X-Man21 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) In case you guys did not watch ESPN last night,they had the top 5 guys who may get franchise tagged, mind you, the tag was originally made for the QB, so you all should know where I am getting at on this one, the point is, Drew Brees was one of the guys mentioned by reporter John Clayton that may likely end up being one of the top 5 of players franchised; if Brees goes forward with this move, then our chances of acquiring Nicks may have been cut in half. If we don't sign Grubbs either because of this mess, what do you see us doing in the draft?I Need all RELEVANT opinions people! Edited February 14, 2012 by X-Man21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 He's highly unlikely to sign it.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/18/brees-highly-unlikely-to-sign-franchise-tag/Also if he does it will cost like 18 mil on the cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yeah, franchising Brees makes it tougher to re-sign Nicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_D Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just because the Saints put a franchise tag on Brees first of all doesn't mean he'll take it and if he does will it really save that much money to warrant not turning Nicks loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_D Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just because the Saints put a franchise tag on Brees first of all doesn't mean he'll take it and if he does will it really save that much money to warrant not turning Nicks loose? And where does Colson fit in this scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_D Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 If they do franchise tag him........doesn't necessarily mean he'd take it does it/ Also, where is Colson in the saints Scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Got about a month before Brees would need to be franchised, it's all idle speculation to fill up air time until FA starts.Really doubt the Falcons make a serious play for Nicks- he's going to be expensive and the Falcons will probably let their draft picks fight it out for the guard spot. LT is what they need in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caver50 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 It seems to me that Brees had good protection through out the season. I imagine that anybody onthier line would be worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 even if Nicks hits the market I HIGHLY doubt the Falcons go for him. They already hvae 36M into a left guard, and cant see them putting 50M into another left guard. They have 2 draft picks they like at the position (RG). I could see a B level talent for competition at the position, or a round 2-3 draft pick.Think more like Chilo Rachal (SF) or Evan Mathis (JAX) at a much friendlier rate if they look for OG via UFA.If the cash flies on a OLman, I look for a tackle like McNeil, or a trade for a guy like Matt Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 * by 2 draft picks I meant Mike Johnson and Andrew Jackson BTW. I just realized it read kind of confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Rather than getting the uber expensive Nicks, I'd like us to get Gaither (3m hit), Robert Mathis (6m hit), and Michael Griffin (5m hit) - maybe a couple small pickups too - and then draft Doug Martin in the 2nd, Brandon Brooks in the 3rd, and Brandon Boykin in the 5th.Just saying. Edited February 15, 2012 by Falcan Moore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Syrup Golden 32 Oz Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Percentages is a slut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man21 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 USA the word everywhere is that they bring that man back to NO they know tBrees wants to stay. He might pull a Peyton and get cheaper just so they can sign nicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man21 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 the word is that they need to bring that man back to NO they know tBrees wants to stay. He might pull a Peyton and get a cheaper deal just so they can sign nicks with out problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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