Rumor: Tank Johnson to the Saints

blacksaint · 07-04-2007, 01:54 AM

"I feel being cut could be the wake up he needed. I'm just interested in why some are so unwilling to give a talented player a chance to redeem himself. He can't drag down the team. He won't screw up the space-time continuum.

All our DTs are either aging, average, or both. Tank isn't just a roadblock. We have that. He isn't just a "high reving guy". We have that. He penetrates and disrupts. He could be the missing piece, and at a discount . We could draft at our leisure next year, or even trade up for some super stud prospect. The other reasons that I would give Tank a shot are easily searchable."

Tank Johnson's 2007 stats:
GP Tot Tckl Sacks Int TDs FF
__14___26__3.5___0__0__1

" Where's this dominance you're talking about. He's a decent DT at best."

"ChicagoBears.com reports that the team has waived DT Tank Johnson. The troubled defensive lineman had been arrested recently in Arizona, and the club apparently did not want to deal with him anymore from a public relations perspective. "We are upset and embarrassed by Tank's actions last week," said general manager Jerry Angelo. "He compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didn't, and we have decided to move on."

"If Chi-town can roll with out him, so can our Saints."

Nemesis · 07-04-2007, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by blacksaint

"I feel being cut could be the wake up he needed. I'm just interested in why some are so unwilling to give a talented player a chance to redeem himself. He can't drag down the team. He won't screw up the space-time continuum.

All our DTs are either aging, average, or both. Tank isn't just a roadblock. We have that. He isn't just a "high reving guy". We have that. He penetrates and disrupts. He could be the missing piece, and at a discount . We could draft at our leisure next year, or even trade up for some super stud prospect. The other reasons that I would give Tank a shot are easily searchable."

Tank Johnson's 2007 stats:
GP Tot Tckl Sacks Int TDs FF
__14___26__3.5___0__0__1

" Where's this dominance you're talking about. He's a decent DT at best."

"ChicagoBears.com reports that the team has waived DT Tank Johnson. The troubled defensive lineman had been arrested recently in Arizona, and the club apparently did not want to deal with him anymore from a public relations perspective. "We are upset and embarrassed by Tank's actions last week," said general manager Jerry Angelo. "He compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didn't, and we have decided to move on."

"If Chi-town can roll with out him, so can our Saints."

Ohhhhhh Tank commands attention on the line. Keep leaving him with an average lone blocker, and see what you get. You think someone like Thomas would get all this press? No disrespect to Thomas.....

You're quoting a team that cut a man before test results came back? A man cut without even being charged??? I wouldn't call that ammo.

BTW, I've used that "roll on" line. I've said we would roll on, just as the Pats would roll on without Moss. Using a man's quotes against him is poor form.

blacksaint · 07-04-2007, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Ohhhhhh Tank commands attention on the line. Keep leaving him with an average lone blocker, and see what you get. You think someone like Thomas would get all this press? No disrespect to Thomas.....

You're quoting a team that cut a man before test results came back? A man cut without even being charged??? I wouldn't call that ammo.

BTW, I've used that "roll on" line. I've said we would roll on, just as the Pats would roll on without Moss. Using a man's quotes against him is poor form.

First of all, it's not the man, but the subject that gets all the press. Second, read the bold sentence, nuff said. And third, what the hell are you talking about "the roll on line" that had nothing to do with you, but all to do with the paragraph. Yo Nem, for future references, I'm an adult and I respect any and all posters and expect the same in return, so if you thought it was something pertaining to you, I'm here to say it wasn't.

Nemesis · 07-04-2007, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by blacksaint

First of all, it's not the man, but the subject that gets all the press. Second, read the bold sentence, nuff said. And third, what the hell are you talking about "the roll on line" that had nothing to do with you, but all to do with the paragraph. Yo Nem, for future references, I'm an adult and I respect any and all posters and expect the same in return, so if you thought it was something pertaining to you, I'm here to say it wasn't.

I meant that I was aware that we could roll along without Tank, because I've previously stated it...

You're also proving my point of inflammatory attitudes by referring to Tank with that smiley. He hasn't shot at or threatened anyone.

saintswhodi · 07-04-2007, 07:36 AM

Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already.

ssmitty · 07-04-2007, 07:47 AM

my question would be, where did this rumor come from? i mean, are the saints really interested, are is someone else just spectulating? can anyone confirm the saints said they are interested?

saintswhodi · 07-04-2007, 08:10 AM

It came from John Clayton. New Orleans needs a DT, Tank got cut.

ssmitty · 07-04-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by saintswhodi

It came from John Clayton. New Orleans needs a DT, Tank got cut.

so then, it's just a rumor from clayton and has nothing more, right?

if so, what does everyone think about vick coming to n.o.?

Nemesis · 07-04-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by saintswhodi

Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already.

Why does it seem my quotes are so frequently reprocessed and hurled back at me from the same two people? Get your own material. Why should I keep listing reasons to sign Tank, after THREE threads about him? You pass. I'lll give him a chance.

Saintuary · 07-06-2007, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by saintswhodi

Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already.

We sign Tank because we didn't sign Walter Thomas. If we could bring big Walt for a looksee which lasted for a few minutes then certainly we could've signed Tank yesterday. I think that's a goodnuff reason.

07-04-2007, 01:54 AM	#1
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	"I feel being cut could be the wake up he needed. I'm just interested in why some are so unwilling to give a talented player a chance to redeem himself. He can't drag down the team. He won't screw up the space-time continuum. All our DTs are either aging, average, or both. Tank isn't just a roadblock. We have that. He isn't just a "high reving guy". We have that. He penetrates and disrupts. He could be the missing piece, and at a discount . We could draft at our leisure next year, or even trade up for some super stud prospect. The other reasons that I would give Tank a shot are easily searchable." Tank Johnson's 2007 stats: GP Tot Tckl Sacks Int TDs FF __14___26__3.5___0__0__1 " Where's this dominance you're talking about. He's a decent DT at best." "ChicagoBears.com reports that the team has waived DT Tank Johnson. The troubled defensive lineman had been arrested recently in Arizona, and the club apparently did not want to deal with him anymore from a public relations perspective. "We are upset and embarrassed by Tank's actions last week," said general manager Jerry Angelo. "He compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didn't, and we have decided to move on." "If Chi-town can roll with out him, so can our Saints."
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07-04-2007, 02:20 AM	#2
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Originally Posted by blacksaint "I feel being cut could be the wake up he needed. I'm just interested in why some are so unwilling to give a talented player a chance to redeem himself. He can't drag down the team. He won't screw up the space-time continuum. All our DTs are either aging, average, or both. Tank isn't just a roadblock. We have that. He isn't just a "high reving guy". We have that. He penetrates and disrupts. He could be the missing piece, and at a discount . We could draft at our leisure next year, or even trade up for some super stud prospect. The other reasons that I would give Tank a shot are easily searchable." Tank Johnson's 2007 stats: GP Tot Tckl Sacks Int TDs FF __14___26__3.5___0__0__1 " Where's this dominance you're talking about. He's a decent DT at best." "ChicagoBears.com reports that the team has waived DT Tank Johnson. The troubled defensive lineman had been arrested recently in Arizona, and the club apparently did not want to deal with him anymore from a public relations perspective. "We are upset and embarrassed by Tank's actions last week," said general manager Jerry Angelo. "He compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didn't, and we have decided to move on." "If Chi-town can roll with out him, so can our Saints." Ohhhhhh Tank commands attention on the line. Keep leaving him with an average lone blocker, and see what you get. You think someone like Thomas would get all this press? No disrespect to Thomas..... You're quoting a team that cut a man before test results came back? A man cut without even being charged??? I wouldn't call that ammo. BTW, I've used that "roll on" line. I've said we would roll on, just as the Pats would roll on without Moss. Using a man's quotes against him is poor form.
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07-04-2007, 02:52 AM	#3
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Originally Posted by Nemesis Ohhhhhh Tank commands attention on the line. Keep leaving him with an average lone blocker, and see what you get. You think someone like Thomas would get all this press? No disrespect to Thomas..... You're quoting a team that cut a man before test results came back? A man cut without even being charged??? I wouldn't call that ammo. BTW, I've used that "roll on" line. I've said we would roll on, just as the Pats would roll on without Moss. Using a man's quotes against him is poor form. First of all, it's not the man, but the subject that gets all the press. Second, read the bold sentence, nuff said. And third, what the hell are you talking about "the roll on line" that had nothing to do with you, but all to do with the paragraph. Yo Nem, for future references, I'm an adult and I respect any and all posters and expect the same in return, so if you thought it was something pertaining to you, I'm here to say it wasn't.

07-04-2007, 03:42 AM	#4
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Originally Posted by blacksaint First of all, it's not the man, but the subject that gets all the press. Second, read the bold sentence, nuff said. And third, what the hell are you talking about "the roll on line" that had nothing to do with you, but all to do with the paragraph. Yo Nem, for future references, I'm an adult and I respect any and all posters and expect the same in return, so if you thought it was something pertaining to you, I'm here to say it wasn't. I meant that I was aware that we could roll along without Tank, because I've previously stated it... You're also proving my point of inflammatory attitudes by referring to Tank with that smiley. He hasn't shot at or threatened anyone.

07-04-2007, 07:47 AM	#6
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	my question would be, where did this rumor come from? i mean, are the saints really interested, are is someone else just spectulating? can anyone confirm the saints said they are interested?
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07-04-2007, 07:36 AM	#5
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already.

07-04-2007, 08:10 AM	#7
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	It came from John Clayton. New Orleans needs a DT, Tank got cut.

07-04-2007, 01:41 PM	#8
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	Originally Posted by saintswhodi It came from John Clayton. New Orleans needs a DT, Tank got cut. so then, it's just a rumor from clayton and has nothing more, right? if so, what does everyone think about vick coming to n.o.?
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07-04-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Originally Posted by saintswhodi Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already. Why does it seem my quotes are so frequently reprocessed and hurled back at me from the same two people? Get your own material. Why should I keep listing reasons to sign Tank, after THREE threads about him? You pass. I'lll give him a chance.

07-06-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
Saintuary 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 198	Originally Posted by saintswhodi Wow, many pages and no good reason to sign Tank, outside of "mayne he's changed now." Dude mentions Brees and Payton in the same breath with Tank, but follows it with "save the but they didn't committ a crime" line. The most important point should be irrelevant so we can sign Dirty Harry Johnson. Didn't his bodyguard get killed while in his employ? Lordy, pass already. We sign Tank because we didn't sign Walter Thomas. If we could bring big Walt for a looksee which lasted for a few minutes then certainly we could've signed Tank yesterday. I think that's a goodnuff reason.