2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

jeanpierre · 01-29-2019, 01:13 PM

ChrisXVI · 01-29-2019, 03:19 PM

Good... now we don’t have to hear about bringing him back for the next month or two.

jeanpierre · 01-30-2019, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Good... now we don’t have to hear about bringing him back for the next month or two.

Plus one. But, you can't underestimate the boost Jimmy would get playing with Brees under center. But I'd rather have a younger, healthier, available, Jesse James who can block like a mule as a Tight End...

If we geaux with four (4) tight ends next season, assuming we sign Jesse James or better (not sure there is), this position could be a wrecking force against opposing defenses...

And also allow us to bring in some young tackle and give him help with jumbo packages...

But the real upgrade will come from within the organization with Dan Arnold having a whole season under the belt, along with a few extra pounds...

halloween 65 · 01-29-2019, 05:15 PM

We don't really have to much of a choice in signing good FA's. we don't have enough picks to upgrade unless one falls out of grace before the draft. I hope we keep Davison but add another NT to the mix. I could see going after a dynamic lb. in FA ours haven't played bad by no means but add a true stud to that group and it's set. I still don't think we get enough pressure upfront, close but not great. I think if we take care of those 2 positions the backend looks much better. Apple will be even better next season.

jeanpierre · 01-30-2019, 09:14 AM

These were the Futures Contracts ICYMI...

K Major · 01-30-2019, 09:38 AM

Find another DE for depth. You can never have enough pass rushers.

jeanpierre · 01-30-2019, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Find another DE for depth. You can never have enough pass rushers.

You know I'm not disagreeing with the back half of that statment, but you're saying move on from Okafor?

We have Cam Jordan, Marcus Davenport, and Trey Hendrickson under contract...

K Major · 01-30-2019, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You know I'm not disagreeing with the back half of that statment, but you're saying move on from Okafor?

Possibly. Oak is very good veteran depth that can start. Over the years I've noticed that the Saints FO has been very loyal to players ... even to a fault. Meanwhile pre injury, Davenport (pretty vicious run defender) was on his way to becoming a monster. I'd like him to take over that spot in 2019.

I continue to believe that he (MD) is the future coming off the edge.

jeanpierre · 02-03-2019, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Possibly. Oak is very good veteran depth that can start. Over the years I've noticed that the Saints FO has been very loyal to players ... even to a fault. Meanwhile pre injury, Davenport (pretty vicious run defender) was on his way to becoming a monster. I'd like him to take over that spot in 2019.

I continue to believe that he (MD) is the future coming off the edge.

For what Payton's invested with him, I agree, he should be starting...

Why wouldn't you pay Okafor to stick around as a rotation/reserve/depth while you can afford it with Davenport in a rookie contract?

We'd return all four of our edge rushers and could focus on fewer positions...

jeanpierre · 01-30-2019, 10:21 AM

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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 Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Good... now we don’t have to hear about bringing him back for the next month or two. Twitter Plus one. But, you can't underestimate the boost Jimmy would get playing with Brees under center. But I'd rather have a younger, healthier, available, Jesse James who can block like a mule as a Tight End... If we geaux with four (4) tight ends next season, assuming we sign Jesse James or better (not sure there is), this position could be a wrecking force against opposing defenses... And also allow us to bring in some young tackle and give him help with jumbo packages... But the real upgrade will come from within the organization with Dan Arnold having a whole season under the belt, along with a few extra pounds...
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01-29-2019, 05:15 PM	#4
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency We don't really have to much of a choice in signing good FA's. we don't have enough picks to upgrade unless one falls out of grace before the draft. I hope we keep Davison but add another NT to the mix. I could see going after a dynamic lb. in FA ours haven't played bad by no means but add a true stud to that group and it's set. I still don't think we get enough pressure upfront, close but not great. I think if we take care of those 2 positions the backend looks much better. Apple will be even better next season.

01-30-2019, 09:14 AM	#5
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01-30-2019, 09:38 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Find another DE for depth. You can never have enough pass rushers.

01-30-2019, 10:21 AM	#7
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 Find another DE for depth. You can never have enough pass rushers. You know I'm not disagreeing with the back half of that statment, but you're saying move on from Okafor? We have Cam Jordan, Marcus Davenport, and Trey Hendrickson under contract... Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-30-2019, 10:47 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre You know I'm not disagreeing with the back half of that statment, but you're saying move on from Okafor? Possibly. Oak is very good veteran depth that can start. Over the years I've noticed that the Saints FO has been very loyal to players ... even to a fault. Meanwhile pre injury, Davenport (pretty vicious run defender) was on his way to becoming a monster. I'd like him to take over that spot in 2019. I continue to believe that he (MD) is the future coming off the edge. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-03-2019, 01:31 PM	#9
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 Possibly. Oak is very good veteran depth that can start. Over the years I've noticed that the Saints FO has been very loyal to players ... even to a fault. Meanwhile pre injury, Davenport (pretty vicious run defender) was on his way to becoming a monster. I'd like him to take over that spot in 2019. I continue to believe that he (MD) is the future coming off the edge. For what Payton's invested with him, I agree, he should be starting... Why wouldn't you pay Okafor to stick around as a rotation/reserve/depth while you can afford it with Davenport in a rookie contract? We'd return all four of our edge rushers and could focus on fewer positions... Rugby Saint II and MarchingOn like this.

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