Saints | Team won't tag Bentley

*RamsFan16* · #1 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

Saints | Team won't tag Bentley
Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:00:17 -0800

Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints are not planning to place a franchise or transition tag on free agent OC LeCharles Bentley. He almost certainly will find a new home when the NFL's free agency period begins March 3. "I'm not ruling out the idea of coming back," Bentley said. "But with that being said, New Orleans has had ample opportunity to put their bid on the table. And once the other bids start coming in, I have to make the best decision I can." He was disappointed that the team did not sign him to a long-term contract extension sooner. Bentley, who is now represented by Neil Schwartz, is expected to seek a contract similar to what the Carolina Panthers gave guard Mike Wahle last year, reportedly a five-year deal worth up to $28 million with $11.5 million in bonuses. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis also did not rule out the possibility that the Saints could re-sign Bentley, but they have allowed themselves the possibility to be outbid for his services.

*majorram* · #2 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

you know I would love the Rams to sign this center I just don't see the Rams having the cap space with the Holes on D to fill!

steve:clanram:

*Welker83* · #3 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

We are definitly checking bently out to take over for us.... Our GM mueller drafted that guy.

*majorram* · #4 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

welker83 if you sign this guy you are going to get a hell of a player!!!

steve:clanram:

**HUbison** · #5 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

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five-year deal worth up to $28 million with $11.5 million in bonuses

Man, that is a big chunk of change for an interior OL. But he is the best C in the market right now. IF we get him, we shouldn't expect much more through FA.

#6 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

we resigned mcollum to a 2 yr deal i dont think the rams are going to look at center

*RamsFan16* · #7 (**permalink**) -23-02-2006

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Originally Posted by bruce_wannabe

we resigned mcollum to a 2 yr deal i dont think the rams are going to look at center

I do. That guy is old and is declining very fast

*general counsel* · #8 (**permalink**) -24-02-2006

We could sign him as a guard as well. he plays both positions very well. in adddition, dont underestimate the importance of a guy that can get back in action after taking a shot in the nuts as he proved this year.

ramming speed to all

general counsel