Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor!

FinSaint · 03-16-2018, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Would have preferred to wait and see how his rehab went first...

Didn't the Saints sign a QB that the Dolphins wouldn't touch because his throwing shoulder was nearly ripped off?

Well, for every single case of Brees, there's numerous cases such of the Spillers and Byrds of FA and Kikahas, Tulls, Sunseris, Rufus Johnsons and Toons of the draft.

So, Brees is an outlier not the median.

AsylumGuido · 03-16-2018, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Me, too, and I had a colonoscopy this morning.

That's the easy part. It's the day before the colonoscopy that is a *****. Right?

I'm an expert.

Danno · 03-16-2018, 05:01 PM

I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price.

Worst case is he becomes a great back-up.

jeanpierre · 03-16-2018, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price.

Worst case is he becomes a great back-up.

Well, I'll take solace in that...

And y'all need to get woke! Drew Brees has spoiled us as his talent and effort have become an assumed given, as commonplace...

I'd bet hard-earned money that less than 5% of athletes have put the dedication and effort into rehabbing an injury the way Drew Brees has and continues to manage...

Have no doubt Brees' Home Town Discount came with a Gentlemen's Agreement - that all available cap money be used to improve the team overall talent...

Sean, Mickey and Jeff are Free Agent Shopping and Spending like my Mom, Aunt and Cousins at the Dillard's Summertime Clearance Blowout!

ChrisXVI · 03-16-2018, 07:30 PM

Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract...

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Patriots are signing #Falcons free agent DE Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said.
6:09 PM · Mar 16, 2018

I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT.

jeanpierre · 03-16-2018, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract...

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Patriots are signing #Falcons free agent DE Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said.
6:09 PM · Mar 16, 2018

I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT.

Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon...

nola_swammi · 03-17-2018, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon...

this is how stats don't tell the whole picture. Clayborn had a game not a season better than Okafor. The Cowboys had a backup OT for a backup in that game and OC didn't provide him any help (a running back, tight end or guard to chip block) Clayborne said after the game he beat him with one move the entire game that provided him with 6 sacks. You add 6 sacks to any player and his stats should be impressive after the season

Great choice N.O. Staff for signning Okafor

QBREES9 · 03-17-2018, 09:35 AM

Good DEAL!!!!

Rugby Saint II · 03-19-2018, 02:20 PM

He was possibly last years best free agent signing before he went down. I hope he's back at 100% even if it takes a little time to get back. He really fits the system DA runs.

03-16-2018, 03:31 PM	#21
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Originally Posted by vpheughan *Would have preferred to wait and see how his rehab went first...* Didn't the Saints sign a QB that the Dolphins wouldn't touch because his throwing shoulder was nearly ripped off? Well, for every single case of Brees, there's numerous cases such of the Spillers and Byrds of FA and Kikahas, Tulls, Sunseris, Rufus Johnsons and Toons of the draft. So, Brees is an outlier not the median. jeanpierre likes this.

03-16-2018, 04:42 PM	#22
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Originally Posted by ScottF Me, too, and I had a colonoscopy this morning. That's the easy part. It's the day before the colonoscopy that is a *****. Right? I'm an expert. ScottF, jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price. Worst case is he becomes a great back-up. jeanpierre and SaintGnome like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Originally Posted by Danno I really like this. He's an above average player that we signed for a fair price. Worst case is he becomes a great back-up. Well, I'll take solace in that... And y'all need to get woke! Drew Brees has spoiled us as his talent and effort have become an assumed given, as commonplace... I'd bet hard-earned money that less than 5% of athletes have put the dedication and effort into rehabbing an injury the way Drew Brees has and continues to manage... Have no doubt Brees' Home Town Discount came with a Gentlemen's Agreement - that all available cap money be used to improve the team overall talent... Sean, Mickey and Jeff are Free Agent Shopping and Spending like my Mom, Aunt and Cousins at the Dillard's Summertime Clearance Blowout! SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract... Ian Rapoport @RapSheet The #Patriots are signing #Falcons free agent DE Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said. 6:09 PM · Mar 16, 2018 I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT.

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03-16-2018, 11:27 PM	#26
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Compared to this deal for Adrian Clayborn I’d say we did good on the Okafor contract... Ian Rapoport @RapSheet The #Patriots are signing #Falcons free agent DE Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said. 6:09 PM · Mar 16, 2018 I’d rather have Okafor personally. Clayborn has been mediocre throughout his career until one game against the Cowboys and their backup LT. Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon...

03-17-2018, 05:03 AM	#27
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Saints Re-sign Alex Okafor! Originally Posted by jeanpierre Clayborn had the better season and isn't coming on a ruptured achilles tendon... this is how stats don't tell the whole picture. Clayborn had a game not a season better than Okafor. The Cowboys had a backup OT for a backup in that game and OC didn't provide him any help (a running back, tight end or guard to chip block) Clayborne said after the game he beat him with one move the entire game that provided him with 6 sacks. You add 6 sacks to any player and his stats should be impressive after the season Great choice N.O. Staff for signning Okafor Crusader and ChrisXVI like this.

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