NoSaint Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yeah, I think that the young talent developing is enough for them to gear up for a run. They are probably a little closer than they thought but if they are still 3 years away they may consider it. Denver or Houston would be more likely though. To be clear, I don't think it's likely (less than 10% & maybe less than 5%) but not impossible. I thought that it was impossible 2 years ago. I actually think Gilmore ends up here. I agree on Gilmore. They have 31m in cap space and the biggest free agent is nick fairley? Add a good corner to pair with breaux, and a dynamic linebacker along with a good special teams coach and youre most of the way to being a solid playoff team in 1 year not 3. You could do that with foster at 11, and Gilmore and still have $20m in cap space to add a mid tier pass rusher, maybe some o line help etc... He's a bore who will punt his way to being fired within two years. He's been with riverboat Ron - maybe he learned something from that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 @YardsPerPass Well... would you look at what is scheduled for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Defense will improve and offense will regress. 6 wins. Book it. What will you do with your Sundays since you know what's going to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) I agree on Gilmore. They have 31m in cap space and the biggest free agent is nick fairley? Add a good corner to pair with breaux, and a dynamic linebacker along with a good special teams coach and youre most of the way to being a solid playoff team in 1 year not 3. You could do that with foster at 11, and Gilmore and still have $20m in cap space to add a mid tier pass rusher, maybe some o line help etc... No doubt that they can be a playoff team. They could have been this year. Do they have enough to contend for a title in the next couple of years? Maybe, but the pass rush will HAVE to improve. If they aren't title contenders for 2-3 years, you are looking at a 40 year-old Brees (that's why it doesn't make sense in Buffalo either). The defense appears to be taking steps but they were still 31st in points allowed. They have a ways to go. Maybe those couple of steps can get them to the middle of the league? If so, they will be tough. I see the Saints as a 10-6 type team if things go right next year. Also, I think that Derek Barnett ends up their pick at 11 (although I wouldn't rule out Foster). Edited January 11, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 No doubt that they can be a playoff team. They could have been this year. Do they have enough to contend for a title in the next couple of years? Maybe, but the pass rush will HAVE to improve. If they aren't title contenders for 2-3 years, you are looking at a 40 year-old Brees (that's why it doesn't make sense in Buffalo either). The defense appears to be taking steps but they were still 31st in points allowed. They have a ways to go. Maybe those couple of steps can get them to the middle of the league? If so, they will be tough. I see the Saints as a 10-6 type team if things go right next year. Also, I think that Derek Barnett ends up their pick at 11 (although I wouldn't rule out Foster). Sounds like we aren't far off from each other's opinion if we are even off at all. At that point such a big part is health as to whether a contender. Otherwise a middle of the pack defense and elite offense with franchise qb puts you as a contender and not just a team that backed into the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 @YardsPerPass Well... would you look at what is scheduled for tomorrow interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 interesting.... What is it? Twitter is blocked at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 What is it? Twitter is blocked at work. Flight from Charlotte to Boca tomorrow at 8:40AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 What is it? Twitter is blocked at work. Pegula Jet Flight from Charlotte to Boca scheduled for tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 What is it? Twitter is blocked at work. Flight stalker information on Pegula One from NC to Boca Raton for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Flight from Charlotte to Boca tomorrow at 8:40AM I get a kick out of the flight tracking stuff It's great but also amusing how desperate we get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I get a kick out of the flight tracking stuff It's great but also amusing how desperate we get We have no idea who'll be on that flight. That's the best part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 We have no idea who'll be on that flight. That's the best part! Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPT Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 McDermott seems to have a pretty solid reputation. However, is everyone overlooking the fact that his defense went down the drain when Norman left? I need someone to explain why this isn't a red flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I hate to be a Debbie Downer but McDermott doesn't do much for me. I hope that I'm wrong. I do like the McCoy hire though.This is where I am at. I'm not a big fan of this. Not a big fan of moving on from TT if that is true. McCoy has a good track record but not a guy I'm excited about. I'm usually optimistic but this is very uninspiring to me. I will back them and root for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 This is where I am at. I'm not a big fan of this. Not a big fan of moving on from TT if that is true. McCoy has a good track record but not a guy I'm excited about. I'm usually optimistic but this is very uninspiring to me. I will back them and root for them.Can someone take a stab at selling KTD and I on this? Why should we be excited? What are we missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's not so much an age thing. Brees doesn't have a strong arm and has not been a good QB outside of domes the last couple years Brees is old. But the guy just threw for 5,000 yards for the fifth time. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Stafford and Dan Marino have each done it once. Kelly, Montana, Elway, Favre, etc NEVER threw for 5,000 yards. Brees, as of this year, is still good. This is where I am at. I'm not a big fan of this. Not a big fan of moving on from TT if that is true. McCoy has a good track record but not a guy I'm excited about. I'm usually optimistic but this is very uninspiring to me. I will back them and root for them. What would have been inspiring? All the available candidates out there had warts. Just remember, it could be worse. We could be Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Can someone take a stab at selling KTD and I on this? Why should we be excited? What are we missing? Smart football that matches our strengths, at least on defense. I don't need flashy. Marrone wasn't flashy but he ran a tight ship and mostly put players in a position to succeed. This team has talent. We don't need great coaches who are incredible, just competent people to demand success and run a team that doesn't make mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Smart football that matches our strengths, at least on defense. I don't need flashy. Marrone wasn't flashy but he ran a tight ship and mostly put players in a position to succeed. This team has talent. We don't need great coaches who are incredible, just competent people to demand success and run a team that doesn't make mistakes.That's fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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