The Latest in Saints Free Agency News: Evening Update
by Dave Cariello on Jul 27, 2011 7:54 PM CDT
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PrintAre we having fun or what? I don't know about you guys, but I am loving this shortened free agency period. I think they should officially make free agency a week or two week process every off-season from here on out. Throw that into the new CBA before you sign that sucker. Anyway, let's catch up on what's been happening in the world of Saints free agency.
The big news of the day was the re-signing of Lance Moore to a five year deal. Admit it...Lance scared the $#!& out of you with that first tweet. I like the move, though. Sure, catching passes from Brees is a cushy gig but let's not underestimate Moore. Plus, he's a standup guy off the field.
Also signed today was veteran linebacker Will Herring from the Seattle Seahawks. This move comes as a bit of a surprise with all the Rocky McIntosh rumors and the fact that Herring is a relative unknown.
Martez Wilson announced he would be wearing #95 for the Saints this season. We erroneously assumed his tweet meant that he had signed a contract with the team but that wasn't the case. Still, I'm sure it's gotta be coming soon.
Cameron Jordan also announced that he would be wearing #94, Charles Grant's old number.
Still no word on whether the Browns will make a move on Saints safety Usama Young after it was reported and confirmed that Cleveland was interested.
Jermon Bushrod is also reportedly drawing some serious interest from the Chicago Bears. If the Saints don't pay the man, he could be a gone pecan. Not something I really comfortable seeing happen.
Most recently, the Seattle Seahawks are showing interest with defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson and have scheduled a visit with him for this Friday. I'm sure the Saints don't have Wilkerson tops on their list of priorities. Look for him to leave if he gets a decent offer.
The Saints officially announced their 20-player undrafted free agent class before adding kicker Jake Rogers, making a total of twenty-one. We reported everyone correctly with the exception of missing tight end Harry Flaherty from Princeton.
With a total of 70 players currently under contract plus their six draft picks, the Saints have 14 roster spots left to fill.
That is all for now. This will serve as our evening open thread.
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Adam Schefter
Donovan McNabb trade to Minnesota now official. Done. Will be announced Thursday.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
How high do you go to keep Bushrod? I’m not a big fan of Charlie Brown/Strief combo at LT but if the Bears get ridiculous with Bushrod I’d rather Saints pay Nicks because at least i know he IS ELITE
Can Nicks play tackle?
Dude’s huge.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
He IS and elite Guard… which is VERY different from LEFT Tackle.
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
Fletcher Mackel
Reports surfacing that Saints are interested in safety Dawan Landry.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
was about to ask if you saw that. I’m currently re-doing my lists on twitter. It’s not user friendly that you can select or deslect multiple people at once. One at a time one at a time.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
ummm
One at a time one at a time.
twss
"If you ask ME, though, any game without push-ups, hits, burns or noogies is a sissy game" Calvin to Hobbes
gaaa
no block quote on the twss. grrr ill figure this thing out. (self reply thats what she said)
"If you ask ME, though, any game without push-ups, hits, burns or noogies is a sissy game" Calvin to Hobbes
I had to have it explaine to me too.
to block qoute either type bq. before and after the quote without any spaces between the bq. on either end. another way is to highlight the quote and the hit the quotation mark in the tool bar.
INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012
by cajuncommando58 on Jul 28, 2011 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions
PS
after you do a block qoute you need to leave room for your coment by hitting enter a time or two or the quote will eat up you comment. I usually preview to make sure I got it right.
INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012
by cajuncommando58 on Jul 28, 2011 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions
WOW… is he FS or SS?
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
SS
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
sooooo,… a replacement for Harper?
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
and a good one at that if he does leave
" I’ve never done drugs but I think watching Matty Ice stare blankly towards the field as Drew Brees kneels down while clock hits zero in a playoff game would be like doing cocaine off a strippers @$$#….yeah that good.
Yes my hatred for Atlanta is unhealthy/ possibly illegal" - Malbrough
by born in areacode 318 on Jul 27, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny. Haynesworth will show up to Redskins training camp tomorrow.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
@wherring54 if you want to follow newest saint
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
You have most of these, but in case you’re interested…
https://twitter.com/#!/theDanKelly/nfl-news/members
https://twitter.com/#!/theDanKelly/saints-news/members
https://twitter.com/#!/theDanKelly/saints/members
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
appreciate it, ill check it once I’m finished editing my lists.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's mine
This list is Football News, covering all Journalist, News, and Media outlets (including blogs) for football related tweets (mostly NFL)
This list is Saints and LSU, consisting of all Journallist, News and Media outlets (including blogs), and past/present Saints/LSU players or coaches.
This list is Players and consists of NFL players.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
rumors of Jimmy Wilkerson to Seahawks
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
Most recently, the Seattle Seahawks are showing interest with defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson and have scheduled a visit with him for this Friday. I’m sure the Saints don’t have Wilkerson tops on their list of priorities. Look for him to leave if he gets a decent offer.
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Source says former Saint @JimmyWilkerson has signed with the Seahawks. Not sure if true or not?
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
Not so bad
Losing a backup and a guy that doesn’t play special teams. Pretty sure we’re gong to be okay with the rotation. BTW, thanks for the rapid updates! Well done!
Haffa Dai!! Saints fan in Guam...the poor man's Hawaii!
with all the people we have on the roster 70, plus our 6 draft picks, we’re going to have to let man y of our 26 free agents hit the streets.. especially if we’re looking to add even more to our roster through FA’s (Landry and the DT from Seattle)
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
If we sign 2 of 3 out of Landry, Mebane, and McIntosh, along with keeping are key FA’s, I’d call this offseason as best as its been in a long time.
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
miketripletttp Mike Triplett
A big-name signing we don’t expect would be someone like a DT if they let Ayodele go, a S if they lose Harper, a LT if they lose Bushrod …
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Justin Durant signed to Lions
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
steelers release OT Max Starks
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
Saints have re-signed CB Leigh Torrence per multiple twitter feeds
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
Remi Ayodele just tweeted " been a fun ride NOLA"
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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jul 27, 2011 11:27 PM CDT reply actions
Does tha tmean we're getting close to agreeing to terms with Mebane?
"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky
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