Fleur-De-Lis Fever | Why The Saints Should Back Off The Edge

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Published: May 7, 2009

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... in adding Edgerrin James to their roster.  I am not a Saints' insider and do not have sources within the organization, but I do not think the Saints will sign the 10-year veteran.

Not only do I think the Saints won't sign James, but I also think he would be a bad fit.

 

New Orleans Cannot Afford Him

Edgerrin James made at least $5 million in base salary in each of the past two seasons.  In addition, he collected $11.5 million in bonus money just three years ago. 

The Saints are tight against the salary cap and still must save money to sign their rookies, especially first-round pick Malcolm Jenkins.  I do not think the Saints would be able to guarantee enough money to lure James to the Big Easy.

 

The Saints Already Have Running Backs

I believe that Pierre Thomas is a true diamond in the rough and a star in the making.  In 2007, the season ended just as ...

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