Q&A With Shaun Rogers

papz · 03-02-2011, 06:13 PM

DT agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Saints on Tuesday.
NewOrleansSaints.com: Welcome to New Orleans. What were your initial thoughts when the Saints called you to come and visit a week ago?

Shaun Rogers: “It was a positive response from the start. I had some things on the table and I was just weighing my options. I was encouraged that a team of their caliber was interested in me. I just wanted to meet them and see if it was a right fit for me.”

NOS.com: There were a few other teams that you were talking to as you were a free agent. Can you talk about what made you decide to join the Saints?

SR: “I just felt this was the best situation for me at this point in my career. I wasn’t really weighing what teams offered me or didn’t offer me. I just felt at the end of the day a team this talented was the best situation for me to be in to achieve the goals that I want to achieve.”

Full interview below.
Q&A With Shaun Rogers

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2011, 06:24 PM

Back to the Superbowl...........I smell success! Please please please stay healthy!

foreverfan · 03-02-2011, 06:27 PM

If he can stay healthy....

Beastmode · 03-02-2011, 06:51 PM

I'm not thrilled about getting him for a few reason. One, why do you need a weapon in a bag. By the time you unzip it it's too late. Two, injuries. Three, he's fat and out of shape.

RaginCajun83 · 03-02-2011, 07:23 PM

I don't buy this fat and injured bs, he's a defensive tackle not a receiver, GW will find a way to motivate him

RaginCajun83 · 03-02-2011, 07:27 PM

They are still a couple pieces away but this defense has the potential to dominate the NFL, add that to the best offense in the league and I'll see ya in Indy

st thomas · 03-03-2011, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

They are still a couple pieces away but this defense has the potential to dominate the NFL, add that to the best offense in the league and I'll see ya in Indy

now we talkin ragin, i hope we go de or olb. but we know payton he can 180 into a db if the quality is there. and in my book i like a no# 1 to come in and start or packages units at least.

ClintSaints · 03-03-2011, 12:53 AM

One of my concerns with Shaun Rogers is that he has somewhat of a checkered past. He was accused of sexual assault a few years back and had a substance abuse issue at one point. I find this somewhat troubling, but I'm also aware that Sean Payton has ZERO tolerance for "off field issues." Maybe being with the Saints will be a stabilizing influence for him.

TheDeuce · 03-03-2011, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by ClintSaints

One of my concerns with Shaun Rogers is that he has somewhat of a checkered past. He was accused of sexual assault a few years back and had a substance abuse issue at one point. I find this somewhat troubling, but I'm also aware that Sean Payton has ZERO tolerance for "off field issues." Maybe being with the Saints will be a stabilizing influence for him.

Luckily for us New Orleans is a town with few distractions...

In all seriousness I am very excited about Rogers, he's a tremendous talent and fills a need.

niteadept · 03-03-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

Luckily for us New Orleans is a town with few distractions...

There have been a few other guys known for inappropriate behavior and they stayed on their best behavior with the Saints. Hopefully he will too or his stay will be short lived. And here's to an offseason of getting in shape and being ready to do your job come August/September.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Q&A With Shaun Rogers DT agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Saints on Tuesday. NewOrleansSaints.com: Welcome to New Orleans. What were your initial thoughts when the Saints called you to come and visit a week ago? Shaun Rogers: “It was a positive response from the start. I had some things on the table and I was just weighing my options. I was encouraged that a team of their caliber was interested in me. I just wanted to meet them and see if it was a right fit for me.” NOS.com: There were a few other teams that you were talking to as you were a free agent. Can you talk about what made you decide to join the Saints? SR: “I just felt this was the best situation for me at this point in my career. I wasn’t really weighing what teams offered me or didn’t offer me. I just felt at the end of the day a team this talented was the best situation for me to be in to achieve the goals that I want to achieve.” Full interview below. Q&A With Shaun Rogers
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	I'm not thrilled about getting him for a few reason. One, why do you need a weapon in a bag. By the time you unzip it it's too late. Two, injuries. Three, he's fat and out of shape.
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03-03-2011, 02:29 PM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 They are still a couple pieces away but this defense has the potential to dominate the NFL, add that to the best offense in the league and I'll see ya in Indy now we talkin ragin, i hope we go de or olb. but we know payton he can 180 into a db if the quality is there. and in my book i like a no# 1 to come in and start or packages units at least.

03-03-2011, 02:11 PM	#9
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by ClintSaints One of my concerns with Shaun Rogers is that he has somewhat of a checkered past. He was accused of sexual assault a few years back and had a substance abuse issue at one point. I find this somewhat troubling, but I'm also aware that Sean Payton has ZERO tolerance for "off field issues." Maybe being with the Saints will be a stabilizing influence for him. Luckily for us New Orleans is a town with few distractions... In all seriousness I am very excited about Rogers, he's a tremendous talent and fills a need.
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03-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	If he can stay healthy....

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I don't buy this fat and injured bs, he's a defensive tackle not a receiver, GW will find a way to motivate him

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	They are still a couple pieces away but this defense has the potential to dominate the NFL, add that to the best offense in the league and I'll see ya in Indy

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ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	One of my concerns with Shaun Rogers is that he has somewhat of a checkered past. He was accused of sexual assault a few years back and had a substance abuse issue at one point. I find this somewhat troubling, but I'm also aware that Sean Payton has ZERO tolerance for "off field issues." Maybe being with the Saints will be a stabilizing influence for him.

03-03-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by TheDeuce Luckily for us New Orleans is a town with few distractions... There have been a few other guys known for inappropriate behavior and they stayed on their best behavior with the Saints. Hopefully he will too or his stay will be short lived. And here's to an offseason of getting in shape and being ready to do your job come August/September.