The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt

10-07-2014, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

If this is true, we didn't want him anyway

I wonder if he did it on purpose ...

SmashMouth · 10-07-2014, 04:24 PM

Cincinnati Bengals claim former Saints linebacker Khairi Fortt off waivers on Tuesday | NOLA.com

dizzle88 · 10-07-2014, 04:46 PM

Watch him turn all pro for the bengals

Barry from MS · 10-07-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Watch him turn all pro for the bengals

YEP...the Bengals know how to develop linebackers. We do not.

Curse of the Dome Patrol...I'm telling y'all.

jeanpierre · 10-07-2014, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Watch him turn all pro for the bengals

Thinking the same thing...

Guess Joe Vitt didn't like Vontaze Burfict either...

saintsfan1976 · 10-08-2014, 04:29 AM

Joe Vitt's not a mentor or guidance counselor. He's not here to develop, he's here to coach.

Maybe if we give the guy some talent to work with...

lee909 · 10-08-2014, 05:49 AM

Graham injury worse than thought?

Saints add TE Tom Crabtree, put S Jairus Byrd on injured reserve

Posted by Mike Wilkening on October 8, 2014, 2:55 AM EDT
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With injuries a potential concern at tight end, the Saints added to their ranks at the position on Tuesday, signing Tom Crabtree, according to the NFL’s transactions.

The 28-year-old Crabtree played in seven games for Tampa Bay in 2013, catching four passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. This followed a three-season stint with Green Bay (2010-2012). Overall, Crabtree has caught 22 passes for 323 yards and five TDs in 53 regular season contests.

The Saints’ top tight end, Jimmy Graham, suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s win vs. Tampa Bay, but the injury is regarded as minor. What’s more, the Saints have their bye in Week Six, giving Graham extra time to heal before New Orleans returns to action on October 19 at Detroit.

However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four. Crabtree’s addition gives the Saints four tight ends, with second-year pro Josh Hill another reserve option.

Crabtree takes the roster spot that belonged to free safety Jairus Byrd, who was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. Byrd suffered a torn lateral meniscus last week.

jeanpierre · 10-08-2014, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Joe Vitt's not a mentor or guidance counselor. He's not here to develop, he's here to coach.

Maybe if we give the guy some talent to work with...

'76, gotta disagree, brother...

Position coaches are directly responsible for developing, mentoring, coaching players - at the least the good teams do...

Look at the quarterback position, Holmgren turned average talents into Hall of Fame guys (Montana, Young)...

Given you're absolutely right, and I've banged the drum as much on the draft/prospect threads, we've not committed a 1,2 or 3 round pick on a linebacker; but damn, not one significant developed linebacker in Vitt's tenure...

If it's not his job, he's in the wrong vocation...

Danno · 10-08-2014, 08:39 AM

However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four.

Insurance and depth.

SaintsBro · 10-08-2014, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four. Crabtree’s addition gives the Saints four tight ends, with second-year pro Josh Hill another reserve option.

Also, everybody's favorite current man crush, Josh Hill. Hill plays special teams. With Graham out, Hill on offense, need somebody to fill in on special teams and in practice etc. Can't risk an injury to Hill or Watson getting dinged up, even if Graham is only out for a short time.

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10-07-2014, 04:24 PM	#62
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,012 Blog Entries: 29	Re: The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt Cincinnati Bengals claim former Saints linebacker Khairi Fortt off waivers on Tuesday \| NOLA.com

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,760 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt Graham injury worse than thought? Saints add TE Tom Crabtree, put S Jairus Byrd on injured reserve Posted by Mike Wilkening on October 8, 2014, 2:55 AM EDT Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers Getty Images With injuries a potential concern at tight end, the Saints added to their ranks at the position on Tuesday, signing Tom Crabtree, according to the NFL’s transactions. The 28-year-old Crabtree played in seven games for Tampa Bay in 2013, catching four passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. This followed a three-season stint with Green Bay (2010-2012). Overall, Crabtree has caught 22 passes for 323 yards and five TDs in 53 regular season contests. The Saints’ top tight end, Jimmy Graham, suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s win vs. Tampa Bay, but the injury is regarded as minor. What’s more, the Saints have their bye in Week Six, giving Graham extra time to heal before New Orleans returns to action on October 19 at Detroit. However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four. Crabtree’s addition gives the Saints four tight ends, with second-year pro Josh Hill another reserve option. Crabtree takes the roster spot that belonged to free safety Jairus Byrd, who was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. Byrd suffered a torn lateral meniscus last week.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Joe Vitt's not a mentor or guidance counselor. He's not here to develop, he's here to coach. Maybe if we give the guy some talent to work with... '76, gotta disagree, brother... Position coaches are directly responsible for developing, mentoring, coaching players - at the least the good teams do... Look at the quarterback position, Holmgren turned average talents into Hall of Fame guys (Montana, Young)... Given you're absolutely right, and I've banged the drum as much on the draft/prospect threads, we've not committed a 1,2 or 3 round pick on a linebacker; but damn, not one significant developed linebacker in Vitt's tenure... If it's not his job, he's in the wrong vocation... K Major likes this.

10-08-2014, 08:39 AM	#69
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,648	Re: The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four. Insurance and depth.

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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Saints have waived Khairi Fortt Originally Posted by lee909 However, even if Graham doesn’t miss any games, the Saints might want to manage his practice reps. The same could go for backup tight end Benjamin Watson, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Week Four. Crabtree’s addition gives the Saints four tight ends, with second-year pro Josh Hill another reserve option. Also, everybody's favorite current man crush, Josh Hill. Hill plays special teams. With Graham out, Hill on offense, need somebody to fill in on special teams and in practice etc. Can't risk an injury to Hill or Watson getting dinged up, even if Graham is only out for a short time.

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