Saints sign James Laurinaitis

03-17-2016, 09:15 AM

Any time you can get a good character guy with veteran experience it is not a bad thing. I hope the money is right, but that would be my only concern. This guy will demand effort from everyone else and I think he will be a solid player for a year for us.

ChrisXVI · 03-17-2016, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

This I would be ok with. Kikaha has a really good pass rush. The only problem is if we move him to DE, count on him there and a OLB gets hurt. What then? Plug in a OLB that has no business starting? Move him back and start a DE that has no business starting? Appears if this is the case they are praying for no injuries.

I think that may have been some of the reasoning behind the Nate Stupar signing yesterday. In a few games that he had to start last year for the Failclowns he graded highly at least according to PFF. Small sample size of course.

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bobdog86 · 03-17-2016, 09:51 AM

At one time hearing of this signing would have made me piddle down my leg, now although excited to a lesser degree, expectations are tempered. Will have to wait and see. If anything, the recent signings will do one thing, create a competitive atmosphere day in and day out. The older cats and the younger cats, it will be fun to watch

st thomas · 03-17-2016, 10:01 AM

good signing I think again like said before locker room and field presence for accountability; as for the money its going to cost us is not relevant, all this cap this and cap that will be done with when 2017 rolls around.

Crusader · 03-17-2016, 10:05 AM

I was really high on Laurinaitis coming out of college but its hard to tell what he has left in the tank. He is 29 and that is no real age so I hope he feels discareded and will be out to show everybody, kinda like when we got Vilma.

73Saint · 03-17-2016, 10:11 AM

Anthony showed me a lot last year but he struggled w/ discipline and command of the defense. Laurinaitis will come help the young fellow along and stabilize our defensive core. Great move to me

Danno · 03-17-2016, 10:17 AM

FYI... Laurinaitus played most of last year with a pretty bad elbow injury.
His run defense grades were the worst of his career.

Lets hope he heals up and gets back to his pre-2015 form. If so, its a great signing.

NonieT · 03-17-2016, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

FYI... Laurinaitus played most of last year with a pretty bad elbow injury.
His run defense grades were the worst of his career.

Lets hope he heals up and gets back to his pre-2015 form. If so, its a great signing.

I really hope that's the reason he was so bad. If not, we're screwed.

Rugby Saint II · 03-17-2016, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

FYI... Laurinaitus played most of last year with a pretty bad elbow injury.
His run defense grades were the worst of his career.

Lets hope he heals up and gets back to his pre-2015 form. If so, its a great signing.

I've got mixed emotions about this signing. A lot of indicators are pointing to his decline but a change of scenery and good health might be just what the doctor ordered. I feel cautiously optimistic.
I just worry that Anthony might be less effective playing another position. You know we have a penchant for the square peg-round hole scenario.

Actually, the theory that we can just move a player and make it work hasn't paid off that well. Cam Jordan has played well wherever we put him but he's the exception more than the rule. If we are going to draft someone to play a position then do it!

exile · 03-17-2016, 02:00 PM

I don't trust any player with a last name that I have to google to learn how to spell. But we shall see...

03-17-2016, 09:15 AM	#31
Threaded by lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026 Rating: (0 votes - average) Any time you can get a good character guy with veteran experience it is not a bad thing. I hope the money is right, but that would be my only concern. This guy will demand effort from everyone else and I think he will be a solid player for a year for us. CheramieIII likes this.
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03-17-2016, 09:33 AM	#32
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by voodooido This I would be ok with. Kikaha has a really good pass rush. The only problem is if we move him to DE, count on him there and a OLB gets hurt. What then? Plug in a OLB that has no business starting? Move him back and start a DE that has no business starting? Appears if this is the case they are praying for no injuries. I think that may have been some of the reasoning behind the Nate Stupar signing yesterday. In a few games that he had to start last year for the Failclowns he graded highly at least according to PFF. Small sample size of course. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...s-this-season/

03-17-2016, 09:51 AM	#33
bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,329	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis At one time hearing of this signing would have made me piddle down my leg, now although excited to a lesser degree, expectations are tempered. Will have to wait and see. If anything, the recent signings will do one thing, create a competitive atmosphere day in and day out. The older cats and the younger cats, it will be fun to watch CheramieIII likes this.

03-17-2016, 10:01 AM	#34
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis good signing I think again like said before locker room and field presence for accountability; as for the money its going to cost us is not relevant, all this cap this and cap that will be done with when 2017 rolls around. CheramieIII likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,983	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis I was really high on Laurinaitis coming out of college but its hard to tell what he has left in the tank. He is 29 and that is no real age so I hope he feels discareded and will be out to show everybody, kinda like when we got Vilma. CheramieIII and st thomas like this.

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03-17-2016, 10:11 AM	#36
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Anthony showed me a lot last year but he struggled w/ discipline and command of the defense. Laurinaitis will come help the young fellow along and stabilize our defensive core. Great move to me CheramieIII and st thomas like this.

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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis FYI... Laurinaitus played most of last year with a pretty bad elbow injury. His run defense grades were the worst of his career. Lets hope he heals up and gets back to his pre-2015 form. If so, its a great signing. jnormand, CheramieIII and Rugby Saint II like this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by Danno FYI... Laurinaitus played most of last year with a pretty bad elbow injury. His run defense grades were the worst of his career. Lets hope he heals up and gets back to his pre-2015 form. If so, its a great signing. I really hope that's the reason he was so bad. If not, we're screwed.
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03-17-2016, 01:58 PM	#39
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03-17-2016, 02:00 PM	#40
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