Do you think Fred McAfee will make this year's team?

SkipThomas · 06-06-2006, 09:34 PM

I certainly hope so...even at the age of 37 I believe he can be a key contributor to this team. If he doesn't make the team, I hope the offer him an opportunity to be an assistant coach like the Mavericks did with Avery Johnson. I think that one day McAfee could be an outstanding special teams coach. Your thoughts?

D_it_up · 06-06-2006, 10:44 PM

If he does make the team this year, I'd see it as his last. He may be there to be a veteran influence to some of the younger guys. "Fast Freddie" has always been a class act.

hagan714 · 06-07-2006, 07:40 AM

Freddy nows his place and has always excelled at it. I do not see that void being filled this year unless a veteran safty is up to the challenge, I do not see a gunner on the roster that can replace him. he should retire with the same class he plays with. end of the season fairwells.

mikesaintfan · 06-07-2006, 12:41 PM

fredd should go out on his own terms when he wants to
he still has alot to give to the team in leadership and class

JimBone · 06-07-2006, 01:10 PM

I hope he sticks around...at the minicamp, he was asked how many more years he wanted to play...and he said 15.

saintbuck · 06-07-2006, 02:27 PM

How dick would it be to cut him after he gave up his number??

ssmitty · 06-07-2006, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by JimBone

I hope he sticks around...at the minicamp, he was asked how many more years he wanted to play...and he said 15.

absolutely one of the best special teams guys we've ever had............
and if you don't think special teams wins games, you ain't watching pro football..............
another one i would not be so quick to part with..................smitty
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JimBone · 06-07-2006, 03:35 PM

I like McAfee alot...i hope he plays forever...or at least let him decide when his days are done.

MatthewT · 06-07-2006, 05:17 PM

It really depends on how Sean Payton wants to fill his roster. (I will assume no one gets hurt or traded which is not very likely). As it stands now, Fred would probably make it as a 5th RB since hybrid Reggie Bush would be considered the #2 RB, and #4 WR. Since Bush can play two spots, the WR spot will probably have only 5 final roster spots. Where it gets sticky is does Sean Payton want to keep more than 3 TE's or have a backup FB in the mix. If Payton wants to keep 4 TE's, or 2 FB's, then Freddie is in trouble just based on the numbers game. Another possibility is that big RB Joseph could be ready to contribute.

If I was a betting man, I would put my money on Fred making the team. Just gut instinct...

06-06-2006, 09:34 PM	#1
SkipThomas Registered Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 47	Do you think Fred McAfee will make this year's team? I certainly hope so...even at the age of 37 I believe he can be a key contributor to this team. If he doesn't make the team, I hope the offer him an opportunity to be an assistant coach like the Mavericks did with Avery Johnson. I think that one day McAfee could be an outstanding special teams coach. Your thoughts?
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06-07-2006, 07:40 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	RE: Do you think Fred McAfee will make this year Freddy nows his place and has always excelled at it. I do not see that void being filled this year unless a veteran safty is up to the challenge, I do not see a gunner on the roster that can replace him. he should retire with the same class he plays with. end of the season fairwells.

06-07-2006, 03:32 PM	#7
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	Originally Posted by JimBone I hope he sticks around...at the minicamp, he was asked how many more years he wanted to play...and he said 15. absolutely one of the best special teams guys we've ever had............ and if you don't think special teams wins games, you ain't watching pro football.............. another one i would not be so quick to part with..................smitty '
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mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	fredd should go out on his own terms when he wants to he still has alot to give to the team in leadership and class

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JimBone 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thibodaux, La Posts: 614	I hope he sticks around...at the minicamp, he was asked how many more years he wanted to play...and he said 15.

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JimBone 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thibodaux, La Posts: 614	I like McAfee alot...i hope he plays forever...or at least let him decide when his days are done.

06-07-2006, 05:17 PM	#9
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	It really depends on how Sean Payton wants to fill his roster. (I will assume no one gets hurt or traded which is not very likely). As it stands now, Fred would probably make it as a 5th RB since hybrid Reggie Bush would be considered the #2 RB, and #4 WR. Since Bush can play two spots, the WR spot will probably have only 5 final roster spots. Where it gets sticky is does Sean Payton want to keep more than 3 TE's or have a backup FB in the mix. If Payton wants to keep 4 TE's, or 2 FB's, then Freddie is in trouble just based on the numbers game. Another possibility is that big RB Joseph could be ready to contribute. If I was a betting man, I would put my money on Fred making the team. Just gut instinct...