2022 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 02-26-2022, 12:11 PM

K Major · 02-26-2022, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/TheDraftNetwork/...88396090003458

Artie Burns? He's been roasted, grilled & smoked more than your average brisket.

Man, this guy is reaching for backup options at CB.

FinSaint · 02-26-2022, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Zach Ertz

OJ Howard

Dalton Schultz

Mike Gesicki

Free Agent Tight Ends & HUGE upgrades over what we have in the building now.

I would love adding Gesicki, but I doubt that's possible.

lee909 · 02-26-2022, 06:56 PM

I'd rather keep Williams in the building that spending on any of the TE or WR
You can replace them in the draft easier than finding a Safety that can do what Marcus can.

AsylumGuido · 02-26-2022, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

I'd rather keep Williams in the building that spending on any of the TE or WR
You can replace them in the draft easier than finding a Safety that can do what Marcus can.

If we can work a long term deal with Williams it can be structured in a way where the 2022 hit can be minimal and keep plenty of room for free agents such as a WR and/or TE.

jeanpierre · 02-26-2022, 10:12 PM

Said this before, prior to reworking the Ramczyk and Thomas contracts, the Saints can regain $100M in cap space fully converting those contracts that can be reworked...

So, we can gain about ~$23M in cap space for this fiscal year; that said, I prefer the team start working the team's cap structure to minimize how much is rolled forward...

That way we're not in a situation where we're losing Trey Hendrickson or Vonn Bell; though Sean signed old, slow, coverage liability Malcolm Jenkins to replace Vonn Bell...

So we could easily have room for Marcus Williams and maybe another key acquisition like a WRz or a TE; and even those contracts could be structured team cap friendly...

K Major · 02-27-2022, 09:59 AM

A name that’s surfaced as of late …

Chris Godwin.

Boston Saint · 02-27-2022, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

A name that’s surfaced as of late …

Chris Godwin.

What’s his injury update and return schedule do you know ?

K Major · 02-27-2022, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

What’s his injury update and return schedule do you know ?

Per Dr. James Andrews medical team, mid to late Sept … unless there are any set backs.

Same goes for Dallas WR & Free Agent Michael Gallup.

AsylumGuido · 02-27-2022, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Per Dr. James Andrews medical team, mid to late Sept … unless there are any set backs.

Same goes for Dallas WR & Free Agent Michael Gallup.

Yeah, heard the same. I just can't see us waiting until September to make a move on a free agent WR. At least not one that can be counted on as part of the foundation of the WR corps. Sure, a deal could be made contingent on a successful recovery, but that's taking a gamble on losing out on healthy options available as soon as March 16th, the beginning of the free agent cycle.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,713 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/TheDraftNetwork/...88396090003458 Artie Burns? He's been roasted, grilled & smoked more than your average brisket. Man, this guy is reaching for backup options at CB. jnormand likes this.

02-26-2022, 02:18 PM	#1363
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major Zach Ertz OJ Howard Dalton Schultz Mike Gesicki Free Agent Tight Ends & HUGE upgrades over what we have in the building now. I would love adding Gesicki, but I doubt that's possible. Crusader and jeanpierre like this.

02-26-2022, 06:56 PM	#1364
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints I'd rather keep Williams in the building that spending on any of the TE or WR You can replace them in the draft easier than finding a Safety that can do what Marcus can. jeanpierre likes this.

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02-26-2022, 10:12 PM	#1366
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Said this before, prior to reworking the Ramczyk and Thomas contracts, the Saints can regain $100M in cap space fully converting those contracts that can be reworked... So, we can gain about ~$23M in cap space for this fiscal year; that said, I prefer the team start working the team's cap structure to minimize how much is rolled forward... That way we're not in a situation where we're losing Trey Hendrickson or Vonn Bell; though Sean signed old, slow, coverage liability Malcolm Jenkins to replace Vonn Bell... So we could easily have room for Marcus Williams and maybe another key acquisition like a WRz or a TE; and even those contracts could be structured team cap friendly...
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02-27-2022, 09:59 AM	#1367
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,713 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints A name that’s surfaced as of late … Chris Godwin.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major A name that’s surfaced as of late … Chris Godwin. What’s his injury update and return schedule do you know ?

02-27-2022, 11:18 AM	#1369
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,713 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by Boston Saint What’s his injury update and return schedule do you know ? Per Dr. James Andrews medical team, mid to late Sept … unless there are any set backs. Same goes for Dallas WR & Free Agent Michael Gallup. Boston Saint likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,396	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major Per Dr. James Andrews medical team, mid to late Sept … unless there are any set backs. Same goes for Dallas WR & Free Agent Michael Gallup. Yeah, heard the same. I just can't see us waiting until September to make a move on a free agent WR. At least not one that can be counted on as part of the foundation of the WR corps. Sure, a deal could be made contingent on a successful recovery, but that's taking a gamble on losing out on healthy options available as soon as March 16th, the beginning of the free agent cycle.