2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

jeanpierre · 02-22-2019, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

There’s some strong speculation out there right now that we’re going after Earl Thomas and that the interest is mutual. Reportedly he was in town last weekend and told people he was going to get a deal done with us when free agency starts.

Just something to keep an eye on. Don’t shoot the messenger.

I hope not. Really would prefer signing the 26yo Honey Badger. Reason is two-fold - don't won't the Mathieu reuniting with Bruce Arians in Tampa Bay...

K Major · 02-22-2019, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

There’s some strong speculation out there right now that we’re going after Earl Thomas and that the interest is mutual. Reportedly he was in town last weekend and told people he was going to get a deal done with us when free agency starts.

Same "speculation" up this way in Deathstar Nation over the last week or so. Earl enrolled his kids down in Austin, wants to be closer to home yada, yada.

Who knows.

All I know is that Earl Thomas is still ELITE at the Free Safety position. He knows how to track the football, takes away the deep pass & intercepts passes on a regular basis. Rare ability.

Can't argue with his production. I wouldn't be mad if they Saints brass are targeting him Free Agency.

I'm more concerned about the DT position this off season though.

ChrisXVI · 02-22-2019, 11:56 AM

If there’s one thing Payton and Loomis love it’s the splashy FA signing. Everybody assumes Earl Thomas to Dallas is a foregone conclusion so swooping in and stealing the headline would turn them on so much lol. It’s totally the type of move we’d make. I agree with you though JP, Honey Badger would make way more sense.

K Major · 02-22-2019, 12:34 PM

Free agency will be fun next month.

I have a hard time arguing with just about any roster move the Saints have made over the last 3 years.

ChrisXVI · 02-22-2019, 12:39 PM

Ah man. The articles says he’ll play the 5-technique in their 3-4 and play inside in four-man fronts. Very, very unfortunate.

jeanpierre · 02-22-2019, 04:35 PM

The Earl Thomas signing with the Saints is a head-scratcher because Mr. Marcus had an outstanding rookie season, average sophmore year - why spend with limited cap space and other needs on the table?

This smells more like an agent, on the Saints To Do Business With...List asked the Mickster "Mickey, could we leak that we're discussing Earl T. with you as a favor?

vpheughan · 02-22-2019, 05:43 PM

The same "speculation" that brought Jimmy G and Malcolm Butler to the Saints.

ChrisXVI · 02-23-2019, 10:19 AM

jeanpierre · 02-23-2019, 11:04 AM

st thomas · 02-23-2019, 01:29 PM

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02-22-2019, 11:07 AM	#211
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI There’s some strong speculation out there right now that we’re going after Earl Thomas and that the interest is mutual. Reportedly he was in town last weekend and told people he was going to get a deal done with us when free agency starts. Just something to keep an eye on. Don’t shoot the messenger. I hope not. Really would prefer signing the 26yo Honey Badger. Reason is two-fold - don't won't the Mathieu reuniting with Bruce Arians in Tampa Bay... ChrisXVI likes this.

02-22-2019, 11:30 AM	#212
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI There’s some strong speculation out there right now that we’re going after Earl Thomas and that the interest is mutual. Reportedly he was in town last weekend and told people he was going to get a deal done with us when free agency starts. Same "speculation" up this way in Deathstar Nation over the last week or so. Earl enrolled his kids down in Austin, wants to be closer to home yada, yada. Who knows. All I know is that Earl Thomas is still ELITE at the Free Safety position. He knows how to track the football, takes away the deep pass & intercepts passes on a regular basis. Rare ability. Can't argue with his production. I wouldn't be mad if they Saints brass are targeting him Free Agency. I'm more concerned about the DT position this off season though.

02-22-2019, 11:56 AM	#213
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency If there’s one thing Payton and Loomis love it’s the splashy FA signing. Everybody assumes Earl Thomas to Dallas is a foregone conclusion so swooping in and stealing the headline would turn them on so much lol. It’s totally the type of move we’d make. I agree with you though JP, Honey Badger would make way more sense.

02-22-2019, 12:34 PM	#214
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Free agency will be fun next month. I have a hard time arguing with just about any roster move the Saints have made over the last 3 years.

02-22-2019, 12:39 PM	#215
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Twitter Ah man. The articles says he’ll play the 5-technique in their 3-4 and play inside in four-man fronts. Very, very unfortunate.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency The Earl Thomas signing with the Saints is a head-scratcher because Mr. Marcus had an outstanding rookie season, average sophmore year - why spend with limited cap space and other needs on the table? This smells more like an agent, on the Saints To Do Business With...List asked the Mickster "Mickey, could we leak that we're discussing Earl T. with you as a favor? jnormand, CheramieIII and ChrisXVI like this.
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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,520	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency The same "speculation" that brought Jimmy G and Malcolm Butler to the Saints.
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