2018 NFL Free Agency

brees84 · 03-13-2018, 07:45 PM

dizzle88 · 03-13-2018, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/sta...20469156352002

They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman.

K Major · 03-13-2018, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman.

Heading into FA, Kurt is ranked as the 20th highest paid safety in the NFL.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/safety/

The Saints front office hardly over paid for a solid contributor.

Utah_Saint · 03-13-2018, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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?

K Major · 03-13-2018, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

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.

saintsfan1976 · 03-13-2018, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman.

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!

triman · 03-13-2018, 08:13 PM

Sheldon Richardson I am banging the table

jeanpierre · 03-14-2018, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

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...

saintsfan1976 · 03-14-2018, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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.

jeanpierre · 03-14-2018, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

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...

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by brees84 https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/sta...20469156352002 They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by dizzle88 They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman. Heading into FA, Kurt is ranked as the 20th highest paid safety in the NFL. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/safety/ The Saints front office hardly over paid for a solid contributor. CheramieIII, saintsfan1976 and jeanpierre like this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by K Major 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?

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by Utah_Saint 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. jeanpierre likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,047 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by dizzle88 They got him for a steal, I'm all for not making bone headed moves in FA but it doesn't seem like we've done much of anything besides pay Brees and overpay an aging Safety in Coleman. 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! jeanpierre likes this.

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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 Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 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... MarchingOn likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,047 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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.

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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 Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 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...

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