HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 espn.com The Saints are planning to place the franchise tag on Charles Grant, barring a last minute contract extension this week. Grant would play for $8.66 million this season under the one-year contract. While that seems like a lot for someone with only 8.5 sacks the last two seasons, it's only a one-year commitment and New Orleans has plenty of cap room. Grant is an excellent run-stuffer, had 20.5 sacks between 2003-2004, and has never missed an NFL game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Glad to see they're not letting him walk. I understand they have been very close to making a deal though. Hopefull this won't hinder those chances. I would think he'd be content right now with 8.6 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Important to keep the outside of that line together at the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 DONE He characterized the Saints' contract discussions so far as "treating me like I'm a scrub" and "trying to spit in our face." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 "It's not so much being disappointed (with staying in New Orleans)," said Grant, a first-round draft pick in 2002. "I've been here five years. I love Louisiana. I love the people here. You can't get better people than here in New Orleans. "But other teams are interested in me. If you don't think I can play the game of football, you should treat me like a man and let me go." I think the Franchise tag indicates the Saints DO think you can play the game and don't want to let you go for free..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I think the Franchise tag indicates the Saints DO think you can play the game and don't want to let you go for free..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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