David Hawthorne signs with Saints

04-03-2012, 06:45 PM

We have 10 LBs on our roster right now. (11 if you count Casillas who has not signed his RFA offer-thing). We can't need all those guys, can we?

Maybe cut 3 or so to clear up some space for he-who-must-be-signed. (is a Harry Potter reference acceptable on a football message board?)

Speedy Ron · 04-03-2012, 06:49 PM

i hope all these lbs can cover pass catchers also. ive read that lofton and hawthorne arent the greatest in pass coverage. all they need to be really is ok. anyone is better than shanle and a hurt vilma is garbage as well. so all in all these are moves that are going in the right direction. i would be surprised if brees signs something soon (long term deal) im sure loomis wanted to make some moves and deal with brees in the end.

|Mitch| · 04-03-2012, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

i hope all these lbs can cover pass catchers also. ive read that lofton and hawthorne arent the greatest in pass coverage.

Lofton did have 2 interceptions last year and Hawthorne had 3; pretty decent for LB's not good in coverage...

UK_WhoDat · 04-03-2012, 07:02 PM

In the beginning there was the Dome Patrol
ang then along came (enter prederred name here)

Danno · 04-03-2012, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

DT! Don't forget about the DT. There are so many good DT prospects in this year's draft that it would be insane not to pick at least one, preferable two young DTs. Did I mention they need DTs? Oh, and for heaven's sake, pick a DT!

Yeah, DT!!! Our DB's look fine as is, as far as need goes I'd focus more on DT/OL/TE/WR.

I'm hoping we select the BPA at those positions.

RockyMountainSaint · 04-03-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by W. Kovacs

We have 10 LBs on our roster right now. (11 if you count Casillas who has not signed his RFA offer-thing). We can't need all those guys, can we?

Maybe cut 3 or so to clear up some space for he-who-must-be-signed. (is a Harry Potter reference acceptable on a football message board?)

We have had a he-who-shall-not-be-named since '05, so sure, why not?

Danno · 04-03-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by papz

But but... we don't have any money to spend.

Loomis does it again.

Papz, how many years does the guy have to do it before the haters finally accept the fact that we have a damn good GM. Best since Jim Finks and I'm wondering if he's already passed him.

WE ARE LOADED FOR A RUN...AGAIN!!!

And we've finally addressed the LB position we've all so desperately wanted.

Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year?

RockyMountainSaint · 04-03-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And we've finally addressed the LB position we've all so desperately wanted.

Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year?

I'd all but given up on this ever happening.

I need a bro-hug.........

|Mitch| · 04-03-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year?

Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today

voodooido · 04-03-2012, 07:11 PM

Remember their was 4 in the dome patrol. 3/4 could be coming......

04-03-2012, 06:45 PM	#31
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04-03-2012, 06:53 PM	#33
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron i hope all these lbs can cover pass catchers also. ive read that lofton and hawthorne arent the greatest in pass coverage. Lofton did have 2 interceptions last year and Hawthorne had 3; pretty decent for LB's not good in coverage...

04-03-2012, 07:02 PM	#35
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by FinSaint DT! Don't forget about the DT. There are so many good DT prospects in this year's draft that it would be insane not to pick at least one, preferable two young DTs. Did I mention they need DTs? Oh, and for heaven's sake, pick a DT! Yeah, DT!!! Our DB's look fine as is, as far as need goes I'd focus more on DT/OL/TE/WR. I'm hoping we select the BPA at those positions.

04-03-2012, 07:07 PM	#36
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by W. Kovacs We have 10 LBs on our roster right now. (11 if you count Casillas who has not signed his RFA offer-thing). We can't need all those guys, can we? Maybe cut 3 or so to clear up some space for he-who-must-be-signed. (is a Harry Potter reference acceptable on a football message board?) We have had a he-who-shall-not-be-named since '05, so sure, why not? W. Kovacs likes this.

04-03-2012, 07:07 PM	#37
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by papz But but... we don't have any money to spend. Loomis does it again. Papz, how many years does the guy have to do it before the haters finally accept the fact that we have a damn good GM. Best since Jim Finks and I'm wondering if he's already passed him. WE ARE LOADED FOR A RUN...AGAIN!!! And we've finally addressed the LB position we've all so desperately wanted. Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year? RockyMountainSaint and papz like this.

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04-03-2012, 06:49 PM	#32
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	i hope all these lbs can cover pass catchers also. ive read that lofton and hawthorne arent the greatest in pass coverage. all they need to be really is ok. anyone is better than shanle and a hurt vilma is garbage as well. so all in all these are moves that are going in the right direction. i would be surprised if brees signs something soon (long term deal) im sure loomis wanted to make some moves and deal with brees in the end.

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	In the beginning there was the Dome Patrol ang then along came (enter prederred name here)

04-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#38
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Danno And we've finally addressed the LB position we've all so desperately wanted. Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year? I'd all but given up on this ever happening. I need a bro-hug.........

04-03-2012, 07:11 PM	#39
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by Danno Dare I say we could have THREE new starters at LB this year? Wilson, Hawthorne, Lofton? that was my first thought when we signed Hawthorne today

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