Tracking the Preaux Career of Louisiana's Ladarius Green

[BrockMeaux]

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.

[Zeebart21]

Go Stillers!

[CajunT]

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.

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.

[CajunFan3406]

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.

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.

[ManAboutTown]

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.

I'll take that action.

My guess.. something close to.. 3 years - $22-24 Million

[CajunFan3406]

I'll take that action.

My guess.. something close to.. 3 years - $22-24 Million

Again, same thing I asked Brock, based off of what?

[ManAboutTown]

Again, same thing I asked Brock, based off of what?

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.

[BraveCajun]

Again, same thing I asked Brock, based off of what?

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 $$$.

[CajunT]

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 $$$.

Saints are reported to have come to agreement with Coby Fleener late today.

[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.

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.

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.