Saints Saints agree to contract with Malcom Jenkins 4 years/$32M(up to $35M)/$16.25M Guaranteed (1 Viewer)

[insidejob]

We’ll have CGJ and Peterson at slot, Latt and Jenkins on the outside.

Who the heck is Peterson?

 

[BooBirdSaint]

First P Rob now Jenkins. Ghost of 1st rounders past.

 

[BreesusSaves]

Jenkins is without question a target for the Saints to try to shore up what might be the worst 2 minute drill pass defense in the league. The Saints defense puts on a pretty good show for 56 minutes. But the final two minutes of each half are a wild ride of horrific secondary play and watching leads evaporate. Bringing in a proven, well respected veteran could be huge to fixing that.

 

[Billgluckman]

2 to 3 years of Jenkins, currently age 32, is more valuable than 4 to 6 years of Bell, in my opinion. I like Bell, but Jenkins is the better player.

Bell was just hitting his stride imo. I think it’s a mistake.

 

[Snakehead]

 

[WxM]

For the money it seems he'll require, I'm not happy at all about this move. I don't see any way we keep him and Bell. I would much rather have the younger Bell, but he could command some really big money and not be feasible.

I'll reserve full judgment to see how the money breaks down on both cases. Keeping Bell was always unlikely because we already have a cheap replacement in Johnson. But we'd still have to add another safety for depth, so if the money isn't bad, this could actually be good.

The good news is, since he was released, he won't count against the compensatory pick formula.

I know Payton has publicly expressed regret about Jenkins being "the one that got away." I hope we didn't sell the farm in an effort to undo that mistake, because it's not likely Jenkins has lots of time left, despite the fact he's played well lately.

 

[money941]

 

[Walter White]

Sounds like Bell is going to Carolina. Word is Carolina is releasing Eric Reid.

 

[insidejob]

Bell was just hitting his stride imo. I think it’s a mistake.

Bell might be pricing himself out of our range though. I agree that he was just really coming on and hope we can sign both of them.

Also, we still have Saquon Hampton and CJGJ as safeties too.

 

[St. Geezy]

The other thing I like about this deal is that it does not hurt the comp pick formula.

We are currently in line for a 3rd round comp pick in 2021 due to the Bridgewater deal. Signing cut players won't infringe on that.

 

[Bayareasaint]

Who the heck is Peterson?

its a blend of Patrick and Robinson in one word.

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

Even with the loss of Bell, the Saints are a very talented bunch in the secondary. They just desperately needed someone who can come in and tie it all together. Talent has never been an issue the past 2-3 seasons. The lack of a high IQ and steady veteran would have been a huge difference to this young secondary. Sucks to lose Bell as a result but CGJ will easily be better than Bell. If Jenkins comes in and helps Marcus Williams play up to his potential, the goal will have been accomplished.

 

[*KamaraG!rl*]

Preferred Bell but it's done now. ?‍

 

[Saint Spud]

The other thing I like about this deal is that it does not hurt the comp pick formula.

We are currently in line for a 3rd round comp pick in 2021 due to the Bridgewater deal. Signing cut players won't infringe on that.

Beat me to it. And if we lose Bell for a decent contract, that could mean a 4th or 5th.

This is what the Patriots have done for years.

 

[insidejob]

Jenkins is basically a veteran version of CJGJ too (slot corner and safety), so his experience can only help him grow - and help if either gets banged up.