C.J. Spiller joins Saints backfield

[Mike FF Today 607]

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It's going to be a crowded one with Ingram, Spiller and Robinson. I still like Ingram to be the best of the group but this move deflates the value of all three.

[lesjroza 70]

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It's going to be a crowded one with Ingram, Spiller and Robinson. I still like Ingram to be the best of the group but this move deflates the value of all three.

 

Ingram certainly has a head start based on his knowledge of the offense and momentum as the most recently productive, but Spiller had previously flashed for a longer period of time, has been playing injured, and its not hard to envision Sean Payton becoming impatient with 4 yds and a cloud (or is it a sheen of rubber dust indoors?) and its also very possible the Saints are playing from behind a lot.

 

Both RBs probably have equal injury histories.

 

Ingram should get first shot at starters reps but I have no confidence in predicting how this timeshare turns out over the course of the year.

 

I'm also not sure its a situation worth taking a shot on at this point anyway.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

I think spiller has a lot of potential, but i am not excited with this team. The saints already had a multi dimensional back in PT that they under utilized in favor of a one dimensional straight ahead mediocre back in ingram. It makes the offense more predictable. Unless spiller is running like a top back on every play, peyton is going to keep trotting ingram out there. I dont think peyton is the best at evaluating talent.

[lesjroza 70]

Still can't find the contract terms but its being reported as a 4yr deal, just as Ingram's, and a "long term investment".

 

Can't wait to see how the gtd numbers and the rest match up with Ingram's.

[Djgb13 2,338]

Id take a late round flyer on spiller if he's still there. Otherwise I'm not touching him or Ingram until late rounds

[tigeru 65]

If Ingram isn't traded by the holiday I'll be shocked

[Mike FF Today 607]

Still can't find the contract terms but its being reported as a 4yr deal, just as Ingram's, and a "long term investment".

 

Can't wait to see how the gtd numbers and the rest match up with Ingram's.

 

From Adam Schefter - Saints are giving RB C.J. Spiller a 4-year, $18 million deal that includes $9 million guaranteed, per source. Last year of deal can void.

 

I'll have to check but didn't Ingram get something similar or perhaps less... $8 million guaranteed?

[lesjroza 70]

 

From Adam Schefter - Saints are giving RB C.J. Spiller a 4-year, $18 million deal that includes $9 million guaranteed, per source. Last year of deal can void.

 

I'll have to check but didn't Ingram get something similar or perhaps less... $8 million guaranteed?

 

I don't know about the nuances of the structure and the 4th yr is voidable but this deal looks like MORE than they are paying Ingram. Not by a lot, but still....

 

Actually not a lot by football standards I guess is a better phrase. A couple million over 4 yrs and 1.4 million more guaranteed might be significant to most reading this board.

 

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 12m12 minutes ago

Saints are giving RB C.J. Spiller a 4-year, $18 million deal that includes $9 million guaranteed, per source. Last year of deal can void.

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Mark Ingram's four-year, $16 million contract agreement that will keep him with the New Orleans Saints includes a $3.6 million signing bonus and $7.6 million in guaranteed money, according to reports on Monday.4 days ag

[Dueces Will Be Wild 15]

I can't believe they paid more for Spiller than Ingram.

[weepaws 2,456]

Love this move when it comes to ff . Spiller will be a nice fit .

[Marshall 98]

I can't believe they paid more for Spiller than Ingram.

 

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McAllister, aye? : )

[Little Big Head 6]

Great spot for Spiller imo. He wasn't going to be a bell cow anywhere so getting a time share in an offense that likes to throw to its RBs, on turf, and with a top shelf QB was pretty much best case scenario

[IGotWorms 3,309]

I will absolutely take a shot on Spiller if the price is right. Ingram was the guy last year but New Orleans stunk. They want a more dynamic player out of the backfield and Spiller fits the bill (no pun intended)

[Mr Neil 63]

in my keeper league I'm at the 12spot elbow. I would take a Stab at him at first pick of 4th rd. That's about as early as I would pull him. Some guy will pull him top of 3rd rd though I'm sure

[Dueces Will Be Wild 15]

 

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McAllister, aye? : )

Of course

[Bishop82 61]

Good value in a PPR league, and playing a lot of games in a dome will help.

[Flyfreak 84]

Good value in a PPR league, and playing a lot of games in a dome will help.

i'm gonna have to make a detailed analysis of all these off season moves to put me in the best position to have a successful draft