Saints sign Bellamy
 

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=2984

The New Orleans Saints have signed S Jay Bellamy and placed S Roman Harper on injured reserve, it was announced today by the club.
Bellamy (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) is a 13-year veteran, including the last five seasons with the Saints. During his career - including from 1994-2000 with Seattle - he has played in 165 games, with 122 starts.
Bellamy was an extremely productive player while with the Saints, starting all 67 games he played in and posting 451 tackles (334 solo), 4.5 sacks, nine interceptions, six forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He was released Sept. 5 as the team made final determinations on the active roster heading into the regular season.
Harper, a second-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, was off to solid rookie season. He started the first five games and ranks fourth on the club in tackles with 33 (26 solo) and also has a sack, two pass defenses and a forced fumble.

RE: Saints sign Bellamy
 

ALRIGHT !!!!!!! WELCOME BACK BUDDY !!!!!!! :banana:

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Well, I guess one good thing is that he's familiar with the defense.

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He's not as athletic as Harper, but he has a ton of veteran savvy and we know he's a fairly solid player. Plus, with real linebackers playing with him, he won't be forced to be all-world and be the savior on defense like has been in the past (at times).

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damn, i just said on the other thread i looked for payton to act quickly and cover the bases, that was quick. belamy may not be here for long, but at least he provides some depth.............smitty

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I'm surprised no one else picked him up. Glad to see him back in Black and Gold, even if it is for this season only.

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Great move on Payton's part, I think we'll be ok with him...

Ugh.

i think we were joking about this on another thread...

Bellamy was a leading tackler on our team once or twice, he was one of my favorite of the Haslett era ,but...

i'm echoing whodi. "UGH"

Jay, please prove me wrong. Please have 10 INT's, 8 sacks, 110 tackles, 7 FF's, 15 FR's, and a pro-bowl year.

I am hoping that Bryan Scott can get healthy and have him be the dime backer and keep Bellamy and Gleason off the field on defense. I can live with Bullocks, Stoutmire, and Scott being the top 3. But isnt it funny how we are all upset about losing Harper when none of us agreed with picking him?

I don't think I ever said Iw as upset about losing Harper. I am upset he won't have his rookie year to learn the speed of the game and get better, but nothing he has done on the field yet makes me feel he was worth a second round pick. He was getting better though as the games went on, or, at least less visible. So don't lump me in there. I stll watch San Diego and get pissed seeing Marcus McNeil dominate people on the O-line. I just don't like to see any player get hurt for a year, especially on our team.

Well we will see if our defense struggles a bit without him. I would like to see how they play without him...that will be a good barometer.

I'm just glad no one else picked him up so we could get someone familiar w/ the system. We'll have the bye week so Bellamy has time to get reaccllimated. If nothing else, he's a veteran reserve who can mentor Harper and get him ready for next season. I'm not fretting the loss of Harper too much since Stoutmire has played well. The loss of Ninkovich hurt us more because he was playing well on spec teams and as a reserve pass-rusher.

Nink also subed on both sides at de. our pass D just took a big hit. but as long as he does not get stuck covering the speed guys at WR the damage will be controlable.

I would rather have Bellamy than Stoudimare starting.... thats just me....

I'm with AllSaints. I have always liked Bellamy. I'm glad he's back, even though it is unfortunate that he has arrived at the expense of Harper's injury.

No.
Not just you.
I second that emotion.
Bellamy is one thing from the Haz regime that I welcome back.
Let's pray that Gary Gibbs doesn't get hurt and Payton calls..... Rick Venturi!

Chills anyone?

No chills...but I did just lose my breakfast. Thanks for the morning constitutional RMS!! :puke:

At ease troops, Venturi is with the lambs and his hero. That would be tampering! :wink:

I thought I saw him on the sidelines next to Haslett. I guess Benson finally ponyed up the money to buy back those pictures of him and the goat the Venturi was holding over him. :D

SFIAH

We're going to need a good tackling safety. If Bellamy was the last cut, it was probably only because he is significantly older and can't catch the ball. But if he does knock some down, especially to tight ends that Harper managed to lose in coverage, then we'll be to the good.

Welcome Back Jay. Play like your professional career depends on this opportunity.

Ugh.

Bellamy obviously wasn't your first choice.

Any suggestions from someone better that's available?

SFIAH

Me, you, my pizza delivery guy? Doesn't really matter. Hopefully either Stoutmire or Scott take the starting role. Got a list of FA DBs? I'll pick several.

Why are some of you so down on Bellamy? If he gets out there and plays like crap, I'm sure Payton won't stick with him long. I think he'll be fine.

When he gets out there and plays like crap, it may cost us a TD. Rather not risk it. Especially against the Eagles. Maybe he can start when we play San Fran.

Troy Vincent became available today...any takers?

Yeah.....he would have been a good pick up at the safety position for us. Not to mention.....he knows the Philly offense quite well. Oh well.....I guess it's Bellamy. :?

Agreed. I'd take Vincent Price over Bellamy, let alone Troy Vincent.

GOOO BELLAMY screw you guys hatin on him LMAOO when he does good ..... he will do good im sure him and Stoudimire will go in and out.... im routing for you Bellamy !!!!

Well....Bellamy does know the system & according to Payton, he was the toughest cut. It doesn't matter though.....Stoutmire's getting the nod to start.

Thank all that is good and holy.

Stoutmire....not Stoudimire. Say it with me....Stoutmire.

Stoutmire...good.

Stoudimire...Stoudemire...Stoudemyer...all bad.

Who said Stoudemire?

the Stoudomicter

Studebaker?????/

You did.
You said that Stoudemire sucks and to remember that You told everyone that Marques Colston is the best thing since sliced bread.
:poke:

question why is sliced bread so great?

Show me where I said Stoutmire sucks. Didn't happen buddy. :lol:

As for the Coston thingy......yeah, I did call that one. :P

Have you ever eaten a sandwhich on a full loaf of bread? Have you ever had to slice it yourself?