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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by poydras This is where the "no practice in pads" rule is going to hurt the Saints. How are we going to get our rookies up to speed by the start of the season? It's like learning how ...

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Old 08-04-2011, 08:33 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by poydras View Post
This is where the "no practice in pads" rule is going to hurt the Saints. How are we going to get our rookies up to speed by the start of the season? It's like learning how to ride a bike by reading instructions in a book.
I was under the impression that they'll work with pads on today when the signed veterans join the practices? Not sure though...

Anyway, as for Tennant, his reps aren't going to go down with the introduction of the vets like with most other less experienced players since he is the No 1 center on the roster. And, furthermore, It'll surely help him to go against the "big dogs" not that SR isn't a whale of a man.


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As a further side note from the TP comments section,

Saints would love for Tennant to take the job, and undrafted rookie Ryan Taylor take the backup C/G job. Both of those salaries together would be less than 1 mil. It would free up much needed cap room to go after other bargain veterans and help us to have the money to keep Brees, Nicks, Colston and Porter, who are all in contract years.

Posted by woodruff54 on "Center Matt Tennant makes the most of his stint as a New Orleans Saints starter" on August 03, 2011, 8:45AM
Saving money is never a bad thing, right?
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Old 08-04-2011, 08:41 AM   #12
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Actually, the rules allow pads in pracice, but a very limited number of times for the entire season and the fines for infractions are in the 6 digit range.
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Old 08-04-2011, 08:45 AM   #13
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OK. Well I think that the key thing for Tennant to improve on would be his timing with Brees and any line change duties that Goodwin had, neither of which really need pads to work on.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:12 AM   #14
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he is a bit long in the tooth but he just keeps chugging along. 129th consecutive starts
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Old 08-04-2011, 10:01 AM   #15
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To me the question is, if we have money to spend on a big name free agent, would we rather spend it on Kreutz to replace Tennant (who may not even need to be replaced) or go after Lofa Tatupu to replace Scott Shanle?
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Old 08-04-2011, 10:35 PM   #16
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Well...if he's coming in for a visit...
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Old 08-04-2011, 10:50 PM   #17
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...he's only going to visit if there's a starting opportunity...
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:11 PM   #18
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Kreutz would likely sign a one year deal; this would allow Tennant time to develop and provide a great insurance plan on this season and the investments (FA Signings) made for this season...
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:26 PM   #19
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Good veteran presence if it's a 1 year mentality. I agree, we still need to upgrade that OLB position.
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