in the draft, I'd prefer draft picks used on front seven and offensive line...

jeanpierre · 03-06-2018, 08:21 AM

Having this guy opposite Cam? Wow...

jeanpierre · 03-06-2018, 09:56 AM

jeanpierre · 03-06-2018, 10:53 AM

Can't see outbidding Redskins when they'll probably pay his as a No. 1 Wideout...

...and @CantGuardMike will need to be extended next season...

lee909 · 03-06-2018, 10:59 AM

Surely going to get 10+ml a year

Not sure we can have 2 WR at that price without screwing other areas of the team

jeanpierre · 03-06-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

Surely going to get 10+ml a year

Not sure we can have 2 WR at that price without screwing other areas of the team

Exactly, some are suggesting his market will net as much as 12mil/annum; that puts him with Alshon, TYH, and DBaldwin...

lee909 · 03-06-2018, 11:55 AM

Rather keep that money aside for Thomas

We do not need another number 1 WR, a good complement WR(Landry would have been ideal) or as i said i think a speed like Taylor Gabriel would be a great add with what we have and add Graham just takes it over the top

If not Gabriel,Jordan Matthews,Marques Lee or Paul Richardson would all have something to offer

K Major · 03-06-2018, 12:08 PM

Albert Wilson or Sammy Watkins?

lee909 · 03-06-2018, 01:08 PM

Love Watkins but he will get number 1 WR money or at least close to it
A lot of teams with alot of money that need WR help,someone will make a offer he cannot refuse

Do not know much on Wilson

CheramieIII · 03-06-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Albert Wilson or Sammy Watkins?

I like Sammy!

03-06-2018, 08:20 AM	#41
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Personally, with the way things went down and his comments on social media I don't want Jimmy Graham back in a Saints uniform. He was very good here and could probably still get the job done, but apparently he let his emotions in the locker room and Payton purged the locker room and went back to the blue print of lunch pail team first players. I realize that he is probably the best free agent TE out there which would then let us use a draft pick on another position of need. But I just can't get behind the thinking. Incidentally we are already paying a number one tight end with Fleener still on the roster. Most of the Fleener money could be directed to Graham; and I'd like to see a the guy redeem himself and reestablish himself... Besides, there aren't many options in Free Agency and while there's some incredible TE talent in the draft, I'd prefer draft picks used on front seven and offensive line...
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03-06-2018, 08:21 AM	#42
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03-06-2018, 09:56 AM	#43
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Can't see outbidding Redskins when they'll probably pay his as a No. 1 Wideout... ...and @CantGuardMike will need to be extended next season... Twitter

03-06-2018, 10:59 AM	#45
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03-06-2018, 11:02 AM	#46
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by lee909 Surely going to get 10+ml a year Not sure we can have 2 WR at that price without screwing other areas of the team Exactly, some are suggesting his market will net as much as 12mil/annum; that puts him with Alshon, TYH, and DBaldwin...

03-06-2018, 11:55 AM	#47
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Rather keep that money aside for Thomas We do not need another number 1 WR, a good complement WR(Landry would have been ideal) or as i said i think a speed like Taylor Gabriel would be a great add with what we have and add Graham just takes it over the top If not Gabriel,Jordan Matthews,Marques Lee or Paul Richardson would all have something to offer halloween 65 likes this.

03-06-2018, 12:08 PM	#48
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Albert Wilson or Sammy Watkins?

03-06-2018, 01:08 PM	#49
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Love Watkins but he will get number 1 WR money or at least close to it A lot of teams with alot of money that need WR help,someone will make a offer he cannot refuse Do not know much on Wilson

03-06-2018, 01:32 PM	#50
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by K Major Albert Wilson or Sammy Watkins? I like Sammy!

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