Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster?

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2023, 11:49 AM

The gang brought up a good topic on the show below. (Thanks for the post, Smash) Who would you select as your dark horse after OTA's and minicamp? That is, what player that hasn't really received much hype do you think makes the initial cut to 53?

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AsylumGuido · 06-20-2023, 11:59 AM

I'll go first. I've heard lots of talk around here about a supposed lack of depth at LB and the desire for the Saints to hit the free agent market to add to that depth. I've mentioned this before, but I think the front office is cautiously optimistic that they already have the needed depth on the current 90 man roster at LB. While D'Marco Jackson is one possibility of quality depth, I really think that it's UDFA Anfernee Orji who's got them excited. I really think he's going to be making that cut and and making a move for one of the aging vets at LB unnecessary.

We all know that Dennis Allen believes in the 4-2 and using the nickel extensively. Any LB behind Davis and Werner are basically either backups to those two positions or special teams regulars.

turbo_dog · 06-20-2023, 01:00 PM

Not sure how much of a dark horse he is, but I'm looking for Kendre Miller to make the final cut.

Cruize · 06-21-2023, 12:46 PM

Frye.

Rugby Saint II · 06-21-2023, 03:05 PM

Ugo Amadi and Nick Anderson are my two favorites for dark horse. I think they mentioned both of them in their podcast and they make good sense for a dark horse candidate. Nick Anderson, from Tulane, is a local favorite but the way Brooke described his game he has a non stop motor, he's a great tackler, and he covers well. He might be too small for the NFL though.

iceshack149 · 06-21-2023, 06:09 PM

iceshack149 · 06-26-2023, 01:35 PM

I'd like to see Smoke Monday make the roster because he's a hitter and his name is cool. And of course this:

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Rugby Saint II · 07-06-2023, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I'd like to see Smoke Monday make the roster because he's a hitter and his name is cool. And of course this:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1520576474952216577

On the bright side, if he doesn't make the roster in New Orleans then the Failcons will want to sign him to start for them. lol I hope he does make it though, we need valuable depth at safety. I'm sure that he'll make the practice squad because he missed out on some good coaching last year.

Besides, he's got the tools necessary to be good in the NFL and our scouts liked him enough to draft him.

AsylumGuido · 07-06-2023, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

On the bright side, if he doesn't make the roster in New Orleans then the Failcons will want to sign him to start for them. lol I hope he does make it though, we need valuable depth at safety. I'm sure that he'll make the practice squad because he missed out on some good coaching last year.

Besides, he's got the tools necessary to be good in the NFL and our scouts liked him enough to draft him.

Well, they liked him enough to sign him as an undrafted free agent, Rugs.

Rugby Saint II · 07-10-2023, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Well, they liked him enough to sign him as an undrafted free agent, Rugs.

Right! Thanks. Yep. And they paid him well to make sure that he came to New Orleans.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,743	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by iceshack149 I'd like to see Smoke Monday make the roster because he's a hitter and his name is cool. And of course this: https://twitter.com/i/status/1520576474952216577 On the bright side, if he doesn't make the roster in New Orleans then the Failcons will want to sign him to start for them. lol I hope he does make it though, we need valuable depth at safety. I'm sure that he'll make the practice squad because he missed out on some good coaching last year. Besides, he's got the tools necessary to be good in the NFL and our scouts liked him enough to draft him.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II On the bright side, if he doesn't make the roster in New Orleans then the Failcons will want to sign him to start for them. lol I hope he does make it though, we need valuable depth at safety. I'm sure that he'll make the practice squad because he missed out on some good coaching last year. Besides, he's got the tools necessary to be good in the NFL and our scouts liked him enough to draft him. Well, they liked him enough to sign him as an undrafted free agent, Rugs.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,743	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Well, they liked him enough to sign him as an undrafted free agent, Rugs. Right! Thanks. Yep. And they paid him well to make sure that he came to New Orleans.