The Saints want to trade up with the Rams and select LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey with the second pick in tomorrow's draft, and they're offering one of their own veteran starters as part of a package: Offensive tackle Jammal Brown.Pete Prisco of CBS Sports reports that the Saints are willing to deal Brown, who started 15 game in 2007 and made the Pro Bowl in 2006, if it means they can get Dorsey, a local hero whom the Saints believe would immediately upgrade their defense. The Saints would likely also trade their own first-round pick, No. 10 overall.
For the Rams, it's a tempting offer because their offensive line was a mess last season. Brown would step into the starting lineup immediately. But does it really make sense for the Saints to give up a solid starter and move into a spot where they'll have to pay Dorsey about $30 million guaranteed? If the Saints do it, Dorsey had better be as good in the NFL as he was at LSU.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. What??!! Here's an idea. Why not trade our whole draft board for the rights to Glenn Dorsey. He's sure to be a star then.
This rumor better not be true or I'm going to think about seeing if the Cleveland Browns bandwagon has any open spots...
Posted at 8:59AM on Apr 25th 2008 by Jared - NYC
2. If this actually happens, I'm suprisingly ok with it.
If the Saints are offering Brown, they must know something we don't about those young offensive linemen.
Not to mention, Brown looked lost at the beginning of the season last year (injured or not) and the Saints must think that one of the young guys (Strief or Bushrod) is ready to step up.
Posted at 9:18AM on Apr 25th 2008 by Dave - Boston
3. Good points, Dave. I still hate to hear about potential shake-ups like that when I feel we're close to putting a legitimately contending team on the field. Worst case scenario, just move his a$$ to RT where he started and let Strief or B-rod into the lineup. I still say he's a talent, unless he's injured. Stinch is better suited as a backup anyway.
My worry is not so much trading an asset, but trading one for someone who is completely unproven at this point. Big gamble.
Posted at 9:27AM on Apr 25th 2008 by Jared - NYC