Troupe to visit Saints
 

Troupe to visit Saints; Titans still waiting on Nashville City Paper

Free agent tight end Ben Troupe continues to make the rounds, adding the New Orleans Saints to his list of potential suitors, while the Tennessee Titans continue to take the patient path in free agency.

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This guy could flourish in the Saints offense if he signs. I hope he doesn't have a bad case of the "dropsies".

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He could be very good here with a real quarterback throwing him the ball.

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Keep bringing in the Gators!!!
Troupe had Great hands at the collegiate level, would give Brees a "gates" kinda tight end (not saying he's as good as gates, but with colston and bush taking up most of the coverage, he's a TE that can exploit the weaknesses in the D).

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according to PFT Alge Crumpler has signed with the Titans. This move improves the likelyhood that we could get him. Drew is known for falling in love with athletic TE's. See Antonio Gates

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improves the chances we get Troupe-whoops

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I would take Troupe, and it wont cost a pick, just some cheddar!!!!

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any idea when he is scheduled to visit?

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here is a little info on ben

Comment: Troupe is a four-year veteran out of Florida that was drafted by the Titans in the second round of the 2004 draft. He has good size for the position and is a good athlete. He is a smooth, easy mover that can get into and out of his breaks with body control and agility. He has enough of a burst to separate from defenders as he comes out of his cuts but lacks the top downfield speed to sustain his separation. He has a tendency to be a little late off the ball which gives the linebackers the advantage when they want to try and press him at the line. He is not explosive across the line of scrimmage and is not a real strong blocker in spite of his size. At times it looks like he is indecisive both as a blocker as well as when running routes against zone coverage. He has been an underachiever and has struggled to make it through a whole season without some kind of nagging injury. He could use more intensity in his play, especially as a blocker.

ESPN - Ben Troupe Stats, News, Photos - Tennessee Titans - NFL Football

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He's about the exact same thing as Eric Johnson.. including same salary wise.. I dunno.. I guess..

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a real qb would help him develop. He could turn into a real gem with the talent around him on this team.

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Anybody hear anything more on this guy?

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I think the Saints have a big play TE on the roster already in Billy Miller and he is cheaper. Miller could see a 600+ yard 70 catch season, if he was the full time starter IMO.

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I also think Billy Miller is a gem but I think adding Troupe is a nice addition. Seems like Eric Johnson is a little injury prone and lacks toughness. Seems like Eric Johnson is suceptible to many unnecessary big hits.

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Has Billy Miller been resigned?

SFIAH

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no, not yet

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Bills | Troupe visits team Tuesday
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:26:56 -0800

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports free-agent TE Ben Troupe (Titans) visited with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, March 4.

I thought he was in NO for a visit? Hmmmmmnnnnnnnn

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this buffalo site says he was to visit new orleans on the 4th...
Troupe visiting Saints tomorrow :: Buffalo Bills Insider :: Buffalo Bills Football News

i would like to see billy miller resigned but if it ain't gonna happen then i would hope troupe joins...it seems he went to tampa first, then buffalo, and now new orleans

he doesn't appear to have signed anywhere yet as far as i can tell

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Keep bringing in the SEC players is more like it. Haha.

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The whole knock on Johnson before we got him was that he is injury prone. He's lived up to the billing, and miller has done fine when he's been in there. I just don't understand why he didn't get even more playing time. But then, I'm still trying to figure out how Simoneau gets any playing time and why we even resigned him. He belongs in the show Lost.

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If he comes, throw him a bone. Troupe is more talented than any tight end on our roster. He didn't have the oppurtunity to shine, because he had Aaron Brooks....I mean Vince Young throwing him the ball. He could relish in New Orleans with a good QB that knows how to use his tight end.

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Troupe signed with tampa bay per NFL network