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ChrisXVI 03-13-2018 08:29 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Jets are expected to sign #Titans FA LB Avery Williamson, source said. A perfect fit for a 3-4 ILB.
8:25 PM · Mar 13, 2018

brees84 03-13-2018 09:01 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 

Utah_Saint 03-13-2018 09:31 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 794802)
Heading into FA, Kurt is ranked as the 20th highest paid safety in the NFL.

NFL Salary Rankings | Spotrac

The Saints front office hardly over paid for a solid contributor.
Is Coleman a top 20 Safety in the league?

st thomas 03-13-2018 09:51 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 794749)
Good for Butler (money).

Dude shouldn't have been benched minutes before kickoff in the SB.
it had to him who split brady's hand below the thumb, what else would piss off belicheck?:furious:

K Major 03-13-2018 10:08 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Utah_Saint (Post 794827)
Is Coleman a top 20 Safety in the league?
Based on last years #'s, probably not however he's versatile and can play both free AND the strong spot. Coach Allen stated he wants to be less predictable on D & Sean wants consistency at the position.

Kurt is a locker room leader and gives consistent effort. He'll be a key cog in 2018 defense. Saints coaches like his mental makeup because he's a smart player & weakens a divisional foe.

KC isn't great by any means but no worse than Kenny Vacarro and will cost a lot less.

Side note - his cap # is only 3.3M for 2018. That's a good number & a win for the Saints.

K Major 03-13-2018 10:43 PM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Free Agency 3/14/18 ... notable names (see linky).

https://nflupdate.co/2018-nfl-free-a...d-by-position/

WillSaints81 03-13-2018 11:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frydaddy (Post 794727)
Well it's eff Jimmy again lol. He made a big mistake I think. No coming home now big fella, and you probably cost yourself a shot at a ring.

How did he make a mistake? He went exactly to the team I knew he would go to. They were a superstar TE away from being a big time offense again. And they brought back Philbin as OC.

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 04:20 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 794804)
Had the same feeling until I saw what the first crop of FAs are getting paid. No way we take that kind of swing on a single player.

I'd take Clayborn and Jordy Nelson though!
Clayborn or Dontari Poe? We really need a good-to-honest NT that draws double teams consistently...

And Clayborn will be 30yo in July, wrong side of the hill to be bringing in pass rushers...

I just think having 6' 3" of 343 lbs of goodness pulling some heat off of Cam would due the pass rush more good...

Then get Taven Bryan as the 3T or DE (he can play both) on the other side and start ruining opposing passers game days...

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 04:22 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 794804)
Had the same feeling until I saw what the first crop of FAs are getting paid. No way we take that kind of swing on a single player.

I'd take Clayborn and Jordy Nelson though!
I really don't think our receiving situation is that bad that we'd need to spend a lot on a receiver...

We won a Superbowl with Colston-Henderson-Moore-Shockey; we currently have Thomas-Ginn-Snead (RFA)-Fleener...

Snead had, without a doubt, a season to forget, but two great seasons before then, so hold off on the write-off...

And if Snead connects with Kamara on the WR option pass, everyone is wanting to keep him right now...

Where we need help is Tight End where Fleener really hasn't fit in on this team and where Graham would've been ideal...

We need that TE threat for 3rd downs and redzone, but not a bad TE deal like Shockey for two draft picks or dead money on a broken-down FA TE...

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 04:29 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
This makes sense with Amendola departing for Miami...

lee909 03-14-2018 04:52 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Don't want Nelson
About to turn 32,last years numbers tumbled (though QB a factor). I think that he will fall off a cliff quickly,might not be this year but its coming

saintsfan1976 03-14-2018 05:43 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 794847)
Clayborn or Dontari Poe? We really need a good-to-honest NT that draws double teams consistently...

And Clayborn will be 30yo in July, wrong side of the hill to be bringing in pass rushers...

I just think having 6' 3" of 343 lbs of goodness pulling some heat off of Cam would due the pass rush more good...

Then get Taven Bryan as the 3T or DE (he can play both) on the other side and start ruining opposing passers game days...
Clayborn graded 85.5 last year. He could provide valuable rotational depth especially if we resign Okafor - who may still need a few weeks to be ready.

And there’s no guarantee we get a chance to draft any particular player.

saintsfan1976 03-14-2018 05:47 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 794848)
I really don't think our receiving situation is that bad that we'd need to spend a lot on a receiver...

We won a Superbowl with Colston-Henderson-Moore-Shockey; we currently have Thomas-Ginn-Snead (RFA)-Fleener...

Snead had, without a doubt, a season to forget, but two great seasons before then, so hold off on the write-off...

And if Snead connects with Kamara on the WR option pass, everyone is wanting to keep him right now...

Where we need help is Tight End where Fleener really hasn't fit in on this team and where Graham would've been ideal...

We need that TE threat for 3rd downs and redzone, but not a bad TE deal like Shockey for two draft picks or dead money on a broken-down FA TE...
JP our current receiving situation is Michael Thomas. We need a true #2 or an NFL ready TE for Drew to convert more third downs to.

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 06:54 AM
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jeanpierre 03-14-2018 07:01 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 794852)
Clayborn graded 85.5 last year. He could provide valuable rotational depth especially if we resign Okafor - who may still need a few weeks to be ready.

And there’s no guarantee we get a chance to draft any particular player.
I hear ya, '76, but look at our line. Tyler Davison is a good player, but he's not drawing double teams enough to allow Cam Jordan to get to the passer...

The longest Okafor stayed healthy was last season; so that, plus an achilles tendon rupture that takes a min of a year to recover, if ever?!?

Okafor is not a viable option, besides, Hendrickson will be able to step up opposite Cam...

What we need is that in your face pass rush and our NT and DT3 were not getting it done enough last year...

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 07:08 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 794853)
JP our current receiving situation is Michael Thomas. We need a true #2 or an NFL ready TE for Drew to convert more third downs to.
In 2017, last year, we were second in total offense (391.2 yds/gm), and second only to New England (394.2yds/gm)...

We have a balanced attack now on offense with a huge jump in Time of Possession...

Should we lose Kelemete, (and I'd argue he should be paid serious coin as our Utility Lineman, we're gonna need depth on the offensive line foremost...

What we need as far as receiving is a more reliable pass catching Tight End for the third downs and the red zone...

The front seven on defense, depth on the offensive line, those are the big blinking red lights...

Let me repeat...

In 2017, last year, we were second in total offense (391.2 yds/gm), and second only to New England (394.2yds/gm)...

Addressing those needs got us out of our 7-9 cycle - let's keep building on that direction, trust it as it's working...

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 07:50 AM
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K Major 03-14-2018 08:01 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 794853)
JP our current receiving situation is Michael Thomas. We need a true #2 or an NFL ready TE for Drew to convert more third downs to.
Agreed.

We need a solid #2 ... kind of like Sanu is for Atlanta or Thielen in MN. There will be games where a good D coordinator will take away our biggest threat (Thomas). Then what? I have no confidence in the current roster of TE's.

Maybe the position is addressed @ the draft. There are a few guys (D Goedert, Hurst) out there that are capable of Day 1 impact.

Win now mode.

saintsfan1976 03-14-2018 08:20 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 794860)
I hear ya, '76, but look at our line. Tyler Davison is a good player, but he's not drawing double teams enough to allow Cam Jordan to get to the passer...

The longest Okafor stayed healthy was last season; so that, plus an achilles tendon rupture that takes a min of a year to recover, if ever?!?

Okafor is not a viable option, besides, Hendrickson will be able to step up opposite Cam...

What we need is that in your face pass rush and our NT and DT3 were not getting it done enough last year...
I’m not saying we don’t find a defense of tackle. In fact I’ve been a proponent of signing Suh. But Adrian could provide just as much value as oak did

saintsfan1976 03-14-2018 08:26 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 794861)
In 2017, last year, we were second in total offense (391.2 yds/gm), and second only to New England (394.2yds/gm)...

We have a balanced attack now on offense with a huge jump in Time of Possession...

Should we lose Kelemete, (and I'd argue he should be paid serious coin as our Utility Lineman, we're gonna need depth on the offensive line foremost...

What we need as far as receiving is a more reliable pass catching Tight End for the third downs and the red zone...

The front seven on defense, depth on the offensive line, those are the big blinking red lights...

Let me repeat...

In 2017, last year, we were second in total offense (391.2 yds/gm), and second only to New England (394.2yds/gm)...

Addressing those needs got us out of our 7-9 cycle - let's keep building on that direction, trust it as it's working...

Thanks be to Alvin Kamara!!!! But he’s no longer a secret. We WILL find another receiver opposite Thomas.

ChrisXVI 03-14-2018 08:27 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
Eagles are re-signing LB Nigel Bradham, per source.
8:14 AM · Mar 14, 2018

ChrisXVI 03-14-2018 08:29 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
According to Spotrac, we only have $9.8 million in cap space. Looks like we might only be bargain shopping this year in free agency.

papz 03-14-2018 08:37 AM
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Chase Daniels 10 mil 2 years


I want to hold a clipboard too. Hard to turn that down. Damn.

SmashMouth 03-14-2018 09:29 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 794880)
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
Eagles are re-signing LB Nigel Bradham, per source.
8:14 AM · Mar 14, 2018
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 794881)
According to Spotrac, we only have $9.8 million in cap space. Looks like we might only be bargain shopping this year in free agency.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 794811)
Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Jets are expected to sign #Titans FA LB Avery Williamson, source said. A perfect fit for a 3-4 ILB.
8:25 PM · Mar 13, 2018
Kendricks, anyone?

Eagles re-sign LB Nigel Bradham: 4 observations | What does it mean for Mychal Kendricks? | NJ.com

K Major 03-14-2018 09:29 AM
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Here is a guy I wanted but this off season, however ...

Eagles keeping LB Nigel Bradham.

Philadelphia Eagles resign LB Nigel Bradham

K Major 03-14-2018 09:46 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 794899)
Feagles have been trying to dump (trade) Kendricks two years & running.

I'd pass.

AsylumGuido 03-14-2018 10:34 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 794881)
According to Spotrac, we only have $9.8 million in cap space. Looks like we might only be bargain shopping this year in free agency.
We have another $6M to $7M available immediately in roster bonus conversions so we actually have more like $17M in open cap space. We also have $28M in 2018 cap between Cam Jordan and Terron Armstead that can be restructured. That can easily free up another $10M, if needed. And there are other moves that can be made.

The Saints can play the free agency game with any other franchise as long as it is at reasonable market value. Cap space is not an obstacle in making more moves.

ChrisXVI 03-14-2018 11:19 AM
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Guys still available on the wishlist:

CB TJ Carrie
DT DaQuan Jones
DE Trent Murphy

Of course re-signing Kelemete would feel pretty darn good right about now too.

rezburna 03-14-2018 11:21 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
I know Kurt Coleman better not be the only move we make this offseason.

AsylumGuido 03-14-2018 11:25 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 794924)
I know Kurt Coleman better not be the only move we make this offseason.
We've got another 3.5 hours before the real free agency begins.

K Major 03-14-2018 11:26 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 794924)
I know Kurt Coleman better not be the only move we make this offseason.
Understandable but sometimes the best move are the ones you don't make.

ChrisXVI 03-14-2018 11:27 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
Former Packers' WR Jordy Nelson in demand:

Visiting Raiders today, then scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks, then the New Orleans Saints, per source.
11:22 AM · Mar 14, 2018

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 11:29 AM
Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 794927)
Understandable but sometimes the best move are the ones you don't make.
http://blackandgold.com/u/5271-albums105-picture651.jpg

brees84 03-14-2018 11:46 AM
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Jordy could be nice addition. Great route running and sideline catches. Michael Thomas could learn few things from Nelson.

K Major 03-14-2018 11:55 AM
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What are the chances Jordy leaves Oakland AND Seattle without a deal?

Lord_Saint83 03-14-2018 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by K Major (Post 794936)
What are the chances Jordy leaves Oakland AND Seattle without a deal?


Very slim

jeanpierre 03-14-2018 12:03 PM
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brees84 03-14-2018 12:22 PM
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Ok Mickey. Tyrann Mathieau please!

ChrisXVI 03-14-2018 12:22 PM
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Jay Glazer
@JayGlazer
Cardinals have informed the Tyrann Mathieau The Honey Badger they are releasing him
12:19 PM · Mar 14, 2018

Bah God that’s Mickey Loomis’ music!

frydaddy 03-14-2018 12:24 PM
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Well this could get interesting.


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