BillyBalata Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Andy Dalton signs with the Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, BillyBalata said: Andy Dalton signs with the Saints. Also Taysom Hill says he's going to focus specifically on playing TE this year so while this isn't a flashy signing, it settles a lot of questions regarding Winston's security at the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited)  5 minutes ago, rajncajn said: Also Taysom Hill says he's going to focus specifically on playing TE this year so while this isn't a flashy signing, it settles a lot of questions regarding Winston's security at the position.  I was just going to post that I read an ESPN article which says coach Dennis Allen says Hill will be used primarily as a TE.  Also this Yahoo article says the signing could jeopardize a compensatory pick (3rd round) in 2023 that the Saints were expecting to get. https://sports.yahoo.com/report-andy-dalton-signing-saints-164251605.html Edited March 29, 2022 by stevegrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, stevegrab said: Also this Yahoo article says the signing could jeopardize a compensatory pick (3rd round) in 2023 that the Saints were expecting to get. https://sports.yahoo.com/report-andy-dalton-signing-saints-164251605.html From the article: Quote Plus, it’s possible that Korte is wrong. He’s put in a lot of work over the years to reverse engineer the NFL’s comp pick formula, which the league oddly protects like it’s a state secret. But he ultimately only deals in projections based off public information. This year he projected the Saints to receive a fourth round pick for Trey Hendrickson and a sixth rounder for Sheldon Rankins. Instead, the NFL awarded New Orleans a third round pick for Hendrickson and said Rankins’ departure was outweighed by the addition of Tanoh Kpassagnon. The guy who does these projections didn't seem to factor in anything but salaries whereas the NFL also factors in things like whether or not they are projected starters, what their team value is, playing time and production. He could end up right, but his system is obviously flawed. A more likely impact to the compensatory pick would be if the Saints signed a tackle who turned out to be an all-pro. Edited March 29, 2022 by rajncajn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 3 hours ago, rajncajn said: 4 hours ago, BillyBalata said:  Also Taysom Hill says he's going to focus specifically on playing TE this year so while this isn't a flashy signing, it settles a lot of questions regarding Winston's security at the position  To me it says that Taysom Hill isn't an adequate backup. I like it for the Saints. Dalton can come in and win a few games if need be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, League_Champion said:  To me it says that Taysom Hill isn't an adequate backup. I like it for the Saints. Dalton can come in and win a few games if need be. To me it says that he's more valuable on the field than holding a clipboard. I think he's fine as a backup, but he also creates a problem if he's pushed into the starting position in that his skillset is so much different than Winston's that it takes the entire offense and coaches time to adjust. It's better for the team if he just worries about what made him an exciting player in the first place rather than trying to be a starting QB. Edited March 29, 2022 by rajncajn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, rajncajn said: To me it says that he's more valuable on the field than holding a clipboard. I think he's fine as a backup, but he also creates a problem if he's pushed into the starting position in that his skillset is so much different than Winston's that it takes the entire offense and coaches time to adjust. It's better for the team if he just worries about what made him an exciting player in the first place rather than trying to be a starting QB.  I haven't been following him as closely as you have. Has he had success at TE? I know he lined up there at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, League_Champion said: I haven't been following him as closely as you have. Has he had success at TE? I know he lined up there at times. There wasn't really anything that he wasn't effective at. He's obviously not going to be a viable long-term starter at QB, but that doesn't mean he couldn't win games. But he is pretty effective with the ball in his hands and part of that success was as a receiver. I doubt that he plays a traditional TE role, but that's what the Saints are going to call him. Edited March 29, 2022 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 17 hours ago, rajncajn said: There wasn't really anything that he wasn't effective at. He's obviously not going to be a viable long-term starter at QB, but that doesn't mean he couldn't win games. But he is pretty effective with the ball in his hands and part of that success was as a receiver. I doubt that he plays a traditional TE role, but that's what the Saints are going to call him.  Which could make him a sneaky option at TE in fantasy that must start TEs.  The ESPN article had a quote from coach Allen saying "I think the role for Taysom really is going to be a lot more of the kind of F tight end, move tight end type of role." I admit I had to dig into the terms, its the non-traditional TE role, moving around the formation, in the backfield, out wide etc. not lined up in the slot next to OL.  Last year he didn't do much receiving just 6 targets all season, half his 2020 total, he had 22 targets in 2019. He also didn't record any punt or kick return stats in the last 2 years. Will be interesting to see how he is used and what kind of stats he puts up. Pre season projections will probably be all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, stevegrab said:  Last year he didn't do much receiving just 6 targets all season, half his 2020 total, he had 22 targets in 2019. He also didn't record any punt or kick return stats in the last 2 years. Will be interesting to see how he is used and what kind of stats he puts up. Pre season projections will probably be all over the place  That's kinda my point. I'm not sure exactly what it is that he does so well but I'll take Rajn's word for it. Maybe a late round flyer in best ball?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Bobby Wagner to the Rams  https://www.nfl.com/_amp/bobby-wagner-rams-sign-lb-five-year-50m-deal-seahawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, League_Champion said: Bobby Wagner to the Rams  https://www.nfl.com/_amp/bobby-wagner-rams-sign-lb-five-year-50m-deal-seahawks I was confused where the Rams are finding the money for everyone. Looks like Stafford's cap hit is 13M this year, then 20 next, then jumps to 50M the next two after that. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/matthew-stafford-6078/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 @TomPelissero  Former #Colts RB Marlon Mack will sign with the #Texans, per source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 6:39 PM, purplemonster said: I was confused where the Rams are finding the money for everyone. Looks like Stafford's cap hit is 13M this year, then 20 next, then jumps to 50M the next two after that. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/matthew-stafford-6078/  Not sure but winning another SB this year coming is looking better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/04/deshaun-watson-could-be-suspended-for-only-four-games-no-market-for-baker-mayfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 6:12 PM, darin3 said:  AJ Brown missed games in both 2020 and 2021. Yeah Deebo missed a lot of 2020 but only 1 game in 2021. If anything I'd say both are about as injury-prone as the other.  I'm not necessarily disagreeing with your choice; as Brown is a potential stud too.... but in terms of injury and "disappearing", I'd say Brown's shown more of that than Deebo.  neither is available apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Diggs signs new deal  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/bills-stefon-diggs-reportedly-agree-to-104-million-contract-extension/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Not really free agent news but sort of.  @AdamSchefter  Second-round picks that include WRs Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin are not expected to participate in their teams’ on-field off-season programs because they want new contracts at a time this off-season when WR deals have exploded, per league sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Not a free agent but a huge re-signing.  @AdamSchefter  Browns are signing Pro-Bowl CB Denzel Ward to a 5-year, $100.5 million contract extension that includes $71.25 million guaranteed, per source. At age 24, Ward is the highest-paid CB in NFL history. Tory Dandy of CAA Sports, who negotiated the contract, confirmed the deal to ESPN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 3/26/2022 at 4:03 PM, League_Champion said: NFL Rumors: Jarvis Landry Seeking New Contract Worth Around $20M Annually  https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10030928-nfl-rumors-jarvis-landry-seeking-new-contract-worth-around-20m-annually.amp.html According to ESPN, Landry is visiting the Saints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Big John said: According to ESPN, Landry is visiting the Saints.  He'd be a great fit for NO but not at 20 million per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, League_Champion said:  He'd be a great fit for NO but not at 20 million per. Agree 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCajun Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 13 hours ago, League_Champion said:  He'd be a great fit for NO but not at 20 million per.  I think this is a good setup for the Saints to draft Williams at 19. They wont have to rush him out there because of his injury and he will have two really good veterans to learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, CrazyCajun said:  I think this is a good setup for the Saints to draft Williams at 19. They wont have to rush him out there because of his injury and he will have two really good veterans to learn from.  AGREE, If Williams falls that far they have to grab him, I'd even trade up if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCajun Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, League_Champion said:  AGREE, If Williams falls that far they have to grab him, I'd even trade up if need be.  90% of the Mocks im seeing he is landing at 19. He fell a little because of his injury. If he didnt get hurt he would of been the first one off the board. Saints are so underrated right now. They are scary good when they plug up those couple holes they have. Imagine having MT, Jarvis, and Williams as your main receiving core. Then you have boom and zoom in the back field and a QB that is only a couple years removed from a 5k passing year. Also, the defense was top 3 last year and they only lost their safeties which will be addressed in the draft and between Maye, Evans, and PJ they will hold their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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