Saints waive Joique Bell to make room for Will Smith

Budsdrinker · 09-22-2011, 09:57 AM

I don't think anyone wants to cut ties with Hartley it's just that with his injury which could keep him out for 10 weeks, it just makes sense to place him on IR. He is our kicker for next 5 or so years but it just doesn't make sense to waste a roster spot when he is out for 7 more weeks.

RockyMountainSaint · 09-22-2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I don't think anyone wants to cut ties with Hartley it's just that with his injury which could keep him out for 10 weeks, it just makes sense to place him on IR. He is our kicker for next 5 or so years but it just doesn't make sense to waste a roster spot when he is out for 7 more weeks.

He has PROVEN his value as a post-season kicker!

That is a VERY rare commodity.

That is why you keep a roster spot open for him.

I know that I am more comfortable with him in the playoffs and Super Bowl than I am with Kasay.

Cruize · 09-23-2011, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

I know that I am more comfortable with him in the playoffs and Super Bowl than I am with Kasay.

I am never comfortable with Hartley kicking. LOL. However, there simply is no reason or rush to IR him right now. Bell was inactive every week and was going to continue to be without an injury. The Saints have two fullbacks and an extra defensive lineman on the roster as well. Kasay has been great. But, he is 41. The only reason to IR Hartley would be if they needed the roster spot for someone who will be active on gameday.

09-22-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	I don't think anyone wants to cut ties with Hartley it's just that with his injury which could keep him out for 10 weeks, it just makes sense to place him on IR. He is our kicker for next 5 or so years but it just doesn't make sense to waste a roster spot when he is out for 7 more weeks. strato likes this.

09-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#2
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I don't think anyone wants to cut ties with Hartley it's just that with his injury which could keep him out for 10 weeks, it just makes sense to place him on IR. He is our kicker for next 5 or so years but it just doesn't make sense to waste a roster spot when he is out for 7 more weeks. He has PROVEN his value as a post-season kicker! That is a VERY rare commodity. That is why you keep a roster spot open for him. I know that I am more comfortable with him in the playoffs and Super Bowl than I am with Kasay.

09-23-2011, 07:46 AM	#3
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint I know that I am more comfortable with him in the playoffs and Super Bowl than I am with Kasay. I am never comfortable with Hartley kicking. LOL. However, there simply is no reason or rush to IR him right now. Bell was inactive every week and was going to continue to be without an injury. The Saints have two fullbacks and an extra defensive lineman on the roster as well. Kasay has been great. But, he is 41. The only reason to IR Hartley would be if they needed the roster spot for someone who will be active on gameday.
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