Saints Offseason Thread

[reznola]

I think we overpaid for a 32 year old DT when there is some much talent at the DT in the middle rounds of this draft and the Saints have numerous picks in those rounds. I hope they still draft someone like a Paul Soliai out of Utah in the 4th to get started in the rotation this year or sign someone the likes of Ian Scott. I really liked with Gibbs did with the 4 DT rotation last year, you just have to make sure your 3rd and 4th defensive tackle or a huge dropoff from the 1st and 2nd.

[Flyboy]

Linky: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3337

[diabsoule]

I think that's good news. I liked the way he played last year. He seemed reliable in the passing game and looked to be a decent blocker.

[Flyboy]

Yeah, he wasn't bad at all. I always liked him ever since he was a Texan. Only thing that kills me about him is the penalties that he tends to get that kills drives.

[Saints Dome Patrol]

Well, now, it seems that with Billy Miller re-signed to an extenstion, we can look to the middle rounds of the Draft to get another tight end especially since we don't know if Mark Campbell will be healthy and I think that Ernie Conwell's days in New Orleans are running low.

Just my opinion...

[reznola]

I agree with you dome patrol, the middle rounds you might be able to steal a very good TE in this draft especially looking at some of the small school guys.

I think Campbell will stay around for his blocking ability and I don't see Conwell making the team next year. Two year he has been struggling to stay healthy, and his hands I think have been a question mark since he got here and Payton needs a TE who is going to catch the ball since Brees loving throwing to the TE.

[Saints Dome Patrol]

Originally Posted by Saints Dome Patrol

Well, now, it seems that with Billy Miller re-signed to an extenstion, we can look to the middle rounds of the Draft to get another tight end especially since we don't know if Mark Campbell will be healthy and I think that Ernie Conwell's days in New Orleans are running low.

Just my opinion...

Originally Posted by Auron

Ernie Conwell was just cut per. John Clayton. Even though we already re-signed Billy Miller I think this opens up a need for a starting TE.

Saints | Conwell released
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:00:29 -0800

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the New Orleans Saints have released TE Ernie Conwell.


I'm going to work on my big board, for possible picks at #27.

Wow! Can I call them or can I call them? :)

[Saints67]

right now on NFL Network, Adam Shefter has reported...that the saints are 1 of 3 teams vying for Bly's services....

the trade should come down in the next 24-48 hours.


boy oh boy, i hope we can get him.

[Auron]

Sounds interesting... I wonder what the final offers are going to be for him.

Did he mention who the other 2 teams were..? I'm presuming Denver was one of them as they were rumored to be interested before.

[Saints67]

Denver and the Redskins...

[Saints67]

good news on both events...

i wanted Miller back for depth, and he provided a spark near the end of the season... and in the post-season....

Conwell, is a nice guy but he has always been hurt.

I would not mind getting Olsen if there is no real value for a defensive pick

[Flyboy]

I would do it for a 4th rounder we got from KC.

[TPFKA#1SaintsFan]

Originally Posted by Flyboy

I would do it for a 4th rounder we got from KC.

I'd go so far as to send two out of our three fourth rounders to Detroit. Bly would be a nice addition.

[Flyboy]

I wouldn't send two -- just one.

[diabsoule]

I don't know what the big deal is about Bly. His skills have been diminishing and he's not a shutdown corner.

[Saints Dome Patrol]

Personally, I'd rather not get Dre Bly... maybe I'm one of the few, but I think that we'd be better suited either a.) getting a young free agent or b.) drafting a cornerback come April.

[Flyboy]

Originally Posted by Saints Dome Patrol

Personally, I'd rather not get Dre Bly... maybe I'm one of the few, but I think that we'd be better suited either a.) getting a young free agent or b.) drafting a cornerback come April.

I don't think it would be too bad depending on what's given up to get him. Trade a 4th for him and still maybe even draft a CB in the first round. Then, our corners would be McKenzie/Bly/(rookie of maybe Houston/Revis/Ross for Nickel). I think that would be pretty damn ideal.

[reznola]

The times picayune wrote, "The Lions reportedly are seeking something in the range of a third-round draft pick, plus a player." I think that would be too much to give up for an CB at his age, but he was a great man to man corner and that is what the Saints are looking for. I like the idea of going after Fred Smoot if he gets released from the Vikings today like many websites are reporting.

[Flyboy]

If that's what they are requesting.. pfft. No deal.

[diabsoule]

Lions and Broncos made a trade today. Dre Bly for Tatum Bell & George Foster. We are no longer in the hunt.

Now, maybe whenever a player whose name people recognizes shows up either in FA or is rumored to be seeking a trade, people might seem a little more realistic when it comes wanting them to go to N.O. I've seen it over and over, let's throw tons of dollars at someone to come down to N.O. no matter if he fits our scheme or not.

[Flyboy]

I don't think everyone instantly attributes someone that wants a trade coming here. But, it was obvious that we were in the hunt for his services. Much like we were with Javon Walker last year.

[Saints Dome Patrol]

As per NewOrleansSaints.com:

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3339

Can't say it surprises me though, hopefully, we can re-sign him for less money.

[Who Dat Nation]

Nor me i seen this one coming.

Any idea what we save on the cap?

[Sveen]

Not surprising. I actually think we won't bring him back for less money either.