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Sean Payton has signed his 5 year extension, and has returned to the Saints with a vengeance. Steve Spagnuolo was fired and the Saints have added veteran DC Rob Ryan to take over the defense and install his 3-4 scheme.
Current Players Released or not Re-signed]
Scott Shanle - Not re-signed following extensive status on INACTIVE list 2nd half of season.
Sedrick Ellis - Under performed and doesn't fit the 3-4.
Jonathan Vilma - Too expensive and not a good fit in the 3-4.
Will Smith - ZERO chance he is a Saint next season.
Will Herring - Released because backups shouldn't make what he will be making.
Devery Henderson - Has all but disappeared; isn't getting any younger.
Roman Harper - We have to save money, and although Harp is solid, he's simply too expensive.
Jermon Bushrod - Will most likely price himself out of our range and take bigger money somewhere else.
Re-structured Contracts
Jahri Evans - Takes one for the team. Won't effect overall pay.
Brodrick Bunkley - Will be asked to re-structure, or will be released.
Darren Sproles - Again, won't effect overall pay, just help our cap this season.
Free Agents
*The re-structuring of contracts and the release of others will give us a little wiggle room in Free-Agency in my estimation*
ILB Larry Grant - Good player, but buried behind studs in S.F. Could start here.
CB Derek Cox - Cox is a talented kid that has solid starting skills, but he's a big injury risk (which should make him affordable)
OT Jason Smith - Veteran depth at OT for a cheap price.
SS George Wilson - Quality veteran SS, that should come cheap.
QB Drew Stanton - Vet back-up/stop-gap until we draft/sign a new project/future QB.
2013 Draft
1.) Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia - I really think Jones will fall after the Combine and his being put under the microscope medically. He's a BEAST pass-rusher. Steal at #15.
3.) Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia - LT prospect whose stock took a hit after a shaky week in Mobile. Has the tools to be a perfect LT in our offense.
4.) Brandan Bishop, SS, NC State - Bishop is an under-rated prospect that is a solid tackler and has a nose for the football. STer from the start.
5.) Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern - NT prospect with upside to eventually become starter in our new 3-4 front.
7.) Emory Blake, WR, Auburn - Son of former Saints QB Jeff Blake, Emory Blake has speed and size, and would be a higher rated prospect if Auburn threw the ball more and this WR class wasn't so deep.
Current Players Released or not Re-signed]
Scott Shanle - Not re-signed following extensive status on INACTIVE list 2nd half of season.
Sedrick Ellis - Under performed and doesn't fit the 3-4.
Jonathan Vilma - Too expensive and not a good fit in the 3-4.
Will Smith - ZERO chance he is a Saint next season.
Will Herring - Released because backups shouldn't make what he will be making.
Devery Henderson - Has all but disappeared; isn't getting any younger.
Roman Harper - We have to save money, and although Harp is solid, he's simply too expensive.
Jermon Bushrod - Will most likely price himself out of our range and take bigger money somewhere else.
Re-structured Contracts
Jahri Evans - Takes one for the team. Won't effect overall pay.
Brodrick Bunkley - Will be asked to re-structure, or will be released.
Darren Sproles - Again, won't effect overall pay, just help our cap this season.
Free Agents
*The re-structuring of contracts and the release of others will give us a little wiggle room in Free-Agency in my estimation*
ILB Larry Grant - Good player, but buried behind studs in S.F. Could start here.
CB Derek Cox - Cox is a talented kid that has solid starting skills, but he's a big injury risk (which should make him affordable)
OT Jason Smith - Veteran depth at OT for a cheap price.
SS George Wilson - Quality veteran SS, that should come cheap.
QB Drew Stanton - Vet back-up/stop-gap until we draft/sign a new project/future QB.
2013 Draft
1.) Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia - I really think Jones will fall after the Combine and his being put under the microscope medically. He's a BEAST pass-rusher. Steal at #15.
3.) Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia - LT prospect whose stock took a hit after a shaky week in Mobile. Has the tools to be a perfect LT in our offense.
4.) Brandan Bishop, SS, NC State - Bishop is an under-rated prospect that is a solid tackler and has a nose for the football. STer from the start.
5.) Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern - NT prospect with upside to eventually become starter in our new 3-4 front.
7.) Emory Blake, WR, Auburn - Son of former Saints QB Jeff Blake, Emory Blake has speed and size, and would be a higher rated prospect if Auburn threw the ball more and this WR class wasn't so deep.