coastiemike Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Saints have released Jahri Evans due to cap concerns. We need OL in a pretty big way. Should we sign him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apl2g Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Will probably want too much. And isn't he getting old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayFalcon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 He will be 33 in august Which is kinda old, but not super old for an olineman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If he can play and does not command too much money then I'm all for it. I think a 2 year contract would suffice if he still has enough left in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird backer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I doubt he fits the scheme - we won't even give the guy a look see .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 He doesn't fit the ZBS, plus, at this stage in their careers, he'd barely be better than Chester, if at all. We'd be better off saving the money, and resigning the guy that already knows the scheme. I'd rather sign neither though, and actually upgrade the position. Alex Boone or Jeff Allen would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby.Digital Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 First Mack now Evans? Im guessing yall haven't bought a new Madden since 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Trick Montalban said: If he can play and does not command too much money then I'm all for it. I think a 2 year contract would suffice if he still has enough left in him. I said the something yesterday and got **** for it because he is over 30 and isn't zebra guard or some $hit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 7 hours ago, hjerry said: He doesn't fit the ZBS, plus, at this stage in their careers, he'd barely be better than Chester, if at all. We'd be better off saving the money, and resigning the guy that already knows the scheme. I'd rather sign neither though, and actually upgrade the position. Alex Boone or Jeff Allen would be great. Saints have been running a ZBS for like 3 years now. They transitioned to it when Ingram looked like he was going to bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Quote Saints cut veteran G Jahri Evans NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints released six-time Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans, one of the key pillars of their Super Bowl championship team, along with linebackers David Hawthorne and Ramon Humber and receiver Seantavius Jones on Monday. Evans' release comes as a mild surprise because the 32-year-old has been a 10-year starter and one of the greatest players in Saints franchise history. However, it's not a complete shock, given his age and the Saints' annual salary cap squeeze. The Saints were roughly $10 million over the projected salary cap to start this offseason. They will save $3.1 million against the cap by releasing Evans, who was due a total of $4.9 million in salary and bonuses this year. A total of $3 million was scheduled to become fully guaranteed Wednesday. The Saints will save another $3.15 million by releasing veteran linebackers Hawthorne and Humber. The move likely came as a surprise to Evans, who expressed confidence late the past season that he wouldn't be going anywhere. Evans agreed to a significant pay cut to remain with the Saints last year. Evans, a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, signed a seven-year, $56.7 million contract with the Saints in 2010. At the time, it was the richest contract for a guard in NFL history. Evans began his career as a fourth-round draft pick out of Bloomsburg. Evans started the first 114 games of his career before he missed a contest due to injury. He has battled a series of nagging injuries in recent years, including knee and ankle injuries that sidelined him for five games the past season. Evans' agent, Jerrold Colton, said Evans plans to continue playing elsewhere. "Jahri has appreciated 10 great years," Colton said. "It's been a great run for a kid from Bloomsburg with a great city and a great organization. And he got to ride it out with one coach, one quarterback, a lot of the teammates he came in with. Too good to be true. It's sad that it's come to end, but now he's ready for the next chapter." The Saints now have just four players remaining from their 2009 Super Bowl team: quarterback Drew Brees, receiver Marques Colston, offensive tackle Zach Strief and punter Thomas Morstead. They could consider parting ways with Colston, Strief and Morstead for similar age and salary reasons. The Hawthorne and Humber releases are less surprising than Evans'. Hawthorne, 30, had been relegated to a backup role after starting for most of his first three seasons in New Orleans. He was due a total of $2.25 million in salary and bonuses. Humber was a longtime special teams standout and captain during his six years as a backup linebacker with the Saints. He was due $901,000. With Monday's moves, the Saints added another $7.5 million in dead money to their whopping total of at least $25.8 million for 2016, including the expected release of cornerback Brandon Browner, which has not become official. That is by far the most in the NFL. I wanted to post this article for a few reasons: Quote Evans started the first 114 games of his career before he missed a contest due to injury. He has battled a series of nagging injuries in recent years, including knee and ankle injuries that sidelined him for five games the past season. Sounds like TDs kind of guy. A washed up vet with nagging injuries. This is why I would say no. If, IF, he passed a physical and we get him for peanuts, I would say yes. This is one position where I am ok with another stop gap so we can find more permanent replacements in other positions. And just because it pleases me: Quote With Monday's moves, the Saints added another $7.5 million in dead money to their whopping total of at least $25.8 million for 2016, including the expected release of cornerback Brandon Browner, which has not become official. That is by far the most in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm not really in favor. I don't think he moves like he once did, and he's an injury liability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Old, not a good scheme fit, and not that good to boot. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Something. Something Madden.... Something, something stupid... Something, something I'm smarter than everyone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Ezekiel 25:17 said: I said the something yesterday and got **** for it because he is over 30 and isn't zebra guard or some $hit like that. Because it's a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great American Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 We don't have to have to sign every player that's been released from another team but we do have the start a tread asking should we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Ronald Leary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Yo_Lover said: Because it's a stupid idea. And I will ask you like I asked the last guy..... What makes trying out a guy(if he is like you guys say he is than we DON'T sign him, no ones worse for the wise) that maybe able to help you stupid and WHOM is a "Smart" idea to bring in??? Edited February 9, 2016 by Ezekiel 25:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, Ezekiel 25:17 said: And I will ask you like I asked the last guy..... What makes trying out a guy(if he is like you guys say he is than we DON'T sign him, no ones worse for the wise) that maybe able to help you stupid and WHOM is a "Smart" idea to bring in??? Coaches don't need to "try out" everyone and their brother to know that they aren't what they're looking for. It's only fans that suggest that we try out all of these players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Jahri Evans served that team well. He was a tough hombre and made sure scarface didn't get smudged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Nope. Old saint doesnt fit expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Ezekiel 25:17 said: And I will ask you like I asked the last guy..... What makes trying out a guy(if he is like you guys say he is than we DON'T sign him, no ones worse for the wise) that maybe able to help you stupid and WHOM is a "Smart" idea to bring in??? Well considering we have a guy that already knows the system. Jeff Allen Brandon Brooks Anyone but a washed up vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Well the question is: Is he on the far side of 30? Check. Is he prone to age related injuries? Check. Well, he is in TD's spotlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 17 hours ago, hjerry said: He doesn't fit the ZBS, plus, at this stage in their careers, he'd barely be better than Chester, if at all. We'd be better off saving the money, and resigning the guy that already knows the scheme. I'd rather sign neither though, and actually upgrade the position. Alex Boone or Jeff Allen would be great. Agree, he's not somebody Shanahan will want to bring in for his scheme. According to some Saint's fan's comments I read in conjunction with the news, most were saying he's been trending sharply downward last couple of seasons. Most weren't that upset to see him leaving. Think he's currently ranked like 27th best at his position in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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