2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints

K Major · 02-16-2020, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Well, a healthy Nick Easton did seem to be an improvement over an out-of-shape, injured Andrus Peat...

IMO Nick was solid during the stretch of games he filled in for Peat. No many missed assignments (only 2 false starts & 0 holding penalties), free releases to the QB.

Had a friend of mine who attended the Bucs / Saints game mention he saw Nick on the field EARLY with a positional coach working his pass blocking drills and techniques. Only a handful of others (Michael Thomas, Brees, Morested, Cam/Gardner J * etc) … you know the over achieving guys trying to take every opportunity to get better at their craft.

I don't know if Nick is the long term solution at G, but I do know that Peat isn't.

jeanpierre · 02-15-2020, 07:25 PM

Imagine a world where Payton signed the Tyrann Mathieu to the secondary in 2018 to just over the $7mil Houston signed him, or last season to the 3 year/42 mil...

Video should start on the segment where Deion shares some backstory on Honey Badger...

YouTube (Short URL)

K Major · 02-15-2020, 07:39 PM

IIRC Mathieu didn't even get a call from the Saints when he was a Free Agent from a few years ago … don't think we couldn't use that safety leadership and ability (instincts, dawg mentality, studies film religiously) on the back end? Totally agree with Sanders here.

Any hoots, glad the Honey Badger got his ring. Well deserved.

jeanpierre · 02-16-2020, 09:06 AM

jeanpierre · 02-16-2020, 09:19 AM

jeanpierre · 02-16-2020, 09:19 AM

jeanpierre · 02-16-2020, 09:23 AM

So is it time to push the bail-out button with Marcus Davenport and inability thus far to stay healthy as some have suggested with Anzalone?

Do we go Free Agency? Day 1 pick in the draft?

K Major · 02-16-2020, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

So is it time to push the bail-out button with Marcus Davenport and inability thus far to stay healthy as some have suggested with Anzalone?

Do we go Free Agency? Day 1 pick in the draft?

The guy the Saints brass went up in the draft for? No. Sean won't do it.

As for Anzalone, the medical red flags were there yet we still gambled in the draft. So far it hasn't paid off. Love his speed, the ability to react and force fumbles … yet in Nov/December he can't help us due to injuries.

In my eyes, linebacker is a serious need. Demario, Michael Thomas … get these guys some legitimate help & players who don't miss work on Sundays.

FinSaint · 02-17-2020, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

As for Anzalone, the medical red flags were there yet we still gambled in the draft. So far it hasn't paid off. Love his speed, the ability to react and force fumbles … yet in Nov/December he can't help us due to injuries.

Anzalone was on IR in 2017 and this past year, but he played all 16 games of the regular season in 2018.

So, by that logic he should be healthy this coming season.

K Major · 02-17-2020, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Anzalone was on IR in 2017 and this past year, but he played all 16 games of the regular season in 2018.

So, by that logic he should be healthy this coming season.

I'm kind of tired of the Saints gambling on injured guys. CJ Spiller, Cameron Meredith, Kikaha, Kiko A, Anzalone etc. Most with substantial ACL/knee injuries.

Brees is the exception on the shoulder injury.

02-16-2020, 12:47 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre Well, a healthy Nick Easton did seem to be an improvement over an out-of-shape, injured Andrus Peat... IMO Nick was solid during the stretch of games he filled in for Peat. No many missed assignments (only 2 false starts & 0 holding penalties), free releases to the QB. Had a friend of mine who attended the Bucs / Saints game mention he saw Nick on the field EARLY with a positional coach working his pass blocking drills and techniques. Only a handful of others (Michael Thomas, Brees, Morested, Cam/Gardner J * etc) … you know the over achieving guys trying to take every opportunity to get better at their craft. I don't know if Nick is the long term solution at G, but I do know that Peat isn't. Rugby Saint II and MarchingOn like this.

02-15-2020, 07:39 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints IIRC Mathieu didn't even get a call from the Saints when he was a Free Agent from a few years ago … don't think we couldn't use that safety leadership and ability (instincts, dawg mentality, studies film religiously) on the back end? Totally agree with Sanders here. Any hoots, glad the Honey Badger got his ring. Well deserved.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints So is it time to push the bail-out button with Marcus Davenport and inability thus far to stay healthy as some have suggested with Anzalone? Do we go Free Agency? Day 1 pick in the draft?
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre So is it time to push the bail-out button with Marcus Davenport and inability thus far to stay healthy as some have suggested with Anzalone? Do we go Free Agency? Day 1 pick in the draft? The guy the Saints brass went up in the draft for? No. Sean won't do it. As for Anzalone, the medical red flags were there yet we still gambled in the draft. So far it hasn't paid off. Love his speed, the ability to react and force fumbles … yet in Nov/December he can't help us due to injuries. In my eyes, linebacker is a serious need. Demario, Michael Thomas … get these guys some legitimate help & players who don't miss work on Sundays. Rugby Saint II and darksoul35 like this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major As for Anzalone, the medical red flags were there yet we still gambled in the draft. So far it hasn't paid off. Love his speed, the ability to react and force fumbles … yet in Nov/December he can't help us due to injuries. Anzalone was on IR in 2017 and this past year, but he played all 16 games of the regular season in 2018. So, by that logic he should be healthy this coming season. Rugby Saint II likes this.

02-17-2020, 04:07 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by FinSaint Anzalone was on IR in 2017 and this past year, but he played all 16 games of the regular season in 2018. So, by that logic he should be healthy this coming season. I'm kind of tired of the Saints gambling on injured guys. CJ Spiller, Cameron Meredith, Kikaha, Kiko A, Anzalone etc. Most with substantial ACL/knee injuries. Brees is the exception on the shoulder injury.