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Two news items: Carr is staying. Bush grew up liking S.F.

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Excerpt taken from the post-game article on ESPN.com:

"...The Texans are in for big offseason changes, with Capers expected to be fired Monday after four seasons. Bush has been on fans' minds in Houston and San Francisco since November -- but the 49ers, Bush's favorite team growing up, dropped out of the top five in the draft by doubling their win total from last season.

"I hope this is the last time we have the No. 1 pick," said Texans owner Bob McNair, who said he would address the team's coaching situation Monday. "At the same time, it is of great value to us. ... We're going to have four picks in the first 70 players. That means we're going to get some good players."

"It's a little premature right now to say who we're taking," said general manager Charley Casserly, who's expected to keep his job. "But I think everybody knows we aren't taking Matt Leinart."

Bush, who watched from Los Angeles while preparing for Wednesday's Rose Bowl against Texas, claims he still doesn't know whether he'll enter the draft.

"Whatever happens in this game, it won't have any effect on me," Bush said. "Obviously it will just [affect] who gets the first pick in the NFL draft. ... Like I said from Day 1, I won't be worried about it until after the season...

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Carr is staying.

Looks like we could trade spots with S.F. so they get Bush and Bush gets them, but I'm not sure we'd still get a premium player in S.F.'s draft position.

What if Bush DID NOT declare for the draft? Now THAT would be interesting.
 
It would be interesting if Bush didn't declare, but I think it would be downright stupid on his part. He has 2 National Championships, possibly 3 in a couple days, a Heisman, and He's expected to be thew number 1 pick. What is left for him to prove? The only way he can go is down if he stays another year. Plus there's no guarantee that he will be drafted by the Texans when he declares, there's always the possibility of a trade somewhere.

Now look at Leinhert. He should have come out last year as I believe he would have been taken number 1 by SF, now it looks like he'll be going to the Saints at the number 2 spot.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Bush won the Lottery by winning the Heisman. He's gonna declare. Now, he might pull an ELi on y'all......:whistle:
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*cough* Thanks for the input.

If anyone pulls an "Eli," it's going to be Matt Leinart refusing to play for the Saints. Worry about your own draft first. Houston is a fine place to play.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Bush won the Lottery by winning the Heisman. He's gonna declare. Now, he might pull an ELi on y'all......:whistle:
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that didn't turn out too bad for the Chargers .... stay tuned
 
We're going to have four picks in the first 70 players. That means we're going to get some good players."
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ha ha, he does realize that Casserly is still his GM right?
 
gpshafer_1976 said:
Looks like we could trade spots with S.F. so they get Bush and Bush gets them, but I'm not sure we'd still get a premium player in S.F.'s draft position.

What if Bush DID NOT declare for the draft? Now THAT would be interesting.
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SF isn't going to trade up to get Reggie Bush. They have even more holes than we do and if anything will trade down from their spot.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Bush won the Lottery by winning the Heisman. He's gonna declare. Now, he might pull an ELi on y'all......:whistle:
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If he pulled an Eli on anyone it would be the Saints. I can't imagine anyone wanting to play for the Saints, the only thing the Saints have going for them is they might move to Los Angeles.

Texans have some of the nicest facilities in the NFL, a great stadium, a great owner, a history of extending contracts early if you play well, and the Texans are in a pretty big football market.

Any smart agent wouldn't let their player pull that stuff.

Plus he is on record with ESPN saying he would play for the Texans if drafted.
 
The Saints have "the sympathy factor". They were hit by a hurricane, etc..after all..the "national media" calls them "Americas Team" now...The Superdome will be back soon, and The saints will have another playoff win!!!

#prays#

Also, Matt L is a class act, and can't see him pulling that crap either. But a superstar like Bush, well..he WOULD pull an ELi on the Saints, I'm sure of it and well, might on y'all as well. You never know whats in the heads of these millionaires....
 
Bush will not go Eli because this is actually a very stable and promising franchise (sans the fact that we are keeping Casserly). However, I could see Leinhart being a little hesitant to go to N.O. Your franchise is in deep, deep trouble...
 
Eli Manning is a little crybaby. I lost ALL respect for him when he pulled that and I will never like the guy simply for that fact.
 
Either way it still benefits us. If he says he won't go to us, you do exactly what San Diego did and draft the dude then take all bids.
 
Reggie isn't going to pull an Eli. He is good friends of LaDainian Tomlinson's and LT has bashed Eli several times for forcing a trade to the Giants.
 
houstonhurricane said:
Bush will not go Eli because this is actually a very stable and promising franchise (sans the fact that we are keeping Casserly). However, I could see Leinhart being a little hesitant to go to N.O. Your franchise is in deep, deep trouble...
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We need a new owner, and a new GM and a new Coach....


Sound familar???

(Besides the owner..)




That said, we have work to do, but don't underestimate Cajuns!
 
CanadianSaint said:
We need a new owner, and a new GM and a new Coach....

Sound familar???

(Besides the owner..)

That said, we have work to do, but don't underestimate Cajuns!
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Dont forget QB, WR that can stay healthy, and stadium. Seriously who is on the Saints besides Deuce?
 
BradK10 said:
ha ha, he does realize that Casserly is still his GM right?
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Everyone makes fun of Casserly and his draft picks, but if you have ever listened to him around the draft. The players and the deals that he has made is because Capers has really wanted those players. Capers wanted Babin!! Capers is the one who wanted Phillip Buchanon (yes I know this was a trade).

Capers wanted help on the D-Line and the guy he wanted they got. He wanted Travis Johnson, who was rated the top d lineman in last years draft. Not only did Casserly get T. Johnson he also picked up the 2nd overall pick in the 3rd for moving down 5 spots from last years draft.

What about the players Casserly have been successful with. Everyone wanted Cass to trade up a couple of years ago to get DeAngelo Hall, but Cass and Capers wanted D. Robinson more, I think that turned out well.

What about Dom. Davis (3rd Rd)? Jerome Mathis(4th rd) (our lone pro bowl player) CC Brown (6th Rd) ( I think CC is going to be a darn good SS for years to come), Demarcus Faggins (6th Rd)?? These players have already helped this team and will continue to help these team.

Casserly wasn't the problem. Capers was and thats why he lost his job. I'm happy they kept Casserly.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Bush won the Lottery by winning the Heisman. He's gonna declare. Now, he might pull an ELi on y'all......:whistle:
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where the hell did that come from? do you have some inside info or arfe you just an *****???
 
titan hater said:
where the hell did that come from? do you have some inside info or arfe you just an *****???
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I don't know what he is but I ban members for name calling....even if it's asterisk laden.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Joe Horn, Dante Stallworth....BOTH EXCELLENT WR's.
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Actually he is was on the news the other night and said he had heard great things about being in Houston and talked about the cheap real estate market. That doesn't sound like a guy who doesn't want to be here.
 
Matt Miller: Are you a Chargers fan since you grew up in San Diego?
Reggie Bush: Oh for sure. The Chargers really do their thing. They have an incredible offense and an up and coming defense with some good backs with strong futures. They have one of the best, if not the best, running backs in the NFL and a very underrated tight end that is incredible.
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Matt Miller: I’m telling you, as a 49ers fan, I’d love to see you up the coast next year.
Reggie Bush: It would be cool to reunite with Alex (Smith). To me though, I just want to play the game. The team doesn’t matter.

Matt Miller: So you won’t be pulling an Eli Manning?
Reggie Bush: (laughs). Nah, just to be given the opportunity to play in the NFL is a blessing.
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http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/reggiebushinterview.htm
 
I hope that he comes, and is everything you hope that he will be.....I actually LIKE the Texans alot...I used to cheer you you'all when Warren Moon was the QB for the Oilers.

All I was saying is that when these guys strike the lottery funny things happen sometime.
 
Why is Cass showing all his cards? Don't say we're definitely NOT drafting Leinart, keep all your options open, maybe see how bad NO wants him, then draft him and hold a king's ransom, get NO's 2nd pick and extra picks and STILL get Bush...ya know it can happen but with Cass opening his big mouth it's limiting our negotiating edge. Carr hasn't played that great (yeah I know it's not his fault) to get a public vote of confidence, let him sweat a little even we do extend his contract.

Cass, shut your trap and tapdance on your options.
 
gpshafer_1976 said:
"It's a little premature right now to say who we're taking," said general manager Charley Casserly, who's expected to keep his job. "But I think everybody knows we aren't taking Matt Leinart."
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This organization is doomed.
 
CanadianSaint said:
Joe Horn, Dante Stallworth....BOTH EXCELLENT WR's.
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Stallworth hasnt done anything since he got drafted, BTW its Donte'. (We tend to know the names of our excellent WRs) Horn I'll give you, but the guy has been in the league almost 10 years now. Not like he's going to around much longer.

Stallworth CAREER RECEIVING STATS
Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2002 NO 13 42 594 14.1 57 8
2003 NO 11 25 485 19.4 76 3
2004 NO 16 58 767 13.2 45 5
2005 NO 16 70 945 13.5 43 7
Totals: 56 195 2791 14.3 76 23
 
Playmaker said:
Why is Cass showing all his cards? Don't say we're definitely NOT drafting Leinart, keep all your options open, maybe see how bad NO wants him, then draft him and hold a king's ransom, get NO's 2nd pick and extra picks and STILL get Bush...ya know it can happen but with Cass opening his big mouth it's limiting our negotiating edge. Carr hasn't played that great (yeah I know it's not his fault) to get a public vote of confidence, let him sweat a little even we do extend his contract.

Cass, shut your trap and tapdance on your options.
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Yet ANOTHER reason I can't believe that we're keeping him. :brickwall

Blaming your picks on the coaches "wants" is pretty weak when it's still the responsibility of YOUR department to ensure that those picks are worth their draft position (or $$/picks for free agents).
 
If I were a Saints fan I wouldn't want Horn around at all. He was complaining about the team going back to New Orleans and made it obvious that he wanted to stay in San Antonio. He made some comments about the Saints fans booing them and said he preferred to stay where the fans were better and the team was wanted (in San Antonio).
 
Saints,

I am not trying to offend, because I have absolutely nothing against the Saints. However, your owner is bent on moving the team from Louisiana, and that instability alone makes it a very difficult for any player to be attracted to the franchise. I don't see how the Saints can prosper in NO, and while your owner is a fraud, he does have the capacity to recognize that. I hope you get Leinhart, but if I were his agent I would try to be creative...
 
Playmaker said:
Why is Cass showing all his cards? Don't say we're definitely NOT drafting Leinart, keep all your options open, maybe see how bad NO wants him, then draft him and hold a king's ransom, get NO's 2nd pick and extra picks and STILL get Bush...ya know it can happen but with Cass opening his big mouth it's limiting our negotiating edge. Carr hasn't played that great (yeah I know it's not his fault) to get a public vote of confidence, let him sweat a little even we do extend his contract.

Cass, shut your trap and tapdance on your options.
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You can do this when you are the #1 pick. You don't have anyone ahead of you to take who you want or anything like that.
 
Playmaker said:
Why is Cass showing all his cards? Don't say we're definitely NOT drafting Leinart, keep all your options open, maybe see how bad NO wants him, then draft him and hold a king's ransom, get NO's 2nd pick and extra picks and STILL get Bush...ya know it can happen but with Cass opening his big mouth it's limiting our negotiating edge. Carr hasn't played that great (yeah I know it's not his fault) to get a public vote of confidence, let him sweat a little even we do extend his contract.

Cass, shut your trap and tapdance on your options.
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I think he's more interested in driving up the price for Bush. As much as I & most other "trade down fans" would love to see us trade down one spot, & then make another trade, those kind of things don't happen in the real world.

Casserly is right in focusing on what he's got in his hands, instead of trying to get cute. However, by stating the obvious, he's telling all the Leinart suitors that New Orleans will be drafting him. Now, if Houston should get some sweet offers for Leinart, then New Orleans might get nervous & blink. How 'bout it Tennessee (#3)?
 
houstonhurricane said:
Saints,

I am not trying to offend, because I have absolutely nothing against the Saints. However, your owner is bent on moving the team from Louisiana, and that instability alone makes it a very difficult for any player to be attracted to the franchise. I don't see how the Saints can prosper in NO, and while your owner is a fraud, he does have the capacity to recognize that. I hope you get Leinhart, but if I were his agent I would try to be creative...
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I understand your point..and am kinda scared about it to be honest. But lets be serious. IF the Saints move its to LA not San-AnLOOT-io. That said, going to LA Leinhart IS secure in going to the Saints. Even more so--the Saints have "Cap considerations" given to them this year to be competive.
 
Playmaker said:
Why is Cass showing all his cards? Don't say we're definitely NOT drafting Leinart, keep all your options open, maybe see how bad NO wants him, then draft him and hold a king's ransom, get NO's 2nd pick and extra picks and STILL get Bush...ya know it can happen but with Cass opening his big mouth it's limiting our negotiating edge. Carr hasn't played that great (yeah I know it's not his fault) to get a public vote of confidence, let him sweat a little even we do extend his contract.

Cass, shut your trap and tapdance on your options.
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The Saints aren't going to trade up to get Matt Leinart. Benson is an extremely cheap owner and probably is happy that they have the #2 pick because now he won't have to pay him as much. Casserly is saying that they aren't going to pick Leinart because they aren't. It is no secret that they aren't looking for a quarterback this year. I'm sure if the Niners had the first pick they would be saying the same thing.
 
tulexan said:
The Saints aren't going to trade up to get Matt Leinart. Benson is an extremely cheap owner and probably is happy that they have the #2 pick because now he won't have to pay him as much. Casserly is saying that they aren't going to pick Leinart because they aren't. It is no secret that they aren't looking for a quarterback this year. I'm sure if the Niners had the first pick they would be saying the same thing.
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Benson is more than cheap---hes SCROUGE McSaint.
 
LCROD said:
Stallworth hasnt done anything since he got drafted, BTW its Donte'. (We tend to know the names of our excellent WRs) Horn I'll give you, but the guy has been in the league almost 10 years now. Not like he's going to around much longer.

Stallworth CAREER RECEIVING STATS
Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2002 NO 13 42 594 14.1 57 8
2003 NO 11 25 485 19.4 76 3
2004 NO 16 58 767 13.2 45 5
2005 NO 16 70 945 13.5 43 7
Totals: 56 195 2791 14.3 76 23
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Stallworth has potental.....:rolleyes: (Have a familar ring to it?)
Hakim is pretty decent as well.
One of my favs: Jerome Pathon was trade away to the Chiefs...
 
disaacks3 said:
Yet ANOTHER reason I can't believe that we're keeping him. :brickwall

Blaming your picks on the coaches "wants" is pretty weak when it's still the responsibility of YOUR department to ensure that those picks are worth their draft position (or $$/picks for free agents).
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I can't believe you made such a statement. In any team sport, the GM has to get players that fit the current coaches system. No GM worth his salt is going to make all the personnel decisions based on his own opinions. If the coach doesn't have complete confidence in the player chosen, then he's most likely, not going to give that player his due diligence.
 
Yeah the job of the GM is to get players that the coach wants. A coach will say that he wants a certain type of player and the general manager has to go out and get the best player available who fits those specifications.
 
The Saints are probably praying that Vince Young declares. I would be if I were in their shoes!

Reggie Bush doesn't strike me as the type to do what Eli and his father pulled in the 2004 draft. In every interview I've seen him do, even after he won the Heisman, he's always been a soft-spoken, classy kid, an obvious product of GOOD PARENTING. It's hard not to like the guy, any of them (Leinart, Young), really. They're all superb athletes who just want to play some ball and get paid. I'd love to have any of them as the face of our team.
 
atxcoolguy said:
It would be interesting if Bush didn't declare, but I think it would be downright stupid on his part. He has 2 National Championships, possibly 3 in a couple days, a Heisman, and He's expected to be thew number 1 pick. What is left for him to prove? The only way he can go is down if he stays another year. Plus there's no guarantee that he will be drafted by the Texans when he declares, there's always the possibility of a trade somewhere.

Now look at Leinhert. He should have come out last year as I believe he would have been taken number 1 by SF, now it looks like he'll be going to the Saints at the number 2 spot.
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no bigger mistake than Leinart made last yr...........he was a lock to SF at one.............and now he is going to the mess in NO...............that was a terrible decision..................
 
What strikes me funny is that Casserly just got a HUGE pardon from the governor (McNair) and he's running his mouth about us "not taking Leinart because we don't need a QB..." or some jazz like that, and yet we haven't a a new head coach yet--A new head coach who might say, "Get rid of Carr and get me Leinart..."

1. Casserly's "not taking Leinart" comment was a ploy to drive up Reggie's value and get more for Reggie when the time comes.

or...

2. Casserly is running his mouth when he shouldn't because the new head coach would more than likely desire to be in on the decision making for personnel. Thus, we might have Kubiak in the fold already and Kubiak had said he can live with Carr at QB.

Either way, it just looks ignorant for a GM in the NFL to say that we're "not taking" a certain player, especially when that certain player is going to go at No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, or somewhere near that number.

Ay caramba....
 
LCROD said:
Dont forget QB, WR that can stay healthy, and stadium. Seriously who is on the Saints besides Deuce?
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the guy everyone on this team wants, LeCharles Bently... also, Dante Stalworth is pretty darn good, now that he found his bottle of stick-um...
 
run-david-run said:
the guy everyone on this team wants, LeCharles Bently... also, Dante Stalworth is pretty darn good, now that he found his bottle of stick-um...
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I hear ya...like to see him stay in NOLA..but big $$$ will more than likley lure him elsewhere..
 
CanadianSaint said:
I wouldn't be opposed to Vince Young as a Saint...
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Do you think he's worth the 2nd overall pick though? If you were the saints GM would you trade out of the 3rd spot to someone that wants Leinart and then take Young?
 
Havent seen it and I'm too lazy to look:
Um, David Carr's favorite team growing up was the Cowboys, AJ's favorite was the Dolphins. Very rarely do players get to go to the team they rooted for growing up...just thought I'd throw that out there. I could see Reggie pulling an "Elway," remember, Eli wasnt the first, the great Elway was, but I doubt it.
 
HardKnockTexan said:
Do you think he's worth the 2nd overall pick though? If you were the saints GM would you trade out of the 3rd spot to someone that wants Leinart and then take Young?
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Depends on the Deal...we have holes Eeeeeverywhere....
 
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