Potential WR Free Agents
by GRlZZ on Jun 13, 2011 10:36 PM CDT
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With the possibility of losing Lance Moore to free agency, we could possibly looking for that number 2 or 3 WR that could fill that gap. Sure we have Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson, and of course fan favorite Adrian Arrington...but losing Moore would be a tough hit to our WR corps. So, because riding high on energy drinks on a long night shift, I'm gonna go through a few of the potential options we have in the (hopefully) upcoming free agency period.
1-2 WR prospects:
First off we'll start with the best of the...well...free agents. Right now, we've got Marques Colston as a pretty solid number one WR. But to have another guy across from his that can spread the field a little more couldn't hurt right? Here's a list of what I consider this years "1st or 2nd receivers"-
- Randy Moss - Getting older but can still put up top numbers, I don't think he's a too much of a "locker room cancer" or other negative connotations like that. He would definetly garner attention on the field and draw double teams...making room for Brees and Co. to do what they do the best...WIN!
- Braylon Edwards - I know, he's pretty inconsistent, but he's another guy with size and speed, but he never really has had an elite QB throwing to him, so maybe we can change that with Drews arm. I read somewhere that he could be seeking number 1 WR-type money, but I really don't think he deserves that, so if he's willing to make less (way less) then he's an option.
- Terrell Owens - Like Moss, he's up there in age now, and known to have locker room issues, but still can perform with the best of them. He signed with the Bengals as the "number 2 guy" but ended up leading the team in receiving.
- Santana Moss - For me, he's always been an under-the-radar kind of guy, but some-what consistent with 8558 yards in 11 seasons, (750 yards p/s) I think he could become a number 2 guy with his numbers diminishing as his age increases.
2-3 WR prospects:
Next we'll go into a group of guys that were just never good enough to garner that primary receiver tag, but could still be solid enough to contibute to our team.
- T.J. Houshmandzadeh - A great second-fiddle guy that couldn't really cut it in Seattle.
- Donte Stallworth - A former Saints speedster has gotten in trouble fairly recently, but can still perform as a number 2 or 3.
- Mark Clayton - A bust his whole career who seemed to catch a spark early last year in St Louis until he was placed on the IR.
Of course there are other's who are out there, and of course Lance Moore could be back (which would be great), but this is just a small peak at who's out there in the waters that we know as free agency.
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T.O. among these, but there are numerous better long term fits that weren’t mentioned. Sidney Rice would be my first choice. Others that deserve strong consideration: Steve Smith (formerly NYG), Mike Sims-Walker, Malcom Floyd, Steve Breaston, Devin Aromashadu, James Jones, Ben Obomanu, Maurice Stovall and Danny Amendola, who is basically a slightly younger version of Lance Moore.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
yeah there’s those guys too, I was just highlighting a couple, but yeah you’re right, the ones I mentioned aren’t long term fixes at all…guess shoulda been renamed “potential old guys that are free agents”
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
I actually didn’t realize how old the guys I picked are…the average age was 32, oldest being TO at 37, youngest Clayton at 28
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
I’m not convinced T.O. would still draw double teams, but he’s fun to watch regardless. He also never runs his mouth his first year with a team and goes all out on the field. That’s the main reason I voted for him.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
and you could also consider the guys I named a “good fit” for the simple fact that none of them have won a Super Bowl and getting short on years to win one…so maybe take a little less money than you would normally and come to a team that you could help that already has a good chance of winning the big one
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
and to go along with the “wanting to get a ring” for TO, I think he kind of showed that last year signing with the Bengals, it was the first time that he’s actually signed with a team that’s had a legit WR across from him…pretty much saying “I don’t have to be that number 1 guy, I just want to win.” and looking at the 2009 Bengals, it looked like they were in a situation to go far…unfortunately they did the total opposite and ended up as (essentially) the 4th worst team in the NFL.
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
Lance does draw double teams, he’s always fun to watch, he never runs his mouth and he is a great receiver, that’s why I voted for him.
The problem with (most) of those guys is that there status as free agents will be determined by the CBA. If it goes back to 6 years to be a UFA, like last year, most of those guys are unavailable. If the league decides 4 was better, than we have a shot at them. But Rice and Smith, easily the top 2 there, would command #1 money if they didn’t resign. And they’ll get it, whether we pay it to them or not.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
I’m guessing you don’t even want to talk about last night?
Your goalie (and I use the term loosely) choked!
for Horton
by snowboard_kat on Jun 14, 2011 6:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m fine with talking about last night. Luongo played like garbage. I don’t get why he sh**s the bed in Boston, and then plays amazingly in Vancouver. Want to talk periods 2 and 3 though? That was hockey. Good chances on both sides, good goaltending, and we won those periods. Other than the first 10 minutes, it wasn’t a terrible game for Vancouver.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
You know I find it hard to talk trash when you’re being so logical…
for Horton
by snowboard_kat on Jun 14, 2011 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions
It all comes down to tomorrow. Vancouver’s got to be the favourite going in, if only because of home ice. If Luongo can stop a puck, we’ve got this.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
From my POV, if we can bring the momentum to road ice (for once), and score half what we’ve done at home, we should dominate. That plan includes rattling Luongom which isn’t easy when he’s on home ice.
for Horton
by snowboard_kat on Jun 14, 2011 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I don’t know if Smith would…he is coming off an season ending knee injury
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
He was in 2009, but that was when he was the best they had (and Nicks’ rookie year), before that Plaxico was there and after that Hakeem Nicks took over (and of course the injury)
And just as you have planted your seed in the ground, I'm going to plant my seed in you.
I think Plax should be included here as well.
If he still has something to bring to the table he would bring it cheap since he has no bargaining power at this point.
true, it wouldn’t hurt to Plax bring in, I believe in second chances. In the event he is not changed for the better I think the staff will spot it early. However I feel S. Moss is a better fit. Year in and out he stays consistent: coach changes, offensive scheme changes, Armstrong takes over #1 spot, QB woes just don’t affect this guy or his production. I mean Rex Grossman was his QB. REX GROSSMAN!!!!!!!!!!! He will be able to learn this Gulf Coast offense in no time.
"I can't believe what I just saw. You could have taken a knee! This isn't Detroit man, this is the Super Bowl!!!"
TO's career is on it's way out the door.
At least we know where we stand with Moore.
Tiger's blood!!
by SarahT on Jun 16, 2011 3:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
What does CSC look like on a phone? It seems like you would only be able to see so much.
Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat
Everything is very streamlined.
It looks good on a mobile phone though. You can see new comments on an article, but it doesn’t designate which comments are new.
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Agree, looks good but slightly clunky interface. I usually launch the full site version on my phone.
by snowboard_kat on Jun 17, 2011 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions
You can see new comments on an article, but it doesn’t designate which comments are new.
Seriously, if they would fix this, I would kiss somebody. I can’t believe they don’t do something about this. Optimizing for the lower bandwidth is a great idea, but at least put a “new” text/image tag by the comments or something…
huh???
New comments on SB Nation posts?
If yes…
They are highlighted a different color than old comments, and MORE IMPORTANTLY…
Use the “Z” key to quickly go the the first unread/new comment… then the next.. then the next.
"It's more than a handful. It's a handsful."
oh oh…
sorry. you guys were talking mobile.
There’s a mobile version of the site? or are you talking about viewing the full site in a mobile browser?
"It's more than a handful. It's a handsful."
Yupp.
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
The “Z” key doesn’t work for everybody. Mine comes and goes.
Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat
on your phone or web browser?
if web browser, which browser are you using; and do you let the entire page load before you hit ‘z’?
"It's more than a handful. It's a handsful."
Phone doesn't allow the "Z" trick.
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
Web browser. The only time my “Z” works is if someone comments while Im in the thread. Once someone chimes in and I can see it, voila I can “Z” all I want.
Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat
This.
I HATE IT. I won’t open a thread that has more than 30 comments if I’ve already opened it because I’ll never figure out which comments are new.
Canal Street Chronicles-A place of great Saints news and information. Oh and the stuff I write!
"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
That sucks. You must miss all the juicy stuff at the end….:P Someone has to get that.
Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat
YES
And another thing that SarahT has mentioned. Please use “the jump” when posting an article, otherwise mobile users have to scroll through pages of bloviating when they just want to skip the article completely.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jun 22, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Skip an article? Blasphemy
Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat
by cscmember on Jun 23, 2011 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly if I were you Sidney Rice (if he can keep healthy) is a great choice
I’m hoping we keep him personally because our receivers suck with out him. The only issue is he’s not really a fast threat. If you’re looking for a speedster you might want to keep on looking. If you’re looking for a guy that can run solid routes and catch just about anything you throw near him then Rice is a good fit.
I’m pretty sure Bernard Berrian will be looking for a team this year as well. He’s up for getting a payday on his salary and I don’t think he deserves that kind of cash his back end salary is quoting.
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
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