Saints have tough roster decision

09-19-2011, 08:57 PM

Will Smith defensive end for the New Orleans Saints was suspended for the first 2 game of the 2011 season. During the NFL lockout the StarCaps appeal was overturned and the court ruled in favor of the NFL after finding no “legal” way to block the suspensions. Will Smith started the season on the reserve/suspended list which means he did not count towards the Saints 53-man roster maximum.

Once Smith returns to the roster, the New Orleans Saints must cut another player to clear roster room, leaving them with a very tough decision that they must make in the next few days.

Currently the Saints are carrying two kickers, two fullbacks, and six wide receivers — and it would seem at first glance that these positions are the most obvious choice to reduce and clear the room needed for defensive end Will Smith.

New Orleans Saints have tough roster decision once Will Smith returns

The Dude · 09-19-2011, 09:09 PM

With the way Kasay is performing is it time for Hartley to go to IR? We will find someone.

homerj07 · 09-19-2011, 09:13 PM

Hopefully we can get someone onto the practice squad.

Halo · 09-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

With the way Kasay is performing is it time for Hartley to go to IR? We will find someone.

this might be the best thing to do.

The Dude · 09-19-2011, 09:18 PM

I say we cut Gallette.

saintfan · 09-19-2011, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I say we cut Gallette.

**** starter.

Ashley · 09-19-2011, 11:12 PM

Tom Johnson or one of the fullbacks. Done...next

lynwood · 09-19-2011, 11:18 PM

I agree about Hartley. We need the D line rotation.

strato · 09-20-2011, 12:10 AM

Junyah..you got to be kidding me.. 2.5 sacks in 2 games..and can play OLB. IR Hartley..Kasey took his job for the season anyway..

Crusader · 09-20-2011, 01:30 AM

Cut one of the FBs. No reason at all to carry 2.

09-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046 Rating: (0 votes - average) Will Smith defensive end for the New Orleans Saints was suspended for the first 2 game of the 2011 season. During the NFL lockout the StarCaps appeal was overturned and the court ruled in favor of the NFL after finding no “legal” way to block the suspensions. Will Smith started the season on the reserve/suspended list which means he did not count towards the Saints 53-man roster maximum. Once Smith returns to the roster, the New Orleans Saints must cut another player to clear roster room, leaving them with a very tough decision that they must make in the next few days. Currently the Saints are carrying two kickers, two fullbacks, and six wide receivers — and it would seem at first glance that these positions are the most obvious choice to reduce and clear the room needed for defensive end Will Smith. New Orleans Saints have tough roster decision once Will Smith returns
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09-19-2011, 09:09 PM	#2
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	With the way Kasay is performing is it time for Hartley to go to IR? We will find someone.
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09-19-2011, 09:16 PM	#4
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by The Dude With the way Kasay is performing is it time for Hartley to go to IR? We will find someone. this might be the best thing to do.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	I say we cut Gallette.
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09-19-2011, 10:55 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by The Dude I say we cut Gallette. **** starter.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Tom Johnson or one of the fullbacks. Done...next

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lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	I agree about Hartley. We need the D line rotation.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Junyah..you got to be kidding me.. 2.5 sacks in 2 games..and can play OLB. IR Hartley..Kasey took his job for the season anyway..

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Cut one of the FBs. No reason at all to carry 2. darstep likes this.

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