Curtis Lofton Released

jeanpierre · 03-10-2015, 07:38 AM

Curtis Lofton, Thank You...

You're signing may not have contributed to a SuperBowl, but you sure showed you were one class act, Brother...

Curtis Lofton to New Orleans Saints fans: 'I got to play for Who Dat Nation for 3 great years' | NOLA.com

TheDeuce · 03-10-2015, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Curtis Lofton, Thank You...

You're signing may not have contributed to a SuperBowl, but you sure showed you were one class act, Brother...

Curtis Lofton to New Orleans Saints fans: 'I got to play for Who Dat Nation for 3 great years' | NOLA.com

The release would be one thing if we had a back-up plan waiting in the wings... but we have... who?

Mardigras9 · 03-10-2015, 08:32 AM

Thanks for time Lofton.
I'm not surprised with this move however. The fact that he was our strongest LB in the first place speaks volumes to the need for upgrades.

AsylumGuido · 03-10-2015, 11:16 AM

The Saints got three good years out of him and his contract was structured for an easy release this year. It was an amiable separation it appears. The guy is pure class. My oldest son who coaches Lofton's neighbor's child, was given a signed game jersey by Lofton himself. It is framed on his wall in Metairie.

It looks damned good and would go well with all my other Saints collection, but it was given to my son and he would never let me have it. Here it is while I had it to get it framed at the top of my Saints shrine. By the way, I lost a bet with a Seahawks fan and had to take pictures of the hat he sent me.

Lofton is pure class all the way.

MarchingOn · 03-10-2015, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft.

Halleluah, keep Gallette (unless traded), up n' comer Ediboli, solid backup Harrelson, and Powell. Draft 2, pickup 2 FA or UDFA.

MarchingOn · 03-10-2015, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout.

I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?.
I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run.

Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal.

Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now.

Totally agree. Spikes looks intriguing. Can "only" stop the run? Yes, please. Couple of ILBs, 1 OLB, and an NT in the draft also, I hope.

MarchingOn · 03-10-2015, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

My hope is that Cooper falls to us at 13,the Browns decide to move up to pick back to back and give us a second rounder to move back to 19.

1)Kendricks
2)Anthony
3)OL

I think you're brilliant. Forgot to say, I think your instincts to be wary of LB McClain (after his single good year) is wise.

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03-10-2015, 07:56 AM	#52
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by jeanpierre Curtis Lofton, Thank You... You're signing may not have contributed to a SuperBowl, but you sure showed you were one class act, Brother... Curtis Lofton to New Orleans Saints fans: 'I got to play for Who Dat Nation for 3 great years' \| NOLA.com The release would be one thing if we had a back-up plan waiting in the wings... but we have... who?
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03-10-2015, 08:32 AM	#53
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Thanks for time Lofton. I'm not surprised with this move however. The fact that he was our strongest LB in the first place speaks volumes to the need for upgrades.

03-10-2015, 11:16 AM	#54
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Curtis Lofton Released The Saints got three good years out of him and his contract was structured for an easy release this year. It was an amiable separation it appears. The guy is pure class. My oldest son who coaches Lofton's neighbor's child, was given a signed game jersey by Lofton himself. It is framed on his wall in Metairie. It looks damned good and would go well with all my other Saints collection, but it was given to my son and he would never let me have it. Here it is while I had it to get it framed at the top of my Saints shrine. By the way, I lost a bet with a Seahawks fan and had to take pictures of the hat he sent me. Lofton is pure class all the way.

03-10-2015, 03:10 PM	#55
MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by halloween 65 O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft. Halleluah, keep Gallette (unless traded), up n' comer Ediboli, solid backup Harrelson, and Powell. Draft 2, pickup 2 FA or UDFA.

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03-10-2015, 03:12 PM	#56
MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by lee909 Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout. I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?. I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run. Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal. Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now. Totally agree. Spikes looks intriguing. Can "only" stop the run? Yes, please. Couple of ILBs, 1 OLB, and an NT in the draft also, I hope.

03-10-2015, 03:13 PM	#57
MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by lee909 My hope is that Cooper falls to us at 13,the Browns decide to move up to pick back to back and give us a second rounder to move back to 19. 1)Kendricks 2)Anthony 3)OL I think you're brilliant. Forgot to say, I think your instincts to be wary of LB McClain (after his single good year) is wise.

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