As am I. We signed him to a 3-year contract with a pretty good sized signing bonus. That doesn't look like a camp body signing. He's got good 3-tech skills so he may be Ellis' primary back-up before its all said and done.

I'm looking at it also from the standpoint of the season after this. With both Franklin and Rogers

signed to 1-year contracts and for under market value - even though I don't think Franklin's contract

numbers have been disclosed - it would seem like if they'll have good to great seasons they'll have

many suitors next off-season and the Saints might be too to close to the cap limit to sign them. Therefore,

Johnson could be somebody who steps up to become a starter on next years team. I mean he's

only 26 like Ellis and if the general opinion is that Sedrick is still developing, I don't see

any reason to doubt that Johnson could do it also. Having Rogers and Franklin show how to

be a dominant DL could be just what he needs to refine his technique and training regime in order

to become that dominant young DT for years to come.



But at this point it's all wishful thinking and therefore I'm so starved for any information on

how he is performing at the camp.

Hey fin Saint ..i can call into WWL today and ask about him...oh wait..we can out find more info here...lol..

Yeah I hear you. I rarely ever check out their reports... mainly when one is pointed out on this forum.

And don't even get me started on the CBS national NFL coverage. :-(

According to Jeff Duncan's depth chart report Tom Johnson "could" make the roster and he stated

that Johnson has been "playing well" in the camp with the 2nd team, and could provide the needed

depth at the 3-tech position behind Ellis.


Breaking down the New Orleans Saints depth chart: Jeff Duncan video - Video | NOLA.com

Projected Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed left (in front of) the slash "/"

WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r)/, Adrian Arrington(i)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown/, George Foster
LG Carl Nicks, /Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r)/, Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans,/ Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Jon Stinchcomb, Zach Strief/, Alex Barron
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey/, Michael Higgins(r)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson,/ Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel/, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall,/ Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram(r), Darren Sproles, Joique Bell,/ Chris Ivory(i)

LDE Cam Jordan(r), Alex Brown, Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis/, Tom Johnson(r), Dexter Larimore(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Aubrayo Franklin, Shaun Rogers,/ Swanson Miller(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston,/ Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
OLB Scott Shanle, Will Herring,/ Jonathan Casillas
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Danny Clark/, Ezra Butler(r)
OLB Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram/, Jo-Lonn Dunbar
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r)/, Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Andre McDaniel(r)/, Pierson Prioleau, Chris Reis
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Jonathan Amaya, Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r), Paul Oliver
RCB Tracy Porter(i), Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher/, Kyle Nelson(r)

Projected Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Jon Stinchcomb, Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Danny Clark, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Paul Oliver, Chris Reis, Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Jonathan Amaya, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- Still think Six (6) Cornerbacks is a little much
- Some of the Defensive Ends can move inside to relieve Ellis/aid pass rush
- Arrington isn't making the team from the tub is getting louder
- Charles Brown may join Rookie Greg Romeus on the PUP list
- After Will Smith Suspension, may see a roster shift to give depth in another position
- Have better competition/depth at linebacker; but is it enough?
- Matt Tennant can also play guard - like Strief, versatility is good

I think FinSaint was asking about Tom Johnson; he looks solid candidate to make squad as there isn't a whole lotta 3-tech tackles on the squad; but his play has been solid, he's a little older - so there's maturity; and he has a favorable contract...

So Ivory gets cut..i see him on the PUP..and glad you have Gallett on the list or my avatar will be very very angry...lol

No Ivory is PUP; used italics but failure to reference:doh:

That is almost exactly what I have (at this point). But I have Oliver making it over Amaya and I only have 5 CB's.

Well done.

Where did Meacham go?

Disregard. Just saw the last page with the 'complete' roster.
:-)

Oh no you caught me... and I was trying to be so discrete about it! :-D

"Honorary Fan Club President of Tom Johnson" ...and Don Johnson

Don't apologize Fin.
Everyone has their "sleeper" favorites.

You should have been around here a few years back to read the predictions about this guy:For N.F.L. Draft, the Biggest (XXXXXXL) Sleeper - New York Times

Walter Thomas- OMG! He can do a forward flip!

Not apologizing... just surprised that my cover was blown. :-)


The true sleeper is in fact Don Johnson... I have a feeling that they're going to revive Miami Vice just like they did with Knight Rider. So,

it'll probably be like Miami Vice 2000 or something similarly riveting. And once again Don Johnson is going to be on the lips of everyone...

since he is naturally going play the leading role as Crockett... and the real hook is that the show is still gonna take place in the '80's

even though the name might make you think otherwise. Oh, and Michael Mann is definitely gonna direct it.

By the way... David Caruso clearly stole his "sunglass move."

I'm just hoping that some new faces can step up and make a difference, make some plays, stir up the mix and rejuvenate some vets to play at a high level. I'm kind of hoping for some new names in the news. We can't even try to be the 09' team or last years team; we've got to get better. Sometimes that means new blood. It's our time! AGAIN!

Projected Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold; injured players are italicized; (r) > Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron, Jordan Black
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Jon Stinchcomb, Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Paul Oliver, Chris Reis, Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Jonathan Amaya, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington, Trumaine McBride

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- Danny Clark's release signals they want to get younger, faster at linebacker; and yet Shanle is still sticking around...
- Cornerbacks need to get healthy; really getting banged up in Training Camp
- Defensive Line is as deep as it's ever been; Rogers a little out of shape but will come around
- Arrington please come back to the light - we want you to make it here
- Is Charles Brown's slow recovery why the Saint signed Tackle Jordan Black?
- Will Smith Suspension may be in limbo per PFT article
- Will Herring, who was projecting to cover Tight Ends as a nickel back, may be playing three downs
- keep hearing good things about rookie free agents Isa Abdul-El Quddus and Andre McDaniel; would like to hear more details from staff...
- Tennant, Strief, Brown are the OL reserves, is there another Nicks or Evans among them or at training camp?
- You know, there really aren't that many holes to fill...:bng:

Projected Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold; injured players are italicized; (r) > Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron, Jordan Black
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Jon Stinchcomb, Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Paul Oliver, Chris Reis, Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Jonathan Amaya, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington, Trumaine McBride

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- Danny Clark's release signals they want to get younger, faster at linebacker; and yet Shanle is still sticking around...
- Cornerbacks need to get healthy; really getting banged up in Training Camp
- Defensive Line is as deep as it's ever been; Rogers a little out of shape but will come around
- Arrington please come back to the light - we want you to make it here
- Is Charles Brown's slow recovery why the Saint signed Tackle Jordan Black?
- Will Smith Suspension may be in limbo per PFT article
- Will Herring, who was projecting to cover Tight Ends as a nickel back, may be playing three downs
- keep hearing good things about rookie free agents Isa Abdul-El Quddus and Andre McDaniel; would like to hear more details from staff...
- Tennant, Strief, Brown are the OL reserves, is there another Nicks or Evans among them or at training camp?
- You know, there really aren't that many holes to fill...:bng:

The depth chart when it comes to the LB corps may one of Linebacker by Committee; on the Nola.com/Saints video section, Casillas suggests just that...

Jonathan Casillas says the linebacker rotation possible rotation for New Orleans Saints - Video | NOLA.com

Maybe Williams must have wanted to be a hockey coach that "changes the line"; that would be incredible to just change a whole corps of linebackers after so many plays in the middle of a drive...

If we have issues at linebacker we could always sign the Jeff, Steve, and Jack...

Projected 53 man Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold; injured players are italicized; (r) > Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron, Jordan Black
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Jon Stinchcomb, Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Paul Oliver, Chris Reis, Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Jonathan Amaya, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington, Trumaine McBride

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- Was the emphasis to Roby and Humphrey in the offense a staff need for evaluation? or were the coaches doing these vets a solid of getting them exposure as their release is a forgone conculsion?

- Just how serious is the Johnny Patrick injury? Injuries at cornerback are a serious issue even more so now...

- Offense definitely had its rust; not a good test in the 49ers

- Williams ignores NFL Gentlemen's agreement and blitzes crazy

- Morgan shows the greater Saints Nation what the buzz has been all about. Now, does Adrian Arrington answer the bell?

- At Defensive Tackle, Tom Johnson looks like he could be a solid NFL pro; Mitch King will not go quietly away and shows some fire...

- Nate Bussey has the talent to play at the NFL level; Casillas is a smart, instictive player with poor injury history and size for OLB...

Projected 53 man Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold; PUP injured players are italicized; (r) Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron, Jordan Black
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Jonathan Amaya Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Reis, Paul Oliver, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington, Trumaine McBride

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- Best Wishes to Stinchcomb...

- Aside from the salary cap savings, that move will be sure to cool down the Hot Tub...

- That's alot of turnover on the offensive line...

- Does Charles Brown step up at Left Tackle or become the Tackle-eligible or make the team???

- I take back my too many cornerbacks comment from last week...

- New Rule: You can never have too man cornerbacks...

Good list, I think its going to be very close to the final.

I would have a hard time believing that they keep Turk McBride and Clint Ingram over depth players on the O-line, unless they seriously step it up in the next couple pre-season games. To be fair, I don't know who on the O-line they would keep, but only two back-ups (with one being a career center) for 5 positions in one of the linchpin parts of the offense...that is playing with fire.

This is a great point; either we have some special free agents/rookies in camp or we now have a concern of greater importance...

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN who writes the NFC South blog (also one of the better reporters/writers for ESPN, I know, not saying much) pointed out how our salary structure for Oline is different than any other in the league...

Projected 53 man Roster players (those that make the cut) are listed bold; PUP injured players are italicized; (r) Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, Sean Canfield
FB Korey Hall, Jed Collins(r), Kolby Hurt(r)
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell, Chris Ivory, Chris Taylor
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r), Adrian Arrington(i)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby, Jarred Fayson(r)
LT Jermon Bushrod, Charles Brown, Alex Barron, Jordan Black
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen, Mike Smith
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant, Cecil Newton(r), Ryan Taylor(r)
RG Jahri Evans, Brian de la Puente(r), Dan Gay(r)
RT Zach Strief, George Foster
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tory Humphrey, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r), Mitch King(r)
NT Shaun Rogers, Aubrayo Franklin, Swanson Miller(r), Dexter Larimore(r)
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus(r)
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ezra Butler(r)
SLB Will Herring, Martez Wilson(r), Clint Ingram
LCB Jabari Greer, Johnny Patrick(r), Leigh Torrence
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau, Jonathan Amaya Isa Abdul-El Quddus(r)
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Reis, Paul Oliver, Andre McDaniel(r)
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson, Fabian Washington, Trumaine McBride

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher, Kyle Nelson(r)

- We have the best guards in the league and we can't score in goal line drills???

- Good Depth and versatility at linebackers...

- Are the new Offensive Tackles going to be good enough or stand out?!?

- Charles Brown, are you going to step up at Left Tackle???

- Starting Cornerbacks getting healthy, now how does the depth look???

- Defensive Line looks to be a force - real test this week at Houston...

This is why Guards aren't paid as much as tackles, because even the best guards are trumped by very good D-Linemen, Tackles on the otherhand CAN shut down DEs and LBs.

Tell that to Hutchinson and Faneca on their hay-day... they just dominated the D-Lines and Hutch still does, but only very rarely.

I hope Streif doesn't start I just don't see him as a starter.

Who would you have start instead of him? Probably not Foster... do you think Nicks could slide into tackle and make Tennant take up guard duties like was suggested in another thread?

Let the man compete before you pass judgement. If he is the best player, then he should be starting, if not, he won't. He had the misfortune of being behind the Saints longest tenured player, and a pro-bowler to boot, and he still contributed well as a 6th blocker/TE. He probably isn't dominant like Stinch was back in the day, but I don't recall him ever being embarassed by anyone.

And if Brown is finally able to stay healthy and start progressing in his development... Strief might not have a long window of opportunity to show that he can be a starter for the team.

It might be that he's a starter for this season and is either replaced by Brown on the O-Line or with a new FA acquisition during next off-season.

Well, it looked like we had depth for a little while.

He had 2 or 3 false starts Friday night against second and third stringers. I will let him compete we have know choice. I want to see what he's going to do against this 3-4 defense that the Texans run. This should be intersting

Hahaha, he picked that move up from Stinch! All kidding aside, that's the type of mental error that camp and preseason is meant to fix. Now, if he is still jumping off in week 3 and 4 of the preseason, then I will be worried.

Everyone is undefeated until we start playing the games...

While it's preseason, Saints and SaintNation has to be a little disappointed in the poor play (mis-tackles, poor blocking, decision making)...

But you have to wonder who's going to make the team...

The rookie defensive tackle King had a poor mistackle in his gap assingment...

Arrington didn't seem to be all-out on a goal line punt coverage play...

Free Agent Oliver seemed lost in space and on open-field tackles...

Henderson forgot his presence of mind...

Casillas who'd look so good in Week 1 looked lost at times in Week 2...

Will Herring - wow, did he catch the bus?

Will Smith started serving his suspension early?

Jabari Greer did his best impersonation of the Last Airbender...

Well cuts are coming, soon...:dunce:

Projected 53 man Roster players (those that make the cut) with starters listed bold; Injured players are italicized; (r) Rookie

QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel
FB Korey Hall
RB Mark Ingram(r), Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Joique Bell
WR Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Joseph Morgan(r)
FL Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Courtney Roby
LT Jermon Bushrod
LG Carl Nicks, Roger Allen
C Olin Kreutz, Matt Tennant
RG Jahri Evans
RT Zach Strief/Charles Brown
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Tyler Lorenzen(r)

LDE Alex Brown, Cam Jordan(r), Junior Galette
DT Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson(r)
NT Shaun Rogers/Aubrayo Franklin
RDE Will Smith, Jeff Charleston
WLB Scott Shanle, Jonathan Casillas, Nate Bussey
MLB Jonathan Vilma, Jo-Lonn Dunbar
SLB Will Herring, Clint Ingram, Martez Wilson(r)
LCB Jabari Greer, Leigh Torrence, Johnny Patrick(r)
SS Roman Harper, Pierson Prioleau
FS Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Reis
RCB Tracy Porter, Patrick Robinson

PK Garrett Hartley
P Thomas Morstead
LS Justin Drescher

Injured Reserve/PUP

Chris Ivory, Greg Romeus(r)

- Tackling, Tackling, Tackling

- Injuries and poor performances in Houston exposed our supposed depth

- Do we have Offensive Tackles we need to run and pass protect?!?

- The Houston game really made the depth chart cloudy at best

For now, twenty-four on offense (24), twenty-six on defense (26), and three (3) kicking battery...

I can't see four (4) Tight Ends...

Turk McBride would be the most difficult cut in the above scenario...

Roby is there for now as a punting game gunner; jury's still out...

The poor play in Houston really has things very messy right now...

The only way that would be plausible is without a FB in the roster, but Hall was signed for a reason and has performed well so far.

Excellent Point.

Now, I'm not so sure the Saints don't keep another defensive lineman; but the injuries are going to affect the decision making on cuts this season...

Were we getting too much information in New Orleans?

Seems like things have gotten real quiet...