Bye bye Fred Thomas?

papz · 08-23-2007, 11:22 AM

NOLA.com: Everything New Orleans

Thursday, August 23, 2007By Jimmy Smith
The Saints must make seven cuts by Tuesday. A quick look at seven players who need to really impress the coaches tonight against the Chiefs:

-- Quarterback Jason Fife. May not get any playing time against Chiefs, and his fate could be sealed. The third quarterback spot is likely going to Tyler Palko.

-- Tight end Ronnie Ghent. The Saints have five tight ends on the roster, but they'll likely keep three. Ghent won't be one of them.

-- Tight end John Owens. See above. Owens might make it to the last cut Sept. 1, but he won't make the 53.

-- Running back Jamaal Branch. He has been taking reps at fullback, and there's a crowd at tailback. An early cut could give him time to catch on elsewhere.

-- Cornerback Fred Thomas. He has done all he could to make the roster, but it won't be enough. The Saints could do him a favor with an early release so he could find another team.

-- Center Brian Ferentz. A camp body when he joined the club, Ferentz is no longer needed now that Jeff Faine is back at work.

-- WR Derrick Doyle. Another player caught up in numbers at the position. With one exhibition remaining after this, there's no need for extra receivers.

08-23-2007, 11:22 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Bye bye Fred Thomas? NOLA.com: Everything New Orleans Thursday, August 23, 2007By Jimmy Smith The Saints must make seven cuts by Tuesday. A quick look at seven players who need to really impress the coaches tonight against the Chiefs: -- Quarterback Jason Fife. May not get any playing time against Chiefs, and his fate could be sealed. The third quarterback spot is likely going to Tyler Palko. -- Tight end Ronnie Ghent. The Saints have five tight ends on the roster, but they'll likely keep three. Ghent won't be one of them. -- Tight end John Owens. See above. Owens might make it to the last cut Sept. 1, but he won't make the 53. -- Running back Jamaal Branch. He has been taking reps at fullback, and there's a crowd at tailback. An early cut could give him time to catch on elsewhere. -- Cornerback Fred Thomas. He has done all he could to make the roster, but it won't be enough. The Saints could do him a favor with an early release so he could find another team. -- Center Brian Ferentz. A camp body when he joined the club, Ferentz is no longer needed now that Jeff Faine is back at work. -- WR Derrick Doyle. Another player caught up in numbers at the position. With one exhibition remaining after this, there's no need for extra receivers.