Troupe to visit Saints

QBREES9 · 03-02-2008, 05:07 PM

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.

D_it_up · 03-02-2008, 05:10 PM

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

papz · 03-02-2008, 05:34 PM

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

dwiley21 · 03-02-2008, 06:28 PM

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).

winmill1 · 03-02-2008, 07:21 PM

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

winmill1 · 03-02-2008, 07:22 PM

improves the chances we get Troupe-whoops

FireVenturi · 03-02-2008, 09:13 PM

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

phatoosdey · 03-02-2008, 09:51 PM

any idea when he is scheduled to visit?

tiggerpolice · 03-02-2008, 11:03 PM

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

beauchristopher · 03-03-2008, 08:12 AM

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

03-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	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.

03-02-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Troupe to visit Saints This guy could flourish in the Saints offense if he signs. I hope he doesn't have a bad case of the "dropsies".

03-02-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Troupe to visit Saints He could be very good here with a real quarterback throwing him the ball.

03-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#4
dwiley21 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 216	Re: Troupe to visit Saints 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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03-02-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
winmill1 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 426	Re: Troupe to visit Saints 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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03-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
winmill1 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 426	Re: Troupe to visit Saints improves the chances we get Troupe-whoops
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03-02-2008, 09:13 PM	#7
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Troupe to visit Saints I would take Troupe, and it wont cost a pick, just some cheddar!!!!

03-02-2008, 09:51 PM	#8
phatoosdey Drunkagen Join Date: May 2007 Location: kenner Posts: 356	Re: Troupe to visit Saints any idea when he is scheduled to visit?

03-02-2008, 11:03 PM	#9
tiggerpolice 500th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new orleans Posts: 584	Re: Troupe to visit Saints 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

03-03-2008, 08:12 AM	#10
beauchristopher 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 227	Re: Troupe to visit Saints He's about the exact same thing as Eric Johnson.. including same salary wise.. I dunno.. I guess..