When are these GMs going to learn it isn’t the players that makes the Ravens, it’s the Ravens that make these players.
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Yeah Priest Holmes was a horrible pick up for the Chiefs. Plus the Ravens and their ‘best in the business GM’ have been nails with their awarding millions of dollars to Elvis Grbac, TJ Houshmanzada, and Lee Evans, to name a few.

While there are multiple reports that the Saints had concern that Nicks may play differently than when he was hungry for his big dollar contract. There is no proof that he will be a headcase each year. Bucs got a great player, no two ways about it. Saints offered what Nicks called a respectable offer. In the end, the Bucs had the CAP space to offer more. I do however agree with what several sports writers have pointed out. Does 5-6 million make you ok with playing on a losing team? Waltersfootball.com actually showed some decent arguments to their point that players that sign only for money and not winning, tend to fall off considerably. I am not saying that happens…but it is food for thought.

As for Grubbs, he was always on the radar. I think the Saints knew all along that if Nicks didn’t sign when offered, he’d be gone and chasing top dollar. Grubbs was already scheduled for a visit before Nicks even visited Tampa. in the end, the Saints grabbed the #2 guard in FA to fill their need. It is still a loss…but much better than just losing Nicks and not signing a top notch guard to fill the hole.

Full disclosure: I’m a ‘Skins fan who wanted Grubbs in DC so this may sound like sour grapes. However, anyone who thinks that Grubbs isn’t a significant downgrade from Nicks is deluding himself. Grubbs is good, but Nicks is a beast.

Nicks is great but saints were concerned about how he would play after the big contract. He must have said he wanted to be the highest paid guard in the league a hundred times. What happens in 2 years when somebody signs a bigger contract? Bet he sulks

couldnt agree more..
Its about the team philosophy & coaching..
success in one city does not automatically transfer to success in another.. ESPECIALLY ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE..

just look at SanFrancisco from 2010 to 2011,, same players ,, different mentality..

^^this is why the V.Jackson contract cracks me up.. you think his chemistry with rivers didnt count for that production??

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This makes no sense.

Colston + Grubbs > Nicks… do you forget that Nicks and Colston were on the same team together…. so is it Colston + Grubbs = Colston + Nicks?

Or Colston + Grubbs < Colston + Nicks?

When are these GMs going to learn it isn’t the players that makes the Ravens, it’s the Ravens that make these players.

This deal with Grubbs should let the haters know the Saints will be contenders AGAIN, regardless of cap isuses. The league can leak stories they don’t have all the facts to back up. They can threaten, and even issue, fines and suspensions. But they will not stop the Saints. If y’all think they played lights-out ball last season…you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Can’t tie up 68 Million in 2 guards….

He will be missed… but replaced.