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I jumped the gun on my last try at this, and didn't think it through very much... Still too excited after the move Payton made at DC. Here's another stab at it...
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.
David Hawthorne - Somewhat of a surprise, but I think he's let go in a cap relief move.
Re-Structured Contracts
Drew Brees - Will save significant cap room with a re-structured deal *IF it's allowed*
Jahri Evans - Takes one for the team. Won't effect overall pay.
Roman Harper - Harper could bounce back in 3-4 scheme. He'll need to fix his high salary though, or he could be released. I think Payton likes him though, and he sticks.
Free-Agency
*The re-structuring of contracts and the release of others will give us a little wiggle room in Free-Agency in my estimation*
OT Jermon Bushrod - I believe we will find a way to keep him a Saint.
QB Chase Daniel - Solid back-up, knows the offense, cheap $$
ILB Larry Grant, 49ers - Very good 3-4 ILB stuck behind two studs in S.F. Could come here and start immediately.
OLB Keyaron Fox, Texans - A cheap veteran 3-4 OLB that knows how to play in our new scheme.
CB Greg Toler - Toler is a solid reserve cornerback who can start occasionally without killing a team. He played well at the end of the 2012 season.
WR Brian Hartline - Good size at 6'2 200lbs, runs great routes, reliable hands, and has enough speed to stretch the defense. Entering his prime, and still has upside.
2013 Draft
**I predict we will be awarded 1 compensatory pick, in the 4th round.**
1.) Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon - Has the upside to be an absolute MONSTER as a 3-4 OLB. Showed solid cover skills at Oregon, and can get after the QB. Similar to Julian Petersen.
3.) Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia - Bushrod won't be around forever, and his eventual replacement needs to be addressed. Aboushi didn't help himself much at the Senior Bowl, but has the upside to be at least as solid as Bushrod has been in our offense.
4.) Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia - Geathers is a pure NT, and a mountain of a man. He will rotate with Bunkley at the NT position in the Saints new 3-4.
4.) (compensatory) Cooper Taylor, SS, Richmond - Taylor's stock is on the rise after a strong showing at the EWSG. A tall rangy SS prospect with nice upside.
5.) Braden Hansen, C/G, BYU - A versatile and quality OL prospect that could play OG, C, or maybe even RT at the pro level. Not dominant in any area, but solid all-around. Mild injury concerns.
7.) Caleb Sturgis, K, Florida - Sturgis has been a very solid K for the Gators, and has made a number of clutch kicks during his career. Garrett Hartley needs to be pushed and tested.
I jumped the gun on my last try at this, and didn't think it through very much... Still too excited after the move Payton made at DC. Here's another stab at it...
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.
David Hawthorne - Somewhat of a surprise, but I think he's let go in a cap relief move.
Re-Structured Contracts
Drew Brees - Will save significant cap room with a re-structured deal *IF it's allowed*
Jahri Evans - Takes one for the team. Won't effect overall pay.
Roman Harper - Harper could bounce back in 3-4 scheme. He'll need to fix his high salary though, or he could be released. I think Payton likes him though, and he sticks.
Free-Agency
*The re-structuring of contracts and the release of others will give us a little wiggle room in Free-Agency in my estimation*
OT Jermon Bushrod - I believe we will find a way to keep him a Saint.
QB Chase Daniel - Solid back-up, knows the offense, cheap $$
ILB Larry Grant, 49ers - Very good 3-4 ILB stuck behind two studs in S.F. Could come here and start immediately.
OLB Keyaron Fox, Texans - A cheap veteran 3-4 OLB that knows how to play in our new scheme.
CB Greg Toler - Toler is a solid reserve cornerback who can start occasionally without killing a team. He played well at the end of the 2012 season.
WR Brian Hartline - Good size at 6'2 200lbs, runs great routes, reliable hands, and has enough speed to stretch the defense. Entering his prime, and still has upside.
2013 Draft
**I predict we will be awarded 1 compensatory pick, in the 4th round.**
1.) Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon - Has the upside to be an absolute MONSTER as a 3-4 OLB. Showed solid cover skills at Oregon, and can get after the QB. Similar to Julian Petersen.
3.) Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia - Bushrod won't be around forever, and his eventual replacement needs to be addressed. Aboushi didn't help himself much at the Senior Bowl, but has the upside to be at least as solid as Bushrod has been in our offense.
4.) Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia - Geathers is a pure NT, and a mountain of a man. He will rotate with Bunkley at the NT position in the Saints new 3-4.
4.) (compensatory) Cooper Taylor, SS, Richmond - Taylor's stock is on the rise after a strong showing at the EWSG. A tall rangy SS prospect with nice upside.
5.) Braden Hansen, C/G, BYU - A versatile and quality OL prospect that could play OG, C, or maybe even RT at the pro level. Not dominant in any area, but solid all-around. Mild injury concerns.
7.) Caleb Sturgis, K, Florida - Sturgis has been a very solid K for the Gators, and has made a number of clutch kicks during his career. Garrett Hartley needs to be pushed and tested.