2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

Rugby Saint II · 12-20-2022, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

NT (1) 99 - Shy Tuttle (RFA 2022)

DT (3) 93 - David Onyemata, 97 - Malcolm Roach (RFC 2022), 69 - Kentavius Street (FA 2022)

Here ...

The defensive line has somewhat regressed in 2022. Onyemata is approaching 30 and hasn't developed into a pass-rushing threat. Fits as a 1-tech more than 3 tech.

The Saints need to find better depth at left defensive tackle - the run defense has been average all season.

Side note - it will be interesting to see what happens (UFA) with Davenport in 2023.

We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is.

AsylumGuido · 12-20-2022, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is.

I'll give you often-injured, but underperforming ... no way. He single handedly beat the Falcons in week one and led the team in catches in week two while scoring the lone touchdown. When he plays he absolutely performs.

K Major · 12-20-2022, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is.

Well, Mike isn't underperforming, he's just been injured ... a LOT.

Boston Saint · 12-20-2022, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Well, Mike isn't underperforming, he's just been injured ... a LOT.

He’s tied for second in receiving TDs on the team.

AsylumGuido · 12-20-2022, 05:34 PM

Rugby Saint II · 12-21-2022, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/stat...39218112155648

So, the Saints have added two more linebackers. One to the active roster and one to the practice squad. I guess they're trying to evaluate as many linebackers as possible. They may need to let Ellis walk if he wants too much money. Or if they're cleaning house they could feasibly let DeMario Davis go. I don't want to see that but it would be one way to save money this off season. It seems like we always cut good players to save money.

AsylumGuido · 12-21-2022, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So, the Saints have added two more linebackers. One to the active roster and one to the practice squad. I guess they're trying to evaluate as many linebackers as possible. They may need to let Ellis walk if he wants too much money. Or if they're cleaning house they could feasibly let DeMario Davis go. I don't want to see that but it would be one way to save money this off season. It seems like we always cut good players to save money.

Or they need players for special teams since several have gone to injury. But, I believe we seldom cut players to save money. We sometimes do not re-sign a player that is wanting more money than they feel they are worth. There's a difference.

AsylumGuido · 12-21-2022, 05:10 PM

Rugby Saint II · 12-22-2022, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Or they need players for special teams since several have gone to injury. But, I believe we seldom cut players to save money. We sometimes do not re-sign a player that is wanting more money than they feel they are worth. There's a difference.

When the covid pandemic caught up to the Saints they weren't allowed to follow the usual salary cap increase accounting method we've followed lately. I believe that you're we lost a lot of valuable talent because we couldn't afford to keep them. Which is my point. We lose players that we can't afford to keep and quite often it's because of the never ending contract extensions.

12-20-2022, 02:23 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major NT (1) 99 - Shy Tuttle (RFA 2022) DT (3) 93 - David Onyemata, 97 - Malcolm Roach (RFC 2022), 69 - Kentavius Street (FA 2022) Here ... The defensive line has somewhat regressed in 2022. Onyemata is approaching 30 and hasn't developed into a pass-rushing threat. Fits as a 1-tech more than 3 tech. The Saints need to find better depth at left defensive tackle - the run defense has been average all season. Side note - it will be interesting to see what happens (UFA) with Davenport in 2023. We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is.

12-20-2022, 02:34 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,714	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is. I'll give you often-injured, but underperforming ... no way. He single handedly beat the Falcons in week one and led the team in catches in week two while scoring the lone touchdown. When he plays he absolutely performs.

12-20-2022, 02:35 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We are already paying an often-injured unperforming player with Mike Thomas. No need to just have more players collecting checks from the hot tub. It's too full as it is. Well, Mike isn't underperforming, he's just been injured ... a LOT.

12-20-2022, 02:58 PM	#4
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Well, Mike isn't underperforming, he's just been injured ... a LOT. He’s tied for second in receiving TDs on the team.

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12-21-2022, 02:24 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/stat...39218112155648 So, the Saints have added two more linebackers. One to the active roster and one to the practice squad. I guess they're trying to evaluate as many linebackers as possible. They may need to let Ellis walk if he wants too much money. Or if they're cleaning house they could feasibly let DeMario Davis go. I don't want to see that but it would be one way to save money this off season. It seems like we always cut good players to save money.

12-21-2022, 04:03 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,714	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So, the Saints have added two more linebackers. One to the active roster and one to the practice squad. I guess they're trying to evaluate as many linebackers as possible. They may need to let Ellis walk if he wants too much money. Or if they're cleaning house they could feasibly let DeMario Davis go. I don't want to see that but it would be one way to save money this off season. It seems like we always cut good players to save money. Or they need players for special teams since several have gone to injury. But, I believe we seldom cut players to save money. We sometimes do not re-sign a player that is wanting more money than they feel they are worth. There's a difference.

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12-22-2022, 01:54 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Or they need players for special teams since several have gone to injury. But, I believe we seldom cut players to save money. We sometimes do not re-sign a player that is wanting more money than they feel they are worth. There's a difference. When the covid pandemic caught up to the Saints they weren't allowed to follow the usual salary cap increase accounting method we've followed lately. I believe that you're we lost a lot of valuable talent because we couldn't afford to keep them. Which is my point. We lose players that we can't afford to keep and quite often it's because of the never ending contract extensions.