DT thin Saints may re-sign Remi Ayodele

WhoDat!656 · 03-28-2012, 06:35 AM

Neither Shaun Rogers or Aubrayo Franklin are expected back with the team for the 2012 season.

That leaves the Saints with Sedrick Ellis, Tom Johnson, Mitch King, Swanson Miller, and the recently signed Brodrick Bunkley currently on the roster.

Bunkley, considered among the best 4-3 run stuffing defensive tackles in the league, is a dramatic upgrade over either Rogers or Franklin.

From there however things begin to drop off after Sedrick Ellis in terms of actual starting experience in the NFL.

Tom Johnson was signed by the Saints last year out of the CFL.

He came on strong in the preseason before a calf injury, appearing in 13 games with 15 tackles, 1 sack, and a forced fumble for the team in 2011.

Swanson Miller and Mitch King are mere journey men, who may not even make the final roster.

Ayodele could fit into the Saints rotation and in heavy formations to stuff the run. He’s familiar with the team, although not the new defense Steve Spagnuolo will install.

You can’t discount the fact either that starter Sedrick Ellis enjoyed his best season as pro in 2010 when he recorded 30 tackles and 6 sacks along side Ayodele.

Ayodele spent three season with the Saints, making 90 tackles and six sacks

Remi Ayodele could land back with defensive tackle thin New Orleans Saints

burningmetal · 03-28-2012, 06:48 AM

I was thinking about this earlier when I noticed his name on the list of available free agents. I think it'd be great to have him back not only for quality depth, but in the event of an injury, can be a legitimate starter.

My only concern, given the fact he played under Gregg Williams, is whether or not he is on this still anonymous list of players who could be suspended. Can't think of any time he ever made a hit that was brought into question, though.

saintsfan1976 · 03-28-2012, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I was thinking about this earlier when I noticed his name on the list of available free agents. I think it'd be great to have him back not only for quality depth, but in the event of an injury, can be a legitimate starter.

My only concern, given the fact he played under Gregg Williams, is whether or not he is on this still anonymous list of players who could be suspended. Can't think of any time he ever made a hit that was brought into question, though.

Not sure about "quality" depth. But i am intrigued as to how he would play under Spags and not the all-out-blitz mentality of GW.

His looming suspension may be the reason the Saints (and others) are waiting to move on his contract.

burningmetal · 03-28-2012, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Not sure about "quality" depth. But i am intrigued as to how he would play under Spags and not the all-out-blitz mentality of GW.

His looming suspension may be the reason the Saints (and others) are waiting to move on his contract.

He was the most productive run stuffer we had those couple years, and to put a guy like that in a reserve role is in fact quality depth.

He does not have a looming suspension, just a mere possibility of one.

saintsfan1976 · 03-28-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

He was the most productive run stuffer we had those couple years, and to put a guy like that in a reserve role is in fact quality depth.

Yep, i'll give you that. 30 and 37 combined tackles in two seasons, probably helped Ellis have better seasons. Ok, yeah, but prior to New Orleans he never notched more than 5 combined tackles. Last year in Minnesota he had 15 combined tackles.

So, I'm not sure about him.

burningmetal · 03-28-2012, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Yep, i'll give you that. 30 and 37 combined tackles in two seasons, probably helped Ellis have better seasons. Ok, yeah, but prior to New Orleans he never notched more than 5 combined tackles. Last year in Minnesota he had 15 combined tackles.

So, I'm not sure about him.

I know what you mean there, but sometimes guys need to be in the right environment, where they are motivated to succeed. He did well here, so it's worth considering at a low price.

WhoDat!656 · 03-28-2012, 06:58 AM

He was half of the infamous, (to viqueens fans) Hi-Lo hit on Favre.

See 2:14 mark on video.

New Orleans Saints put Brett Favre's Pants on the Ground (featuring American Idol's Larry Platt) - YouTube

burningmetal · 03-28-2012, 07:06 AM

lol, wow, I don't even remotely remember Ayodele having been in on that hit. Shows how much Vagikings fans like to blow things out of proportion.

Ayodele peels off severely and ends up barely touching him.

alexonfyre · 03-28-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

lol, wow, I don't even remotely remember Ayodele having been in on that hit. Shows how much Vagikings fans like to blow things out of proportion.

Ayodele peels off severely and ends up barely touching him.

I don't think the hit was dirty, or planned, but this statement is clearly untrue, Remi hits him dead in the chest at nearly full speed.

burningmetal · 03-28-2012, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

I don't think the hit was dirty, or planned, but this statement is clearly untrue, Remi hits him dead in the chest at nearly full speed.

If you look at it closely, McCray is the one who hits him the hardest and when Ayodele comes in you can see him pull up and stick his hands out and sort of lightly push him and then he tries to fall over Favre instead of on him.

This is why I don't understand why the Vikes could possibly think it was dirty.

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03-28-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,991 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by burningmetal I was thinking about this earlier when I noticed his name on the list of available free agents. I think it'd be great to have him back not only for quality depth, but in the event of an injury, can be a legitimate starter. My only concern, given the fact he played under Gregg Williams, is whether or not he is on this still anonymous list of players who could be suspended. Can't think of any time he ever made a hit that was brought into question, though. Not sure about "quality" depth. But i am intrigued as to how he would play under Spags and not the all-out-blitz mentality of GW. His looming suspension may be the reason the Saints (and others) are waiting to move on his contract.

03-28-2012, 08:06 AM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Not sure about "quality" depth. But i am intrigued as to how he would play under Spags and not the all-out-blitz mentality of GW. His looming suspension may be the reason the Saints (and others) are waiting to move on his contract. He was the most productive run stuffer we had those couple years, and to put a guy like that in a reserve role is in fact quality depth. He does not have a looming suspension, just a mere possibility of one.

03-28-2012, 08:37 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,991 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by burningmetal He was the most productive run stuffer we had those couple years, and to put a guy like that in a reserve role is in fact quality depth. Yep, i'll give you that. 30 and 37 combined tackles in two seasons, probably helped Ellis have better seasons. Ok, yeah, but prior to New Orleans he never notched more than 5 combined tackles. Last year in Minnesota he had 15 combined tackles. So, I'm not sure about him.

03-28-2012, 08:49 AM	#6
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Yep, i'll give you that. 30 and 37 combined tackles in two seasons, probably helped Ellis have better seasons. Ok, yeah, but prior to New Orleans he never notched more than 5 combined tackles. Last year in Minnesota he had 15 combined tackles. So, I'm not sure about him. I know what you mean there, but sometimes guys need to be in the right environment, where they are motivated to succeed. He did well here, so it's worth considering at a low price.

03-28-2012, 06:48 AM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	I was thinking about this earlier when I noticed his name on the list of available free agents. I think it'd be great to have him back not only for quality depth, but in the event of an injury, can be a legitimate starter. My only concern, given the fact he played under Gregg Williams, is whether or not he is on this still anonymous list of players who could be suspended. Can't think of any time he ever made a hit that was brought into question, though.

03-28-2012, 06:58 AM	#7
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	He was half of the infamous, (to viqueens fans) Hi-Lo hit on Favre. See 2:14 mark on video. New Orleans Saints put Brett Favre's Pants on the Ground (featuring American Idol's Larry Platt) - YouTube

03-28-2012, 07:06 AM	#8
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	lol, wow, I don't even remotely remember Ayodele having been in on that hit. Shows how much Vagikings fans like to blow things out of proportion. Ayodele peels off severely and ends up barely touching him.

03-28-2012, 09:25 AM	#9
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by burningmetal lol, wow, I don't even remotely remember Ayodele having been in on that hit. Shows how much Vagikings fans like to blow things out of proportion. Ayodele peels off severely and ends up barely touching him. I don't think the hit was dirty, or planned, but this statement is clearly untrue, Remi hits him dead in the chest at nearly full speed.

03-28-2012, 06:24 PM	#10
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by alexonfyre I don't think the hit was dirty, or planned, but this statement is clearly untrue, Remi hits him dead in the chest at nearly full speed. If you look at it closely, McCray is the one who hits him the hardest and when Ayodele comes in you can see him pull up and stick his hands out and sort of lightly push him and then he tries to fall over Favre instead of on him. This is why I don't understand why the Vikes could possibly think it was dirty.

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