McKenzie and Branch both on IR

QBREES9 · 12-24-2007, 03:37 PM

BREAKING NEWS - McKenzie and Branch both on IR
according to Sean Payton's press conference

McKenzie - torn ACL

Branch - broken leg

This is not good.

geauxldenhustle25 · 12-24-2007, 04:05 PM

worse, we have no other better corners... usama is basically the younger and less experienced version of mckenzie. and WHO THE HELL IS ANWAR PHILLIPS?!

WVSaint · 12-24-2007, 04:31 PM

so we're likely without mckenzie for at least part of next year too?? now we might not have any other choice than to look towards DHall, love him or hate him.

Saintsfan4ever · 12-24-2007, 04:37 PM

I wonder if Fred Thomas will be activated for Chicago?
If nothing else but to help cover on Special Teams.

TheDeuce · 12-24-2007, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by geauxldenhustle25

worse, we have no other better corners... usama is basically the younger and less experienced version of mckenzie. and WHO THE HELL IS ANWAR PHILLIPS?!

Anwar Phillips was a very good college cornerback from Penn State. He was on the practice squad for a while, after signing as an UDFA. I'm not really sure where he is now.

G504 · 12-24-2007, 06:16 PM

I say we convert some wide receivers to DB. They can't be much worse that the ones we got. Plus, if a wild pass comes right to them (which is gonna happen at least 2 or 3 times with the Bears), I want a guy back there who will actually catch it. Forget the dropped passes on offense, I cringe every time we drop a should-be interception. Because 9 times out of 10, the team ends up marching right down the field after that. Our defense is good like 2 or 3 plays per possession. So if those 3 aren't in a row, in one of them has to be a turnover.

MatthewT · 12-24-2007, 07:07 PM

Well, if the Saints manage to back into the playoffs, Seattle is going to have a field day against the Saints defense. No way that the Saints make it out of the first round. I really don't think everything will play out for them to back in, but just stating a what if type of deal.

This off-season, the Saints may face having to now replace two starting CB's, a safety, two linebackers, a defense tackle, a RB, center, and then build depth at those positions. There is simply not enough draft or free agency to get it all done. Loomis is going to be one busy guy this off-season.

WhoDatQB · 12-24-2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by G504

I say we convert some wide receivers to DB. They can't be much worse that the ones we got. Plus, if a wild pass comes right to them (which is gonna happen at least 2 or 3 times with the Bears), I want a guy back there who will actually catch it. Forget the dropped passes on offense, I cringe every time we drop a should-be interception. Because 9 times out of 10, the team ends up marching right down the field after that. Our defense is good like 2 or 3 plays per possession. So if those 3 aren't in a row, in one of them has to be a turnover.

==============

The only WR we can afford to convert is Devry Henderson, and he catches worse than the DB's we already have.

QBREES9 · 12-24-2007, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

Anwar Phillips was a very good college cornerback from Penn State. He was on the practice squad for a while, after signing as an UDFA. I'm not really sure where he is now.

he still on our Practice Squad

Phillips, Anwar
CB
6-0
187
25
1
Penn State

Did they sign from the Practice squad.

geauxldenhustle25 · 12-24-2007, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

he still on our Practice Squad

Phillips, Anwar
CB
6-0
187
25
1
Penn State

Did they sign from the Practice squad.

i hope they do... i just can't bear seeing highway 22 on the field

12-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	McKenzie and Branch both on IR BREAKING NEWS - McKenzie and Branch both on IR according to Sean Payton's press conference McKenzie - torn ACL Branch - broken leg This is not good.

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geauxldenhustle25 THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR worse, we have no other better corners... usama is basically the younger and less experienced version of mckenzie. and WHO THE HELL IS ANWAR PHILLIPS?!

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WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR so we're likely without mckenzie for at least part of next year too?? now we might not have any other choice than to look towards DHall, love him or hate him.

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR Well, if the Saints manage to back into the playoffs, Seattle is going to have a field day against the Saints defense. No way that the Saints make it out of the first round. I really don't think everything will play out for them to back in, but just stating a what if type of deal. This off-season, the Saints may face having to now replace two starting CB's, a safety, two linebackers, a defense tackle, a RB, center, and then build depth at those positions. There is simply not enough draft or free agency to get it all done. Loomis is going to be one busy guy this off-season.

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WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR Originally Posted by G504 I say we convert some wide receivers to DB. They can't be much worse that the ones we got. Plus, if a wild pass comes right to them (which is gonna happen at least 2 or 3 times with the Bears), I want a guy back there who will actually catch it. Forget the dropped passes on offense, I cringe every time we drop a should-be interception. Because 9 times out of 10, the team ends up marching right down the field after that. Our defense is good like 2 or 3 plays per possession. So if those 3 aren't in a row, in one of them has to be a turnover. ============== The only WR we can afford to convert is Devry Henderson, and he catches worse than the DB's we already have.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR Originally Posted by TheDeuce Anwar Phillips was a very good college cornerback from Penn State. He was on the practice squad for a while, after signing as an UDFA. I'm not really sure where he is now. he still on our Practice Squad Phillips, Anwar CB 6-0 187 25 1 Penn State Did they sign from the Practice squad.

12-24-2007, 09:09 PM	#10
geauxldenhustle25 THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53	Re: McKenzie and Branch both on IR Originally Posted by QBREES9 he still on our Practice Squad Phillips, Anwar CB 6-0 187 25 1 Penn State Did they sign from the Practice squad. i hope they do... i just can't bear seeing highway 22 on the field