New Orleans Saints center Olin Kreutz decides to leave team

hitta · 10-22-2011, 02:17 AM

When you go through the grind of football for 13 years, especially in the trenches, you are bound to lose some of your desire to play. I know a lot of people are going to argue that he's make a lot of money to have fun or whatever, and quitting isn't being a team player or whatever, but really sometimes doing whats best for the team is doing whats best for yourself. Now someone that is more vibrant and willing can step in.

claus808 · 10-22-2011, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

When you go through the grind of football for 13 years, especially in the trenches, you are bound to lose some of your desire to play. I know a lot of people are going to argue that he's make a lot of money to have fun or whatever, and quitting isn't being a team player or whatever, but really sometimes doing whats best for the team is doing whats best for yourself. Now someone that is more vibrant and willing can step in.

Sorry, you dont just bail like he did. He could of sat on that bench and at least have given tips to the younger players. He quit, left the team 7 weeks into the season. YOU DONT DO THAT. Shows a lot about his character the way he is bailing on us. So, get the hell out then Olin, good way to end your career buddy...not.

hitta · 10-22-2011, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by claus808

Sorry, you dont just bail like he did. He could of sat on that bench and at least have given tips to the younger players. He quit, left the team 7 weeks into the season. YOU DONT DO THAT. Shows a lot about his character the way he is bailing on us. So, get the hell out then Olin, good way to end your career buddy...not.

Eh, if he sat on the bench all season, we'd still have to pay him. That cap room can be used for someone else. Staying on the team while remaining benched would be more detrimental to the team than helpful.I don't really see the problem with what he did.

The Dude · 10-21-2011, 12:59 PM

just in time for the trade deadline to pass. He could have done this last week.

ScottF · 10-21-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

just in time for the trade deadline to pass. He could have done this last week.

exactly what I was thinking. Thanks @ss hole

strato · 10-21-2011, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

exactly what I was thinking. Thanks @ss hole

He is a former Bear..and we did kick his old buddies asses all over the field this year..lol..just sayin

foreverfan · 10-21-2011, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by strato

He is a former Bear..and we did kick his old buddies asses all over the field this year..lol..just sayin

It must have hurt him to not be resigned by his former team. I guess his heart wasn't in it any longer. I agree with Canton in that this is a hell of a time to lose your starting center. In any case, I guess he felt he couldn't play any longer at the pro level. I applaud his honesty. Good luck Kreutz and thanks anyway for trying to make it work.

FF

Luda34 · 10-21-2011, 01:01 PM

Damn Kreutz it's like that

CantonLegend · 10-21-2011, 01:37 PM

alex mack would be starting for us right now and none of this wouldve been an issue....just sayin

oh terrence cody is starting for the ravens too

hmmm

MorningWood · 10-21-2011, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

alex mack would be starting for us right now and none of this wouldve been an issue....just sayin

oh terrence cody is starting for the ravens too

hmmm

So, did you add the "hmmm" just to make double sure your post was obnoxious enough? Cody? Really?

10-22-2011, 02:17 AM	#1
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339	When you go through the grind of football for 13 years, especially in the trenches, you are bound to lose some of your desire to play. I know a lot of people are going to argue that he's make a lot of money to have fun or whatever, and quitting isn't being a team player or whatever, but really sometimes doing whats best for the team is doing whats best for yourself. Now someone that is more vibrant and willing can step in.
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10-22-2011, 04:01 AM	#2
claus808 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Originally Posted by hitta When you go through the grind of football for 13 years, especially in the trenches, you are bound to lose some of your desire to play. I know a lot of people are going to argue that he's make a lot of money to have fun or whatever, and quitting isn't being a team player or whatever, but really sometimes doing whats best for the team is doing whats best for yourself. Now someone that is more vibrant and willing can step in. Sorry, you dont just bail like he did. He could of sat on that bench and at least have given tips to the younger players. He quit, left the team 7 weeks into the season. YOU DONT DO THAT. Shows a lot about his character the way he is bailing on us. So, get the hell out then Olin, good way to end your career buddy...not.

10-22-2011, 04:24 AM	#3
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339	Originally Posted by claus808 Sorry, you dont just bail like he did. He could of sat on that bench and at least have given tips to the younger players. He quit, left the team 7 weeks into the season. YOU DONT DO THAT. Shows a lot about his character the way he is bailing on us. So, get the hell out then Olin, good way to end your career buddy...not. Eh, if he sat on the bench all season, we'd still have to pay him. That cap room can be used for someone else. Staying on the team while remaining benched would be more detrimental to the team than helpful.I don't really see the problem with what he did.
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10-21-2011, 12:59 PM	#4
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	just in time for the trade deadline to pass. He could have done this last week.
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10-21-2011, 02:06 PM	#5
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by The Dude just in time for the trade deadline to pass. He could have done this last week. exactly what I was thinking. Thanks @ss hole

10-21-2011, 02:15 PM	#6
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by ScottF exactly what I was thinking. Thanks @ss hole He is a former Bear..and we did kick his old buddies asses all over the field this year..lol..just sayin

10-21-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by strato He is a former Bear..and we did kick his old buddies asses all over the field this year..lol..just sayin It must have hurt him to not be resigned by his former team. I guess his heart wasn't in it any longer. I agree with Canton in that this is a hell of a time to lose your starting center. In any case, I guess he felt he couldn't play any longer at the pro level. I applaud his honesty. Good luck Kreutz and thanks anyway for trying to make it work. FF

10-21-2011, 01:01 PM	#8
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Damn Kreutz it's like that

10-21-2011, 01:37 PM	#9
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	alex mack would be starting for us right now and none of this wouldve been an issue....just sayin oh terrence cody is starting for the ravens too hmmm

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MorningWood 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 180	Originally Posted by CantonLegend alex mack would be starting for us right now and none of this wouldve been an issue....just sayin oh terrence cody is starting for the ravens too hmmm So, did you add the "hmmm" just to make double sure your post was obnoxious enough? Cody? Really?
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