- What about Lance Moore? The Saints low-balled him big time today. If we went after him, we’d have to surrender a second-rounder, but his contract wouldn’t be too outrageous. Considering the price tags on acquiring Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree or T.J. Houshmandzadeh, picking up Moore might be worth it. Both Todd Haley’s offense and a young quarterback will require more than just one top-notch wide receiver. Last year Haley had three of them (Steve Breaston had a 1,000-yard season, folks). That’s especially true if we draft a Mark Sanchez or a Matt Stafford. Moore is a poor man’s Marvin Harrison, well, back when he was in his prime. From PFT:
According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, the Saints have extended a tender of $1.545 million to receiver Lance Moore. If the Saints elect not to match any offer sheet signed by Moore, they’ll receive a second-round draft pick as compensation.Appearing in all 16 games and starting six of them, Moore caught 79 passes for 928 yards and ten touchdowns. As a result, we wouldn’t be surprised if another team makes a serious play for his services.
- With Kurt Warner coming back to the Cardinals — c’mon, it looks like it is a done deal — will Matt Leinart want out? If so, would Haley have interest in the former first-round quarterback who knows his system? Something to think about. Especially since keeping Boldin, Karlos Dansby and Warner in the fold will take quite a toll on the Card’s cap.
- If we move to the 3-4, could Bernard Pollard bulk up and play outside backer? Kind of like a bigger version of Adrian Wilson, I’m thinking. It’s at least worth some discussion. Especially with DaJaun Morgan waiting in the wings.
- With Vernon Carey off the board, we absolutely have to look at Khalif Barnes. He’s available and would pair with Branden Albert to give us bookend tackles. Jon Stinchcomb is also available. He’s a bit older, but he will be less sought after and plays RT. Barnes plays LT. Stinchcomb probably won’t get a big offer from the Saints, who have been cheap so far this offseason.
That’s it for tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow with more combine coverage.
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I dont think Warner returning to the Cards is for sure at all, especially with the report by PFT today that they were far apart in their rumored contract discussions…I don’t want Matt Leinart anyway…(what would that do to Branden Alberts position? He would no longer be protecting the blindside….)
I like the idea of Pollard moving up, great point about Morgan….
I would look at Barnes for sure…
I agree with the pollard and morgan points. What about Leonhard from Baltimore did they resign him? Barnes, if we can get him, would be a huge pick up.
I dont think Leinart is going anywhere and with what weve seen so far I’m not big on any of the QB’s from that class so…
So with whats going on with Crabtree that takes him off the board for us and possibly falling to the Raiders now. That sucks.
No Leinart. Ever.
Pollard moving up sounds like a good idea, he’s proven he can to be a capable blitzer and his coverage experiences could help us man up on guys like Gates and he would easily understand zone coverage schemes.
Im not sure about us signing Moore, nothing against him but it sounds as though we want to keep all of our draft picks and add some, not get rid of them.
The news this morning with crabtree was that he didnt measure out the way they thought. Listed at 6′3″ and measured in at just under 6′1″, also sounded as though he reinjured his foot and is going to need surgery to put a screw in.
I’m already on the record for looking at Stinchcomb. I think he’d nice get and probably fairly affordable. I wouldn’t even bother with Barnes.
Pollard as the Jack in 3-4 makes a ton of sense.
What about Devery Henderson? He hasn’t resigned has he?
Henderson’s barely better than Devard Darling. He’s just fast. I’m down with Lance Moore, but not for a second round pick.
So did anyone else see Orakpo’s Q&A today, was that guy trying to sell himself or what. After seeing what he did if we are switching to the 3-4 he could be another option, probably not at 3 though. But could this be another option to look into?? Anyone really see much if this guy in person? His stats were pretty good and for going against BIG 12 O-Lines they probably arent too inflated.
Second rounder for Moore is pretty steep. I like him but not that much. At this point I dont see anyway we dont take Curry if he’s there at 3. St. Louis has screwed us the last two or three years with picks in front of us my three personal favorites: Tye Hill, Brian Leonard and Jon Greco. So who knows maybe they screw us this year too. If so we solidify our OL forever. Win Win.
the cards will be keeping both QBs
the only thing is weather warner returns