Saints waive Joique Bell to make room for Will Smith

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.

09-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#25
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.