2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

K Major · 05-10-2019, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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

. That is kind of concerning.

Hopefully Granderson or Gustin can shock the world in camp.

K Major · 05-10-2019, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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.

jeanpierre · 05-10-2019, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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 . That is kind of concerning.

Hopefully Granderson or Gustin can shock the world in camp.

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...

jeanpierre · 05-13-2019, 08:08 AM

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

K Major · 05-13-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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

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jeanpierre · 05-13-2019, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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 .

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

jeanpierre · 05-15-2019, 08:05 AM

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...

K Major · 05-15-2019, 08:12 AM

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

jeanpierre · 05-15-2019, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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...

K Major · 05-15-2019, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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".

05-10-2019, 01:20 PM	#891
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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 . That is kind of concerning. Hopefully Granderson or Gustin can shock the world in camp.

05-10-2019, 01:35 PM	#892
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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.

05-10-2019, 05:55 PM	#893
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 K Major 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 . That is kind of concerning. Hopefully Granderson or Gustin can shock the world in camp. 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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05-13-2019, 08:08 AM	#894
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Well, for those that wanted more veteran depth for the run - that's off the table... Twitter

05-13-2019, 08:42 AM	#895
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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 .

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05-13-2019, 09:05 AM	#896
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 K Major 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 . Believe Gustin is A.J. Klein's eventual replacement...

05-15-2019, 08:05 AM	#897
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency 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...

05-15-2019, 08:12 AM	#898
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency I still don't see Alex Okafor's replacement on the roster ... yet. jeanpierre likes this.

05-15-2019, 08:30 AM	#899
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 K Major 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...

05-15-2019, 08:40 AM	#900
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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".

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