Saints release Bobby McCray

papz · 06-21-2010, 03:07 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, 03:07 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, 03:13 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, 03:16 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.

saintsfan1976 · 06-21-2010, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

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.

I'm w stockman on this one.

Depth is an issue at the moment though:

Starters: Smith and Brown
Rotation: Charleston and Wilkerson (who may not be ready for the start of the season)
UDFA signings: Galette and Sharpe - both considered undersized for the DE 4-3 position.

The good news is that we still have Hargrove.

We may seem slim here at the moment, but I'm sure Gregg has his eyes on other players.

I'll bet w pick up someone's cast off before camp.

Speedy Ron · 06-21-2010, 03:17 PM

Strange moves in the last couple of days

VillainAgain · 06-21-2010, 03:39 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)

st thomas · 06-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

Strange moves in the last couple of days

seems like all the props the saints have been getting for keeping the super bowl champions intact is un folding a little more.

Ashley · 06-21-2010, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

Strange moves in the last couple of days

this needs to be said again.

stockman311 · 06-21-2010, 03:33 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.

06-21-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	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. 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
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06-21-2010, 03:07 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, 03:13 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,532	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, 03:16 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, 03:53 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,013 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Originally Posted by stockman311 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. I'm w stockman on this one. Depth is an issue at the moment though: Starters: Smith and Brown Rotation: Charleston and Wilkerson (who may not be ready for the start of the season) UDFA signings: Galette and Sharpe - both considered undersized for the DE 4-3 position. The good news is that we still have Hargrove. We may seem slim here at the moment, but I'm sure Gregg has his eyes on other players. I'll bet w pick up someone's cast off before camp.
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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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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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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Originally Posted by Speedy Ron Strange moves in the last couple of days seems like all the props the saints have been getting for keeping the super bowl champions intact is un folding a little more.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Saints release Bobby McCray Originally Posted by Speedy Ron Strange moves in the last couple of days this needs to be said again.

06-21-2010, 03:33 PM	#10
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.