Eric Fischer - Should We?

saintsfan1976 · 08-30-2022, 01:38 PM

I've always wanted to create a "Should We...?" post. Woohoo!!

Fischer is 31. Had a down year after returning from an ACL. Otherwise he's graded very well at LT for many years.

Apparently he's turned down nine teams' offers.

Saints have appx $7MM in cap (I could be wrong there).

So, assuming we weren't one of those nine teams, what do you think?

Well.... Should We...?

SmashMouth · 08-30-2022, 01:51 PM

Jerruh may make a move for him... we'll see.

K Major · 08-30-2022, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Jerruh may make a move for him... we'll see.

Well, Eric did say he wants to play for a contender

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rezburna · 08-30-2022, 03:16 PM

I’d prefer old man Jason Peters.

saintsfan1976 · 08-30-2022, 05:07 PM

What do yall think of this take:

OT/OG Alex Leatherwood
Released by: Raiders
Draft status: Round 1 - 2021
Positional athleticism: Elite

Believe, I know how badly Leatherwood played in his first season with the Raiders. But hear me out on this one. By now, it's plainly obvious, Las Vegas picked Leatherwood far too early in the draft. He probably should've been a second or third round selection. Had he been, expectations would've been drastically different. Maybe that would've impacted his play. Maybe not.

Either way, this is a multi-year starter at Alabama who was reliable in college, has serious measurables and tested like a high-caliber athlete before his rookie season. Yes, the technical and balance elements of his game are abysmal right now. But the tools can't be ignored. Plus, Leatherwood has experience at tackle and guard in the NFL. He's officially a reclamation project now, before his third professional season. But with the right offensive line coach and teammates around him, it's not absurd to believe this former first-rounder can be a serviceable contributor in this league.

Boston Saint · 08-30-2022, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

What do yall think of this take:

Saw this too. I’d take a flyer.

K Major · 08-30-2022, 07:24 PM

I wouldn’t even want Leatherwood as a back up.

He performed poorly in pre season - hand placement needs a ton of work.

For the Raiders to give up on a former 1st rounder after ONE season is pretty telling.

Big swing and miss for Mayock and Gruden.

Crusader · 08-30-2022, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Saw this too. I’d take a flyer.

I would atleast try and invite him for a workout. If he coulf fill in at LT to begin with and then slide over to either guard position once Penning comes back that could be good.

saintsfan1976 · 08-31-2022, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I wouldn’t even want Leatherwood as a back up.

He performed poorly in pre season - hand placement needs a ton of work.

For the Raiders to give up on a former 1st rounder after ONE season is pretty telling.

Big swing and miss for Mayock and Gruden.

You also have a new regime at the helm. I'm not defending Leatherwood's performance (I haven't watched it at all), BUT can he be revived in the right system as pointed out?

Rugby Saint II · 08-31-2022, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

You also have a new regime at the helm. I'm not defending Leatherwood's performance (I haven't watched it at all), BUT can he be revived in the right system as pointed out?

Let's ask Doug Marrone what he thinks.

08-30-2022, 01:38 PM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Eric Fischer - Should We? I've always wanted to create a "Should We...?" post. Woohoo!! Fischer is 31. Had a down year after returning from an ACL. Otherwise he's graded very well at LT for many years. Apparently he's turned down nine teams' offers. Saints have appx $7MM in cap (I could be wrong there). So, assuming we weren't one of those nine teams, what do you think? Well.... Should We...?

08-30-2022, 01:51 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,987 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? Jerruh may make a move for him... we'll see. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Jerruh may make a move for him... we'll see. Well, Eric did say he wants to play for a contender . jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,652	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? I’d prefer old man Jason Peters.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? What do yall think of this take: OT/OG Alex Leatherwood Released by: Raiders Draft status: Round 1 - 2021 Positional athleticism: Elite Believe, I know how badly Leatherwood played in his first season with the Raiders. But hear me out on this one. By now, it's plainly obvious, Las Vegas picked Leatherwood far too early in the draft. He probably should've been a second or third round selection. Had he been, expectations would've been drastically different. Maybe that would've impacted his play. Maybe not. Either way, this is a multi-year starter at Alabama who was reliable in college, has serious measurables and tested like a high-caliber athlete before his rookie season. Yes, the technical and balance elements of his game are abysmal right now. But the tools can't be ignored. Plus, Leatherwood has experience at tackle and guard in the NFL. He's officially a reclamation project now, before his third professional season. But with the right offensive line coach and teammates around him, it's not absurd to believe this former first-rounder can be a serviceable contributor in this league. Crusader and Boston Saint like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? I wouldn’t even want Leatherwood as a back up. He performed poorly in pre season - hand placement needs a ton of work. For the Raiders to give up on a former 1st rounder after ONE season is pretty telling. Big swing and miss for Mayock and Gruden. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,985	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? Originally Posted by Boston Saint Saw this too. I’d take a flyer. I would atleast try and invite him for a workout. If he coulf fill in at LT to begin with and then slide over to either guard position once Penning comes back that could be good. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? Originally Posted by K Major I wouldn’t even want Leatherwood as a back up. He performed poorly in pre season - hand placement needs a ton of work. For the Raiders to give up on a former 1st rounder after ONE season is pretty telling. Big swing and miss for Mayock and Gruden. You also have a new regime at the helm. I'm not defending Leatherwood's performance (I haven't watched it at all), BUT can he be revived in the right system as pointed out? K Major likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Eric Fischer - Should We? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 You also have a new regime at the helm. I'm not defending Leatherwood's performance (I haven't watched it at all), BUT can he be revived in the right system as pointed out? Let's ask Doug Marrone what he thinks. SmashMouth and Thirty3 like this.