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[St. Widge]

I read somewhere a few weeks ago that Kubiak would probably run a Wide Zone and use a power run scheme. Don't know if that's going to be right once the offseason kicks off. I guess it depends on if we can get the right players to fit the scheme.

Underhill seems to think that the running game won't be that different in terms of they will run a lot of outside zone and power just like they did with PC. The difference will hopefully come from using motion to get angles on blocks and pull guys out of the box. The other change will be disguising what you are doing and making teams think you are going to pass when you run so you don't face as many heavy boxes when running the ball. But some of it will depend on play call sequencing and breaking tendencies like the tendency to run on 2nd and 10.

Although he also said that they may be looking to get Guards that have more quickness so they can block in space.

 

[DSnfla]

That, plus letting Murray walk killed our run game. We are still looking for the type of production him and younger MI gave us. Murray came in last season for 1 game, averaged 5.2 yards a carry and got a TD and then went to Denver..lol. And that was the moment that I pinpointed our issue the past few seasons. The O-line has been trash but Murray was so good for us when MI left.

Now that we have gotten rid of the REAL trash in Marrone even if we don't change anyone on the OL for them to play better. I'm very excited to see what Benton and Dennison can do with Saldiveri and Penning along with McCoy , Ram ( if his knee holds up) and Ruiz. I think we resign Peat for 1yr 5mil or 2yrs 10mil or close to that. The guy I want to be replaced is Hurst. Other than Penning ( and I've gone into great detail on TP) I think he was our worst O lineman. I'd like to sign either a new LT and kick AP back to LG or roll with AP @ LT and sign a new LG
With KK coming in I look for our run game to be totally revamped and much more productive, even with just the guys we have on the roster. I also look to use one of our 5's on a RB in the draft

 

[St. Widge]

Now that we have gotten rid of the REAL trash in Marrone even if we don't change anyone on the OL for them to play better. I'm very excited to see what Benton and Dennison can do with Saldiveri and Penning along with McCoy , Ram ( if his knee holds up) and Ruiz. I think we resign Peat for 1yr 5mil or 2yrs 10mil or close to that. The guy I want to be replaced is Hurst. Other than Penning ( and I've gone into great detail on TP) I think he was our worst O lineman. I'd like to sign either a new LT and kick AP back to LG or roll with AP @ LT and sign a new LG
With KK coming in I look for our run game to be totally revamped and much more productive, even with just the guys we have on the roster. I also look to use one of our 5's on a RB in the draft

Given that the Jags just signed a arguably mid-level Guard to a deal for over $9 million per year for 3 years, I think Peat's number is going to be more in the $10 million per year range for about 2 years.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/03/jaguars-g-ezra-cleveland-agree-to-deal

 

[St. Geezy]

Now that we have gotten rid of the REAL trash in Marrone even if we don't change anyone on the OL for them to play better. I'm very excited to see what Benton and Dennison can do with Saldiveri and Penning along with McCoy , Ram ( if his knee holds up) and Ruiz. I think we resign Peat for 1yr 5mil or 2yrs 10mil or close to that. The guy I want to be replaced is Hurst. Other than Penning ( and I've gone into great detail on TP) I think he was our worst O lineman. I'd like to sign either a new LT and kick AP back to LG or roll with AP @ LT and sign a new LG
With KK coming in I look for our run game to be totally revamped and much more productive, even with just the guys we have on the roster. I also look to use one of our 5's on a RB in the draft

No way Peat agrees to that if he’s signing to be our LT. I’m thinking 2 years $20m-$24m

 

[woohoosaint]

 

[B_doggman47]

Now we take a look at WR. That is a position the Saints are not in dire need of a WR, but they do need to add more depth there. Some on here have been talking about Tyler Boyd and some analysts have mentioned us being interested in Kendrick Bourne. Here are some numbers on some free agent WR's and some who would fit our offensive scheme.

Tyler Boyd- WR, Bengals (6'2"/203#) (Age- 29)
Calculated Market Value- 3-Year $26,148,336 Avg. Annual Salary- $8,716,112. Base Calculated Value- 3-Year $25,357,500 Avg. Annual Salary- $8,452,500.

Kendrick Bourne- WR, Patriots (6'1"/205#) (Age- 28)
Calculated Market Value- 3-Year $14,657,498 Avg. Annual Salary- $4,885,833. Base Calculated Value- 3-Year $14,192,001 Avg. Annual Salary- $4.7M.

K.J. Osborn- WR, Vikings (5'11"/203#) (Age- 27)
Calculated Market Value- 2-Year $15,130,070 Avg. Annual Salary- $7.5M Base Calculated Value- 2-Year $14.3M Avg. Annual Salary- $7,161,951

Jauan Jennings- WR, 49'ers (6'3"/212#) (Age- 26)
Current Contract- 1-Year $940,000.
Jennings is currently a (RFA) Restricted Free Agent. The Saints would have to top whatever the 49'ers tender Jennings to sign Jennings if they want to or Jennings could just sign his tender and remain with the 49'ers. Keep in mind that Jennings has a connection with Kubiak.

Keith Kirkwood- WR, Saints (6'3"/210#) (Age- 29)
Current Contract- 1-Year $1,010,000
Contract expires next week. Kirkwood will be 30 by the time the season starts.

I would really like to see the Saints go after Jennings, he's younger and gets open more often than Kirkwood, He's a better downfield blocker in the run game and he can go up and make the contested catch.

 

[B_doggman47]

TE is a position the Saints need to upgrade, whether it be trough free agency or the draft, but we definitely need better play at that position. It took Johnson almost half the season to get going. I don't know whose fault that was, if it was Johnson's, the QB, or by design. Moreau hardly didn't get anything thrown his way. Here are some FA TE's that will be hitting the market in a few days.

Will Dissly- TE, Seahawks (6'4"/265#) (Age- 27)
Calculated Market Value- 2-Year $8,815,718 Avg. Annual Salary- $4.4M. Base Calculated Value- 2-Year $9M Avg. Annual Salary- $4.5M.

Colby Parkinson- TE, Seahawks (6'7"/251#) (Age- 25)
Calculated Market Value- 4-Year $26,717,148 Avg. Annual Salary- $6.6M. Base Calculated Value- 5-Year $29,513,720 Avg. Annual Salary- $5.9M.

Noah Fant- TE, Seahawks (6'4"/250#) (Age-26)
Calculated Market Value- 2-Year $12,570,302 Avg. Annual Salary- $6,285,151. Base Calculated Value- 5-Year $29,513,720 Avg. Annual Salary- $5,902,744.

Gerald Everett- TE, Chargers (6'3"/250#) (Age- 29)
Calculated Market Value- 2-Year $17,389,684 Avg. Annual Salary- $8,684,842. Base Calculated Value- 3-Year $26.6M Avg. Annual Salary- $8.8M.

Adam Trautman- TE, Broncos (6'5"/253#) (Age- 27)
Calculated Market Value- 3-Year $11,238,255 Avg. Annual Salary- $3.7M. Base Calculated Value- 3-Year $10.6M Avg. Annual Salary- $3.5M

Mike Gesicki- TE, Patriots (6'6"/250#) (Age- 28)
Current Contract- 1-Year $4.5M. Contract expires in 4 Days

Irv Smith- TE, Bengals (6'2"/240) (Age- 25)
Current Contract- 1-Year $1.75M. Contract expires in4 days.

Charlie Woerner- TE, 49'ers (6'5"/245#) (Age-26)
Current Contract- 4-Year $3,476,028. Contract expires in 4 days.

Ross Dwelley- TE, 49'ers (6'5"/240#) (Age- 29)
Current Contract- 1-Year $1.7M. Contract expires in 4 days.

 

[B_doggman47]

I'll be back later and start on the defensive side.

 

[Wisco Steve]

TE and WR are just a barren wasteland.
Hopefully we focus on offensive line and safety depth, maybe an EDGE/LB if a value presents itself.

 

[Joodas Avila]

As much as id love to think we’ll be going after the likes of DTs Leo Williams & Christian Wilkins, i doubt we’re willing to go big in FA, as usual. I dont think we’ll find answers at OT, EDGE or DT in FA, but there’s def guys w/starter potential at the positions. I think the answers at EDGE & OT will be in the draft.

FA wishlist:
EDGE Dorance Armstrong (Cowboys)
EDGE AJ Epenesa (Bills)
OT/LT Josh Jones (Texans)
OT/RT Jermaine Eleumunor (Raiders)
DT Sebastain Joseph-Day (49ers)
DT Javon Kinlaw (49ers)

 

[St. Widge]

On the flip side of all of this:

 

[Swampy Saint]

On the flip side of all of this:

Ouch

 

[DSnfla]

No way Peat agrees to that if he’s signing to be our LT. I’m thinking 2 years $20m-$24m

I think they would sign him to be an either/or O lineman. No way you can guarantee him a starting LT position because we don't know what's going to happen in the draft

 

[St. Geezy]

I think they would sign him to be an either/or O lineman. No way you can guarantee him a starting LT position because we don't know what's going to happen in the draft

It’s a very unique situation. I think we only offer him in the event we plan to make him a starter.

Maybe in your scenario though, we offer him an incentive laden deal.

 

[meily]

On the flip side of all of this:

All role players outside of Thomas.