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The Saints will yet again be facing a terrible cap situation next offseason (approximately $60-$70M over the cap). They have some vets that are about to hit free agency, as well as some other players that will likely be cut because of their high cap number. Based on the predictions of Underhill and Triplett, along with a few of my own, here’s who could be gone.
WR Michael Thomas: Thomas really hasn’t played in 3 years, and he simply makes too much money to keep. He’s also made some comments on social media that hint that he is unhappy with the organization (especially the medical staff).
WR Jarvis Landry: Landry largely looks washed, and he won’t be re-signed.
QB Andy Dalton: Dalton is what he is… and what he is equals a decent backup caliber QB.
QB Jameis Winston: Winston stated he was told that he would not lose his job because of injury, and the Allen did exactly that, “Wally Pipp’ing” Winston for Dalton. Winston will want to leave and the Saints will let him.
UT Taysom Hill: I believe the Saints will cut Taysom Hill for salary cap reasons.
OG Andrus Peat: Peat is too expensive and too injury prone to retain at his current price.
DE Marcus Davenport: Davenport is set to hit free agency, and Mike Triplett stated that he sees Davenport getting more $$ than Trey Hendrickson got. Saints can’t afford that.
DT David Onyemata: Onyemata has fallen off over the last season or so, even though he’s flashed a little recently. DTs with pass rush ability get PAID. Even though Onyemata hasn’t really put up the numbers, someone is going to give him more than the Saints can.
DB Bradley Roby: Roby will be an UFA, and he is almost certainly going elsewhere.
The Player formerly known as “HoneyBadger”: Washed and lost his heart.
KR/WR Deonte Harty: Harty made it known that he wanted a new contract prior to the season, and then he underperformed before getting injured. Rashid Shaheed has now taken his spot, and the door is open for Harty.
LB Kaden Elliss: Elliss has really emerged as a very solid LB and pass rusher since taking over for the injured Pete Werner. Just in time for Elliss, who will be an UFA at season’s end. He will certainly test the market, and likely find bigger money elsewhere.
RB Mark Ingram: Washed and an UFA. Needs to be upgraded anyway.
WR Michael Thomas: Thomas really hasn’t played in 3 years, and he simply makes too much money to keep. He’s also made some comments on social media that hint that he is unhappy with the organization (especially the medical staff).
WR Jarvis Landry: Landry largely looks washed, and he won’t be re-signed.
QB Andy Dalton: Dalton is what he is… and what he is equals a decent backup caliber QB.
QB Jameis Winston: Winston stated he was told that he would not lose his job because of injury, and the Allen did exactly that, “Wally Pipp’ing” Winston for Dalton. Winston will want to leave and the Saints will let him.
UT Taysom Hill: I believe the Saints will cut Taysom Hill for salary cap reasons.
OG Andrus Peat: Peat is too expensive and too injury prone to retain at his current price.
DE Marcus Davenport: Davenport is set to hit free agency, and Mike Triplett stated that he sees Davenport getting more $$ than Trey Hendrickson got. Saints can’t afford that.
DT David Onyemata: Onyemata has fallen off over the last season or so, even though he’s flashed a little recently. DTs with pass rush ability get PAID. Even though Onyemata hasn’t really put up the numbers, someone is going to give him more than the Saints can.
DB Bradley Roby: Roby will be an UFA, and he is almost certainly going elsewhere.
The Player formerly known as “HoneyBadger”: Washed and lost his heart.
KR/WR Deonte Harty: Harty made it known that he wanted a new contract prior to the season, and then he underperformed before getting injured. Rashid Shaheed has now taken his spot, and the door is open for Harty.
LB Kaden Elliss: Elliss has really emerged as a very solid LB and pass rusher since taking over for the injured Pete Werner. Just in time for Elliss, who will be an UFA at season’s end. He will certainly test the market, and likely find bigger money elsewhere.
RB Mark Ingram: Washed and an UFA. Needs to be upgraded anyway.