2019 Saints NFL Free Agency

jeanpierre · 05-10-2019, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

SUH or Wilkerson on a 1 year rental anyone?

Saints need another DE that is for sure. After Cam Jordan and Davenport, it gets kind of sketchy.

No Love for T-Rex?!?

Wilkerson offers the versatility of being able to play DE for you as well - I'd prefer the versatility...

And Suh didn't get going till the playoffs and both times he was matched up vs injured players (v. Peat in the Rams v. Saints)...

McCoy should be a fine Center, but I'd prefer we'd not been in that position and had secured Unger's heir last year...

We could have scooped up Boston College DE Zach Allen at the end of Round 2, but Payton likes paying retail...

Also, we brought in some serious upside guys among the UDFA group as well that should make camp compelling to follow...

K Major · 05-10-2019, 12:20 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.

jeanpierre · 05-10-2019, 04:55 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...

K Major · 05-13-2019, 07:42 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

.

jeanpierre · 05-13-2019, 08:05 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...

05-10-2019, 11:27 AM	#1
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 SUH or Wilkerson on a 1 year rental anyone? Saints need another DE that is for sure. After Cam Jordan and Davenport, it gets kind of sketchy. No Love for T-Rex?!? Wilkerson offers the versatility of being able to play DE for you as well - I'd prefer the versatility... And Suh didn't get going till the playoffs and both times he was matched up vs injured players (v. Peat in the Rams v. Saints)... McCoy should be a fine Center, but I'd prefer we'd not been in that position and had secured Unger's heir last year... We could have scooped up Boston College DE Zach Allen at the end of Round 2, but Payton likes paying retail... Also, we brought in some serious upside guys among the UDFA group as well that should make camp compelling to follow...
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05-10-2019, 12:20 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,801 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, 04:55 PM	#3
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...
	It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

05-13-2019, 07:42 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,801 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 .

05-13-2019, 08:05 AM	#5
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...

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