Rumor- "samuel Said To Be A "done Deal""

[PurpleBlack&Gold]

I know that.

I was just reporting what he said.

It wasn't really directed at you but since you posted it first I just quoted you. I just wanted to add the tampering thing for those that might not know.

 

[Saints382]

Here's another site talking about Samuel/Saints...

'ProFootballWeekly says the New Orleans Saints have already worked out a deal to sign free-agent CB Asante Samuel, and are waiting for Free Agency to officially begin on Friday to announce it.'


http://sportswrap.berecruited.com/2...-randy-moss-looks-to-stay-put-in-new-england/

So that makes PFT, PFW, Foxsports, a reliable source from another forum...all reporting that their is a deal in place with the Saints. If it's false then we know we are interested in him at least (per his agent).

 

[Mamba]

Here's another site talking about Samuel/Saints...

'ProFootballWeekly says the New Orleans Saints have already worked out a deal to sign free-agent CB Asante Samuel, and are waiting for Free Agency to officially begin on Friday to announce it.'


http://sportswrap.berecruited.com/2...-randy-moss-looks-to-stay-put-in-new-england/

So that makes PFT, PFW, Foxsports, a reliable source from another forum...all reporting that their is a deal in place with the Saints. If it's false then we know we are interested in him at least (per his agent).

The PFT and Foxsports "source" is one and the same (Michael David Smith). Also, can you find anything on PFW's website to confirm this? It looks like this might be an article this guy wrote and put on his page...he may have mixed up PFW with PFT.

 

[mark1]

The PFT and Foxsports "source" is one and the same (Michael David Smith). Also, can you find anything on PFW's website to confirm this? It looks like might be an article this guy wrote and put on his page...he may have mixed up PFW with PFT.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/default.htm?mode=nfcsouth

read the last couple sentances and check the date of the tampa bit. from today

 

[Saints382]

The PFT and Foxsports "source" is one and the same (Michael David Smith). Also, can you find anything on PFW's website to confirm this? It looks like might be an article this guy wrote and put on his page...he may have mixed up PFW with PFT.

So make it 2 sources then (PFT/Fox, poster on forum)...

I'm looking on PFW right now to see if there is something...

 

[mark1]

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/default.htm?mode=nfcsouth

bump for new page, read bottom article and see date

 

[Chinese bandits]

CB Samuel's agent tries to reel Bucs into negotiations


We hear the agent of CB Asante Samuel is trying to pull the Bucs into the sweepstakes to sign his client when free agency begins Feb. 29, but it would be a surprise if Tampa had much serious interest in Samuel's services. Alonzo Shavers, Samuel's agent, told the Tampa Tribune that "Tampa is a situation that makes sense. Tampa Bay is definitely worth considering. It was an organization that was in the Super Bowl not too long ago. It is an organization Asante wants to play for." The Bucs figure to be an aggressive player in free agency, with more than $30 million in estimated cap space, but it's far more likely funds will be spent on free-agent playmakers at wide receiver and tight end. Samuel is said to be eyeing a contract that would be pay him $10 million per year. He would be a definite upgrade over CB Phillip Buchanon, and a starting tandem of Samuel and Ronde Barber would give Tampa a star-studded secondary. Yet, in the end, we hear the Saints and Eagles are more likely to shell out the necessary cash for the Pro Bowler.


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That does not sound promising.

 

[MSUSousaphone]

So it looks like its us or the Iggles and most have us as a front runner. If we lose and the Phili gets him then maybe we could trade for Lito as a consolation prize....I would rather have Samuel(-s) but Lito wouldn't be as bad as settling for Gay or Florence.

 

[CargoJon]

CB Samuel's agent tries to reel Bucs into negotiations


We hear the agent of CB Asante Samuel is trying to pull the Bucs into the sweepstakes to sign his client when free agency begins Feb. 29, but it would be a surprise if Tampa had much serious interest in Samuel's services. Alonzo Shavers, Samuel's agent, told the Tampa Tribune that "Tampa is a situation that makes sense. Tampa Bay is definitely worth considering. It was an organization that was in the Super Bowl not too long ago. It is an organization Asante wants to play for." The Bucs figure to be an aggressive player in free agency, with more than $30 million in estimated cap space, but it's far more likely funds will be spent on free-agent playmakers at wide receiver and tight end. Samuel is said to be eyeing a contract that would be pay him $10 million per year. He would be a definite upgrade over CB Phillip Buchanon, and a starting tandem of Samuel and Ronde Barber would give Tampa a star-studded secondary. Yet, in the end, we hear the Saints and Eagles are more likely to shell out the necessary cash for the Pro Bowler.


View all WWHI for Tampa Bay


That does not sound promising.

Why?

 

[Mamba]

I just can't see the Bucs, a bonafide tampa-2 defense, shelling out $10 million a year for a CB. That's sorta like Denver going all out to acquire a superstar RB. Why overpay for a star when you've got a system that allows even mediocre/average players to excel at the same position?

Makes no sense.

 

[Pookie]

If the Saints agree to the 100 million dollar deal and Tampa offers 125 million with a bigger signing bonus before Samuel signs with us, he'll be a Buc. If not, he signs with the Saints. We might have a deal in place but it's highest bidder wins until that contract is signed.

 

[NPs6724]

If the Saints agree to the 100 million dollar deal and Tampa offers 125 million with a bigger signing bonus before Samuel signs with us, he'll be a Buc. If not, he signs with the Saints. We might have a deal in place but it's highest bidder wins until that contract is signed.

But the odds the Bucs offer that much for a CB they don't value highly are slim. The Bucs, like Indy, simply don't need great CBs.

 

[Pdlc]

Why?

Maybe he means it doesn't sound promising for the Bucs

 

[Pookie]

But the odds the Bucs offer that much for a CB they don't value highly are slim. The Bucs, like Indy, simply don't need great CBs.

You can change the money and teams around. I just mean that even if Samuel agreed to a deal with the Saints, he'll sign with another team if they offer more money. That's why his agent is trying to get all these teams interested.