2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

K Major · 02-06-2019, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

So we tie up money now or even this past season that could've been used on Senio Kelemete or the like? or maybe a younger tight end that could play more than 38yo Watson? or a Tyrann Mathieu who could've lock down a safety or nickel back for us last season?

Let me pose this to you - Would you rather have TE Jesse James, WR Cam Meredith or WR Dez Bryant?

Saints weren't in a position to throw Sammy Watkins type coin (14M) last season at good to above avg WRs.

Saints signed him to a 2 year deal with only 1 year guaranteed. If he doesn't return to form in 2019, cut him.

From a GM perspective, not really a big deal and I'm not to the point of saying Meredith is done.

Dez is still an unknown. Invite him to camp, see how he performs and go from there.

jeanpierre · 02-06-2019, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Saints weren't in a position to throw Sammy Watkins type coin (14M) last season at good to above avg WRs.

Why would we want Sammy Watkins? My bad, Major, I'm just missing something...

Originally Posted by K Major

Saints signed him to a 2 year deal with only 1 year guaranteed. If he doesn't return to form in 2019, cut him.

From a GM perspective, not really a big deal and I'm not to the point of saying Meredith is done.

I understand the logistics of the signing, but what I'm saying is you invested a 3rd round pick in a guy, let him get the snaps so he can develop and contribute...

Originally Posted by K Major

Dez is still an unknown. Invite him to camp, see how he performs and go from there.

Before the injury, Dez looked done, that's why Dallas moved on without a No. 1 until they traded for Amari Cooper. Even Dallas knew he was done.

And I understand what you're saying about Tight End last year. But now Arnold and Griffin have finally, one, learned the position...

...two, have gained adequate weight to play the position...

and three, got some, but not enough reps at that point to be trusted in the playoffs (And Arnold was mauled before making a great attempt coming down with that ball)...

The ability is there, they needed time to get where they need to beand that's why they went undrafted...

We just need a front end tight end to do the job until they're fully ready...

And as far as receiver, there does appear to be an issue between Brees and the young slot receiver - with this possibly being Brees' last run, I'd go get Humphries or Hogan - guys that are durable and can catch a lot of balls to convert those 3rd downs...

02-06-2019, 10:25 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 Saints NFL Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre So we tie up money now or even this past season that could've been used on Senio Kelemete or the like? or maybe a younger tight end that could play more than 38yo Watson? or a Tyrann Mathieu who could've lock down a safety or nickel back for us last season? Let me pose this to you - Would you rather have TE Jesse James, WR Cam Meredith or WR Dez Bryant? Saints weren't in a position to throw Sammy Watkins type coin (14M) last season at good to above avg WRs. Saints signed him to a 2 year deal with only 1 year guaranteed. If he doesn't return to form in 2019, cut him. From a GM perspective, not really a big deal and I'm not to the point of saying Meredith is done. Dez is still an unknown. Invite him to camp, see how he performs and go from there.

02-06-2019, 05:54 PM	#2
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 Saints weren't in a position to throw Sammy Watkins type coin (14M) last season at good to above avg WRs. Why would we want Sammy Watkins? My bad, Major, I'm just missing something... Originally Posted by K Major Saints signed him to a 2 year deal with only 1 year guaranteed. If he doesn't return to form in 2019, cut him. From a GM perspective, not really a big deal and I'm not to the point of saying Meredith is done. I understand the logistics of the signing, but what I'm saying is you invested a 3rd round pick in a guy, let him get the snaps so he can develop and contribute... Originally Posted by K Major Dez is still an unknown. Invite him to camp, see how he performs and go from there. Before the injury, Dez looked done, that's why Dallas moved on without a No. 1 until they traded for Amari Cooper. Even Dallas knew he was done. And I understand what you're saying about Tight End last year. But now Arnold and Griffin have finally, one, learned the position... ...two, have gained adequate weight to play the position... and three, got some, but not enough reps at that point to be trusted in the playoffs (And Arnold was mauled before making a great attempt coming down with that ball)... The ability is there, they needed time to get where they need to beand that's why they went undrafted... We just need a front end tight end to do the job until they're fully ready... And as far as receiver, there does appear to be an issue between Brees and the young slot receiver - with this possibly being Brees' last run, I'd go get Humphries or Hogan - guys that are durable and can catch a lot of balls to convert those 3rd downs...
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