Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75)

papz · 08-28-2007, 04:14 PM

• Word out of New Orleans is CB Fred Thomas, who is entering his 12th season, might have a tough time making the Saints' opening-day roster. Thomas has already lost his starting spot to ex-Colt Jason David, and Jason Craft beat him out for the nickel CB job.

That taken from Pro Football Weekly.

joe (new orleans): speaking of busts...is Meachem lucky he was drafted #1 by the Saints? Otherwise, he'd have gotten cut.

Dan Arkush: (4:27 PM ET ) Yeah, I'm a big Mickey loomis fan, but Meachem really looks like a reach.

Taken from the ESPN Arkush chat.

ScottF · 08-28-2007, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by papz

• Word out of New Orleans is CB Fred Thomas, who is entering his 12th season, might have a tough time making the Saints' opening-day roster. Thomas has already lost his starting spot to ex-Colt Jason David, and Jason Craft beat him out for the nickel CB job.

That taken from Pro Football Weekly.

Taken from the ESPN Arkush chat.

c'mon, a reach? He was on everybody's board just as high, if not higher

he is in a perfect system to learn and develop slowly

LongTimeFan · 08-29-2007, 08:36 PM

New Orleans Saints - Saints Trim Roster to 75

Jamal Jones will make for a good WR someday for a team, I hope that the Saints could have held on to him, I really like him.

MatthewT · 08-29-2007, 09:24 PM

I was hoping the Saints could trade a RB, now it's looking doubtful. I think Branch is going to catch on with another team. As for Jamal Jones, very good potential. Another guy caught up in the numbers game. Honestly, I did not like some of the things he did last year. One thing that sticks out is he has a bad habit of not using his full effort to catch a difficult pass. Maybe he is a little afraid to stick his body out. I am not saying that is the case, but at times it sure looked like it. If still available for practice squad, I would not have an issue with the Saints further developing him. Like I said, very good potential.

As for Lance Moore, he may have earned a roster spot with his WR ability. He definitely is not going to earn it as a returner, just yet. Since he did have a great preseason at WR, I think that will be enough to earn him to open the season as a returner, with the hope of getting better each week. If anyone would have asked me a couple weeks ago, I would have said he would get cut. I now see him competing for time on offense.

It's going to be real interesting to see who makes the final cut at RB/FB. We already know of four guarantees, that is McAllister, Bush, Karney, and Pittman. If the Saints keep 5 guys, which I think they will, it will be close between Stecker, Thomas, and Dudley. Stecker is probably the guy who makes it. One thing that could help Dudley's cause is the number of TE's the Saints decide to keep. Thomas could get in on an injury to someone or someone like Stecker or Pittman getting traded, which would be a very remote possibility in all scenarios.

exiled · 08-30-2007, 01:25 PM

I really Like Branch. I hope he can find his way to a team that can use him. He is in his prime - and should be on a team. Good Luck.

TheDeuce · 08-30-2007, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I was hoping the Saints could trade a RB, now it's looking doubtful. I think Branch is going to catch on with another team. As for Jamal Jones, very good potential. Another guy caught up in the numbers game. Honestly, I did not like some of the things he did last year. One thing that sticks out is he has a bad habit of not using his full effort to catch a difficult pass. Maybe he is a little afraid to stick his body out. I am not saying that is the case, but at times it sure looked like it. If still available for practice squad, I would not have an issue with the Saints further developing him. Like I said, very good potential.

As for Lance Moore, he may have earned a roster spot with his WR ability. He definitely is not going to earn it as a returner, just yet. Since he did have a great preseason at WR, I think that will be enough to earn him to open the season as a returner, with the hope of getting better each week. If anyone would have asked me a couple weeks ago, I would have said he would get cut. I now see him competing for time on offense.

It's going to be real interesting to see who makes the final cut at RB/FB. We already know of four guarantees, that is McAllister, Bush, Karney, and Pittman. If the Saints keep 5 guys, which I think they will, it will be close between Stecker, Thomas, and Dudley. Stecker is probably the guy who makes it. One thing that could help Dudley's cause is the number of TE's the Saints decide to keep. Thomas could get in on an injury to someone or someone like Stecker or Pittman getting traded, which would be a very remote possibility in all scenarios.

Trade a RB? Who were we going to trade? Besides Deuce, Bush, and Karney, none of those other guys have any value. Considering somebody like Randy Moss went for a fourth round pick, you think anybody would give up a draft pick for an Aaron Stecker? Jamaal Branch? Pierre Thomas? No way. I liked Branch, I thought he looked real good last preseason, but guys like that come around so often, that the team isn't going to be losing anything special. I hope he catches on somewhere.

08-28-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) • Word out of New Orleans is CB Fred Thomas, who is entering his 12th season, might have a tough time making the Saints' opening-day roster. Thomas has already lost his starting spot to ex-Colt Jason David, and Jason Craft beat him out for the nickel CB job. That taken from Pro Football Weekly. joe (new orleans): speaking of busts...is Meachem lucky he was drafted #1 by the Saints? Otherwise, he'd have gotten cut. Dan Arkush: (4:27 PM ET ) Yeah, I'm a big Mickey loomis fan, but Meachem really looks like a reach. Taken from the ESPN Arkush chat.
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08-28-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) Originally Posted by papz • Word out of New Orleans is CB Fred Thomas, who is entering his 12th season, might have a tough time making the Saints' opening-day roster. Thomas has already lost his starting spot to ex-Colt Jason David, and Jason Craft beat him out for the nickel CB job. That taken from Pro Football Weekly. Taken from the ESPN Arkush chat. c'mon, a reach? He was on everybody's board just as high, if not higher he is in a perfect system to learn and develop slowly

08-29-2007, 08:36 PM	#3
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) New Orleans Saints - Saints Trim Roster to 75 Jamal Jones will make for a good WR someday for a team, I hope that the Saints could have held on to him, I really like him.

08-29-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) I was hoping the Saints could trade a RB, now it's looking doubtful. I think Branch is going to catch on with another team. As for Jamal Jones, very good potential. Another guy caught up in the numbers game. Honestly, I did not like some of the things he did last year. One thing that sticks out is he has a bad habit of not using his full effort to catch a difficult pass. Maybe he is a little afraid to stick his body out. I am not saying that is the case, but at times it sure looked like it. If still available for practice squad, I would not have an issue with the Saints further developing him. Like I said, very good potential. As for Lance Moore, he may have earned a roster spot with his WR ability. He definitely is not going to earn it as a returner, just yet. Since he did have a great preseason at WR, I think that will be enough to earn him to open the season as a returner, with the hope of getting better each week. If anyone would have asked me a couple weeks ago, I would have said he would get cut. I now see him competing for time on offense. It's going to be real interesting to see who makes the final cut at RB/FB. We already know of four guarantees, that is McAllister, Bush, Karney, and Pittman. If the Saints keep 5 guys, which I think they will, it will be close between Stecker, Thomas, and Dudley. Stecker is probably the guy who makes it. One thing that could help Dudley's cause is the number of TE's the Saints decide to keep. Thomas could get in on an injury to someone or someone like Stecker or Pittman getting traded, which would be a very remote possibility in all scenarios.

08-30-2007, 01:25 PM	#5
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 487	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) I really Like Branch. I hope he can find his way to a team that can use him. He is in his prime - and should be on a team. Good Luck.

08-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#6
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Jamaal Branch Cut (cuts down to 75) Originally Posted by MatthewT I was hoping the Saints could trade a RB, now it's looking doubtful. I think Branch is going to catch on with another team. As for Jamal Jones, very good potential. Another guy caught up in the numbers game. Honestly, I did not like some of the things he did last year. One thing that sticks out is he has a bad habit of not using his full effort to catch a difficult pass. Maybe he is a little afraid to stick his body out. I am not saying that is the case, but at times it sure looked like it. If still available for practice squad, I would not have an issue with the Saints further developing him. Like I said, very good potential. As for Lance Moore, he may have earned a roster spot with his WR ability. He definitely is not going to earn it as a returner, just yet. Since he did have a great preseason at WR, I think that will be enough to earn him to open the season as a returner, with the hope of getting better each week. If anyone would have asked me a couple weeks ago, I would have said he would get cut. I now see him competing for time on offense. It's going to be real interesting to see who makes the final cut at RB/FB. We already know of four guarantees, that is McAllister, Bush, Karney, and Pittman. If the Saints keep 5 guys, which I think they will, it will be close between Stecker, Thomas, and Dudley. Stecker is probably the guy who makes it. One thing that could help Dudley's cause is the number of TE's the Saints decide to keep. Thomas could get in on an injury to someone or someone like Stecker or Pittman getting traded, which would be a very remote possibility in all scenarios. Trade a RB? Who were we going to trade? Besides Deuce, Bush, and Karney, none of those other guys have any value. Considering somebody like Randy Moss went for a fourth round pick, you think anybody would give up a draft pick for an Aaron Stecker? Jamaal Branch? Pierre Thomas? No way. I liked Branch, I thought he looked real good last preseason, but guys like that come around so often, that the team isn't going to be losing anything special. I hope he catches on somewhere.
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