Chris Chamberlain is 'thrilled' to join 'proven winner'

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New New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has already been putting his stamp on the team - as part of the scouting department. The Saints agreed to a three-year contract Friday with weakside linebacker Chris Chamberlain, who played under Spagnuolo with the St. Louis Rams for the past three years. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chamberlain, 26, had the best season of his four-year career in 2012, starting 13 games with 82 tackles, two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.

"I'm extremely excited to not only work with (Spagnuolo) but to join up with a team that's a proven winner with great coaches, great players and a great fan base," Chamberlain said. "I'm thrilled to join the team and happy to be a part of the success. I hope we can keep the ball rolling."

New Orleans Saints' newest linebacker Chris Chamberlain is 'thrilled' to join 'proven winner' - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

WhoDat!656 · 03-24-2012, 04:42 PM

Help the defense return to '09 form!!

|Mitch| · 03-24-2012, 05:03 PM

Chamberlain also didn't see any drawbacks with the Saints, despite the scars and looming penalties stemming from the NFL's bounty investigation.

"You know, it's unfortunate and it's a tough deal," Chamberlain said. "But I know the people of New Orleans have been through a lot more adversity than this. And just from talking to people around here, I can tell they're going to use this as a rallying point, and it will bring the team that much tighter together, make them hungry. We'll almost use it as fuel."

I like this kid already!

Brandon428 · 03-24-2012, 05:40 PM

Forget 09 form! Get us back to the 91 form! I don’t an “opportunistic” defense,I want a defense that makes its own opportunities!

QBREES9 · 03-24-2012, 05:57 PM

yup a proven winner.

FinSaint · 03-24-2012, 08:11 PM

Good signing all around.

Rugby Saint II · 03-25-2012, 06:12 PM

Well, at least we are addressing our weaknesses on defense. Maybe now we could sign another DT or two.

|Mitch| · 03-25-2012, 06:16 PM

I'm guessing DT will be further addressed during the draft?

We must be cutting it close with the cap space, but yet I said that 3 signings ago...

Danno · 03-25-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'm guessing DT will be further addressed during the draft?

We must be cutting it close with the cap space, but yet I said that 3 signings ago...

We can exceed the cap right now, we just have to get back under it by a certain date.

EDIT: Nope, the deadline has passed, March 13.

03-24-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
Threaded by CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556 Rating: (0 votes - average) New New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has already been putting his stamp on the team - as part of the scouting department. The Saints agreed to a three-year contract Friday with weakside linebacker Chris Chamberlain, who played under Spagnuolo with the St. Louis Rams for the past three years. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chamberlain, 26, had the best season of his four-year career in 2012, starting 13 games with 82 tackles, two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. "I'm extremely excited to not only work with (Spagnuolo) but to join up with a team that's a proven winner with great coaches, great players and a great fan base," Chamberlain said. "I'm thrilled to join the team and happy to be a part of the success. I hope we can keep the ball rolling." New Orleans Saints' newest linebacker Chris Chamberlain is 'thrilled' to join 'proven winner' - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 03-24-2012 at 04:36 PM..
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03-24-2012, 05:03 PM	#3
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Chamberlain also didn't see any drawbacks with the Saints, despite the scars and looming penalties stemming from the NFL's bounty investigation. "You know, it's unfortunate and it's a tough deal," Chamberlain said. "But I know the people of New Orleans have been through a lot more adversity than this. And just from talking to people around here, I can tell they're going to use this as a rallying point, and it will bring the team that much tighter together, make them hungry. We'll almost use it as fuel." I like this kid already! Brandon428 likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'm guessing DT will be further addressed during the draft? We must be cutting it close with the cap space, but yet I said that 3 signings ago... We can exceed the cap right now, we just have to get back under it by a certain date. EDIT: Nope, the deadline has passed, March 13.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I'm guessing DT will be further addressed during the draft? We must be cutting it close with the cap space, but yet I said that 3 signings ago...