Saints Sign DE Alex Brown to Two Year Deal Worth $6 Million

by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 3:45 PM CDT

Yes!!!! The Saints finally make their first serious post-Super Bowl acquisition of the 2010 off-season.

Per Adam Schefter on Twitter...

Filed to ESPN: Former Bears DE Alex Brown reached agreement on a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

I'm lovin' it! Welcome to New Orleans, Alex. Home of the best football team in the NFL.

Now he doesn't have to take that other new job he found last week...

...and the Saints can focus on drafting another position with their first round selection. Perhaps an outside linebackers?

Update: Jason LaCanfora has details on the contract via Twitter...

DE Alex Brown agrees to 2 yr deal with Saints worth roughly $6M. Won't be visiting Tampa now.

...and Jeremy Shockey weighs in on his new teammate...

Welcome Alex Brown to a True Family!!! you will be loved. gators and all.. I cant wait to r work with ya.. much love

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Yay!!

Does this mean we’re more likely to take a DT (if available), a DE that we’ll groom, or an OLB?

by Ezio_Auditore on Apr 7, 2010 3:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I believe OLB.

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

yes!!!

by maybetoday on Apr 7, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions

WHO DAT!!!!!!!

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions

SEC! SEC!

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions

Exactly.

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

or...NFC NORTH! NFC NORTH!!! NFC NORTH!!!

or if we start hollerin’ cheers for agents

SEGAL! SEGAL! SEGAL!

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Have we had a player named Alex since Molden? I can’t think of one.

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions

you are correct sir!

by GRlZZ on Apr 7, 2010 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions

for us. We will have depth at DE and a veteran that is still very productive and has a great work ethic. Welcome to the Saints Mr. Brown. You’ll love it here. Not only for the fans, food, and culture but because you’re playing for the Superbowl Champs.

Get ready to FEEL DAT BREES!!!

by born in areacode 318 on Apr 7, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

For how much money?

Besides, and as somebody else mentioned it, will he be as efficient starting on the left side?

Nah, that's just some dust in my eye....

by FrenchFreak on Apr 7, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions

Oh

And GW will help you get your coveted 10 sacks…. bet he’s drafting up some plays now… LOL

Get ready to FEEL DAT BREES!!!

by born in areacode 318 on Apr 7, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions

love this move

get an mean olb in the first and become a dynasty

are you a bad fish too?

by sernycrusher on Apr 7, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions

not a saviour...

but more than a stop gap. Productive, high motor, great character… the antithesis of Charles Grant.

With the 32nd pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints say "Sean Weatherspoon, come on down!!!"

by tlsk1066 on Apr 7, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

COOL!

We finally add a new face to the roster and help fill an important need. My only question about him is can he play left DE as effectively as he has played right DE. Will Smith already has the right side locked up, I would assume, and Brown has little experience playing the left side. How much of a transition will that be? I’m just asking because I don’t know. He has to be an upgrade over Grant at least.

Question: Can we not sign another FA now unless we lose another of equal value? I’m thinking Brown is our replacement roster spot for Fujita, but at a different position.

I’m hoping they now draft a speedy, young OLB with their first round pick.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions

Brown was cut...

so he is exempt for the Final * Rules… We still have Fujita’s departure space to work with.

With the 32nd pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints say "Sean Weatherspoon, come on down!!!"

by tlsk1066 on Apr 7, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I meant "Final 8 Rules"

With the 32nd pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints say "Sean Weatherspoon, come on down!!!"

by tlsk1066 on Apr 7, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh yeah

Guess I had the rule confused. Gotta lay off the crack pipe. :)

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

You are quite the functioning crack-head

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

I was going to post a “say no to crack” pic, but I don’t want to muddy up the wonderful news… finally a signing!!!!!!!

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions

As a Bears fan...

The answer is Yes. Alex Brown can play both end positions as well as DT in passing situations.
You are getting our most versitile linemen. This guy can play anywhere on the line. Do any rush. Stop the run. And even drop back in coverage.

Do or do not there is not try-Master Yoda

by suckmyditka on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Smart move

Like this much better than the draft prospects.

by Billy Gomila on Apr 7, 2010 4:26 PM CDT reply actions

I still might take a DE

that way the rookie won’t be thrown into the starting lineup, risking bust level. Don’t forget, after McCray we’re still totally bankrupt.

I wouldn't mind getting half the "love" that the Saints are willing to give Sharper...

by LocoSaint on Apr 7, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions

i do love the pickup though

I wouldn't mind getting half the "love" that the Saints are willing to give Sharper...

by LocoSaint on Apr 7, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions

They still have Charleston and Hargrove, as well. I agree that they still need a 5th or 6th DE, though. Just not necessarily within the first couple of rounds anymore.

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

boom rec'd it

That’s it. I like that better than what rotoworld said: Brown’s addition shouldn’t prevent the Saints from drafting a top defensive end if one is available at the No. 32 overall pick, but certainly increases their options.

I’m likin’ that Hughes kid even more now.

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

exactly...

We need a 3rd or 4th CB (depending on where Jenkins plays) before we need another DE… and we need an OLB before that.

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: power RBs

Maybe we could trade our 2nd rounder for Brandon Jacobs. He appears capable of running over starting DEs. Translation: WTF @ that pic, Dave?!

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

I took it as Brown dragging Jacobs down on top of him after pushing him back a yard…. no?

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

I still don't see it

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

It's a SAILBOAT!!!

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Thank Jesus1000, I thought I had wasted a perfectly good Mallrats reference.

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions

That kid...

…is back on the escalator!

One of my all-time favs. Friend of mine went through a phase where he watched it everyday.

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions

hahahahahaha! mallrats!

"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league, Drew Brees.''
-- Sean Payton

by DeuceisLoose926 on Apr 7, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

did this 3-D picture-staring guy from Mallrats go on to star as Earl's brother on

Everybody Loves Earl?

Earl Jump Street?

Dharma and Earl?

Earls of our Lives?

what’s the name of that show?

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions

you got it the first time

He was also the retarded musician hanging out with Jack White in Cold Mountain.

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

my name is earl

i hate that show.

by Jay Preece on Apr 7, 2010 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Boom!

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions

I like BJ...

and Brandon Jacobs as our power back too.

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

for consideration

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

or

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Look at that FF’s waistline. Are you sure that isn’t Chase Daniel?

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

more current but also more obscure

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

well this is kinda weird

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions

how many sacks again??

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't want to see anything related to that December 2008 game again @ soldier field

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

He's all over Favre! Did GDub want Brown for Week 1 2010????

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

I love it.

by Jay Preece on Apr 7, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Even Better

than the first Farve-sack! Love ’em!

by BRSaintsFan on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions

At the risk of being one of those trollish Falcons fans....

….I hate you guys. This was the one remaining free agent I wanted the Falcons to sign, and you grab him and make your team better. GFD!

by Dave Choate on Apr 7, 2010 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs

YES!!!

I was wondering if this would draw the ire of Falcons fans. That said, you’re always welcome here, Dave.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Gluten Free Diet??

Sorry, Dave. Mickey and Vicky had the fax machine locked and loaded.

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Today just keeps getting better!

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions

like in your fantasy draft when you nab someone coveted by the guy right behind you in draft order - and he yells out "F$#% you!" right after you announce your pick - a sweet sound

that’s only trumped by this

BOOM- ZINGA!!!!

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Been there. On both sides. Prefer being yelled at.

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah - me too!

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Well I was kinda worried

BUT NOW I LOVE IT!!! HAHAHAHAHA! Good luck with your next pick, Dave.

by BRSaintsFan on Apr 7, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Makin' Dave Green...

…just ‘cuz I can…and it’s fitting, green = envy.

:-)

Hiya Dave, how’s things in Falcon-land??? Get any good FA defensive linemen this week? We did!

:-D

;-)

Who Dat? TWO DAT! Do dat AGAIN!!!

by GSO Saints Fan on Apr 7, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, buddy. You knew the risk when you turned on your computer!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Apr 7, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't like it, I love it!

This may drastically change some mock drafts out there.

"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.

by VAsaintsfan on Apr 7, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

nice

lets go get some more rings

I like hamburgers!!

by DrewBreesManCrush on Apr 7, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions

onion rings go GREAT with a burger and an ABITA AMBER

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

mmmmm-mmmmm good!

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

“The Saints finally make their first post-Super Bowl acquisition of the 2010 off-season.”

Actually, wouldn’t Zak Keasey already be the answer to that trivia question? He signed February 23rd.

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Apr 7, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions

Jesus1000 I hate you :-)

changed it.

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Who the hell is Zak Keasey?

It seems I too have already forgotten.

Full back formerly with the 49ers.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

FB?

He looks like he’s 150lbs…. or 7 ft tall.

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice pickup

And 2 years doesn’t seem to be a stretch. Great job replacing Grant.

I want to breed [Matusz] with that female Japanese knuckleballer to create a race of super pitchers. --Weaver's Tantrum

by CoachOfEarl on Apr 7, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

I'm loving it!!!

I’m telling ya if you gotta be married to a Bears fan this is on of the perks! LMAO! And he’s so hating this!!! Did I say LMAO! HA HA HA!!! Quoting my hubby, “Lovie is so fired after this next season.”

"There’s no doubt in my mind that we can win a championship together," Brees said Friday inside the empty media room at the Saints’ headquarters. "Not only for the players and the organization, but for this city. Because no place deserves it more." Drew Brees

by SaintsChick on Apr 7, 2010 6:13 PM CDT reply actions

haha!!

glad for you.

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by Dave Cariello on Apr 7, 2010 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

HA!

I took the Ford 'cause it was raining.

by stujo4 on Apr 7, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

ROTFLMAO!!!!! You go girl!!!!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

u realize that...

not only have we gotten alex brown from the bears…we sent them josh bullocks last year too! i think we all owe the bears a hug

The Easter Bunny is a savage...

by ShadowFlash on Apr 7, 2010 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

yeah, dare I say it?

maybe even a BEAR HUG

"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis

by Hans Petersen on Apr 7, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

that is punny

by DrWhoDat on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't forget

We took Julius Peppers out of your division =]

Do or do not there is not try-Master Yoda

by suckmyditka on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!

Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!

by Dan Kelly on Apr 7, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Will he be heavy enough for the left side(strong side)?

It says he only ways 260 lbs…

by AJG on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM CDT reply actions

I love this man I was hoping this would end up getting done! Grant who?

by Saintsfan4life on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM CDT reply actions

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM CDT reply actions

we draft OLB now for sure

by Saintsfan4life on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM CDT reply actions

Sweet

best thing about this signing is he flexibility it gives us in draft

"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010

by SaintBevo on Apr 7, 2010 10:42 PM CDT reply actions

WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

You can't fix stupid - Ron White

by SBookerSaintsFan on Apr 7, 2010 11:40 PM CDT reply actions

This deal seems almost TOO PERFECT

We got a MAJOR piece that we needed for cheap…..

I mean, Bears fans are mad that they lost him

What am I missing? Why didn’t someone else offer him much more?

I feel like we are all missing some major weakness

by Alious on Apr 8, 2010 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

From what I understand...

He wasn’t available for very long. Bears released him just 5 days before the Saints snapped him up. I think he jumped to sign with us because of the Super Bowl win as well as the chances for future success. That may have meant more to him than a higher salary from another team. He also looks like he will fit right in with the tight “family” atmosphere the Saints have going on…

"The Saints made the right decision signing Drew Brees-not just in terms of his arm, but because of his heart and mind." - Marshall Faulk

by SaintsFanMD on Apr 9, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions