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jeanpierre

01-18-2018 07:20 PM

Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

TheOak

01-18-2018 07:29 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

I would draw a line... Only draft picks and free agents coming off their rookie contracts. Our track record on journeymen or high profile talent hasn't been inspiring.

jeanpierre

01-18-2018 07:48 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 790073)

I would draw a line... Only draft picks and free agents coming off their rookie contracts. Our track record on journeymen or high profile talent hasn't been inspiring.

Well, IF Dallas were stupid enough to let DeMarcus Lawrence hit the street, I might consider an exception...

Same with Panthers' Andrew Norwell; man has been an absolute beast and would definitely upgrade the line...

Not sure I'm seeing anyone else worth high dollars, yet...

TheOak

01-18-2018 08:04 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 790079)

Not sure I'm seeing anyone else worth high dollars, yet...

Which is my concern :). Loomis can make anyone high dollar.

#JairusByrd:doh:

NonieT

01-18-2018 08:11 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 790079)

Dallas will not let go of DeMarcus Lawrence but even if they're dumb enough to do that , he is out of the Saints' price range. The same goes for Norwell.
Keep dreamin'.

K Major

01-18-2018 08:30 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by NonieT (Post 790083)

Dallas will not let go of DeMarcus Lawrence but even if they're dumb enough to do that , he is out of the Saints' price range.

At worst the Cows will tag (franchise)him. Elite edge rushers are too hard to come by.

jeanpierre

01-19-2018 11:17 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by NonieT (Post 790083)

Dallas will not let go of DeMarcus Lawrence but even if they're dumb enough to do that , he is out of the Saints' price range. The same goes for Norwell.
Keep dreamin'.

We've got more cap room this year than we've had probably in the past six years...

CheramieIII

01-20-2018 08:22 AM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

Draft by need and only trade for a piece or 2 to solidify our defense. We need to stop messing around for URFA. If the team that had them wanted them they would sign them. Would you hire someone who'd just been fired from another job in the same profession? Probably not!

Euphoria

01-20-2018 09:55 AM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

I don't see us doing anything different than we have been doing.

1. fill holes with FA's.
2. Draft BPA.

The difference the past offseason or two is we have some people making rock solid picks in the draft.

Rugby Saint II

01-23-2018 01:52 PM

Re: Saints finally enter offseason only needing to add to core, not overhaul it

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Originally Posted by Euphoria (Post 790166)

With Jeff Ireland on board this is a winning formula.:bng:

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