Charles Brown to IR

xan · 11-02-2011, 04:08 PM

OK, now I'm pissed. 8 weeks into the season, and we have 2 young backups starting, one injured veteran starting, and 2 guys as backups who've collectively seen 3 games action in 3 years each.

We say, "Oh, let's get Ivory back, he'll make a difference. We don't need roster spots for offensive linemen, what the hell do they do anyway?"

There've been several serviceable tackles on the open market that have been signed by other teams in the interim.

All people have done on this board is eviscerate the offensive line. Now, I fear for anyone who lines up in the backfield. Why not put pressure by screaming, "HEY GET A BUNCH OF LINEMEN IN CAMP!" rather than piss and moan who's going to get tackled in the backfield.

Danno · 11-02-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by xan

OK, now I'm pissed. 8 weeks into the season, and we have 2 young backups starting, one injured veteran starting, and 2 guys as backups who've collectively seen 3 games action in 3 years each.

We say, "Oh, let's get Ivory back, he'll make a difference. We don't need roster spots for offensive linemen, what the hell do they do anyway?"

There've been several serviceable tackles on the open market that have been signed by other teams in the interim.

All people have done on this board is eviscerate the offensive line. Now, I fear for anyone who lines up in the backfield. Why not put pressure by screaming, "HEY GET A BUNCH OF LINEMEN IN CAMP!" rather than piss and moan who's going to get tackled in the backfield.

Not everyone Xan... From several weeks back....

Originally Posted by Danno

We have a roster exemption for Ivory so there's no hurry to activate him.

We'd be wise to bring in some O-line insurance instead of activating a RB that we don't need.

skymike · 11-02-2011, 06:11 PM

Strief will do fine.

Ray Willis, I admit, I know nothing about. But man, thats a football name.

FireVenturi · 11-02-2011, 04:20 PM

64 will be back baby!!!!

neugey · 11-02-2011, 06:17 PM

In related news, several Saints fans also damaged their hip flexor watching last weekend's game.

Marlboro Man · 11-02-2011, 06:18 PM

No loss. Glad Strief's back

iceshack149 · 11-03-2011, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

No loss. Glad Strief's back

No loss? Have to disagree there. The Saints are replacing a guy we knew about with a guy we don't know about. Brown may not have played well last week, possibly due to his injury, but I have faith in him as a backup.
At this point in the season the Saints are left picking up scraps. Ray Willis? Never heard of him. I hope he surprises me but he probably won't and I hope that we never find out.

strato · 11-03-2011, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

No loss? Have to disagree there. The Saints are replacing a guy we knew about with a guy we don't know about. Brown may not have played well last week, possibly due to his injury, but I have faith in him as a backup.
At this point in the season the Saints are left picking up scraps. Ray Willis? Never heard of him. I hope he surprises me but he probably won't and I hope that we never find out.

I've heard of Willis..he is a big boy..but he was available for a reason...he's a guard... so i don't think he will be replacing anyone yet..just depth...we might look into another vet soon..who else is out there?..anybody know?

Crusader · 11-03-2011, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

No loss. Glad Strief's back

So I guess its great when our young players end up on I instead of on the field developing?

neugey · 11-02-2011, 06:26 PM

Marlboro, I love the new Avatar and did I mention red was my favorite color?

11-02-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	OK, now I'm pissed. 8 weeks into the season, and we have 2 young backups starting, one injured veteran starting, and 2 guys as backups who've collectively seen 3 games action in 3 years each. We say, "Oh, let's get Ivory back, he'll make a difference. We don't need roster spots for offensive linemen, what the hell do they do anyway?" There've been several serviceable tackles on the open market that have been signed by other teams in the interim. All people have done on this board is eviscerate the offensive line. Now, I fear for anyone who lines up in the backfield. Why not put pressure by screaming, "HEY GET A BUNCH OF LINEMEN IN CAMP!" rather than piss and moan who's going to get tackled in the backfield. saintfan likes this.
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11-02-2011, 05:57 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by xan OK, now I'm pissed. 8 weeks into the season, and we have 2 young backups starting, one injured veteran starting, and 2 guys as backups who've collectively seen 3 games action in 3 years each. We say, "Oh, let's get Ivory back, he'll make a difference. We don't need roster spots for offensive linemen, what the hell do they do anyway?" There've been several serviceable tackles on the open market that have been signed by other teams in the interim. All people have done on this board is eviscerate the offensive line. Now, I fear for anyone who lines up in the backfield. Why not put pressure by screaming, "HEY GET A BUNCH OF LINEMEN IN CAMP!" rather than piss and moan who's going to get tackled in the backfield. Not everyone Xan... From several weeks back.... Originally Posted by Danno We have a roster exemption for Ivory so there's no hurry to activate him. We'd be wise to bring in some O-line insurance instead of activating a RB that we don't need.

11-03-2011, 01:53 AM	#7
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,426 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man No loss. Glad Strief's back No loss? Have to disagree there. The Saints are replacing a guy we knew about with a guy we don't know about. Brown may not have played well last week, possibly due to his injury, but I have faith in him as a backup. At this point in the season the Saints are left picking up scraps. Ray Willis? Never heard of him. I hope he surprises me but he probably won't and I hope that we never find out.

11-03-2011, 01:56 AM	#8
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by iceshack149 No loss? Have to disagree there. The Saints are replacing a guy we knew about with a guy we don't know about. Brown may not have played well last week, possibly due to his injury, but I have faith in him as a backup. At this point in the season the Saints are left picking up scraps. Ray Willis? Never heard of him. I hope he surprises me but he probably won't and I hope that we never find out. I've heard of Willis..he is a big boy..but he was available for a reason...he's a guard... so i don't think he will be replacing anyone yet..just depth...we might look into another vet soon..who else is out there?..anybody know?

11-03-2011, 02:04 AM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man No loss. Glad Strief's back So I guess its great when our young players end up on I instead of on the field developing?

11-02-2011, 06:11 PM	#3
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Strief will do fine. Ray Willis, I admit, I know nothing about. But man, thats a football name.

11-02-2011, 04:20 PM	#4
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	64 will be back baby!!!!

11-02-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,870 Blog Entries: 13	In related news, several Saints fans also damaged their hip flexor watching last weekend's game.

11-02-2011, 06:18 PM	#6
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	No loss. Glad Strief's back

11-02-2011, 06:26 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,870 Blog Entries: 13	Marlboro, I love the new Avatar and did I mention red was my favorite color?

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