(01-30-2022, 12:32 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: There are so many ways to be creative with the cap. You see teams sign guys for 4 years for 60 million, yet have a 10 million versus 15 million cap hit in year one.

My point is with creativity we could create more capp space in 2022 if we desired or we could do the straight up contracts and cap hits.

(01-14-2022, 01:46 PM)Clark W Griswold Wrote: I think Uzomah is fine at TE because it’s tough to justify spending $ or a high pick on a TE.
There just won’t be enough targets for him to be worth it.  You already have to feed the ball to 3 very good WRs and Mixon. I think a guy like Uzomah who can make plays when called on but doesn’t have to get a lot of targets is a good fit.
Now I would love to have a Andrews or a Kelce at TE but he would not put up his normal numbers here and thus be a bit of a waste of money to me.  Would rather see an OL in FA (and a couple in the draft)

(02-03-2022, 09:43 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I just don't see us blowing $35 million on the O-line.  I definitely don't see them bringing in a FA C.  Maybe Daniels as an OG and he moves over next year, but I just don't see them cutting Hopkins.

(02-04-2022, 03:37 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Is Hop that expensive to keep as a backup Center?

Having James Daniels at RG would definitely be an option if Hop kept the Center job.

I just think we need an upgrade at Center to go along with the right side of the line. 

I expect Carman to improve big time in his 2nd year playing at RG.

Wondering what is your solution? I don't find it to be blowing money by fixing our main weakness.

(02-03-2022, 09:43 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I just don't see us blowing $35 million on the O-line.  I definitely don't see them bringing in a FA C.  Maybe Daniels as an OG and he moves over next year, but I just don't see them cutting Hopkins.

(02-05-2022, 02:27 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: 35 million, but if we cut Hopkins it becomes 29 million new cap money

But, I also don't think Hopkins is going anywhere, but Hopkins is way too expensive if he is a projected back up center at 7.1 million

(02-05-2022, 02:22 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I think Hopkins is a 7.1 million cap hit , but 1.1 in dead cap so would save 6 million if we did cut him for an upgrade in FA

(02-05-2022, 02:27 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: 35 million, but if we cut Hopkins it becomes 29 million new cap money

But, I also don't think Hopkins is going anywhere, but Hopkins is way too expensive if he is a projected back up center at 7.1 million

(02-05-2022, 04:57 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I really worry about making massive changes to the O-line.  It's a recipe for disaster.  You can win with Hopkins when he's healthy.  Give me a RG/RT and add another in the draft and I think that's going to be enough - or give me 2 Awuzie type free agents to fill RG and RT or a vet with a year or so left.

(02-14-2022, 11:20 AM)lone bengal Wrote: We can't wait for draft picks to pan out we need to sign proven free agent linemen. I think Spain can be resigned to a reasonable deal. My fear is they sign Spain and won't want to pay a RG big money because they just drafted Carman. Carman has never played guard before cant risk hoping he pans out. Scherff would be my top priority but will command big money after him there's Norwell. Far as RT goes Trenton Brown looks to be the top option. The Chiefs at worst tag Orlando Brown there not letting him leave. Got a bunch of older left tackles but we got Williams. Cam Robison is a young tackle who is interesting played LT with the Jags not sure if he can play RT. Far as center goes my gut feeing is they stick with Hopkins or draft someone.

LT - Williams (fine with him )
LG - Resign Spain
C- Hopkins ( all for an upgrade/ Linderbaum in draft if there )
RG- Scherff/ Norwell
RT - Trenton Brown - If we just sign Scherff or just Brown Carmen Jackson can compete for an open don't see why he can't play tackle in the NFL

(02-14-2022, 04:49 PM)Shouldamapads Wrote: Carman is playing Guard though.  He played it most of the season.  He was drafted for that position.

(02-14-2022, 09:18 PM)Nati#1 Wrote: We need to break the bank on 2 o lineman in FA and then draft a top lineman ..then a cornerback

(02-14-2022, 09:38 PM)pulses Wrote: Not worth it to spend 15-20 mill a yr on guys 30+   I would look for upgrades that are still team friendly deals. They may even be able to trade for an OL as well. Guys are gonna wanna come play with Joey B now.

(02-15-2022, 01:58 AM)BuildTheWall Wrote: Hopkins is overrated by virtue of not sucking as much as the other guys around him. It's true. What if I told you Bodine had better PFF scores than Hopkins?
Andrew Norwell is target number one. Supposedly he wants to come here. Re-sign Spain, but put him on the right side (he can play both sides, Norwell is pretty much LG-only). Since the Ratbirds look like they're letting Bozeman test FA, get him, and weaken the enemy. Finally, as the blockbuster, trade 31 this year, 64 next year (hehe), and Carman for Ryan Ramczyk. Take advantage of the Saints' dire cap situation and get a proven stud. Given his contract's structure, they gain $7.8M in precious cap space this year (albeit with sizeable dead money), and clear his deal off the books (can help ease their restructures). Swing for the fences move.

LT: Jonah
LG: Norwell ($21M/3yr)
C: Bozeman ($32M/4yr)
RG: Spain ($2.5M/1 year)
RT: Ramczyk ($19.2M cap hit)

Backups: D'Ante Smith, draft pick, draft pick, and Hill/Sutherland. Draft two guys in the mid-late rounds to serve as depth/developmental pieces. We need reliable veterans.

$36.7M total cap space for the four, $30.7M net drop in space (factoring in Hopkins cut).
Show Fred Johnson, Adeniji, and Prince the door.

Doubt it happens, but let me dream.