Saints cut Danny Clark

Danno · 08-10-2011, 03:12 PM

New Orleans Saints waive LB Danny Clark | NOLA.com

The Saints have waived linebacker Danny Clark and signed tackle Jordan Black to take his spot on the 90-man roster, the club confirmed Wednesday.

Clark, a 12-year veteran from Illinois, had 59 tackles for the Saints in 2010. Although Clark has spent considerable time during training camp this fall running with the first unit, he appears to have fallen victim to a crowded positional field. The Saints drafted two linebackers last April, and the coaching staff is clearly pleased with the addition of Will Herring.

Herring, 6-feet-3, 241, is a 5-year veteran out of Auburn who came to the Saints through free agency via Seattle. He has also found himself spending time with the first unit and is deeply involved already in New Orleans' nickel packages.

Clark's departure underlines the competition at outside linebacker that is occuring in training camp this fall. Indeed, the only sure-fire starter in the unit is middle linebacker and defensive captain Jonathan Vilma.

Black, meanwhile, is an NFL veteran who has bounced among three different teams since being drafted by Kansas City out of Notre Dame in 2003. He was released by Jacksonville in February after starting 9 games last season. He has largely occupied a backup role with the Jaguars since that club acquired him in Dec. 2008.

The Saints no doubt hoped to bolster their offensive line heading in to the preseason opener Friday night against San Francisco. Veteran Jon Stinchcomb, a starter on the right side, was held out of practice Tuesday to rest a sore knee, and Charles Brown, whom the Saints drafted out of USC in the second round of the 2010 draft, missed the first few days of training camp while rehabbing.

saintsfan1313 · 08-10-2011, 03:14 PM

hmm....thats interesting....

biloxi-indian · 08-10-2011, 03:18 PM

Most likely released Clark now in order for him to catch on with another team.

Danno · 08-10-2011, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

Most likely released Clark now in order for him to catch on with another team.

Yep, because they feel that at least 1 or 2 of the younger players can take his place.

He may have asked for it.

Crusader · 08-10-2011, 03:34 PM

Then this is a good thing I guess.

Speedy Ron · 08-10-2011, 04:01 PM

see ya!

Maverick2299 · 08-10-2011, 04:38 PM

I actually think Shanle is better then Clark.

alexonfyre · 08-10-2011, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Maverick2299

I actually think Shanle is better then Clark.

And I think Rex Grossman is better than Matt Moore. I kind of feel like this big OLB competition is a "Best of the Worst" competition.

I think our two best are probably Casillas and Martez Wilson, but one is injured 90% of the time and the other is a rookie, so I dunno what we will do about that. Hopefully they will be just solid enough not to be totally exploitable.

biloxi-indian · 08-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yep, because they feel that at least 1 or 2 of the younger players can take his place.

He may have asked for it.

Herring and Ingram have been doing well from all I read and hear.

strato · 08-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Ingram is looking good..dont forget about him...and Nate Bussey

08-10-2011, 03:12 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Saints cut Danny Clark New Orleans Saints waive LB Danny Clark \| NOLA.com The Saints have waived linebacker Danny Clark and signed tackle Jordan Black to take his spot on the 90-man roster, the club confirmed Wednesday. Clark, a 12-year veteran from Illinois, had 59 tackles for the Saints in 2010. Although Clark has spent considerable time during training camp this fall running with the first unit, he appears to have fallen victim to a crowded positional field. The Saints drafted two linebackers last April, and the coaching staff is clearly pleased with the addition of Will Herring. Herring, 6-feet-3, 241, is a 5-year veteran out of Auburn who came to the Saints through free agency via Seattle. He has also found himself spending time with the first unit and is deeply involved already in New Orleans' nickel packages. Clark's departure underlines the competition at outside linebacker that is occuring in training camp this fall. Indeed, the only sure-fire starter in the unit is middle linebacker and defensive captain Jonathan Vilma. Black, meanwhile, is an NFL veteran who has bounced among three different teams since being drafted by Kansas City out of Notre Dame in 2003. He was released by Jacksonville in February after starting 9 games last season. He has largely occupied a backup role with the Jaguars since that club acquired him in Dec. 2008. The Saints no doubt hoped to bolster their offensive line heading in to the preseason opener Friday night against San Francisco. Veteran Jon Stinchcomb, a starter on the right side, was held out of practice Tuesday to rest a sore knee, and Charles Brown, whom the Saints drafted out of USC in the second round of the 2010 draft, missed the first few days of training camp while rehabbing.

08-10-2011, 03:19 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by biloxi-indian Most likely released Clark now in order for him to catch on with another team. Yep, because they feel that at least 1 or 2 of the younger players can take his place. He may have asked for it.

08-10-2011, 04:43 PM	#8
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by Maverick2299 I actually think Shanle is better then Clark. And I think Rex Grossman is better than Matt Moore. I kind of feel like this big OLB competition is a "Best of the Worst" competition. I think our two best are probably Casillas and Martez Wilson, but one is injured 90% of the time and the other is a rookie, so I dunno what we will do about that. Hopefully they will be just solid enough not to be totally exploitable.

08-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#9
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by Danno Yep, because they feel that at least 1 or 2 of the younger players can take his place. He may have asked for it. Herring and Ingram have been doing well from all I read and hear.

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

08-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#2
saintsfan1313 El Mero Mero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kingsville, Tx Posts: 669	hmm....thats interesting....

08-10-2011, 03:18 PM	#3
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Most likely released Clark now in order for him to catch on with another team.

08-10-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Then this is a good thing I guess.

08-10-2011, 04:01 PM	#6
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	see ya!

08-10-2011, 04:38 PM	#7
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	I actually think Shanle is better then Clark.

08-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#10
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Ingram is looking good..dont forget about him...and Nate Bussey