Ridiculously Early 2010 Saints Roster Breakdown: Offensive Tackle
by Dave Cariello on Jun 1, 2010 6:00 AM CDT
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PrintThe offensive tackles are next up in our very early analysis of the position battles we can expect to see during training camp this year. Currently, the picture is a little unclear with the status of Jammal Brown as an unsigned restricted free agent and lots of talk about him as possible trade bait. Other than that, however, the rest is pretty straightforward.
So make the jump to read what I think of the all the Saints offensive tackles as we head into next season. As usual, your thoughts and opinions are very welcome in the comments section.
Definite
Jermon Bushrod, Jon Stinchcomb
After being thrust into the starting role at left tackle last season, Bushrod was shaky at times but got the job done when necessary. With all that experience under his belt now, I expect to see improvement and consider the starting position his to lose.
Stinchcomb may not be the best tackle on the team talent-wise but he's arguably the most consistent. We've seen his importance on those Pierre Thomas screen passes we love so much. He's certainly at no risk of failing to make the team.
Likely
Zach Strief, Jammal Brown
If none of the trade speculation surrounding Jammal Brown is true and he remains a Saint in 2010 then I don't see why he wouldn't at least make the team if not reclaim his starting spot. Unless he hasn't fully recovered from season-ending sports hernia and hip surgery, that is.
Strief just recently re-signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract; his size and versatility make him a valuable asset in Payton's offense so I fully expect him to make the final cut.
On the Bubble
A good value in the second round of the draft, Charles will very likely shine during training camp which could make things very interesting among the tackles. We can bump him up to the 'Likely' category if the Saints really do part ways with the other Brown (Jammal).
Longshots
Parnell must be one athletic dude because the Saints refuse to let this guy go, moving him from defensive tackle to tight end and now to offensive tackle over the course of two years. They must like something about him but I highly doubt he makes this team as a tackle.
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I think they would carry J. Brown.
It gives additional depth at a position. He was very good at his postion when he was healthy.
They could always trade him at a later date. All of this depends on how his thearpy went for his hip surgery.
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Parnell is listed at 278
If that’s accurate, it’s ridiculous to think of him making it as an offensive tackle. That would be small for a center.
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Likely scenario IMO...
Jamaal Brown will sign his tender – his best chances to get a paid what he thinks he deserves is play this season and then walk away next year. If he doesnt sign and sits out good luck finding a contract after he spent one year on IR and “striking” the following one.
The Saints have all the cards – they have added depth so they may as well let him sit out if he doesnt sign his tender or if they dont manage to lock him “cheaply”.
If he signs… will he he get that starting position back? Probably, but I dont think thats a lock
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by bondcrash on Jun 1, 2010 7:52 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I believe Brown would have to sign his tender before we could trade him. So one way or another, his choices are: sign the tender, or sit out the season unpaid. My guess is, he signs. What happens after that is anyone’s guess.
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To me the chances to trade him for a 2nd rounder are slim to nothing at this point – he hasnt exactly had that many suitors during and after draft as many (me incl) expected… things may change if other teams have injuries with but I see it unlikely anyone will chock a high pick for a player back from a double injury
Having said that, the Saints know he will walk next year so, say, a third rounder may be better than nothing. The better option for both is both parties is he signs that d—- tender
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Is a tender considered a contract extension or a brand new 1-year contract? Like, suppose a player had a no-trade clause in his expiring contract. Would that stipulation carry over? I’d imagine everything would have to be re-spelled out, but you never hear about any type of negotiations, unless there’s a long term deal struck, so I’m just wondering how they handle the non-$ aspects of one-year deals.
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Good question
I would think it is a new contract but truthfully I dont know
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I think it's a brand new contract.
Thus a no-trade clause or anything like that from the expiring contract would indeed need to be re-spelled out in the tender. That’s the way I understand it, although I could be wrong—wouldn’t be the first time!
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I don't see them cutting Charles Brown
Since they used a 2nd to get him and he is “the future”. But that would meen they were carrying 5 tackles, which seems a little high. I guess if they used Streif and Bushrod as backup gaurds too then it would be alright. Who do we have at backup gaurd right now?
I wouldnt say 5 tackles is a lot. You have to carry at least 4, and an extra backup at a very important position is never a bad thing, especially when those players are pretty versatilwe and can play inside
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I think Jamal Brown will get traded around training camp
Kind of like how we got Shockey. Some team will have an injury at tackle or maybe decide that the tackles they have now maybe aren’t where they would like them to be as far as progression and they pul the trigger on a trade. What we get in return remains to be seen, but Brown was a probowl LT and those don’t grow on trees.
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I just don't think we trade Jammal Brown
There is better than a 50% chance that he is the best left tackle we have on the roster, considering Bushrod needed a lot of help against decent players last year and Charles Brown is a rookie.
Our team will live and die by the play and health of Drew Brees. That’s how we’re designed, and it is a good enough design to make us Superbowl contenders. Trading the most important piece in keeping our QB healthy for a 2nd or 3rd rounder in a year where the door is open for a Superbowl run is probably not a wise move, even if we don’t intend to re-sign Brown next year. I doubt we could even get a 2nd rounder for him at this point.
The one scenario where I could see us trading him is, before the season starts, after minicamps and preseason, if the coaches are certain the Charles Brown is the real deal and a serious potential starter (much in the way that they realized Colston had the goods his rookie year). In that case, Charles Brown and Bushrod would be good enough to get the job done, and Jammal Brown would be expendable.
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