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ICYMI... Green is quietly having a good year. Now if Rivers can get his ____ together and stop forcing throws with seconds left or waiting for garbage time to pad his stats, the chargers might actually be a team in contention.
Is Ladarius Green a member of RCAF?Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunJack55
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Chargers TE Ladarius Green is expected to sign with<br>the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/707620974838083584">March 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source says Chargers TE Ladarius Green is set to visit the Steelers on Thursday -- there is serious interest from both sides.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/707619973494153216">March 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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FYI Chargers re-signed Antonio Gates.
Would love to see him in the other Black and Gold. The Saints are thin at TE now.
Pee Wee is cashing in on his free agency. Good for him. A shame our local team isn't going after him.
Saints can't afford him.Quote:
Originally Posted by VObserver
Yes, please.
Would've loved to see Packers or the Saints go after him, but I'm glad he gets an opportunity to shine. Hope he explodes into one of the league's best.
Would have liked to see him in NO but if his price is close to $3 mil/year, that may even be too high for the Saints. If he's never going to get a legit shot in SD, as the Chargers seem reluctant to do, I think Pittsburgh could work out well for him. He has a great QB who can get him the ball in Pittsburgh.
I haven't seen any numbers yet, but I'd wager he's going to be making closer to $6-8 million a year. I really wanted him, even at that price (even with our salary cap, contracts can be done creatively to get guys if you want them). Plus, there's not much comparison between what Brees does for TEs vs. Roethlisberger. But it is what it is. Best of luck to him in the Steel City.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFan3406
Go Stillers!
The Saints are focusing on the defensive side of the football, which is where they need immediate help. The decisions they make during the free agent signing period will dictate their decisions during the NFL Draft.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
I'll take that wager then. Because $6-8 isn't going to happen. What are you basing that off of? Because I have not read anything out there saying that he will get that type of money. I'd be shocked if he gets anything north of $4 mil/year. If you look at the contracts of the TE's that are in the range you mentioned, almost all have had at least one or two years played in their rookie contracts where they posted very good numbers. Ladarius has never had that breakout type of performance. His best season (this season), he only posted 37/429/4. I know he was hurt, but he played extended time with Gates out due to suspension and never had any games that pop out at you. And he was largely nonexistent once Gates returned.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
I'll take that action.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFan3406
My guess.. something close to.. 3 years - $22-24 Million
Again, same thing I asked Brock, based off of what?Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
A big part of it is the cap going up, and the other is, look at the trend of bad contracts. Not saying Pee Wee would be a bad contract, I'm just following trends.. And the biggest commodity is the commodity that has potential.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFan3406
Pee wee and C. Fleener are the top 2 TE free agents in a very thin TE pool. The scarcity of free agent TEs will play a big part in him getting $$$.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFan3406
Saints are reported to have come to agreement with Coby Fleener late today.Quote:
Originally Posted by BraveCajun
35 year old Ben Watson just got $4 million a year from the Ravens. Teams making signings at this point - especially of younger players - are going to overpay, and by and large have the cap space to do so. Look at the ridiculous contracts the Texans, Giants, and Jaguars have doled out so far. He also had several teams interested in him, and he never made it past his first official offer/visit; as the top available TE on the market, for him to take his first offer, it's safe to say they made him a great one. If he's making south of $6 million, it won't be by much.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFan3406
And as I type, the Saints moved on to plan B. They just agreed to a 5-year deal with Coby Fleener, formerly of Stanford and the Indianapolis Colts. I have no idea on the dollar figure amount, just that it'll be creatively structured. I'm also expecting a Brees extension in the next couple weeks to create a fairly sizable amount of cap space going forward.
EDIT: Saints gave Fleener 5 years, $36 million. And he was below Green on the totem pole. Just to give you an idea.
While Roethlisberger most likely won't do for a TE what Bree's does, let's compare the stats over the last 4 years for 8 time Pro Bowler Antonio Gates (SD) to Heath Miller (PIT).
Gates - 58 games - 251 receptions - 2861 yards
Miller - 60 games - 255 receptions - 2705 yards
So while Gates is a much more well known TE and the star of the Sand Diego receiving corps, the starting TE in Pittsburgh (Miller) has been utilized just as much as Gates over the last few years.
Heath Miller announced his retirement last month. I think Ladarius is coming into a great passing offense and his upside is very high.
If Roethlisberger can stay on the field, they'll have a very potent offense. They're absolutely loaded at the skill positions.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreatestStory
He's married now so hopefully not anymore rape trials.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
...and I'm not sold on Fleener. He was Andrew Luck's roommate and TE at Stanford. Then Luck and Fleener both go to the Colts. The only think I think Fleener has going for him is Brees' ability to make him look good.
My opinion: Ladarius Green > Colby Fleener
Absolutely. The one thing that I'd give Fleener over Green is availability; he's been fairly healthy thusfar in his career, whereas Green has shown some possible concussion issues. That's scary. But if both guys are a go, I'm taking Green 10/10 times.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreatestStory
That said, I'm optimistic about a Fleener/Brees duo.