Dan Morgan (merged)

dulplay · 03-06-2008, 07:06 PM

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MORGAN LANDS WITH THE SAINTS

After failing to land veteran linebacker Zach Thomas, the New Orleans Saints have targeted another available linebacker.

According to Steve Reed of CarolinaGrowl.com, former Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan has agreed to terms with the Saints.

Morgan was a first-round pick of the Panthers in 2001. He played in only one game two years ago due to a chronic concussion problem. In 2007, he missed 13 games due to a partially torn Achilles' tendon.

gptsaintsfan · 03-06-2008, 07:11 PM

We are always giving injured players a chance to produce. Hope this pickup works out...

Euphoria · 03-06-2008, 07:12 PM

Ex-Panthers LB Morgan to sign with division rival New Orleans - CarolinaGrowl.com

This could be a VERY good signing!!!

D_it_up · 03-06-2008, 07:19 PM

Well, at least we know the Saints should lead the league in one category next year........most players on the injury report.

wheelman · 03-06-2008, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Ex-Panthers LB Morgan to sign with division rival New Orleans - CarolinaGrowl.com

This could be a VERY good signing!!!

Or he could die in training camp!!!

Bad move.

ScottF · 03-06-2008, 07:28 PM

No harm here. If he stays healthy and produces, he is a definite upgrade. If not, he's cut.

TheDeuce · 03-06-2008, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

No harm here. If he stays healthy and produces, he is a definite upgrade. If not, he's cut.

I'm not really crazy about this move. The guy has never played 16 games in a season, the most he's ever played is 13, in seven years! I don't see why we expect him to stay healthy.

ScottF, can you answer this, if we have signed him, and then we cut him in camp, how much does the team lose?

Like I said, I think this signing is a non-factor. Morgan's career high in tackles for a season: 102.

rjakapeanut · 03-06-2008, 07:19 PM

if it doesn't work out we'll have a decent replacement in Shanle or Simoneau.

I wonder if this means we'll attempt to draft Mendenhall/Cromartie/McKelvin/Jenkins at 10th and get a LB/CB in the 2nd? or a RB in the second if we get a defense player at 10 overall.

triman · 03-06-2008, 07:26 PM

This is a good pickup and roll of the dice . I think that it could be a big winner with little downside . Nothing ventured nothing gained . Ilike the fact the Fo is leaving no stone unturned to improve the defense . This guy is a beast if he can get and stay on the field. I also think he might have some history with Vilma at the U. I think that all moves before the draft can affect the picks in any round . I have a feeling that RB is a bigger priority than most of us think. Also good big athletic tackles are hugely valued in the nfl

WVSaint · 03-06-2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by rjakapeanut

I wonder if this means we'll attempt to draft Mendenhall/Cromartie/McKelvin/Jenkins at 10th and get a LB/CB in the 2nd? or a RB in the second if we get a defense player at 10 overall.

I wouldnt think this would influence our draft at all. My guess is that this is a last ditch effort in FA to get what could be a decent player for a year or two, nothing more. This move shouldnt stop us from drafting a LB in the early rounds.

03-06-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
dulplay Registered Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62	Dan Morgan (merged) Check this out fellas... ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet POSTED 8:00 p.m. EST, march 6, 2008 MORGAN LANDS WITH THE SAINTS After failing to land veteran linebacker Zach Thomas, the New Orleans Saints have targeted another available linebacker. According to Steve Reed of CarolinaGrowl.com, former Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan has agreed to terms with the Saints. Morgan was a first-round pick of the Panthers in 2001. He played in only one game two years ago due to a chronic concussion problem. In 2007, he missed 13 games due to a partially torn Achilles' tendon.
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03-06-2008, 07:11 PM	#2
gptsaintsfan THE BEAST Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 85	Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... We are always giving injured players a chance to produce. Hope this pickup works out...
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03-06-2008, 07:12 PM	#3
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Sign Dan Morgan Ex-Panthers LB Morgan to sign with division rival New Orleans - CarolinaGrowl.com This could be a VERY good signing!!!
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03-06-2008, 07:19 PM	#4
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... Well, at least we know the Saints should lead the league in one category next year........most players on the injury report.

03-06-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
wheelman Sammich Lover Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 682	Re: Saints Sign Dan Morgan Originally Posted by Euphoria Ex-Panthers LB Morgan to sign with division rival New Orleans - CarolinaGrowl.com This could be a VERY good signing!!! Or he could die in training camp!!! Bad move.
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03-06-2008, 07:28 PM	#6
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... No harm here. If he stays healthy and produces, he is a definite upgrade. If not, he's cut.

03-06-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... Originally Posted by ScottF No harm here. If he stays healthy and produces, he is a definite upgrade. If not, he's cut. I'm not really crazy about this move. The guy has never played 16 games in a season, the most he's ever played is 13, in seven years! I don't see why we expect him to stay healthy. ScottF, can you answer this, if we have signed him, and then we cut him in camp, how much does the team lose? Like I said, I think this signing is a non-factor. Morgan's career high in tackles for a season: 102.
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03-06-2008, 07:19 PM	#8
rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... if it doesn't work out we'll have a decent replacement in Shanle or Simoneau. I wonder if this means we'll attempt to draft Mendenhall/Cromartie/McKelvin/Jenkins at 10th and get a LB/CB in the 2nd? or a RB in the second if we get a defense player at 10 overall.
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03-06-2008, 07:26 PM	#9
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... This is a good pickup and roll of the dice . I think that it could be a big winner with little downside . Nothing ventured nothing gained . Ilike the fact the Fo is leaving no stone unturned to improve the defense . This guy is a beast if he can get and stay on the field. I also think he might have some history with Vilma at the U. I think that all moves before the draft can affect the picks in any round . I have a feeling that RB is a bigger priority than most of us think. Also good big athletic tackles are hugely valued in the nfl
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Last edited by triman; 03-06-2008 at 07:30 PM..

03-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#10
WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Thoughts on Dan Morgan pickup... Originally Posted by rjakapeanut I wonder if this means we'll attempt to draft Mendenhall/Cromartie/McKelvin/Jenkins at 10th and get a LB/CB in the 2nd? or a RB in the second if we get a defense player at 10 overall. I wouldnt think this would influence our draft at all. My guess is that this is a last ditch effort in FA to get what could be a decent player for a year or two, nothing more. This move shouldnt stop us from drafting a LB in the early rounds.