Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now

turbo_dog · 06-14-2018, 08:42 AM

Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much.

AsylumGuido · 06-14-2018, 08:48 AM

Don't forget that if a veteran is on the game one roster he is guaranteed 16 weeks of salary that counts against the cap whether he remains on the roster or not. Any veteran signed after game one only receives a salary for games on the roster.

turbo_dog · 06-14-2018, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Don't forget that if a veteran is on the game one roster he is guaranteed 16 weeks of salary that counts against the cap whether he remains on the roster or not. Any veteran signed after game one only receives a salary for games on the roster.

So if he looks good throughout preseason, he'll likely be cut and resigned week 2. This is a cut throat industry, but sure pays well if you make it.

Euphoria · 06-14-2018, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

So if he looks good throughout preseason, he'll likely be cut and resigned week 2. This is a cut throat industry, but sure pays well if you make it.

Saints aren't like a team that would do that. If they don't cut anywone they don't want another team who has seen the player come snag him. There was a Reason Hill was on the roster as our 3rd QB because they didn't want to take a chance on a team grabbing him and I don' recall Sean every keeping a 3rd QB once the season begins.

Whats more likely to happen is we release West if its not working out and signed Charles once the week 1 is over.

AsylumGuido · 06-14-2018, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Saints aren't like a team that would do that. If they don't cut anywone they don't want another team who has seen the player come snag him. There was a Reason Hill was on the roster as our 3rd QB because they didn't want to take a chance on a team grabbing him and I don' recall Sean every keeping a 3rd QB once the season begins.

Whats more likely to happen is we release West if its not working out and signed Charles once the week 1 is over.

Actually it would be pretty safe to drop West prior to week one and re-sign him. First of all, any other team that tries to pick him up would be in the same boat ... owing him a full 16 game's salary. I've heard that in this sort of case the team and the player agree to the move. The player basically promises to wait until after week one and the team promises to sign him back after week one.

K Major · 06-14-2018, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much.

For me, I think coaches trust West to pass protect, pick up blitzes more than anything. This is an aspect of MI's game that many take for granted.

Gotta keep #9 upright.

Rugby Saint II · 06-14-2018, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much.

I was reading that he probably signed for the veteran minimum. He may be insurance for Ingram's suspension but maybe his future as well.

06-14-2018, 08:42 AM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much.

06-14-2018, 08:48 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,484	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Don't forget that if a veteran is on the game one roster he is guaranteed 16 weeks of salary that counts against the cap whether he remains on the roster or not. Any veteran signed after game one only receives a salary for games on the roster.

06-14-2018, 08:50 AM	#3
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Don't forget that if a veteran is on the game one roster he is guaranteed 16 weeks of salary that counts against the cap whether he remains on the roster or not. Any veteran signed after game one only receives a salary for games on the roster. So if he looks good throughout preseason, he'll likely be cut and resigned week 2. This is a cut throat industry, but sure pays well if you make it. Danno likes this.

06-14-2018, 10:20 AM	#4
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Originally Posted by turbo_dog So if he looks good throughout preseason, he'll likely be cut and resigned week 2. This is a cut throat industry, but sure pays well if you make it. Saints aren't like a team that would do that. If they don't cut anywone they don't want another team who has seen the player come snag him. There was a Reason Hill was on the roster as our 3rd QB because they didn't want to take a chance on a team grabbing him and I don' recall Sean every keeping a 3rd QB once the season begins. Whats more likely to happen is we release West if its not working out and signed Charles once the week 1 is over.

06-14-2018, 12:27 PM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,484	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Originally Posted by Euphoria Saints aren't like a team that would do that. If they don't cut anywone they don't want another team who has seen the player come snag him. There was a Reason Hill was on the roster as our 3rd QB because they didn't want to take a chance on a team grabbing him and I don' recall Sean every keeping a 3rd QB once the season begins. Whats more likely to happen is we release West if its not working out and signed Charles once the week 1 is over. Actually it would be pretty safe to drop West prior to week one and re-sign him. First of all, any other team that tries to pick him up would be in the same boat ... owing him a full 16 game's salary. I've heard that in this sort of case the team and the player agree to the move. The player basically promises to wait until after week one and the team promises to sign him back after week one.

06-14-2018, 11:33 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,739 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Originally Posted by turbo_dog Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much. For me, I think coaches trust West to pass protect, pick up blitzes more than anything. This is an aspect of MI's game that many take for granted. Gotta keep #9 upright.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,119	Re: Saints sign RB West, pass on Charles for now Originally Posted by turbo_dog Looks final now. This could turn out to be a good fit. He's 5'10", 225 lbs. From what I've seen, has good vision and hard to bring down. Good in a rotation, and probably didn't cost much. I was reading that he probably signed for the veteran minimum. He may be insurance for Ingram's suspension but maybe his future as well.

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