2012 New Orleans Saints Depth Chart

jeanpierre · 02-13-2012, 10:32 AM

Anybody got a mock-up of what they think the roster will look like?

CharityMike · 02-13-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Anybody got a mock-up of what they think the roster will look like?

I really don't know about the defensive pickups you have. Would love to have Avril. I don't think Jeff Charleston is going to be here. I also don't think Dunbar is going to be the starting SLB. That's not his position and should only start there because of an injury to someone else.

Offense, IMO Colston won't be here. I think Meachum stays. If I am not mistaken, we have a couple receivers on the practice squad. So we might pick up more for the PS.

jeanpierre · 02-13-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

I really don't know about the defensive pickups you have. Would love to have Avril. I don't think Jeff Charleston is going to be here. I also don't think Dunbar is going to be the starting SLB. That's not his position and should only start there because of an injury to someone else.

Offense, IMO Colston won't be here. I think Meachum stays. If I am not mistaken, we have a couple receivers on the practice squad. So we might pick up more for the PS.

You really think we'd keep Meachem over Colston?

Dunbar has played the OLB spot...

CharityMike · 02-13-2012, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You really think we'd keep Meachem over Colston?

Dunbar has played the OLB spot...

Meachum price tag < Colston.

I know Dunbar has played the OLB spot but that's not his position. He would be more productive in the middle where he belongs.

Danno · 02-13-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Meachum price tag < Colston.

I know Dunbar has played the OLB spot but that's not his position. He would be more productive in the middle where he belongs.

He looks to be a prototypical 4-3 MLB. He doesn't seem big enough to play the SAM and isn't fast enough for the WILL (generally speaking).

He was born to play the 4-3 MLB position

FinSaint · 02-13-2012, 08:19 PM

I have to say that I agree with you that Dunbar should only start as the MLB - but that being said - I'd be lying if I said that I would be confident seeing Dunbar be the starting MLB in 2012, unless of course they sign a monster of an OLB to work on his side.

In my opinion Dunbar would give depth at MLB if he comes cheap, otherwise they might as well let him walk.

And JP, I do like your pick of Woodyard as the Will, but I'm not convinced that Connor would be that good of a MLB, at least based on the Panthers' games I've seen.

halloween 65 · 02-13-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I have to say that I agree with you that Dunbar should only start as the MLB - but that being said - I'd be lying if I said that I would be confident seeing Dunbar be the starting MLB in 2012, unless of course they sign a monster of an OLB to work on his side.

In my opinion Dunbar would give depth at MLB if he comes cheap, otherwise they might as well let him walk.
And JP, I do like your pick of Woodyard as the Will, but I'm not convinced that Connor would be that good of a MLB, at least based on the Panthers' games I've seen.

I think thats what Spags. will go after, a monster of an OLB., Connor is a pretty decent MLB, I would like to see him and Dunbar fight it out for the middle, I think it would be good, the other monster is already on one side,Wilson..

FinSaint · 02-13-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I think thats what Spags. will go after, a monster of an OLB., Connor is a pretty decent MLB, I would like to see him and Dunbar fight it out for the middle, I think it would be good, the other monster is already on one side,Wilson..

I guess, I mean I haven't really focused on Connor's performances in the Panther's games I've seen, but on the other hand, he hasn't done anything exceptional in them either or I would remember him better.

If he would be a cap friendly solution (and Vilma was no longer with the Saints) while still good enough to start, I wouldn't theoretically have anything against that.

I wish we could just exchange Vilma for Posluszny, they have almost the same exact contracts in terms of average annual cap hit of ~$7M, but naturally Vilma is on the back end of his contract while Posluszny just signed his last FA period. He would be an awesome MLB to anchor that LB corps.

jcp026 · 02-13-2012, 10:58 PM

If Vilma is let go, then Dunbar is the natural replacement. I like Dan Connor, but why spend the money when we have a comparable player in house?

FinSaint · 02-13-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by jcp026

If Vilma is let go, then Dunbar is the natural replacement. I like Dan Connor, but why spend the money when we have a comparable player in house?

Well, you would still need to have depth at that position, and Humber isn't really a good enough backup to a starter.

02-13-2012, 12:12 PM	#12
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Anybody got a mock-up of what they think the roster will look like? I really don't know about the defensive pickups you have. Would love to have Avril. I don't think Jeff Charleston is going to be here. I also don't think Dunbar is going to be the starting SLB. That's not his position and should only start there because of an injury to someone else. Offense, IMO Colston won't be here. I think Meachum stays. If I am not mistaken, we have a couple receivers on the practice squad. So we might pick up more for the PS.

02-13-2012, 06:47 PM	#13
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by CharityMike I really don't know about the defensive pickups you have. Would love to have Avril. I don't think Jeff Charleston is going to be here. I also don't think Dunbar is going to be the starting SLB. That's not his position and should only start there because of an injury to someone else. Offense, IMO Colston won't be here. I think Meachum stays. If I am not mistaken, we have a couple receivers on the practice squad. So we might pick up more for the PS. You really think we'd keep Meachem over Colston? Dunbar has played the OLB spot...

02-13-2012, 06:50 PM	#14
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by jeanpierre You really think we'd keep Meachem over Colston? Dunbar has played the OLB spot... Meachum price tag < Colston. I know Dunbar has played the OLB spot but that's not his position. He would be more productive in the middle where he belongs. Danno likes this.

02-13-2012, 06:52 PM	#15
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by CharityMike Meachum price tag < Colston. I know Dunbar has played the OLB spot but that's not his position. He would be more productive in the middle where he belongs. He looks to be a prototypical 4-3 MLB. He doesn't seem big enough to play the SAM and isn't fast enough for the WILL (generally speaking). He was born to play the 4-3 MLB position

02-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#16
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	I have to say that I agree with you that Dunbar should only start as the MLB - but that being said - I'd be lying if I said that I would be confident seeing Dunbar be the starting MLB in 2012, unless of course they sign a monster of an OLB to work on his side. In my opinion Dunbar would give depth at MLB if he comes cheap, otherwise they might as well let him walk. And JP, I do like your pick of Woodyard as the Will, but I'm not convinced that Connor would be that good of a MLB, at least based on the Panthers' games I've seen.
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02-13-2012, 10:32 AM	#11
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02-13-2012, 10:17 PM	#17
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Originally Posted by FinSaint I have to say that I agree with you that Dunbar should only start as the MLB - but that being said - I'd be lying if I said that I would be confident seeing Dunbar be the starting MLB in 2012, unless of course they sign a monster of an OLB to work on his side. In my opinion Dunbar would give depth at MLB if he comes cheap, otherwise they might as well let him walk. And JP, I do like your pick of Woodyard as the Will, but I'm not convinced that Connor would be that good of a MLB, at least based on the Panthers' games I've seen. I think thats what Spags. will go after, a monster of an OLB., Connor is a pretty decent MLB, I would like to see him and Dunbar fight it out for the middle, I think it would be good, the other monster is already on one side,Wilson..

02-13-2012, 10:46 PM	#18
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I think thats what Spags. will go after, a monster of an OLB., Connor is a pretty decent MLB, I would like to see him and Dunbar fight it out for the middle, I think it would be good, the other monster is already on one side,Wilson.. I guess, I mean I haven't really focused on Connor's performances in the Panther's games I've seen, but on the other hand, he hasn't done anything exceptional in them either or I would remember him better. If he would be a cap friendly solution (and Vilma was no longer with the Saints) while still good enough to start, I wouldn't theoretically have anything against that. I wish we could just exchange Vilma for Posluszny, they have almost the same exact contracts in terms of average annual cap hit of ~$7M, but naturally Vilma is on the back end of his contract while Posluszny just signed his last FA period. He would be an awesome MLB to anchor that LB corps.
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02-13-2012, 11:02 PM	#20
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by jcp026 If Vilma is let go, then Dunbar is the natural replacement. I like Dan Connor, but why spend the money when we have a comparable player in house? Well, you would still need to have depth at that position, and Humber isn't really a good enough backup to a starter.

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