Saints | Team may not bring back Simoneau

QBREES9 · 01-01-2008, 09:24 PM

Saints | Team may not bring back Simoneau
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 1507 -0800

Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun Herald, reports it is unclear if the New Orleans Saints will re-sign impending free-agent LB Mark Simoneau.

MatthewT · 01-01-2008, 09:42 PM

I don't see the Saints bringing him back, but who knows. For whatever reason, naked pictures of Sean Payton or whatever, he did fend off Danny Clark and Brian Simmons for his job the past two seasons.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-02-2008, 02:14 AM

Proof positive that God does in fact smile upon the Saints!

Addition by subtraction.

Maybe the long overdue overhaul of the defense has finally begun.

SFIAH

hagan714 · 01-02-2008, 04:25 AM

I would like to keep him as a back up. but at what price?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-02-2008, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

I would like to keep him as a back up. but at what price?

The guy is always out of position and cannot get off blocks. Why in the heck would we want to keep him, even as a backup?

I'm seen him get swallowed up on plays so many times, that it makes me ill to think about.

SFIAH

BIGEASY504 · 01-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The guy is always out of position and cannot get off blocks. Why in the heck would we want to keep him, even as a backup?

I'm seen him get swallowed up on plays so many times, that it makes me ill to think about.

SFIAH

On the play against the Eagles when McNabb made the long run, Hollis took up two blockers and in stead of Simoneau hitting the gab he runs right up Hollis back and got pushed back and in the process McNabb runs for a long gain right at the spot Simoneau vacated. He should have never beaten out Danny Clark or Brian Simmons but that’s a Payton player which is BS!!!!!!!

WhoDatQB · 01-02-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by BIGEASY504

On the play against the Eagles when McNabb made the long run, Hollis took up two blockers and in stead of Simoneau hitting the gab he runs right up Hollis back and got pushed back and in the process McNabb runs for a long gain right at the spot Simoneau vacated. He should have never beaten out Danny Clark or Brian Simmons but that’s a Payton player which is BS!!!!!!!

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He did this type of thing all year long too. I NEVER want to see him back even on the sidelines. I think Simmons can play both positions too. Keep Simmons around for depth, hell Simmons should have been starting anyway.

hagan714 · 01-02-2008, 07:03 AM

Because we do not have one under contract now. Thats why. Thats the only reason why. Better safe than sorry. Besides he can play both MLB and WLB. No he is not my first choice but he is the only option we have right now. Sign him to another one year deal and if the replacement are found by camp cut him if he does not work out. He knows the system and that is his only upper hand.

biloxi-indian · 01-02-2008, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Because we do not have one under contract now. Thats why. Thats the only reason why. Better safe than sorry. Besides he can play both MLB and WLB. No he is not my first choice but he is the only option we have right now. Sign him to another one year deal and if the replacement are found by camp cut him if he does not work out. He knows the system and that is his only upper hand.

Hagan, I thought we brought Mitchell in as a MLB...albeit we moved him around.

hagan714 · 01-02-2008, 07:31 AM

Form everything I am reading it sounds like the NYG are going to make a push to keep him. The sticking point seems to be length of contract. He feels he proved himself this year. Against the run I would agree but against the pass he still needs work. Stuck on the east coast I have to watch more NYG football than I like. LOL If he does sign with us good but I would still go after one of the two top ILB in the draft. Just to good to pass up. Problem is we are picking behind the Jets and NE. both teams have them on their radar. The jets would be more than happy to make it pick just to stick it to the Pats. Yep it is that childish.

Dan Connor, OLB, Penn State Sr, 6-3, 233
Connor has the flexibility to play both OLB and ILB, so I have NE leaning towards him. They like flexibility.

James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State Jr, 6-3, 244
At 6-3, 240 pounds and with great speed, Laurinaitis can do it all at linebacker and he has the experience to make an instant impact. Well, with Jenkins off the board, the Saints upgrade its MLB position with the Little Animal. Laurinaitis would be a significant upgrade over Mark Simoneau. The Saints also would get James father, “The Animal” as a supporter, and it’s always nice to have a guy like that on your side.

Never know the pats are always open to deal and they have 5 FA at CB so they may trade down or just take

Malcolm Jenkins, CB, OSU Jr, 6-1, 202, 4.45

They do not believe in picking players for the value they carry in the draft by a rating. They just pick players who play. No hype is usually involved.

01-01-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
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01-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau I don't see the Saints bringing him back, but who knows. For whatever reason, naked pictures of Sean Payton or whatever, he did fend off Danny Clark and Brian Simmons for his job the past two seasons.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Proof positive that God does in fact smile upon the Saints! Addition by subtraction. Maybe the long overdue overhaul of the defense has finally begun. SFIAH

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau I would like to keep him as a back up. but at what price?

01-02-2008, 06:30 AM	#5
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Originally Posted by hagan714 I would like to keep him as a back up. but at what price? The guy is always out of position and cannot get off blocks. Why in the heck would we want to keep him, even as a backup? I'm seen him get swallowed up on plays so many times, that it makes me ill to think about. SFIAH

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BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The guy is always out of position and cannot get off blocks. Why in the heck would we want to keep him, even as a backup? I'm seen him get swallowed up on plays so many times, that it makes me ill to think about. SFIAH On the play against the Eagles when McNabb made the long run, Hollis took up two blockers and in stead of Simoneau hitting the gab he runs right up Hollis back and got pushed back and in the process McNabb runs for a long gain right at the spot Simoneau vacated. He should have never beaten out Danny Clark or Brian Simmons but that’s a Payton player which is BS!!!!!!!
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01-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Originally Posted by BIGEASY504 On the play against the Eagles when McNabb made the long run, Hollis took up two blockers and in stead of Simoneau hitting the gab he runs right up Hollis back and got pushed back and in the process McNabb runs for a long gain right at the spot Simoneau vacated. He should have never beaten out Danny Clark or Brian Simmons but that’s a Payton player which is BS!!!!!!! ====== He did this type of thing all year long too. I NEVER want to see him back even on the sidelines. I think Simmons can play both positions too. Keep Simmons around for depth, hell Simmons should have been starting anyway.

01-02-2008, 07:03 AM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Because we do not have one under contract now. Thats why. Thats the only reason why. Better safe than sorry. Besides he can play both MLB and WLB. No he is not my first choice but he is the only option we have right now. Sign him to another one year deal and if the replacement are found by camp cut him if he does not work out. He knows the system and that is his only upper hand.

01-02-2008, 07:11 AM	#9
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Originally Posted by hagan714 Because we do not have one under contract now. Thats why. Thats the only reason why. Better safe than sorry. Besides he can play both MLB and WLB. No he is not my first choice but he is the only option we have right now. Sign him to another one year deal and if the replacement are found by camp cut him if he does not work out. He knows the system and that is his only upper hand. Hagan, I thought we brought Mitchell in as a MLB...albeit we moved him around.

01-02-2008, 07:31 AM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints \| Team may not bring back Simoneau Form everything I am reading it sounds like the NYG are going to make a push to keep him. The sticking point seems to be length of contract. He feels he proved himself this year. Against the run I would agree but against the pass he still needs work. Stuck on the east coast I have to watch more NYG football than I like. LOL If he does sign with us good but I would still go after one of the two top ILB in the draft. Just to good to pass up. Problem is we are picking behind the Jets and NE. both teams have them on their radar. The jets would be more than happy to make it pick just to stick it to the Pats. Yep it is that childish. Dan Connor, OLB, Penn State Sr, 6-3, 233 Connor has the flexibility to play both OLB and ILB, so I have NE leaning towards him. They like flexibility. James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State Jr, 6-3, 244 At 6-3, 240 pounds and with great speed, Laurinaitis can do it all at linebacker and he has the experience to make an instant impact. Well, with Jenkins off the board, the Saints upgrade its MLB position with the Little Animal. Laurinaitis would be a significant upgrade over Mark Simoneau. The Saints also would get James father, “The Animal” as a supporter, and it’s always nice to have a guy like that on your side. Never know the pats are always open to deal and they have 5 FA at CB so they may trade down or just take Malcolm Jenkins, CB, OSU Jr, 6-1, 202, 4.45 They do not believe in picking players for the value they carry in the draft by a rating. They just pick players who play. No hype is usually involved.
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