2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

K Major · 08-04-2022, 03:40 PM

Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ...

As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that.

Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr.

Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind.

Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons.

AsylumGuido · 08-04-2022, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ...

As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that.

Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr.

Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind.

Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons.

I have a feeling they are looking at players that could be called upon if absolutely needed. With Kwon signing elsewhere it likely opened a LB slot on the speed dial list (ie. veterans that can be added if needed AFTER the first week of the season). I agree with you on Hitchens. I drafted him myself in a deep dynasty league as LB depth. 55 player roster prior to final cutdown to 45 the week before the season starts.

As for Barr, I've read teams had been looking at him mainly as a pass rushing option in a 3-4. We already have him on the roster as Zach Baun, I believe.

turbo_dog · 08-04-2022, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ...

As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that.

Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr.

Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind.

Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons.

And I haven't read or heard a single word about any of the rookies in training camp, unfortunately.

K Major · 08-04-2022, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

And I haven't read or heard a single word about any of the rookies in training camp, unfortunately.

Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time.

Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

AsylumGuido · 08-04-2022, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time.

Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

Looks like it's official now. Alonzo would be a perfect player to rotate on and off the roster as needed throughout the season. He already knows the scheme. He should clear waivers along the way.

turbo_dog · 08-04-2022, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Looks like it's official now. Alonzo would be a perfect player to rotate on and off the roster as needed throughout the season. He already knows the scheme. He should clear waivers along the way.

AsylumGuido · 08-04-2022, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

Insurance only. Possibly never sees the field. We'll spend so much time in nickel and dime that we'll only have two LB's at the most on the field at a time. That doesn't require a ton of depth there I wouldn't think.

turbo_dog · 08-04-2022, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time.

Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

SmashMouth · 08-04-2022, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time.

Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

Who's better... Kwon or KiKi ?

K Major · 08-04-2022, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/sta...02611091423234

Who's better... Kwon or KiKi ?

Tough one.

Both are injury prone & Kiki hasn’t played football in 2 seasons

.

I’d probably take KA, simply because he’s better than Kwon in run support. I now see a report where the Saints were interested in Kwon but in a reduced role. Easy to see now why he signed with the Jets.

Anyways, I hope KA is healthy & can shake off the rust

08-04-2022, 03:40 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ... As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that. Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr. Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind. Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons.

08-04-2022, 03:53 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ... As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that. Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr. Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind. Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons. I have a feeling they are looking at players that could be called upon if absolutely needed. With Kwon signing elsewhere it likely opened a LB slot on the speed dial list (ie. veterans that can be added if needed AFTER the first week of the season). I agree with you on Hitchens. I drafted him myself in a deep dynasty league as LB depth. 55 player roster prior to final cutdown to 45 the week before the season starts. As for Barr, I've read teams had been looking at him mainly as a pass rushing option in a 3-4. We already have him on the roster as Zach Baun, I believe.
	“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

08-04-2022, 04:13 PM	#3
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,701	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Oh wait, I thought one of these reporters said the Saints were good with the depth at LB? ... As I've stated weeks ago, there is 33-year-old Demario, 2nd year Pete Werner (recovering from groin injury) & then it gets really dicey after that. Too bad we didn't take a flyer on Anthony Barr. Linebacker is definitely a position where adding a vet for depth purposes wouldn't hurt. 17 games + the possibility of post-season is an absolute grind. Of those in for a workout, Hitchens would be my choice. Kiko knows the system but hasn't played football in several seasons. And I haven't read or heard a single word about any of the rookies in training camp, unfortunately.

08-04-2022, 04:20 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by turbo_dog And I haven't read or heard a single word about any of the rookies in training camp, unfortunately. Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time. Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

08-04-2022, 05:01 PM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time. Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future. Looks like it's official now. Alonzo would be a perfect player to rotate on and off the roster as needed throughout the season. He already knows the scheme. He should clear waivers along the way.

08-04-2022, 05:03 PM	#6
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,701	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Looks like it's official now. Alonzo would be a perfect player to rotate on and off the roster as needed throughout the season. He already knows the scheme. He should clear waivers along the way.

08-04-2022, 05:12 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by turbo_dog Insurance only. Possibly never sees the field. We'll spend so much time in nickel and dime that we'll only have two LB's at the most on the field at a time. That doesn't require a ton of depth there I wouldn't think.

08-04-2022, 05:02 PM	#8
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,701	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time. Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future.

08-04-2022, 08:07 PM	#9
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,803 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Correct. I like Jackson but it could take some time. Meanwhile, it's been reported that the Saints will sign Kiko in the near future. Twitter Who's better... Kwon or KiKi ?

08-04-2022, 08:31 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/sta...02611091423234 Who's better... Kwon or KiKi ? Tough one. Both are injury prone & Kiki hasn’t played football in 2 seasons . I’d probably take KA, simply because he’s better than Kwon in run support. I now see a report where the Saints were interested in Kwon but in a reduced role. Easy to see now why he signed with the Jets. Anyways, I hope KA is healthy & can shake off the rust