Saints release Bobby McCray

06-21-2010, 04:07 PM

Saints released DE Bobby McCray.

The move seems surprising at first glance because McCray worked with the first-team defense throughout OTA season in the wake of Charles Grant's release, but realistically he was never going to beat out Alex Brown. McCray, 29 before the season, managed just 1.5 sacks in 16 games last year. The Saints will move forward with Brown at left end, likely as an every-down player. McCray's release takes the team off the hook for his $2 million salary.

Jun. 21 - 3:50 pm et

The source was rotoworld and if indeed this is true, more details should come shortly. Given his salary and lack of production, this move does not surprise me one bit. Good luck to him... he got a ring and was paid well during his tenure as a Saint.

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Speedy Ron · 06-21-2010, 04:07 PM

Saints released DE Bobby McCray.
The move seems surprising at first glance because McCray worked with the first-team defense throughout OTA season in the wake of Charles Grant's release, but realistically he was never going to beat out Alex Brown. McCray, 29 before the season, managed just 1.5 sacks in 16 games last year. The Saints will move forward with Brown at left end, likely as an every-down player. McCray's release takes the team off the hook for his $2 million salary

this IS a surprise...arent we thin at DE.

dizzle88 · 06-21-2010, 04:13 PM

Man i really liked bobby aswell, thanks for all your hard work mccray, especially in the playoffs, coaching staff must like what weve got in the new additions of alex brown and jimmy wilkerson

stockman311 · 06-21-2010, 04:16 PM

Saints creating room for Brees' deal. That's $3.4MM for Jammal Brown no longer on the books and now another $2MM for McCray we don't owe not either.
I just think the personnel people don't like one dimensional players, which McCray was. I will miss him for the simple fact that he wrecked Favre's ankle in the NFC Champ game. Crucial play.

Speedy Ron · 06-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Strange moves in the last couple of days

stockman311 · 06-21-2010, 04:33 PM

The Saints also dumped him it seems to avoid the $1.25MM roster bonus he is due in 10 Days.
Saints likely dumped Bobby McCray to avoid $1.25 million roster bonus | ProFootballTalk.com

McCray was evidently shocked by the news.

D_it_up · 06-21-2010, 04:33 PM

I'm scratching my head on this one. So much for DE depth, I guess. Maybe some of these younger guys have been impressing the coaching staff.

saintfan · 06-21-2010, 04:34 PM

Wow...talk about the move from out of nowhere!

VillainAgain · 06-21-2010, 04:39 PM

WTF!! His malicious hits on the QB will be missed. Loomis must be gettin ripped off some killer acid cus first they trade Brown for Washingtons 3rd RD pick that they do not own, now Bobby "The Basher" McCray is released the FO got us a super bowl i trust the judgment (on mccray)

stockman311 · 06-21-2010, 04:45 PM

They must really be high on Junior Gallete

06-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Saints released DE Bobby McCray. The move seems surprising at first glance because McCray worked with the first-team defense throughout OTA season in the wake of Charles Grant's release, but realistically he was never going to beat out Alex Brown. McCray, 29 before the season, managed just 1.5 sacks in 16 games last year. The Saints will move forward with Brown at left end, likely as an every-down player. McCray's release takes the team off the hook for his $2 million salary. Jun. 21 - 3:50 pm et The source was rotoworld and if indeed this is true, more details should come shortly. Given his salary and lack of production, this move does not surprise me one bit. Good luck to him... he got a ring and was paid well during his tenure as a Saint. Fantasy Football, Baseball and Basketball - draft guide, news, projections, cheatsheets, depth charts and more. Rotoworld.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:47 PM..
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06-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#2
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Saints Release Bobby McCray Saints released DE Bobby McCray. The move seems surprising at first glance because McCray worked with the first-team defense throughout OTA season in the wake of Charles Grant's release, but realistically he was never going to beat out Alex Brown. McCray, 29 before the season, managed just 1.5 sacks in 16 games last year. The Saints will move forward with Brown at left end, likely as an every-down player. McCray's release takes the team off the hook for his $2 million salary this IS a surprise...arent we thin at DE.

06-21-2010, 04:13 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Man i really liked bobby aswell, thanks for all your hard work mccray, especially in the playoffs, coaching staff must like what weve got in the new additions of alex brown and jimmy wilkerson

06-21-2010, 04:16 PM	#4
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Saints creating room for Brees' deal. That's $3.4MM for Jammal Brown no longer on the books and now another $2MM for McCray we don't owe not either. I just think the personnel people don't like one dimensional players, which McCray was. I will miss him for the simple fact that he wrecked Favre's ankle in the NFC Champ game. Crucial play.

06-21-2010, 04:17 PM	#5
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Strange moves in the last couple of days

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06-21-2010, 04:33 PM	#6
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray The Saints also dumped him it seems to avoid the $1.25MM roster bonus he is due in 10 Days. Saints likely dumped Bobby McCray to avoid $1.25 million roster bonus \| ProFootballTalk.com McCray was evidently shocked by the news.

06-21-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray I'm scratching my head on this one. So much for DE depth, I guess. Maybe some of these younger guys have been impressing the coaching staff.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Wow...talk about the move from out of nowhere!

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VillainAgain 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 273	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray WTF!! His malicious hits on the QB will be missed. Loomis must be gettin ripped off some killer acid cus first they trade Brown for Washingtons 3rd RD pick that they do not own, now Bobby "The Basher" McCray is released the FO got us a super bowl i trust the judgment (on mccray)
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06-21-2010, 04:45 PM	#10
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray They must really be high on Junior Gallete