Roman Harper prefers returning to New Orleans Saints to being a coveted free agent

papz · 07-01-2011, 10:14 AM

As a Pro Bowl player the past two years, New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper would be a coveted free agent if a new collective bargaining agreement is reached, but he said Thursday he hopes to be back in New Orleans for the 2011 season.

"I plan on (being in New Orleans), but you never know how this crazy business will work," said Harper, who was the Saints' second-round selection in the 2006 draft. "It's not always up to me. I don't always get to make the decisions."

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Luda34 · 07-01-2011, 11:09 AM

I would like for him to come back.

the-commish · 07-01-2011, 12:11 PM

Loomis will re-sign Roman Harper. He is a hybrid SS/LB, and is the only one that we had on the roster. The Saints realize his value.

And to those of you who say he is not good in coverage, you are correct. I just think he does so much else well, that he is definitely worth not only having on the roster, but being a "starter."

Cory9289 · 07-01-2011, 10:21 PM

Harper is perfect for our defense, once we get our LB issues ironed out, our blitzing will be awesome.

dizzle88 · 07-02-2011, 06:19 AM

In all fairness Harper is perfect for our defense. Just think of this - harper gets atleast around 3 sacks a year from safety, he forced about 6 fumbles both of the past couple years and the guy can hit.

Everyone still remembers the last game vs hawks because they embarrassed harper bad in pass coverage, I know everyone aswell as myself was saying get rid of Harper at that point but hey everyone has bad days even drew did. The guy is versatile on the field and a solid player

AlaskaSaints · 07-06-2011, 05:13 PM

I appreciate Roman Harper's loyalty and persistence. But the adversity that he persists through is just costing us too many points per game and too many games per season.

For the Lord's sake, he was RUN DOWN by a rookie quarterback that he had a five yard head start on!!!

He was BEAT for THREE... Count 'em THREE touchdowns against the Seahawks, and we ALL know that if we had struggled through that game we would still be World Champions!!!!

We simply have to cut our losses. It's business. If it were personal, he'd be in the Saints Hall of Fame.

Alaska

Danno · 07-06-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

I appreciate Roman Harper's loyalty and persistence. But the adversity that he persists through is just costing us too many points per game and too many games per season.

For the Lord's sake, he was RUN DOWN by a rookie quarterback that he had a five yard head start on!!!

He was BEAT for THREE... Count 'em THREE touchdowns against the Seahawks, and we ALL know that if we had struggled through that game we would still be World Champions!!!!

We simply have to cut our losses. It's business. If it were personal, he'd be in the Saints Hall of Fame.

Alaska

You missed the previous 16 games, in which he received more game balls from Gregg Williams than any other Saint on defense.

He ran out of gas, plain and simple.

Also, I think he was the ONLY Saint to NOT miss a tackle on the Lynch run.

jeanpierre · 07-07-2011, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

You missed the previous 16 games, in which he received more game balls from Gregg Williams than any other Saint on defense.

Anything to build up confidence...

Originally Posted by Danno

He ran out of gas, plain and simple.

Excuses are like...He was run down by Sam Bradford for Pete's Sake; that's awful.

Originally Posted by Danno

Also, I think he was the ONLY Saint to NOT miss a tackle on the Lynch run.

And those TD passes where Hasselbeck looked all world?!?

Evidence has been shown ad nauseumn from youtube and some people just wanted to bury their head in the sand to the fact he sucks or not admit, well...

The man can't cover and IS a liability to this defense.

By the way, what's up with all these pop-ups that are trying to come up?

Danno · 07-07-2011, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Evidence has been shown ad nauseumn from youtube and some people just wanted to bury their head in the sand to the fact he sucks or not admit, well...

The man can't cover and IS a liability to this defense.

And yet Gregg Williams gave him more gameballs than any other player on his defense.

Maybe Gregg Williams has too much sand around his eyes and ears?

I posted facts about that play, you did not. I'll take facts over opinions.

jeanpierre · 07-07-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And yet Gregg Williams gave him more gameballs than any other player on his defense.

Maybe Gregg Williams has too much sand around his eyes and ears?

I posted facts about that play, you did not. I'll take facts over opinions.

Fact: Watch the film, the actual game, and when Seattle scores the passing TD's, see who should be in coverage...

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Cory9289 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 275	Harper is perfect for our defense, once we get our LB issues ironed out, our blitzing will be awesome.
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AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	I appreciate Roman Harper's loyalty and persistence. But the adversity that he persists through is just costing us too many points per game and too many games per season. For the Lord's sake, he was RUN DOWN by a rookie quarterback that he had a five yard head start on!!! He was BEAT for THREE... Count 'em THREE touchdowns against the Seahawks, and we ALL know that if we had struggled through that game we would still be World Champions!!!! We simply have to cut our losses. It's business. If it were personal, he'd be in the Saints Hall of Fame. Alaska
	HERE WE COME, TA GE' CHU!!!!

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints I appreciate Roman Harper's loyalty and persistence. But the adversity that he persists through is just costing us too many points per game and too many games per season. For the Lord's sake, he was RUN DOWN by a rookie quarterback that he had a five yard head start on!!! He was BEAT for THREE... Count 'em THREE touchdowns against the Seahawks, and we ALL know that if we had struggled through that game we would still be World Champions!!!! We simply have to cut our losses. It's business. If it were personal, he'd be in the Saints Hall of Fame. Alaska You missed the previous 16 games, in which he received more game balls from Gregg Williams than any other Saint on defense. He ran out of gas, plain and simple. Also, I think he was the ONLY Saint to NOT miss a tackle on the Lynch run.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Danno You missed the previous 16 games, in which he received more game balls from Gregg Williams than any other Saint on defense. Anything to build up confidence... Originally Posted by Danno He ran out of gas, plain and simple. Excuses are like...He was run down by Sam Bradford for Pete's Sake; that's awful. Originally Posted by Danno Also, I think he was the ONLY Saint to NOT miss a tackle on the Lynch run. And those TD passes where Hasselbeck looked all world?!? Evidence has been shown ad nauseumn from youtube and some people just wanted to bury their head in the sand to the fact he sucks or not admit, well... The man can't cover and IS a liability to this defense. By the way, what's up with all these pop-ups that are trying to come up?

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Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	I would like for him to come back.

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the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Loomis will re-sign Roman Harper. He is a hybrid SS/LB, and is the only one that we had on the roster. The Saints realize his value. And to those of you who say he is not good in coverage, you are correct. I just think he does so much else well, that he is definitely worth not only having on the roster, but being a "starter."

07-02-2011, 06:19 AM	#5
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	In all fairness Harper is perfect for our defense. Just think of this - harper gets atleast around 3 sacks a year from safety, he forced about 6 fumbles both of the past couple years and the guy can hit. Everyone still remembers the last game vs hawks because they embarrassed harper bad in pass coverage, I know everyone aswell as myself was saying get rid of Harper at that point but hey everyone has bad days even drew did. The guy is versatile on the field and a solid player

07-07-2011, 07:51 AM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Evidence has been shown ad nauseumn from youtube and some people just wanted to bury their head in the sand to the fact he sucks or not admit, well... The man can't cover and IS a liability to this defense. And yet Gregg Williams gave him more gameballs than any other player on his defense. Maybe Gregg Williams has too much sand around his eyes and ears? I posted facts about that play, you did not. I'll take facts over opinions. the-commish likes this.

07-07-2011, 03:08 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Danno And yet Gregg Williams gave him more gameballs than any other player on his defense. Maybe Gregg Williams has too much sand around his eyes and ears? I posted facts about that play, you did not. I'll take facts over opinions. Fact: Watch the film, the actual game, and when Seattle scores the passing TD's, see who should be in coverage...