Saints sign OT Alex Barron

biloxi-indian · 08-03-2011, 12:26 PM

New Orleans continues to shop in the bargain basement bin.

We absolutely love the Aubrayo Franklin signing. Wednesday’s agreement with tackle Alex Barron won’t make the same impact, but New Orleans did pick up some veteran depth at a position in need.

Doug Tatum of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Barron is board.

Jermon Bushrod was brought back to the left tackle. The team has Jonathan Stinchcomb at right tackle and Charles Brown behind them. Barron provides veteran insurance in case one of the above gets hurt.

Alex Barron joins the Saints | ProFootballTalk

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biloxi-indian · 08-03-2011, 12:37 PM

Initial reaction from LeCharles Bentley

Awww..Mickey Loomis was doing so well..almost pitched perfect gm. RT @ProFootballTalk: Alex Barron joins the Saints Alex Barron joins the Saints | ProFootballTalk

Maverick2299 · 08-03-2011, 12:44 PM

yea, I am not a fan of this signing....even if its for depth.

Budsdrinker · 08-03-2011, 12:56 PM

Camp body until Brown can go is my guess

biloxi-indian · 08-03-2011, 12:57 PM

Larry Holder - Payton talks about adding Barron

Sean Payton on adding T Alex Barron: “It’s a veteran player and we’re just trying to look at mostly our depth and the flexibility we have during this training camp. So we want to take a peek at these guys and see what they can do while they’re hear.”

Everything I have read re; Barron is not very good. Mostly a 1st round bust.

Given C. Brown is rehabing the knee...a camp body IMHO.

SaintPauly · 08-03-2011, 12:59 PM

What exactly has Bentley done, since he left New Orleans?

RaginCajun83 · 08-03-2011, 01:05 PM

Wow what a surprise, it's a depth move so the real tackles can rest during camp, low risk and any reward is a bonus, Saints need linemen for the 4th qtr of preseason games anyways

papz · 08-03-2011, 01:22 PM

Saints signed OT Alex Barron, formerly of the Cowboys.

It's more depth for the Saints, who were able to retain starting LT Jermon Bushrod in free agency. Barron is a former first-round pick and has the upside to fill a swing tackle role. The Saints also signed journeyman tackle George Foster.

Related: George FosterSource: Larry Holder on Twitter Aug 3, 12:18 PM

VillainAgain · 08-03-2011, 01:33 PM

Barron hasn't been a pro bowl tackle but hes been serviceable. Whats up with Streif id like to see him hold that RT spot if Stinchcomb continues to get molested

foreverfan · 08-03-2011, 02:14 PM

We need some preseason bodies.

08-03-2011, 12:26 PM	#1
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Saints sign OT Alex Barron New Orleans continues to shop in the bargain basement bin. We absolutely love the Aubrayo Franklin signing. Wednesday’s agreement with tackle Alex Barron won’t make the same impact, but New Orleans did pick up some veteran depth at a position in need. Doug Tatum of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Barron is board. Jermon Bushrod was brought back to the left tackle. The team has Jonathan Stinchcomb at right tackle and Charles Brown behind them. Barron provides veteran insurance in case one of the above gets hurt. Alex Barron joins the Saints \| ProFootballTalk Stats; Alex Barron, , NFL - CBSSports.com Football
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VillainAgain 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 273	Barron hasn't been a pro bowl tackle but hes been serviceable. Whats up with Streif id like to see him hold that RT spot if Stinchcomb continues to get molested
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08-03-2011, 12:37 PM	#2
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Initial reaction from LeCharles Bentley Awww..Mickey Loomis was doing so well..almost pitched perfect gm. RT @ProFootballTalk: Alex Barron joins the Saints Alex Barron joins the Saints \| ProFootballTalk

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Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	yea, I am not a fan of this signing....even if its for depth.

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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Camp body until Brown can go is my guess

08-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Larry Holder - Payton talks about adding Barron Sean Payton on adding T Alex Barron: “It’s a veteran player and we’re just trying to look at mostly our depth and the flexibility we have during this training camp. So we want to take a peek at these guys and see what they can do while they’re hear.” Everything I have read re; Barron is not very good. Mostly a 1st round bust. Given C. Brown is rehabing the knee...a camp body IMHO.

08-03-2011, 12:59 PM	#6
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	What exactly has Bentley done, since he left New Orleans?

08-03-2011, 01:05 PM	#7
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Wow what a surprise, it's a depth move so the real tackles can rest during camp, low risk and any reward is a bonus, Saints need linemen for the 4th qtr of preseason games anyways

08-03-2011, 01:22 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Saints signed OT Alex Barron, formerly of the Cowboys. It's more depth for the Saints, who were able to retain starting LT Jermon Bushrod in free agency. Barron is a former first-round pick and has the upside to fill a swing tackle role. The Saints also signed journeyman tackle George Foster. Related: George FosterSource: Larry Holder on Twitter Aug 3, 12:18 PM

08-03-2011, 02:14 PM	#10
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	We need some preseason bodies.