Danno

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.

FinSaint

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.

strato

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

FinSaint

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.

FinSaint

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

jeanpierre

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)

It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

jeanpierre

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

It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

jeanpierre

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...

strato

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

jeanpierre

No Ivory is PUP; used italics but failure to reference