2022 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints

K Major · 08-01-2021, 11:52 AM

No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR.

17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp.

More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing.

Boston Saint · 08-01-2021, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR.

17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp.

More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing.

This. The signing could spare AK a lot of snaps in preseason and maybe even into the regular season. He’s an experienced back who can catch out or the backfield.

iceshack149 · 08-01-2021, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR.

17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp.

More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing.

I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense.

K Major · 08-01-2021, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense.

Devonta Freeman’s salary is only guaranteed “IF” he is on the opening day roster. Let someone else take the abuse in pre season games.

Again, very little financial risk here.

saintsfan1976 · 08-02-2021, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense.

1. Saints aren't over the cap
2. KMajor hit the nail on the head
3. The roster is at 90 now so you'd imagine every position has been addressed

jeanpierre · 08-02-2021, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

1. Saints aren't over the cap
2. KMajor hit the nail on the head
3. The roster is at 90 now so you'd imagine every position has been addressed

But the Saints are way over the cap for next year; even if cap rises significantly, doesn't leave a lot of room...

AsylumGuido · 08-02-2021, 01:38 PM

AsylumGuido · 08-02-2021, 01:51 PM

Well, there goes Lorenzo Neal, at least for now.

AsylumGuido · 08-02-2021, 02:06 PM

saintsfan1976 · 08-02-2021, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

But the Saints are way over the cap for next year; even if cap rises significantly, doesn't leave a lot of room...

I seem to recall hearing it every offseason, yet we always end up not only UNDER the cap, but signing enough players to reach the playoffs.

08-01-2021, 11:52 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,796 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR. 17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp. More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing.

08-01-2021, 01:22 PM	#2
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 No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR. 17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp. More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing. This. The signing could spare AK a lot of snaps in preseason and maybe even into the regular season. He’s an experienced back who can catch out or the backfield.

08-01-2021, 01:39 PM	#3
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,368 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major No MT for at least a month, pending suspension (2 games min) with Deonte Harris, expect Ty Montgomery to get more reps at WR. 17 game season is brutal in the NFL. No need to beat down Latavius or AK. Freeman could be nothing more than a camp body or he could have something left. Adding another “body” surely won’t hurt at camp. More importantly there is zero risk involved with his signing. I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense.

08-01-2021, 02:57 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,796 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by iceshack149 I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense. Devonta Freeman’s salary is only guaranteed “IF” he is on the opening day roster. Let someone else take the abuse in pre season games. Again, very little financial risk here.

08-02-2021, 08:43 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,995 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by iceshack149 I see other areas of need before RB especially with the Saints being over the cap. If Freeman gets vet minimum (with Rosenhaus as his agent?!) then maybe I understand the move a little. But any available money should be addressing the needs in the back seven for the defense. 1. Saints aren't over the cap 2. KMajor hit the nail on the head 3. The roster is at 90 now so you'd imagine every position has been addressed

08-02-2021, 12:48 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 1. Saints aren't over the cap 2. KMajor hit the nail on the head 3. The roster is at 90 now so you'd imagine every position has been addressed But the Saints are way over the cap for next year; even if cap rises significantly, doesn't leave a lot of room...

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08-02-2021, 03:47 PM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,995 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Free Agency: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre But the Saints are way over the cap for next year; even if cap rises significantly, doesn't leave a lot of room... I seem to recall hearing it every offseason, yet we always end up not only UNDER the cap, but signing enough players to reach the playoffs.