Why the Saints could keep or let UFA McBride go

Saintswrath · 02-19-2012, 02:20 AM

by Larry Holder
DE Turk McBride was one of the more disappointing free-agent acquisitions leading up to the 2011 season. The Saints had high hopes after he had a solid 2010 season in Detroit, but McBride only had two sacks in 2011. McBride was a healthy inactive by the end of the season, so the Saints could easily move on without him.

Or

New Orleans can use any sort of pass rush it can find and DE Turk McBride, when healthy, could help. McBride went through a rash of injuries in 2011 and wasn’t a major factor last season.
The Saints could probably keep McBride on the cheap and see what he can do in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense.

jcp026 · 02-19-2012, 03:44 AM

I'm for keeping him on the cheap...CHEAP! He looked good early but did have injury problems. Also, we're going to have to find some cheap solutions to fill some of our holes if we're going to be able to keep the big 3.

Danno · 02-19-2012, 09:31 AM

I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else.

SmashMouth · 02-20-2012, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else.

He's a good backup to keep in the rotation.

Danno · 02-20-2012, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

He's a good backup to keep in the rotation.

Very true. We should keep him, and if we don't we should release him.

iceshack149 · 02-21-2012, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Very true. We should keep him, and if we don't we should release him.

I'm thirsty. If I stand up, I'll get some water. If I stay here on this bench, I'll stay here.

Danno · 02-21-2012, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I'm thirsty. If I stand up, I'll get some water. If I stay here on this bench, I'll stay here.

So true, unless of course its not.

Rugby Saint II · 02-20-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else.

Keep him and follow his off season rehab fairly closely. How old is this guy anyway? It's harder to bounce back after a few years.

FinSaint · 02-20-2012, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Keep him and follow his off season rehab fairly closely. How old is this guy anyway? It's harder to bounce back after a few years.

He is 26 (5/30/1985) so he should be fine age-wise.

He hasn't had a lot of injuries in his NFL career except for couple of short term injuries with the Chiefs, so that shouldn't be a concern for the Saints' FO.

dizzle88 · 02-19-2012, 09:43 AM

Least we can keep him for cheap, Spags could turn this guy into a player, if he can stay healthy

02-19-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Why the Saints could keep or let UFA McBride go by Larry Holder DE Turk McBride was one of the more disappointing free-agent acquisitions leading up to the 2011 season. The Saints had high hopes after he had a solid 2010 season in Detroit, but McBride only had two sacks in 2011. McBride was a healthy inactive by the end of the season, so the Saints could easily move on without him. Or New Orleans can use any sort of pass rush it can find and DE Turk McBride, when healthy, could help. McBride went through a rash of injuries in 2011 and wasn’t a major factor last season. The Saints could probably keep McBride on the cheap and see what he can do in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. Attached Thumbnails
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jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 953	I'm for keeping him on the cheap...CHEAP! He looked good early but did have injury problems. Also, we're going to have to find some cheap solutions to fill some of our holes if we're going to be able to keep the big 3.
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02-20-2012, 12:37 PM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,509 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Danno I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else. He's a good backup to keep in the rotation.

02-20-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Originally Posted by SmashMouth He's a good backup to keep in the rotation. Very true. We should keep him, and if we don't we should release him.

02-21-2012, 10:09 AM	#6
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,355 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Danno Very true. We should keep him, and if we don't we should release him. I'm thirsty. If I stand up, I'll get some water. If I stay here on this bench, I'll stay here.

02-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else.

02-21-2012, 10:38 AM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Originally Posted by iceshack149 I'm thirsty. If I stand up, I'll get some water. If I stay here on this bench, I'll stay here. So true, unless of course its not.

02-20-2012, 03:28 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Originally Posted by Danno I think we should either keep him and see what Spags can do or cut our losses and try to find someone else. Keep him and follow his off season rehab fairly closely. How old is this guy anyway? It's harder to bounce back after a few years.

02-20-2012, 04:11 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Keep him and follow his off season rehab fairly closely. How old is this guy anyway? It's harder to bounce back after a few years. He is 26 (5/30/1985) so he should be fine age-wise. He hasn't had a lot of injuries in his NFL career except for couple of short term injuries with the Chiefs, so that shouldn't be a concern for the Saints' FO.

02-19-2012, 09:43 AM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	Least we can keep him for cheap, Spags could turn this guy into a player, if he can stay healthy

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