K Wil Lutz traded to the Broncos for a 2024 7th round pick (1 Viewer)

[BooBirdSaint]

Whoops

 

[Mamba]

That's extremely rare. I'll be surprised if he makes it to 10 years.

It's rare unless you find a top-tier kicker. And a move like this suggests that's who the Saints think he can be.

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

He's only 18 so 10 years wouldn't be too much of a stretch!

Now look at the list of kickers who kicked for 1 team for 10+ years and that list is pretty short.

 

[BreesusSaves]

Considering that we are 78 million over it in 2024. i doubt we bring in someone.

While I don't like the Saints method of how they handle the cap, it works and I don't see them stopping any time soon. They just grabbed a QB in his prime and expect him to be the franchise for awhile. Loomis said he doesn't plan on stopping until "the window is truly closed" and nothing about this offseason has said they think the window is closing.

Just feels like Loomis is working on a trade for someone. Who, I have no idea.

 

[DavidM]

They save 1.5 million dollars in the deal. Sorry to see Lutz go, as I know he really loves the city.

Yeah, his emotional press conference after the game Sunday made it clear how much he has genuinely loved his time here. Have to appreciate that. I understand the team's decision (time will tell if they made a good call) but wish the best for Lutz. I hope the next chapter is a rewarding one for him.

 

[Bill]

wonder what we got in return?

An anxious fan forum.

 

[LordPoopington]

Yeah, his emotional press conference after the game Sunday made it clear how much he has genuinely loved his time here. Have to appreciate that. I understand the team's decision (time will tell if they made a good call) but wish the best for Lutz. I hope the next chapter is a rewarding one for him.

Right, and while I like Grupe and think some commenters here overlook some of Lutz's flaws/big misses, he on aggregate had a good career here and deserves to still be on a NFL roster. He definitely has a chance to go for the longest field goal record in that thin mountain air.

 

[jasonsw]

I like it. Seems Grupe is a suitable replacement and you get something for a kicker who was probably gone after this season.

 

[limeyjohn]

Got to assume that it’s for a 7th rounder

 

[LordPoopington]

I like it. Seems Grupe is a suitable replacement and you get something for a kicker who was probably gone after this season.

Right, with our cap issues, we sure wouldn't be splurging on kicker. Just like we eventually let Morstead go.

 

[Taker597]

While I don't like the Saints method of how they handle the cap, it works and I don't see them stopping any time soon. They just grabbed a QB in his prime and expect him to be the franchise for awhile. Loomis said he doesn't plan on stopping until "the window is truly closed" and nothing about this offseason has said they think the window is closing.

Just feels like Loomis is working on a trade for someone. Who, I have no idea.

Would have to be a deadline trade with limited trade assets available

 

[DavidM]

Right, and while I like Grupe and think some commenters here overlook some of Lutz's flaws/big misses, he on aggregate had a good career here and deserves to still be on a NFL roster. He definitely has a chance to go for the longest field goal record in that thin mountain air.

Lutz was among the elite in 2018 and 2019 but unfortunately, it's been a downward trend since then and he made himself replaceable with his performance last season. People will cite the risks with Grupe but we can't ignore the risks of keeping Lutz. I think this was a pretty 50/50 call and we just have to hope that Grupe is up to the challenge.

 

[fishing4food]

He was 23-31 in FG last season. 74.2%. That's about 25 in the league for %. His big cudo was 33-33 in extra points. His downfall was anything past 40 yards. Still an asset to a team just the Saints didn't need him.

 

[Paul]

I think Lutz knew this was coming. During the game he had zero emotion. Almost like he was forced to work on his day off.

Solid point. I hope it works out for the team and I’m sure they already have Grupe in the weight room.

 

[bigdaddysaints]

I remember watching Hocker miss 4 of 13 FGs for us and watching Hopkins look like a pro bowler in Washington....