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Just heard from Scott Fujita, who obviously has some mixed emotions after four unforgettable years in New Orleans, now that he's joining the Cleveland Browns. Here's what he had to say about the move via email:

"Obviously this is a bittersweet time for our family. We're extremely excited about this new opportunity, but it's definitely hard to say goodbye to all the great friends we've made in New Orleans.

"I am so proud of all the things we accomplished here -- both on and off the field -- and I'm proud of the role I played in helping this incredible city experience it's first Super Bowl. In planning for their future, the Saints just didn't value that partnership the same way. And that's fine -- this can be an interesting business, but I wish the Saints nothing but the best.

"We leave New Orleans with no hard feelings whatsoever, and have so many memories that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. New Orleans will always hold a special place in our hearts...it's given us so much. Now it's time to turn the page and start a new journey.

"We're so thankful to Sean & Mickey for bringing us in to be a part of this great organization, and I'm eternally grateful to all the people of this city for embracing us from day one. We will never forget it. My wife just asked me to say that we will always come back to New Orleans. We promise."


Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita talks about moving on | - NOLA.com

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Saint_LB

This is how you leave a job without burning your bridges, yet, at the same time, you give people an idea of your real feelings.

I don't know about you guys, but it seems pretty obvious to me that he didn't want to leave, but he's not going to turn down serious cheese just to be "loyal".

I am not sure what will happen next with the Saints, as next year seems to be a little different when it comes to free agency and salary caps and such, but I'm afraid that more people are going to take the same attitude. It's kinda like...

"Yeah...it's been real, but in the end money talks and BS walks", especially when you already have the ring under your belt.

Obviously these are just my opinions.


On an off-topic note...It's great to finally be a glorious beacon of light and not just a really nice guy. Thanks for all who contributed.

Whether you think you can or think you can't...you're right!

Saintswrath

Noooo... I wanted Scott to be around man.

strato

Bad move....we dont have any loyalty to our team leaders...I wish Scott the best...he should have stayed a Saint....he's a proven leader and player ..how do we replace that??...You tell me???...BULL****!!!..We didnt even offer him a new deal..no phone calls.. nothing...****ty on our part..i dont blame Scott..would you want to stay where your not wanted.....im frikin steamed!!!!

Turbo Saint

dude, calm yourself strato. cleveland? really...? how can he even remotely HONOR a thought of playing in cleveland? they don't really have much going on...he didn't have to go looking. i really liked fujita, but i think he can be replaced, maybe by arnoux. it's not a horrible move, but it's one that needs to be looked at. much love scott, hope all works out for you, but we're gonna kick your ass this year. cheers!

strato

Ok whatever..this wreaks....Scott should have atleast been offered a deal..

LBCutta

Not a huge loss IMO. Wish him luck with the Browns. Vilma is our only solid all around Linebacker. Shanle should be next but I think the FO will spare him. Of the 2 Shanle did have the better year barely. We need studs in there at Sam and Will, just like we have at Mike. Again, best of luck to 55.

DawgTracker

Saints fans,

Just curious how Fujita fared last season? Was he a big liability in pass coverage? At age 30 I'm just a little concerned we're getting a guy with too much mileage, but I know he's always played with a high motor regardless.

BTW much congrats on the SB win. The Saints franchise had been eerily similar to the Browns for awhile... Rich tradition, die hard fans, and long periods of hardship. If it couldn't be the Browns we're glad another blue collar team took it.

RockyMountainSaint

Welcome Dawg.

Well, I am sorry to see Scott go. He was one of the first players to sign here after the storm. He has been great in the community and good on the field.

If you guys need a vocal, smart, great character leader on your D. Well you just signed one. That will be his biggest contribution to your organization IMO. He isn't the best on the field at any one thing. Rather, pretty good at a lot of things, especially run support. He is OK in coverage. Don't look for a ton of sacks from him either. Not his forte'. Solid OLB and a great dude in the locker room.

He will be missed here.

I really look forward to watching us play the North this year.
Hope to see you here when we play ya'll. Just don't hate when we sweep your Div!

I'm no one.
Who are you?

DawgTracker

Haha yeah I'll swing by next year during our match up to toss some friendly trash.

I'll have my Fujita jersey in the mail by then too