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Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 844453)

No Love for T-Rex?!?

TRex is a decent backup "piece", but we need something more coming of the edge.

The guy was a healthy game day scratch (inactive) for damn near the entire 2018 season :rolleyes:. That is kind of concerning.

Hopefully Granderson or Gustin can shock the world in camp.

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 844448)

https://twitter.com/Saints/status/1112834602392010752

Jared Cook for me.

He'll make life a bit easier for Brees & other WR's not named Michael Thomas.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 844458)

Just remember Sean Payton is less than forthright in disclosing healthy scratches...

ANd Rob Ninkovich was often a healthy scratch - then he was released under an injury waiver; took a year to get healthy in Miami...

He then went to New England where he became a SuperBowl Defensive End...

You're probably right about T-Rex, but he'll have plenty of competition for the 4th defensive end roster spot...

Don't see Gustin playing Defensive End at his size (comparable to Hau'oli Kikaha); know they signed him as that, but suspect he'll get more of a look as an SAM LB...

Kaufusi is a Jason Taylor-Marcus Davenport-wiry-type weak side defensive end that has terrific athleticism, but just may be lacking some sand and some strength...

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Well, for those that wanted more veteran depth for the run - that's off the table...

Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 844474)

You're probably right about T-Rex, but he'll have plenty of competition for the 4th defensive end roster spot...

For me, Trey is just a quality backup. Big fall off from Okafor to him when "setting the edge". Better as a pass rusher vs run defender.

I think most of the Saints coaches believe that Davenport will become a 85-90% snap player in 2019.

Keep an eye on Porter Gustin at camp :bng:.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 844551)

Believe Gustin is A.J. Klein's eventual replacement...

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Other than another veteran offensive lineman, can't think of any position we're in need...

Sure there are positions that can be upgraded, but you're not gonna have All-Pros at every position; I like our roster balance and that we have among the best at the key skill positions...

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I still don't see Alex Okafor's replacement on the roster ... yet.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 844707)

I still don't see Alex Okafor's replacement on the roster ... yet.

Other than drafting Zach Allen, which we needed a Center more, I like what we have to work with going into Training Camp - But, you're absolutely right that's a void that someone better step up into for us or the defense will regress...

And, Davenport may not be worth two first round picks, but he'd better be a force for us opposite Cam, especially with Rankins possibly out for the year. Big "O" has a helluva opportunity to seize that position and I for one hope he does...

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 844712)

And, Davenport may not be worth two first round picks, but he'd better be a force for us opposite Cam, especially with Rankins possibly out for the year. Big "O" has a helluva opportunity to seize that position and I for one hope he does...[/B]

I'm still concerned about what the league intends (suspension) to do as it relates to the marijuana "issue".