Why give up a pick when he was gonna get cut? (1 Viewer)

[Professor]

I have a sense of deja vu with this thread. Wasn't this discussed before?

If Mare hits the open market, he can sign with any team. If we make a trade offer, he can't. It's that simple. I think he was worth a sixth rounder. The Saints obviously wanted a stronger leg for kickoffs, freeing up one spot on the roster as well. If your PK can do both kickoffs and FG's, the team doesn't need two people for those positions.

 

[Professor]

Because the Saints front office is DUMB

Edit: Loomis is a bean counter.

By the way... Good explanation to support your thesis.

 

[Taceo]

By the way... Good explanation to support your thesis.

tounge-in-cheek?

 

[veteran]

Can someone inform me about the length remaining on his contract? I thought it was only one year. We nee to sign him long term about halfway into training camp. At least that way, the team gets to see him perform.

 

[Saint Droopy]

Still whining about a freakin 6th rounder? Good LORD... you'd think we just gave up a 1st rounder...

:dunno:

 

[bluewaterjp]

expensive

I was wondering when someone would mention the contract. According to a Fla. paper, he's due $1.75M per year for the next three. Ouch! :smashfreakB:That's an expensive kicker, though I think it's a good move. I mean, how many times can the Saints turn 6th and 7th rounders into guys like Colston?? Here's the link to the story:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...ar26,0,5754904.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front

 

[LSSpam]

Because the Saints front office is DUMB

Edit: Loomis is a bean counter.

I'm just going to assume you're kidding

 

[Saint Spud]

I mean, how many times can the Saints turn 6th and 7th rounders into guys like Colston?? [/URL]

Exactly. The FO is under no delusion that they're 6th and 7th round picks will magically turn into pro bowlers, or even regular contributers. A 6th for a guy that will kick FG's and EP's effectively *and* save a roster spot we had to blow on a kickoff specialist is well worth it.

 

[basilisk]

Because the Saints front office is DUMB

Edit: Loomis is a bean counter.

By the way... Good explanation to support your thesis.

in philosophy we call his comment a 'mere assertion'... as such, it carries no weight at all, which is (i think) what you're saying

 

[saintgirly]

We filled a need with a 6th round pick ! what mare can you ask? lol :sbob:

 

[Taceo]

I'm just going to assume you're kidding

in philosophy we call his comment a 'mere assertion'... as such, it carries no weight at all, which is (i think) what you're saying

tounge-in-cheek?

I know humor doesn't always translate well on the interweb, but... seriously?