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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.