Tracy Porter possibly re-signs with Saints?

Danno · 03-11-2012, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by vtiger72

Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL.

Robinson was the starter across from Greer, Porter was switch to Nickelback.

I think Johnny Patrick may be our new NB.

|Mitch| · 03-11-2012, 12:54 PM

I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him...

Danno · 03-11-2012, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him...

As do I, but I think Porter plays better on the outside. The move to nickelback didn't do him any favors.

SmashMouth · 03-11-2012, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him...

At least he has a great football name... Flajole, that is. That has got to count for something!

FinSaint · 03-11-2012, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by vtiger72

Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL.

Well, Robinson already replaced Porter last season as the #2 CB on the roster. Porter would be the nickel in all likelihood, and he'd have to battle Patrick for that spot.

If nothing drastic happens during the FA period, the draft, the camps, and the OTAs - the starting CB pair will be Greer and Robinson.

But, the Saints still need to have more depth at the CB position in the coming season, so that is where re-signing Porter might be a valid option if he is willing to re-sign to an affordable deal.

Also, we don't know what Spags, Flajole, and Curtis are looking to do with the secondary, so they might be looking to do some changes in the personnel.

ChrisXVI · 03-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

Rugby Saint II · 03-11-2012, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

It would be better if he knew how to tackle.

voodooido · 03-11-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

Porter is little? HHMMM, ok......

Porter- 511 186 pds
Greer- 511 180 pds
Robinson- 511 191 pds
Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds

FinSaint · 03-11-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Porter is little? HHMMM, ok......

Porter- 511 186 pds
Greer- 511 180 pds
Robinson- 511 191 pds
Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds

They're all small, but at least Greer and Robinson have better verticals than Porter, which might explain some of that perceived technical weakness ChrisXVI was talking about.

Combine results for the vertical leap:

Robinson: 39.0 inches
Greer: 36.5 inches
Porter: 34.0 inches
Patrick: 32.0 inches

Average vertical leap for a corner from the past 4 year's combines and pro-day results is ~36.82 inches.

voodooido · 03-11-2012, 03:25 PM

Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners.

03-11-2012, 12:52 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Originally Posted by vtiger72 Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL. Robinson was the starter across from Greer, Porter was switch to Nickelback. I think Johnny Patrick may be our new NB.

03-11-2012, 12:57 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him... As do I, but I think Porter plays better on the outside. The move to nickelback didn't do him any favors. frydaddy likes this.

03-11-2012, 06:41 PM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,807 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him... At least he has a great football name... Flajole, that is. That has got to count for something!

03-11-2012, 12:55 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by vtiger72 Wouldn't Robinson be the natural replacement and probably without much if any of a downgrade. Then look to draft one, provided the Saints don't lose any picks when discipline comes down from the NFL. Well, Robinson already replaced Porter last season as the #2 CB on the roster. Porter would be the nickel in all likelihood, and he'd have to battle Patrick for that spot. If nothing drastic happens during the FA period, the draft, the camps, and the OTAs - the starting CB pair will be Greer and Robinson. But, the Saints still need to have more depth at the CB position in the coming season, so that is where re-signing Porter might be a valid option if he is willing to re-sign to an affordable deal. Also, we don't know what Spags, Flajole, and Curtis are looking to do with the secondary, so they might be looking to do some changes in the personnel.
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03-11-2012, 03:19 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes. It would be better if he knew how to tackle. FinSaint likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I'd like to see him stick around; see what Flajole can do with him... Danno and jeanpierre like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Playing on the outside hasn't done him any favors either for the last 2 seasons. Porter causes so many pass interference calls because he's little and climbs receivers to break up passes. Porter is little? HHMMM, ok...... Porter- 511 186 pds Greer- 511 180 pds Robinson- 511 191 pds Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds
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03-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by voodooido Porter is little? HHMMM, ok...... Porter- 511 186 pds Greer- 511 180 pds Robinson- 511 191 pds Johnny Patrick- 511 191 pds They're all small, but at least Greer and Robinson have better verticals than Porter, which might explain some of that perceived technical weakness ChrisXVI was talking about. Combine results for the vertical leap: Robinson: 39.0 inches Greer: 36.5 inches Porter: 34.0 inches Patrick: 32.0 inches Average vertical leap for a corner from the past 4 year's combines and pro-day results is ~36.82 inches.

03-11-2012, 03:25 PM	#10
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Resigning him would be smart. His numbers went down last year so we would get him for cheaper then what he is worth. You can never have enough corners.
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