KRL Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 NO has tons of cap issues so this isn't a shock. He'll probably end up getting cut because no one ever trades with teams that have cap issues. I wonder if he fits Bowles system: Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 27 minutes ago The #Saints are shopping LB Curtis Lofton, who had 144 tackles in 2014 and has played in 16 games every year of his career. Unexpected. Here's his career numbers: http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/11271/curtis-lofton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 He's 28.. which isn't too bad. I would at least look into it if I was Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Would certainly be a better option than giving Harris the $6-8 million a year he reportedly wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I hope Mac looks into Rolando McClain. Sometimes it takes players time to GET IT. He really played well last year with absolute GARBAGE around him. With the boys we have up front he could just run around & hit, plus he can also back peddle into coverage. He had an interception 30 yards down the field last year to win a game. I know he was a head case but I've got faith in Bowles communication skills. I'd love to to fix the defense up the middle with guys that can cover & play in space like McClain & McCourty. The double Macs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 It will be a matter of time until he gets cut, NO has a long way to go to get under the cap: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476445/article/new-orleans-saints-shopping-curtis-lofton?campaign=Twitter_atn Any team in need of linebacker help? Curtis Lofton is now available. The 28-year-old, who has yet to miss a regular-season game in his professional career, is being shopped by the Saints' organization, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, per a source informed of the team's thinking. Lofton will count $9.25 million against the Saints' salary cap this season, and could be a part of some massive money shuffling. The team is currently more than $21 million over the threshold for 2015. Lofton's dead money is roughly $5 million, which makes the trade route the first -- and most convenient -- route for New Orleans to take, though it's uncertain they'll find takers at that price. Even in a versatile Rob Ryan scheme, Lofton played a heavy amount -- almost 1100 snaps -- in 2014 and registered 100 tackles and a forced fumble. He's currently signed through the 2017 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully28 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 McClain >>> he's better in coverage. Lofton is a worse David Harris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'd much rather have Harris back but knowing Rex he'll hike up the price to like 8+ mil. per year. In which case I think Lofton would make sense. Depending on what he'll cost via trade. Wouldn't give up more than a 6th round pick for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 It will be a matter of time until he gets cut, NO has a long way to go to get under the cap: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476445/article/new-orleans-saints-shopping-curtis-lofton?campaign=Twitter_atn Any team in need of linebacker help? Curtis Lofton is now available. The 28-year-old, who has yet to miss a regular-season game in his professional career, is being shopped by the Saints' organization, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, per a source informed of the team's thinking. Lofton will count $9.25 million against the Saints' salary cap this season, and could be a part of some massive money shuffling. The team is currently more than $21 million over the threshold for 2015. Lofton's dead money is roughly $5 million, which makes the trade route the first -- and most convenient -- route for New Orleans to take, though it's uncertain they'll find takers at that price. Even in a versatile Rob Ryan scheme, Lofton played a heavy amount -- almost 1100 snaps -- in 2014 and registered 100 tackles and a forced fumble. He's currently signed through the 2017 season. Well, attendance isn;t everything. I see almost no NO games. Is he good? Shouldn't a good ILB have more than 100 tackles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A non-crazy McClain would be pretty sweet. As a prospect, before he went crazy, that guy was one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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