Move to defensive end suits Saints DE Wilson

Danno · 06-06-2012, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

A fan favorie is going to get cut at DE unless there's an injury.

We typically carry 5 DE's. I'm not sure Wilson will be listed as a DE or as an OLB. But you're right, its crowded at DE...

1. Will Smith - Lock (but suspended for 4 games)
2. Cam Jordan - Lock (and can slide inside)
3. Martez Wilson - Lock (but may be a 6th or 7th LB)
4. Turk McBride - Probable
5. Junior Gallette - Probable
6. Greg Romeus - Questionable (probably the odd man out if Martez Wilson is moved to full time DE)

If Wilson moves in and out of DE/OLB then I can see Romeus making the team, especially given that Smith will be out the 1st 4 games.

The decision on whom to cut probably won't happen until week 5 or 6. A lot can happen in 1/3 of a season. I think all 6 make the team, with a roster exemption for Will Smth.

gandhi1007 · 06-06-2012, 07:17 PM

I see Martez "Balls Out" Wilson having a big year this year.

dizzle88 · 06-07-2012, 07:09 AM

I know it seems like a shot in the dark with Romeus, but I'd rather cut will smith than Romeus at this point

FinSaint · 06-07-2012, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I know it seems like a shot in the dark with Romeus, but I'd rather cut will smith than Romeus at this point

They're not going to cut Smith, because if they were even entertaining those thoughts they wouldn't have worked out a re-structured contract with him, which in essence makes it now far more expensive to cut him than before.

I think they'll be able to field all 6 of these guys, but it could be with Wilson being listed as an OLB like was already suggested, and of course you have to factor in the possibility of one or more of them picking up an injury.

Crusader · 06-07-2012, 02:39 AM

This is really intriguing and something I'll watch closely during the preseason games.

jnormand · 06-07-2012, 06:46 AM

Yes but can Martez also make the transition to QB? Seeing how Drew is gonna sit out.

06-06-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Cruize A fan favorie is going to get cut at DE unless there's an injury. We typically carry 5 DE's. I'm not sure Wilson will be listed as a DE or as an OLB. But you're right, its crowded at DE... 1. Will Smith - Lock (but suspended for 4 games) 2. Cam Jordan - Lock (and can slide inside) 3. Martez Wilson - Lock (but may be a 6th or 7th LB) 4. Turk McBride - Probable 5. Junior Gallette - Probable 6. Greg Romeus - Questionable (probably the odd man out if Martez Wilson is moved to full time DE) If Wilson moves in and out of DE/OLB then I can see Romeus making the team, especially given that Smith will be out the 1st 4 games. The decision on whom to cut probably won't happen until week 5 or 6. A lot can happen in 1/3 of a season. I think all 6 make the team, with a roster exemption for Will Smth.

06-07-2012, 07:40 AM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by dizzle88 I know it seems like a shot in the dark with Romeus, but I'd rather cut will smith than Romeus at this point They're not going to cut Smith, because if they were even entertaining those thoughts they wouldn't have worked out a re-structured contract with him, which in essence makes it now far more expensive to cut him than before. I think they'll be able to field all 6 of these guys, but it could be with Wilson being listed as an OLB like was already suggested, and of course you have to factor in the possibility of one or more of them picking up an injury.

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06-06-2012, 07:17 PM	#2
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	I see Martez "Balls Out" Wilson having a big year this year.

06-07-2012, 07:09 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	I know it seems like a shot in the dark with Romeus, but I'd rather cut will smith than Romeus at this point

06-07-2012, 02:39 AM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	This is really intriguing and something I'll watch closely during the preseason games.

06-07-2012, 06:46 AM	#6
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,769	Yes but can Martez also make the transition to QB? Seeing how Drew is gonna sit out.