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ScottF 08-21-2012 08:59 AM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
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Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 429899)
Difference was that MM didn't cost us a draft pick. However I feel that our FO would never trade for a guy unless they had a really good feeling about him.

That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years

Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass

Halo 08-21-2012 09:18 AM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
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Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 429925)
That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years

Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass

Merriman is a risk for anyone. In 2010 he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the first ever practice after the Bills picked him up. Bills put him IR and Merriman signed a 2 year extension with 5 million guaranteed. One year later, in October of 2011, Merriman suffered a torn Achilles tendon and the Bills released him. For 2012, the Bills switched to a 4-3 and moved Merriman to end, then released him.

I think Merriman is plagued with injuries and I can tell you from experience, if you injure your Achilles, you never forget it the rest of your life. Knowing our front office, Ruud was probably the best talent for the right price on the market. :bng:

lee909 08-21-2012 10:02 AM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
If we wanted a DE wouldn't Andre Carter be worth a look before Merriman.

The Dude 08-21-2012 12:24 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
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Originally Posted by pho-0-too (Post 429919)
He was the bucs leading tackler for four years straight! Got 200 tackles one year! Don't know what he's got left but he was a beast for awhile.

Probably could have been because the Bucs Dline was garbage. You dont really get the whole story when it comes to looking at tackles.

SAINTstunna 08-21-2012 01:02 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
I'll take a healthy bum over a handi-capped stud .....He might accidentally make a play..... or two

Rugby Saint II 08-21-2012 02:26 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
Yeah, I don't see us offering anything higher than a 6th or 7th round draft pick. He is coming off surgery and is value seems relatively low but he could pull a Sharper and revive his career.

SaintsBro 08-21-2012 02:29 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 430025)
Yeah, I don't see us offering anything higher than a 6th or 7th round draft pick. He is coming off surgery and is value seems relatively low but he could pull a Sharper and revive his career.

Yeah, that's what I meant. More metaphorical than a literal comparison.

biloxi-indian 08-21-2012 04:23 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
Larry Holder‏@Larry_Holder

#Saints GM Mickey Loomis said LB Barrett Ruud has passed his physical today. So Ruud should be full go for Wednesday's practice.

ScottF 08-21-2012 05:24 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
He was the odd man out in Seattle; it looks like he was an insurance policy in case the guy they moved down to draft didn't cut it
I think it's a good pick up and that he'll see significant time on 9/10, and might even start

spkb25 08-21-2012 05:47 PM

Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick
 
I doubt this is considered a long term solution, but probably plugs a hole for now and maybe a backup who provides some ST help


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