rajncajn Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 This seems to be a recurring theme among ESPN analysts lately. Yet nothing has even been hinted about it from Leinart's camp. It's been suggested on one of the Saints board that ESPN isn't happy about their golden boy going to the Saints & are stirring things up in an attempt to keep Leinart out of New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think he will pull a "Eli Manning". As sad as it is to say, who wants to play for the Saints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 the difference this yr is team need. The top 5 of the draft has only 1 team looking at QB. As compared to when Eli came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think he will pull a "Eli Manning". As sad as it is to say, who wants to play for the Saints? 1247725[/snapback] To be the future star of the team that will be moved to LA? Leinart will fit that bill perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 To be the future star of the team that will be moved to LA? Leinart will fit that bill perfectly. 1247736[/snapback] It seems as though Leinart has already said privately that he doesn't want to be a Saint. He has pointed to the history of the organization and such. They just don't win.... There is no guarantee that they will be going to Los Angeles either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think he will take the job knowing that the team will be starting over and he will be the centerpiece. There's also that of chance that they do move to LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 It seems as though Leinart has already said privately that he doesn't want to be a Saint. He has pointed to the history of the organization and such. They just don't win.... There is no guarantee that they will be going to Los Angeles either. 1247742[/snapback] Until I see a I have to call BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think he will take the job knowing that the team will be starting over and he will be the centerpiece. There's also that of chance that they do move to LA. 1247743[/snapback] I don't think he would be a bad fit with their team either. They have a pretty good offensive foundation. With a strong running game and pretty solid receivers, add a good head coach and they could be right in it next year. Either way, it's gonna take a lot of convincing for Leinart to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Until I see a I have to call BS. 1247748[/snapback] C'mon man, Ron Jaworski said it; you know it has to be true!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Either way, it's gonna take a lot of convincing for Leinart to go there. 1247750[/snapback] How about just having that team pick you and going there instead of needing to be "sold" on the team? Go to the team that drafts you. He would get to start right away and would have a good surrounding core of players. If the Saints get to be back in Louisiana next year and after they get a new coach, they may start to get some good coverage and would be a good market to go to. Also, as mentioned above, Eli had 2 teams in the top 4 going QB so he was able to pull his stunt. What spots in this year's draft will look at QB first? If the difference is the #2 pick or the #15 (for example) then you go 2nd for more cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 How about just having that team pick you and going there instead of needing to be "sold" on the team? Go to the team that drafts you. He would get to start right away and would have a good surrounding core of players. If the Saints get to be back in Louisiana next year and after they get a new coach, they may start to get some good coverage and would be a good market to go to. Also, as mentioned above, Eli had 2 teams in the top 4 going QB so he was able to pull his stunt. What spots in this year's draft will look at QB first? If the difference is the #2 pick or the #15 (for example) then you go 2nd for more cash. 1247766[/snapback] I never said I disagree with you. I just don't think Leinart is buying it. You bring up a solid point on money though. I can't see how he passes that up and takes the risk of falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 If I was him, I'd have a really bad bowl game tonight, then let myself get soft and pudgy before the combine so that my draft position fell. Or, maybe an arrest - a little domestic violence, drugs, DUI - nothing major, just enough to raise some question marks about my off the field conduct. Just enough to let me slide to - oh, I don't know - maybe the Jets at the #4 pick. Something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 oh id love to see him force a move to the jets id love nothing more than to watch my team pound the piss out of that left handed chad pennington feline "oh reggie can i get some help...push me push me....didnt you see me just cough it up at the goal line" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 If I was him, I'd have a really bad bowl game tonight, then let myself get soft and pudgy before the combine so that my draft position fell. Or, maybe an arrest - a little domestic violence, drugs, DUI - nothing major, just enough to raise some question marks about my off the field conduct. Just enough to let me slide to - oh, I don't know - maybe the Jets at the #4 pick. Something like that. 1247887[/snapback] The media would love having Eli vs Matt in the battle for NY supremecy. Both of which would have also somewhat dictated where they went (if Leinart tells NO no chance and goes to NYJ instead). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Until I see a I have to call BS. 1247748[/snapback] I was thinking the same thing. Where and when is he saying Jaws said that. I don't by it without seeing or hearing more than gossip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 C'mon man, Ron Jaworski said it; you know it has to be true!!!! 1247754[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Wouldn't it be great to see Leinart pull an Eli on Archie's old team? "You didn't want your son playing for a franchise like the Chargers so you told them not to take him. How do you feel about someone doing that to your own team and city?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Didn't Eli threaten to return to college ... that is not an option for Leinert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebdog Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Its too bad there can't be any repercution for players refusing to go to the team that drafts them. as long as they are paid fairly, they should have no right to refuse to sign with any team. if you don't like, go work a real job. sports leagues aren't the real world. there needs to be a competitive balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Is Benson a cheap owner, ala McCombs?? as an aside - I hate this whole - picking your team thing - but if only to stick to Archie's Saints - still hate that lady dog Eli - I could overlook it this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Is Benson a cheap owner, ala McCombs?? as an aside - I hate this whole - picking your team thing - but if only to stick to Archie's Saints - still hate that lady dog Eli - I could overlook it this time. 1249715[/snapback] If the Saints had that pick he probably would have done the same thing. So having Leinart do that to the Saints would bear no justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 So if the Saints move to LA, will they change their name to the Sinners. That would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryRice-G.O.A.T. Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 the difference this yr is team need. The top 5 of the draft has only 1 team looking at QB. As compared to when Eli came out. 1247733[/snapback] The Titans wouldn't give serious consideration to Leinart or Young? :p Of course they would. So would the Jets if they were smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Didn't Eli threaten to return to college ... Not an option once you sign an agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 SOme are saying now that the Saints will take Young at #2 because he'll put more fannies in the seats than Leinart would. That would probably mean: 1. Texans - Reggie Bush 2. Saints - Vince Young 3. Titans - Matt Leinart 4. Jets - D'Brickashaw Ferguson As a Jets fan, that's fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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