falcndave 4,880 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 In retrospect, this makes perfect sense. One of the themes of many experts was that the Falcons position could be the least attractive due to cap concerns and ageing players. Fonetnot is the one guy would would potentially upgrade his cap situation for 2021 by coming here. The Saints are looking to be $100m over the projected cap for next season and Brees is likely off into the sunset. Not a great combination of factors. At least the Falcons concerns are mostly linked to guys they have signed who have some gas left in the tank. If ever a team is in win now mode, it is the Saints. With that...Go Bucs! JDaveG, Ergo Proxy, ratesforless and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Architect 738 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) I think it's definitely confirmed now. Edited January 14 by The Architect JDaveG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stizz 5,669 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 20 minutes ago, CTann said: Holmes was my #1 choice. With that said, the Saints aren’t getting two additional 3rd round comp picks from ATLANTA. They’re getting rewarded those two picks from the NFL. Fontenot likely would’ve been hired by another team and the Saints still would’ve gotten those two picks regardless. Let’s just hope Fontenot does a great job here. Dude I understand that. I'm saying due to that dumb rule, they'll be receiving two additional picks and they already draft well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stizz 5,669 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 18 minutes ago, JDaveG said: This is a terrible take. Like top to bottom, it's just horrible. Yes, thinking McKay is a competent decision maker is dumb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PriMeTiiMe 7,907 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, The Architect said: I think it's definitely confirmed now. Makes you wonder if he was our #1 choice but picked Detroit instead so we fell back onto our 2nd option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xyfiel 689 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 My gut is saying this is a bad move but we are past due for some luck. Could be because I am hungry though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ergo Proxy 26,070 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 20 minutes ago, papachaz said: the godfather comes to mind for me every time.....I wonder why “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. Capeesh?” Mr.11 and papachaz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDaveG 43,578 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, stizz said: Yes, thinking McKay is a competent decision maker is dumb. It could be worse. He could think it's a great idea to not hire the best candidate because another team is getting 2 3rd round picks over 2 years that are functionally 4ths, that that team will get anyway since someone else would have hired Fontenot eventually. Because that is super dumb. thanat0s and papachaz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atljbo 21,764 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The Architect, JDaveG, Ergo Proxy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtybird56 5,383 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Don’t feel one way or the other just gonna support him. Hard to evaluate FO members when you can’t see behind the scenes, unlike player evaluation where we are presented enough information to judge strengths and weaknesses that can be used differently depending on scheme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Architect 738 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, PriMeTiiMe said: Makes you wonder if he was our #1 choice but picked Detroit instead so we fell back onto our 2nd option. I think Holmes was the number 2. All the reports that came out were either Fontenot and Smith as the finalists or Fontenot and Holmes as the finalists. Fontenot was always the common figure in the reports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joey563 440 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, FalconsIn2012 said: I’m good with this. The Saints have done wonders with their player personnel since 2017. I wonder if Brady is his preferred coach? They have also been in cap **** almost every year. No thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ergo Proxy 26,070 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 19 minutes ago, Tandy said: Seriously, I can see Payton posting spies on him - and checking the cameras. I've heard vicodin can make you paranoid! 🤪 Tandy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norwood all the way! 794 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Haven't gone through the entire thread here but to me this doesn't mean Fontentot WILL be our next GM. To me it just means the falcons have him as a favorite which we've all pretty much known for at least a few days. Maybe I'm just reading too much in between the lines? Edited January 14 by Norwood all the way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneOne01 1,907 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Hopefully Terry poaches Jeff Ireland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,556 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Norwood all the way! said: Haven't gone through the entire thread here but to me this doesn't mean Fontentot WILL be out next GM. To me it just means the falcons have him as a favorite which we've all pretty much known for at least a few days. Maybe I'm just reading too much in between the lines? They don't want to say anything until the Saints have played. My guess is he's been offered but the announcement can't be made. That shouldn't matter for a mid-level personnel guy. It's not like he is preparing for the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FentayeJones 23,716 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 12 minutes ago, PriMeTiiMe said: Makes you wonder if he was our #1 choice but picked Detroit instead so we fell back onto our 2nd option. Or Holmes found out that Fontenot was getting the Falcons job so he fell back to the Lions. I guess we will never know. Ergo Proxy, JDaveG and GATXBOI 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papachaz 19,278 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 15 minutes ago, Ergo Proxy said: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. Capeesh?” Ergo Proxy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 2,741 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just saw this at Saints HQ this morning. Fontenot sighting? thanat0s, Norwood all the way!, Ergo Proxy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norwood all the way! 794 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, Jesus said: They don't want to say anything until the Saints have played. My guess is he's been offered but the announcement can't be made. That shouldn't matter for a mid-level personnel guy. It's not like he is preparing for the game. There may be a verbal agreement between the two but someone as much in the know as Shefter could say something. I wouldn't expect the Falcons or Terry to say anything until ink is on paper. papachaz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papachaz 19,278 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 15 minutes ago, JDaveG said: It could be worse. He could think it's a great idea to not hire the best candidate because another team is getting 2 3rd round picks over 2 years that are functionally 4ths, that that team will get anyway since someone else would have hired Fontenot eventually. Because that is super dumb. here you are, using all that logic and common sense stuff around here again like you think it will be ok tsk tsk tsk JDaveG and Ergo Proxy 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norwood all the way! 794 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, celtiksage said: Just saw this at Saints HQ this morning. Was that Fontenot? Well this is from The Fresh Prince but yeah, they want to throw Fontentot out now 😄 celtiksage 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stizz 5,669 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, JDaveG said: It could be worse. He could think it's a great idea to not hire the best candidate because another team is getting 2 3rd round picks over 2 years that are functionally 4ths, that that team will get anyway since someone else would have hired Fontenot eventually. Because that is super dumb. Who says he was getting hired elsewhere? Just like Eric B. Was a lock to be hired? Just like Riddick was a lock to be hired? Fontenot was linked to the Broncos and Jags. Denver went with Paton and Jax is going with whoever Meyer wants. A take isn't dumb just because someone has questions and prefers another candidate, especially if the decision was made by someone who thought it was a sound decision to talk his boss out of firing Quinn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tandy 18,278 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 30 minutes ago, WH dirtybird said: I am not going to pull for Tom Brady to win this weekend. To do so would be an automatic Saints win. I have pulled for Brady to win a game maybe about five times in his career and he has lost every one of them. Then WTH did you not pull for him in Super Bowl 51? It's all your fault! Ergo Proxy, raysnill1, ratesforless and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryanvalz 3,722 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 19 minutes ago, Ergo Proxy said: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. Capeesh?” How come all falcon coaches develop that face after a couple of years? Dan quinn had the deer in the headlights look, Smith, mora and petrino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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