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How did he play last year?
And why was he cut by Seattle last year before the regular season. I get why the saint first cut him, he was expensive, but he was only counting a million against the cap in Seattle, that's cheap even for a backup
Sure he was once awesome, but is he any good anymore?
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...eider_reg.htmlOriginally Posted by red
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Yeah, lets hope that's all true, sounds like he played well last year
And I'm guessing he isn't costing much more then a million bucks
So even if he doesn't work out, we aren't out much
Looks like a good move, and hopefully means we don't have to draft a guard on the first two days
Worst case scenario is that he adds the solid vet backup depth I've been asking for for years it seems
He played last year for the Saints for 1 million, so I would imagine that's about what he'll make this year.
I don't think his signing affects the draft. I doubt TT was going to draft a guard in the 1st 2 rounds anyway. After that, if there's a Guard TT likes, he'll draft him since Evans is likely only a very short term solution.
Every time we (the posters) say this about a guy TT DIDN'T sign you poopoo everyone and rail against ted. Now he signs that guy that was unwanted by his prior team and you do a bigger course reversal than Trump on any given topic.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Good signing. I like this new TT. Gut feeling - TT is handing over more of the reigns to some of the younger staff knowing they are gonna be running the whole ship in two years.
So...good move, couln't possibly be TT that did it.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Evans played well last season w/ the Saints. He's got at least one, mebbe two years in his tank. Even tho he's a Pennsylvania boy, it's always been his dream to play for the GBP. He excels at both run blocking and has great pass pro. The question with him is durability. 33 yr olds get hurt easier than the kids. They need to be careful with him, he doesn't need a ton of Pre season snaps. This could be a good addition for us.
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PFF had him ranked #36 and Lane Taylor at #41 at OG last year. Putting both in the average starter range, but that would be good enough with Aaron Rodgers at QB. Especially considering the money they are spending at the position. I still think Patrick might be a sleeper. The organization seems to like his potential. I think this puts Barclay at super utility, where he belongs. It will likely be Evans starting with Patrick and Murphy challenging this year and possibly replacing next year.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
Great pass blocker, average run from what I've read.
This was a solid move by Thompson.
Good signing. Hope he plays well.
The only problem with this offseason is that every year Ted does things we agree with, the team gets worse.
I want an unknown small school CB who runs track in the second round. Better yet, an unknown small school safety or WR.
And everyone here who has liked these offseason signings to scream REACH!!
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
Speaking of Safety.. Morgan Burnett is entering the last year of his contract. Behind him and HHCD, the Packers don't have a drafted player. Could Safety be more of a priority with TT than most people are thinking?
Is Brice that diamond in the rough or is he Peprah 2.0?
No longer the member of any fan clubs. I'm tired of jinxing players out of the league and into obscurity.
They like Brice and some think Rollins ends up a safety...or is it randall?
PS...back to the thread, this is supposed to be a horrible draft for OL. That might have sparked this signing a bit.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Just curious, how many Pro Bowl players leave for more money and get replaced with better talent? Has that EVER happened? Are we being realistic? Lol
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that's why you should keep your pro bowl talent. especially when you're trying to take that last step to the superbowl. if you're 8-8, rebuilding, and in cap trouble, you let them go.
Unless they're over paid. Smart teams pay QBs not Guards.
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I wouldn't rule out Evans actually being an upgrade from Lang. Lang played way up in his contract year, and he has a history of injuries. Evans is 4 years older but without the history of injuries, and he has been a much better player for most of his career. Even last season, he was apparently decent. Drew Brees is nowhere near as mobile as Aaron Rodgers, and the Saints O Line including Evans protected him pretty well. Also, the Saints have been at least average as a running team over his career. If Ted got him for a million or so, I say good going.
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