LB Chris Chamberlain close to signing

jeanpierre · 03-23-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by papz

You know if he can be a younger version of Shanle when he was good, it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing.

Or, at the very least, he helps guys transition to Spagnuolo's system...

FinSaint · 03-23-2012, 10:17 AM

This is a short evaluation of him from the Rams' site:

Chamberlain was a bit of a revelation on the weakside last year. Finally healthy and given a chance to contribute on defense, Chamberlain proved to be a solid tackler, good in coverage and rarely out of position.

In addition, Chamberlain remains a core special teams player. All of that might make Chamberlain the team’s most desirable free agent and a player the team will likely make a push to retain even if it’s with the idea of having him provide depth and special teams acumen.

Free Agent Preview: Linebacker

biloxi-indian · 03-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Chamberlain sounds much like Nate Bussey to me. About the same size, speed, 7th round pick, and talent..IMHO.

darstep · 03-23-2012, 10:52 AM

If he can just stay upright and get to the ball, he will be OK, that's if we sign him.
I am hoping for some interior D-line help from the draft or FA.
I believe Smith and Jordan would get elevated if someone can get some push up the middle.

Danno · 03-23-2012, 11:19 AM

From PFF...

Underrated linebacker Chris Chamberlain will be visiting with the New Orleans Saints. Coming off a decent 2011 where he made some plays when he got on the field, Chamberlain would offer an upgrade to a Saints linebacker group that has been amongst the worst in the league for a long time. He earned a +3.6 rating in 2011.

RaginCajun83 · 03-23-2012, 11:20 AM

Anyone at this point besides Shanle is an improvement, but this just reeks of a bottom of the trash bin signing

Crusader · 03-23-2012, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Anyone at this point besides Shanle is an improvement, but this just reeks of a bottom of the trash bin signing

I'm not sure I agree about that. i much rather see us get guys that knows the system we gonna run and that can help teach the other guys than go out and sign a bunch of big names to rich contracts that might not even be a good fit with our system.

jeanpierre · 03-24-2012, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm not sure I agree about that. i much rather see us get guys that knows the system we gonna run...

Jim, tell us what the contestant has won for the correct response...

Marlboro Man · 03-23-2012, 11:35 AM

I think a lot of folks don't remember what it was like with the LB's before we got Shanle, Fujita and Vilma. I think we've been spoiled. Sucks that we can't get better than Chamberlain but if it's an improvement, it's an improvement. We have to make small steps right now. Personally, in the FA market, I'd prefer the LB from the Hawks but we've only got so much money to spend and a small improvement is still improvement.

Marlboro Man · 03-23-2012, 12:27 PM

We have to remember that CLOSE only counts in Horse Shoes, Hand Grenades, Sawed off Shotguns, Smart Bombs, Atomic Bombs, Predator Drones......................................

03-23-2012, 11:53 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by papz You know if he can be a younger version of Shanle when he was good, it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing. Or, at the very least, he helps guys transition to Spagnuolo's system... FinSaint likes this.

03-23-2012, 10:17 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	This is a short evaluation of him from the Rams' site: Chamberlain was a bit of a revelation on the weakside last year. Finally healthy and given a chance to contribute on defense, Chamberlain proved to be a solid tackler, good in coverage and rarely out of position. In addition, Chamberlain remains a core special teams player. All of that might make Chamberlain the team’s most desirable free agent and a player the team will likely make a push to retain even if it’s with the idea of having him provide depth and special teams acumen. Free Agent Preview: Linebacker

03-23-2012, 11:19 AM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	From PFF... Underrated linebacker Chris Chamberlain will be visiting with the New Orleans Saints. Coming off a decent 2011 where he made some plays when he got on the field, Chamberlain would offer an upgrade to a Saints linebacker group that has been amongst the worst in the league for a long time. He earned a +3.6 rating in 2011.

03-23-2012, 01:09 PM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Anyone at this point besides Shanle is an improvement, but this just reeks of a bottom of the trash bin signing I'm not sure I agree about that. i much rather see us get guys that knows the system we gonna run and that can help teach the other guys than go out and sign a bunch of big names to rich contracts that might not even be a good fit with our system. jeanpierre and FinSaint like this.

03-24-2012, 12:05 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Crusader I'm not sure I agree about that. i much rather see us get guys that knows the system we gonna run... Jim, tell us what the contestant has won for the correct response...

03-23-2012, 10:39 AM	#3
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Chamberlain sounds much like Nate Bussey to me. About the same size, speed, 7th round pick, and talent..IMHO.

03-23-2012, 10:52 AM	#4
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	If he can just stay upright and get to the ball, he will be OK, that's if we sign him. I am hoping for some interior D-line help from the draft or FA. I believe Smith and Jordan would get elevated if someone can get some push up the middle.

03-23-2012, 11:20 AM	#6
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Anyone at this point besides Shanle is an improvement, but this just reeks of a bottom of the trash bin signing

03-23-2012, 11:35 AM	#9
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	I think a lot of folks don't remember what it was like with the LB's before we got Shanle, Fujita and Vilma. I think we've been spoiled. Sucks that we can't get better than Chamberlain but if it's an improvement, it's an improvement. We have to make small steps right now. Personally, in the FA market, I'd prefer the LB from the Hawks but we've only got so much money to spend and a small improvement is still improvement.

03-23-2012, 12:27 PM	#10
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	We have to remember that CLOSE only counts in Horse Shoes, Hand Grenades, Sawed off Shotguns, Smart Bombs, Atomic Bombs, Predator Drones......................................

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