New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton's press conference 8/25/2010

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Provided by the New Orleans Saints, here is a transcript of Coach Sean Payton's press conference Wednesday afternoon at the team's practice facility in Metairie.

Kevin Spain/The Times-Picayune
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton
Opening Statement:

"We signed linebacker K.C. Asiodu. We released Troy Evans, linebacker, Mark Bradley, receiver and we waived guard Tim Duckworth, corner Danny Gorrer and receiver Rod Harper. We'll be out again tomorrow. Today was cut short. We have league security meetings in about 10 minutes."
If the special teams coverage units were playing better this preseason does the departure of Troy possibly not happen?
"It really had nothing to do with how our special teams were playing. In fairness to Troy, we're rolling a lot of guys through in the kicking game to get evaluations. They're really two separate entities. Certainly it's a tough decision when you part ways with a player like Troy who has had so much to do with what we've done here and accomplished, but the two really don't go hand in hand."

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st thomas · 08-25-2010, 06:05 PM

was it to save veteran money?

homerj07 · 08-25-2010, 07:26 PM

I think it was to shake things up - If they are willing to fire the special teasm cpt. - who else will they let go??

QBREES9 · 08-25-2010, 11:49 PM

I would agree, hey your Captains not safe why do you think you are. Step Up

Rugby Saint II · 08-26-2010, 01:40 PM

I'm not big on playing all my starters on special teams just because ST stink it up. Here's a thought get another coach who can use the players given him and make it work on scheme.

jnormand · 08-26-2010, 05:12 PM

I think Evans will be back. Maybe?

QBREES9 · 08-27-2010, 12:22 AM

I don't know about that.

08-25-2010, 05:56 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) Provided by the New Orleans Saints, here is a transcript of Coach Sean Payton's press conference Wednesday afternoon at the team's practice facility in Metairie. Kevin Spain/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Opening Statement: "We signed linebacker K.C. Asiodu. We released Troy Evans, linebacker, Mark Bradley, receiver and we waived guard Tim Duckworth, corner Danny Gorrer and receiver Rod Harper. We'll be out again tomorrow. Today was cut short. We have league security meetings in about 10 minutes." If the special teams coverage units were playing better this preseason does the departure of Troy possibly not happen? "It really had nothing to do with how our special teams were playing. In fairness to Troy, we're rolling a lot of guys through in the kicking game to get evaluations. They're really two separate entities. Certainly it's a tough decision when you part ways with a player like Troy who has had so much to do with what we've done here and accomplished, but the two really don't go hand in hand." read more Attached Thumbnails
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	I think it was to shake things up - If they are willing to fire the special teasm cpt. - who else will they let go??

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I would agree, hey your Captains not safe why do you think you are. Step Up

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	I'm not big on playing all my starters on special teams just because ST stink it up. Here's a thought get another coach who can use the players given him and make it work on scheme.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	I think Evans will be back. Maybe?

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I don't know about that.