Jon Stinchcomb discusses his release from New Orleans Saints

08-15-2011, 09:25 PM

"I'm just really appreciative of the experience I had as a Saint, being a part of this organization, this team and getting to be a part of this community," Stinchcomb said.

When asked if the move came as a surprise, he said, "It's a possibility for all of us," then quickly said he's excited for longtime backup Zach Strief to get the opportunity to replace him as the Saints' starting right tackle.

"It's an opportunity he's worked tirelessly for for five years," Stinchcomb said. "I can't wait to see him out there in that role."

Full article below.
Jon Stinchcomb discusses his release from New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com

That's class.

FireVenturi · 08-15-2011, 09:27 PM

Wow...what a classy guy. makes me want to take back everything I said about him. Well, almost.

QBREES9 · 08-15-2011, 09:28 PM

When asked if the move came as a surprise, he said, "It's a possibility for all of us," then quickly said he's excited for longtime backup Zach Strief to get the opportunity to replace him as the Saints' starting right tackle.
"It's an opportunity he's worked tirelessly for for five years," Stinchcomb said. "I can't wait to see him out there in that role."

One Class guy. Good luck Jon. You will all way's be a Saint

FireVenturi · 08-15-2011, 09:29 PM

The bigger question is to fill in this blank.

Number -- is eligible.
Since Strief will have a different role now.

foreverfan · 08-15-2011, 09:33 PM

It's got to hurt. I remember being upset getting fired from a job I hated.

papz · 08-15-2011, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by FireVenturi

The bigger question is to fill in this blank.

Number -- is eligible.
Since Strief will have a different role now.

LOL... that gave me a good chuckle.

alexonfyre · 08-15-2011, 09:42 PM

I think the most shocking thing about it is that this means he wasn't even good enough to be a backup...I mean we are paying him either way, what happened that he couldn't stick around even at 3rd string?

Roster space?

Beastmode · 08-15-2011, 10:21 PM

He was a backup for 2 years , moved to starter, made the pro bowl and won a SB. What happened to the OT that got everything he ever wanted out of football? He lived happily ever after. Best wishes to him and his family.

The Dude · 08-15-2011, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

I think the most shocking thing about it is that this means he wasn't even good enough to be a backup...I mean we are paying him either way, what happened that he couldn't stick around even at 3rd string?

Roster space?

Thats a really good point. And it is too early to release players like him to make roster space. They still have to pay him, so why not just demote him at least long enough to try to work out a trade or something. Might be more to this story.

SapperSaint · 08-15-2011, 10:42 PM

Best of luck to Jon in the future. Once a Saint....ALWAYS A SAINT!

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681 Rating: (0 votes - average) "I'm just really appreciative of the experience I had as a Saint, being a part of this organization, this team and getting to be a part of this community," Stinchcomb said. When asked if the move came as a surprise, he said, "It's a possibility for all of us," then quickly said he's excited for longtime backup Zach Strief to get the opportunity to replace him as the Saints' starting right tackle. "It's an opportunity he's worked tirelessly for for five years," Stinchcomb said. "I can't wait to see him out there in that role." Full article below. Jon Stinchcomb discusses his release from New Orleans Saints \| NOLA.com That's class. Budsdrinker likes this.
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FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	The bigger question is to fill in this blank. Number -- is eligible. Since Strief will have a different role now. papz likes this.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681	Originally Posted by FireVenturi The bigger question is to fill in this blank. Number -- is eligible. Since Strief will have a different role now. LOL... that gave me a good chuckle.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	He was a backup for 2 years , moved to starter, made the pro bowl and won a SB. What happened to the OT that got everything he ever wanted out of football? He lived happily ever after. Best wishes to him and his family. alldat likes this.
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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	When asked if the move came as a surprise, he said, "It's a possibility for all of us," then quickly said he's excited for longtime backup Zach Strief to get the opportunity to replace him as the Saints' starting right tackle. "It's an opportunity he's worked tirelessly for for five years," Stinchcomb said. "I can't wait to see him out there in that role." One Class guy. Good luck Jon. You will all way's be a Saint

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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	I think the most shocking thing about it is that this means he wasn't even good enough to be a backup...I mean we are paying him either way, what happened that he couldn't stick around even at 3rd string? Roster space?

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Originally Posted by alexonfyre I think the most shocking thing about it is that this means he wasn't even good enough to be a backup...I mean we are paying him either way, what happened that he couldn't stick around even at 3rd string? Roster space? Thats a really good point. And it is too early to release players like him to make roster space. They still have to pay him, so why not just demote him at least long enough to try to work out a trade or something. Might be more to this story.
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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Best of luck to Jon in the future. Once a Saint....ALWAYS A SAINT!