New Orleans Saints center Olin Kreutz decides to leave team

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New Orleans Saints center Olin Kreutz has decided to leave the team, according to agent Mark Bartelstein, because he felt like he was not able to bring the same passion to work every day that he had throughout his 14-year career.

"He decided, 'If I can't bring that same passion every day to work, I'm not gonna just sit here and collect a paycheck,'" Bartelstein said. "That's the way he is. Olin's a little different than most guys. People say all the time that it's not about the money. That's really how it is with him. It never has been."

Kreutz, who spent his first 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, signed a one-year deal worth $2 million to join the Saints. The deal did not include a signing bonus, so he will be paid for the games he played but forfeit the remaining portion of his salary.

Bartelstein said Kreutz has not officially decided to retire yet, but he plans to walk away for now and spend time with his family. Bartelstein said there was no conflict with the team or the coaching staff or how he was being used that led to the decision.

"No, he was starting, he's on a great team with a great contract. He just wasn't getting the right vibe about how he felt," Bartelstein said. "He has played 14 years in this league, and what made him a Hall of Famer was his passion and love for the game. He has felt for the last few weeks that flame inside him isn't really burning."

Kreutz just returned to the lineup last Sunday at Tampa Bay after missing two games with a knee injury.

The Saints have not yet commented on Kreutz's decision. Bartelstein said the team wasn't happy about it, but they understood it.

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Kreutz has left the team according to Jeff Tripplette's Twitter.

Thank God. He sucked.

darstep · 10-21-2011, 10:58 AM

He didn't practice Wednesday because of "personal reasons".
I wonder what's up with Kruetz?

DLP looked pretty good before Kruetz stepped in.
Hopefully he picks up where he left off.

FireVenturi · 10-21-2011, 11:01 AM

Peace out.

Rugby Saint II · 10-21-2011, 11:03 AM

I noticed he wasn't practicing with the team on Wednesday.........I sure hope we have a back up center waiting in the wings.
Edit: I know we have Tennant, but apparently he's not impressing the coaching staff.

strato · 10-21-2011, 11:08 AM

Well sorry to hear that..but DLP was playing better and Tennant can back him.. Strief the other O-Lineman..now we can activate Ivory...I think he saw he was fixing to become 2nd string...

Speedy Ron · 10-21-2011, 11:12 AM

thank god...kreutz has been garbage. he says he "no longer feels the passion" and you could tell by the way he has been playing. when a lifetime journeyman outplays you something isnt right. happy to see him go. i hated his stupid neck roll tol

SmashMouth · 10-21-2011, 11:14 AM

Hmmmmm ... interesting .... who can we bring in for a backup?

44Champs · 10-21-2011, 11:15 AM

I read on another site where he got into an argument with the O-Line coach. Bye Bye Mr. Turnstile

WhoDat!656 · 10-21-2011, 11:41 AM

Get to kicking rocks mo-fo!!

NOS2SB · 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM

I knew he was bad ju ju from the get go. I said it in the thread that announced he was coming over to the Saints. I'm glad he was honest and didn't fake the funk the entire season. Could have hurt us down the road.

10-21-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
Threaded by Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254 Rating: (0 votes - average) New Orleans Saints center Olin Kreutz has decided to leave the team, according to agent Mark Bartelstein, because he felt like he was not able to bring the same passion to work every day that he had throughout his 14-year career. "He decided, 'If I can't bring that same passion every day to work, I'm not gonna just sit here and collect a paycheck,'" Bartelstein said. "That's the way he is. Olin's a little different than most guys. People say all the time that it's not about the money. That's really how it is with him. It never has been." Kreutz, who spent his first 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, signed a one-year deal worth $2 million to join the Saints. The deal did not include a signing bonus, so he will be paid for the games he played but forfeit the remaining portion of his salary. Bartelstein said Kreutz has not officially decided to retire yet, but he plans to walk away for now and spend time with his family. Bartelstein said there was no conflict with the team or the coaching staff or how he was being used that led to the decision. "No, he was starting, he's on a great team with a great contract. He just wasn't getting the right vibe about how he felt," Bartelstein said. "He has played 14 years in this league, and what made him a Hall of Famer was his passion and love for the game. He has felt for the last few weeks that flame inside him isn't really burning." Kreutz just returned to the lineup last Sunday at Tampa Bay after missing two games with a knee injury. The Saints have not yet commented on Kreutz's decision. Bartelstein said the team wasn't happy about it, but they understood it. link back Kreutz has left the team according to Jeff Tripplette's Twitter. Thank God. He sucked. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 10-21-2011 at 02:00 PM..
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10-21-2011, 11:01 AM	#3
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Peace out. DrewDat likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	I noticed he wasn't practicing with the team on Wednesday.........I sure hope we have a back up center waiting in the wings. Edit: I know we have Tennant, but apparently he's not impressing the coaching staff.
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Well sorry to hear that..but DLP was playing better and Tennant can back him.. Strief the other O-Lineman..now we can activate Ivory...I think he saw he was fixing to become 2nd string... DrewDat and AlaskaSaints like this.
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Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	thank god...kreutz has been garbage. he says he "no longer feels the passion" and you could tell by the way he has been playing. when a lifetime journeyman outplays you something isnt right. happy to see him go. i hated his stupid neck roll tol Belair57 and DrewDat like this.

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NOS2SB Shampoo Join Date: May 2011 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 454	I knew he was bad ju ju from the get go. I said it in the thread that announced he was coming over to the Saints. I'm glad he was honest and didn't fake the funk the entire season. Could have hurt us down the road. iceshack149, Crusader and AlaskaSaints like this.

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