Saints cuts

NarwhalHunter · 09-02-2007, 02:37 PM

I think it shows a ton of sand on part of Loomis and Payton to cut Pittman, especially since they moved up to get him early in the fourth. Still, I'd rather see us cut bait and keep the guy who can actually play in Pierre Thomas than keep dead weight on the roster just because he was a mid round draft pick. That's the kind of thinking Haz did and look where it got us. Same thing with Lance Moore and Mike Hass last year; Moore just proved he was hungrier and willing to do anything necessary for the team.

Not too surprised to see late rounders Jones and Mitchell go, let's face it, they ain't all going to be Colston. I'm pretty sure they'll make the PS. Jones is raw, in a season or two he might be a good nickel option but looks like experience wins out over youth in the backfield for now. Mitchell will probably make a good two-down thumper but there wasn't room for him with Simoneau and Simmons both on the roster. I still think Fincher has decent upside, and the coaches must see something we don't. Not too shocked at all the DTs left, just lets all the fat boys keep their wind a little better. Really the only head scratcher for me is all the tight ends, makes me wonder if coach has ideas for some wacky formations up his sleeve. Anyone ever hear of a 4 TE set?

09-02-2007, 02:37 PM	#38
NarwhalHunter 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hattiesburger with Cheese Posts: 146 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints cuts I think it shows a ton of sand on part of Loomis and Payton to cut Pittman, especially since they moved up to get him early in the fourth. Still, I'd rather see us cut bait and keep the guy who can actually play in Pierre Thomas than keep dead weight on the roster just because he was a mid round draft pick. That's the kind of thinking Haz did and look where it got us. Same thing with Lance Moore and Mike Hass last year; Moore just proved he was hungrier and willing to do anything necessary for the team. Not too surprised to see late rounders Jones and Mitchell go, let's face it, they ain't all going to be Colston. I'm pretty sure they'll make the PS. Jones is raw, in a season or two he might be a good nickel option but looks like experience wins out over youth in the backfield for now. Mitchell will probably make a good two-down thumper but there wasn't room for him with Simoneau and Simmons both on the roster. I still think Fincher has decent upside, and the coaches must see something we don't. Not too shocked at all the DTs left, just lets all the fat boys keep their wind a little better. Really the only head scratcher for me is all the tight ends, makes me wonder if coach has ideas for some wacky formations up his sleeve. Anyone ever hear of a 4 TE set?