After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players

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Bunkley's departure means the presumed starter will become John Jenkins, the Saints' third-round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.

The move could also open up opportunities for rookie Tyeler Davison, a fifth-round pick, and second-year player Lawrence Virgil. Veteran interior tackle Kevin Williams could also be an option in some packages.

Financially, the Saints will save about $1.3 million in cap space by releasing Bunkley. The veteran would have counted $3.16 million against the cap. Now the Saints are only on the hook for $1.86 million in "dead money" in 2015 and another $1.61 million in 2016. The dead money reflects bonuses already paid to Bunkley that must be accounted for in the salary cap ledger.

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halloween 65 · 07-28-2015, 10:46 PM

I'm really thinking Davidson is going to be a stud.

hagan714 · 07-29-2015, 05:38 AM

lets see
NT2 92 John Jenkins 6-3 359
NT3 96 Lawrence Virgil 6-5 290
NT4 74 Ashaad Mabry 6-3 315

DE/DT types
DE2 76 Akiem Hicks 6-5 324
DE3 58 Kevin Williams 6-5 311
DE5 95 Tyeler Davison 6-2 309

subtract Jr. and I am getting the feeling that we might just be lining up a bit more as a traditional 43 defense than we have recent years. which maybe a good thing

Rugby Saint II · 07-30-2015, 05:27 PM

I totally won't miss Bunkley one bit. We've got size and athleticism stepping in now.......they just need a little seasoning. Just like any good creole recipe ya'll!

Danno · 07-30-2015, 05:40 PM

I'm hoping Bunk makes it back.

K Major · 07-30-2015, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I totally won't miss Bunkley one bit. We've got size and athleticism stepping in now.......they just need a little seasoning.

I understand big John was injured himself last season but when Bunkley went down, it was over. We could always use Brodrick in rotation.

Up in age but still a solid vet in the middle.

QBREES9 · 07-30-2015, 10:19 PM

It your time to shine Big John.

07-28-2015, 10:40 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,998 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) Bunkley's departure means the presumed starter will become John Jenkins, the Saints' third-round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. The move could also open up opportunities for rookie Tyeler Davison, a fifth-round pick, and second-year player Lawrence Virgil. Veteran interior tackle Kevin Williams could also be an option in some packages. Financially, the Saints will save about $1.3 million in cap space by releasing Bunkley. The veteran would have counted $3.16 million against the cap. Now the Saints are only on the hook for $1.86 million in "dead money" in 2015 and another $1.61 million in 2016. The dead money reflects bonuses already paid to Bunkley that must be accounted for in the salary cap ledger. read much more including training camp roster Attached Thumbnails
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07-28-2015, 10:46 PM	#2
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players I'm really thinking Davidson is going to be a stud. Rugby Saint II and Rell&Gold like this.

07-29-2015, 05:38 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players lets see NT2 92 John Jenkins 6-3 359 NT3 96 Lawrence Virgil 6-5 290 NT4 74 Ashaad Mabry 6-3 315 DE/DT types DE2 76 Akiem Hicks 6-5 324 DE3 58 Kevin Williams 6-5 311 DE5 95 Tyeler Davison 6-2 309 subtract Jr. and I am getting the feeling that we might just be lining up a bit more as a traditional 43 defense than we have recent years. which maybe a good thing

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,733	Re: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players I totally won't miss Bunkley one bit. We've got size and athleticism stepping in now.......they just need a little seasoning. Just like any good creole recipe ya'll! halloween 65 likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,044 Blog Entries: 3	Re: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I totally won't miss Bunkley one bit. We've got size and athleticism stepping in now.......they just need a little seasoning. I understand big John was injured himself last season but when Bunkley went down, it was over. We could always use Brodrick in rotation. Up in age but still a solid vet in the middle.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players It your time to shine Big John.

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