2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

AsylumGuido · 03-22-2022, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

I could have sworn Peat missed some time this past season.

I worded that badly. Ruiz was the only one who played every snap. I'll fix it.

K Major · 03-22-2022, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

I could have sworn Peat missed some time this past season.

You are correct.

3 of 5 season-ending IR. Peat is as brittle as they come.

Soft as cotton & highly compensated to sit & watch. Some people here will defend & make excuses for this guy until the end of time though

FinSaint · 03-22-2022, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I worded that badly. Ruiz was the only one who played every snap. I'll fix it.

So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?!

Crusader · 03-22-2022, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?!

Horrible as it sounds you ar not entirely wrong

Crusader · 03-22-2022, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yeah. Strief said in an interview after the season that they were still very high on Ruiz who he described as very talented and works his butt off, but didn't improve enough in season two. We mustn't forget that Ruiz was changing positions and had no meaningful offseason at all his rookie year and played virtually every game his second year without either, or both, of the outstanding starters to his left and right due to all the time that McCoy and Ramczyk missed. Another plus is he isn't made of glass like Armstead and Peat with Ruiz being the only starter to play every snap of the season.

I'm curious to see what he does with Doug Marrone leading the group.

If Ruiz could make a leap, which is not impossible to see happen, it could go a long way in creating a really solid right side of the line.

saintsfan1976 · 03-22-2022, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

You are correct.

3 of 5 season-ending IR. Peat is as brittle as they come.

Soft as cotton & highly compensated to sit & watch. Some people here will defend & make excuses for this guy until the end of time though

I defended him being extended. My enthusiasm waned early. Now I'm in the group with pitchforks.

jeanpierre · 03-22-2022, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?!

Best? I'd argue that availability is one of the more important qualities...

saintsfan1976 · 03-23-2022, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Best? I'd argue that availability is one of the more important qualities...

Especially when you're considering a contract extension beyond age 34...

FinSaint · 03-23-2022, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Best? I'd argue that availability is one of the more important qualities...

Don't shoot the messenger - that's what the talking heads keep spouting and their audience keeps parroting.

K Major · 03-23-2022, 10:52 AM

LT (2) 71 - Ryan Ramcyzk, 73 - Ethan Greenidge (RFA 2022) *Re-Signed

^^ You are certain on this JP?

For what it's worth, I heard on Underhill's podcast (last night) touch on this very subject. He seems to believe that Ramz will remain on the right side.

Guess we'll wait and see what Dougie M does inside those trenches.

03-22-2022, 11:02 AM	#451
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,173	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by SmashMouth I could have sworn Peat missed some time this past season. I worded that badly. Ruiz was the only one who played every snap. I'll fix it.

03-22-2022, 11:10 AM	#452
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,618 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by SmashMouth I could have sworn Peat missed some time this past season. You are correct. 3 of 5 season-ending IR. Peat is as brittle as they come. Soft as cotton & highly compensated to sit & watch. Some people here will defend & make excuses for this guy until the end of time though

03-22-2022, 01:01 PM	#453
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I worded that badly. Ruiz was the only one who played every snap. I'll fix it. So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?! Crusader and K Major like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,023	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by FinSaint So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?! Horrible as it sounds you ar not entirely wrong

03-22-2022, 02:31 PM	#455
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,023	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yeah. Strief said in an interview after the season that they were still very high on Ruiz who he described as very talented and works his butt off, but didn't improve enough in season two. We mustn't forget that Ruiz was changing positions and had no meaningful offseason at all his rookie year and played virtually every game his second year without either, or both, of the outstanding starters to his left and right due to all the time that McCoy and Ramczyk missed. Another plus is he isn't made of glass like Armstead and Peat with Ruiz being the only starter to play every snap of the season. I'm curious to see what he does with Doug Marrone leading the group. If Ruiz could make a leap, which is not impossible to see happen, it could go a long way in creating a really solid right side of the line. saintsfan1976 and SmashMouth like this.

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03-22-2022, 07:26 PM	#456
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major You are correct. 3 of 5 season-ending IR. Peat is as brittle as they come. Soft as cotton & highly compensated to sit & watch. Some people here will defend & make excuses for this guy until the end of time though I defended him being extended. My enthusiasm waned early. Now I'm in the group with pitchforks. Crusader, jeanpierre, K Major and 1 others like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by FinSaint So, according to the cliche being past around when talking about Armstead's value - "the best ability is availability" - Ruiz was the best O-lineman this past season?! *Best? I'd argue that availability* is one of the more important qualities...** saintsfan1976 and SmashMouth like this.

03-23-2022, 07:06 AM	#458
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre *Best? I'd argue that availability* is one of the more important qualities...** Especially when you're considering a contract extension beyond age 34... jeanpierre likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre *Best? I'd argue that availability* is one of the more important qualities...** Don't shoot the messenger - that's what the talking heads keep spouting and their audience keeps parroting. jeanpierre likes this.

03-23-2022, 10:52 AM	#460
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,618 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook LT (2) 71 - Ryan Ramcyzk, 73 - Ethan Greenidge (RFA 2022) Re-Signed ^^ You are certain on this JP? For what it's worth, I heard on Underhill's podcast (last night) touch on this very subject. He seems to believe that Ramz will remain on the right side*. Guess we'll wait and see what Dougie M does inside those trenches. jeanpierre likes this.