Dhani Jones signs one year deal with Saints

Danno · 07-09-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Seeing how Shanle is two years younger and entering his prime, I'd have to disagree with you there. Shanle has more potential of the two. We know what Jones is capable of because what he's shown in the past. This was Shanle's first year as a full time starter and he was very solid. Shanle's only going to get better. Even while being in the Eagles' and Giants' attacking defense, Jones has never amassed more than 3 sacks. I love the fact we signed Dhani, but he is not going to supplant Shanle whom we just signed to an extension as the starter. Dhani will be good insurance if someone were to go down... and a good rotational guy when Fuji or Shanle needs some rest.

Agree 100% on your Shanle take. But I'm not so sure Dhani even makes this team. We have Simoneau, who can back up all 3 spots, and Fincher, and Faulk, and Evans, and Mitchell and a couple other prospects.

I think one of tyhe youngsters will step up in TC and take that 5th/6th/7th LB spot from Dhani.

Remember, if Dhani is a last cut, he'll most likely be available as a street free agent all year similar to the Bellamy situation a year ago. There was virtually no action on this guy 1 month away from TC's.

I think he's simply insurance in case one or two of the youngsters disappoint in camp, or we suffer an injury to the top 4. His special teams play may be the only reason he makes this squad, because all I've heard from Eagles' fans is good riddance.

TheDeuce · 07-11-2007, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Agree 100% on your Shanle take. But I'm not so sure Dhani even makes this team. We have Simoneau, who can back up all 3 spots, and Fincher, and Faulk, and Evans, and Mitchell and a couple other prospects.

I think one of tyhe youngsters will step up in TC and take that 5th/6th/7th LB spot from Dhani.

Remember, if Dhani is a last cut, he'll most likely be available as a street free agent all year similar to the Bellamy situation a year ago. There was virtually no action on this guy 1 month away from TC's.

I think he's simply insurance in case one or two of the youngsters disappoint in camp, or we suffer an injury to the top 4. His special teams play may be the only reason he makes this squad, because all I've heard from Eagles' fans is good riddance.

While I agree that he probably isn't going to start, take a look at those names that you said would take a roster spot from Dhani Jones. Alfred Fincher? Haha this guy will never see the field, he's terrible. Special teams player at very best. Is that Trev Faulk? Scrub. Won't play. Marvin Mitchell? Can't really say about this guy, but I remember being pretty upset about the pick because I didn't think he'd even make the roster. So while Dhani Jones might not start, he is a proven commodity in the NFL, a guy who can come in and be a decent starter which is ten times better than anything Faulk or Fincher can give you.

Bobaganoosh · 07-11-2007, 02:27 PM

This signing is strictly for depth. Shanle and Fujita are locks to start at OLB. Simmons and Simeneau will battle it out in the middle with the loser being the primary backup at all 3 positions. Evans probably makes the team because he is a very good special teamer. I think Jones will stick, but it will in no way be as competition to the starters.

Danno · 07-11-2007, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh

This signing is strictly for depth. Shanle and Fujita are locks to start at OLB. Simmons and Simeneau will battle it out in the middle with the loser being the primary backup at all 3 positions. Evans probably makes the team because he is a very good special teamer. I think Jones will stick, but it will in no way be as competition to the starters.

And I doubt Dhani is the last LB we sign before the season starts too.

07-09-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by papz Seeing how Shanle is two years younger and entering his prime, I'd have to disagree with you there. Shanle has more potential of the two. We know what Jones is capable of because what he's shown in the past. This was Shanle's first year as a full time starter and he was very solid. Shanle's only going to get better. Even while being in the Eagles' and Giants' attacking defense, Jones has never amassed more than 3 sacks. I love the fact we signed Dhani, but he is not going to supplant Shanle whom we just signed to an extension as the starter. Dhani will be good insurance if someone were to go down... and a good rotational guy when Fuji or Shanle needs some rest. Agree 100% on your Shanle take. But I'm not so sure Dhani even makes this team. We have Simoneau, who can back up all 3 spots, and Fincher, and Faulk, and Evans, and Mitchell and a couple other prospects. I think one of tyhe youngsters will step up in TC and take that 5th/6th/7th LB spot from Dhani. Remember, if Dhani is a last cut, he'll most likely be available as a street free agent all year similar to the Bellamy situation a year ago. There was virtually no action on this guy 1 month away from TC's. I think he's simply insurance in case one or two of the youngsters disappoint in camp, or we suffer an injury to the top 4. His special teams play may be the only reason he makes this squad, because all I've heard from Eagles' fans is good riddance.

07-11-2007, 11:21 AM	#2
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by Danno Agree 100% on your Shanle take. But I'm not so sure Dhani even makes this team. We have Simoneau, who can back up all 3 spots, and Fincher, and Faulk, and Evans, and Mitchell and a couple other prospects. I think one of tyhe youngsters will step up in TC and take that 5th/6th/7th LB spot from Dhani. Remember, if Dhani is a last cut, he'll most likely be available as a street free agent all year similar to the Bellamy situation a year ago. There was virtually no action on this guy 1 month away from TC's. I think he's simply insurance in case one or two of the youngsters disappoint in camp, or we suffer an injury to the top 4. His special teams play may be the only reason he makes this squad, because all I've heard from Eagles' fans is good riddance. While I agree that he probably isn't going to start, take a look at those names that you said would take a roster spot from Dhani Jones. Alfred Fincher? Haha this guy will never see the field, he's terrible. Special teams player at very best. Is that Trev Faulk? Scrub. Won't play. Marvin Mitchell? Can't really say about this guy, but I remember being pretty upset about the pick because I didn't think he'd even make the roster. So while Dhani Jones might not start, he is a proven commodity in the NFL, a guy who can come in and be a decent starter which is ten times better than anything Faulk or Fincher can give you.
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07-11-2007, 03:07 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh This signing is strictly for depth. Shanle and Fujita are locks to start at OLB. Simmons and Simeneau will battle it out in the middle with the loser being the primary backup at all 3 positions. Evans probably makes the team because he is a very good special teamer. I think Jones will stick, but it will in no way be as competition to the starters. And I doubt Dhani is the last LB we sign before the season starts too.

07-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#3
Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	This signing is strictly for depth. Shanle and Fujita are locks to start at OLB. Simmons and Simeneau will battle it out in the middle with the loser being the primary backup at all 3 positions. Evans probably makes the team because he is a very good special teamer. I think Jones will stick, but it will in no way be as competition to the starters.