Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick

08-21-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Difference was that MM didn't cost us a draft pick. However I feel that our FO would never trade for a guy unless they had a really good feeling about him.

That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years

Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass

Halo · 08-21-2012, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years

Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass

Merriman is a risk for anyone. In 2010 he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the first ever practice after the Bills picked him up. Bills put him IR and Merriman signed a 2 year extension with 5 million guaranteed. One year later, in October of 2011, Merriman suffered a torn Achilles tendon and the Bills released him. For 2012, the Bills switched to a 4-3 and moved Merriman to end, then released him.

I think Merriman is plagued with injuries and I can tell you from experience, if you injure your Achilles, you never forget it the rest of your life. Knowing our front office, Ruud was probably the best talent for the right price on the market.

lee909 · 08-21-2012, 11:02 AM

If we wanted a DE wouldn't Andre Carter be worth a look before Merriman.

The Dude · 08-21-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by pho-0-too

He was the bucs leading tackler for four years straight! Got 200 tackles one year! Don't know what he's got left but he was a beast for awhile.

Probably could have been because the Bucs Dline was garbage. You dont really get the whole story when it comes to looking at tackles.

SAINTstunna · 08-21-2012, 02:02 PM

I'll take a healthy bum over a handi-capped stud .....He might accidentally make a play..... or two

Rugby Saint II · 08-21-2012, 03:26 PM

Yeah, I don't see us offering anything higher than a 6th or 7th round draft pick. He is coming off surgery and is value seems relatively low but he could pull a Sharper and revive his career.

SaintsBro · 08-21-2012, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Yeah, I don't see us offering anything higher than a 6th or 7th round draft pick. He is coming off surgery and is value seems relatively low but he could pull a Sharper and revive his career.

Yeah, that's what I meant. More metaphorical than a literal comparison.

biloxi-indian · 08-21-2012, 05:23 PM

Larry Holder‏@Larry_Holder

#Saints GM Mickey Loomis said LB Barrett Ruud has passed his physical today. So Ruud should be full go for Wednesday's practice.

ScottF · 08-21-2012, 06:24 PM

He was the odd man out in Seattle; it looks like he was an insurance policy in case the guy they moved down to draft didn't cut it
I think it's a good pick up and that he'll see significant time on 9/10, and might even start

spkb25 · 08-21-2012, 06:47 PM

I doubt this is considered a long term solution, but probably plugs a hole for now and maybe a backup who provides some ST help

08-21-2012, 09:59 AM	#61
Threaded by ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Crusader Difference was that MM didn't cost us a draft pick. However I feel that our FO would never trade for a guy unless they had a really good feeling about him. That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass Halo likes this.
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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick Originally Posted by ScottF That's my thought also. We could have brought in a FA retread, but committing a pick means we must like him. I remember he had a couple of really strong games against us- 10 tackles twice in past couple years Merriman moved to DE to revive his career and it didn't work, so I'd pass Merriman is a risk for anyone. In 2010 he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the first ever practice after the Bills picked him up. Bills put him IR and Merriman signed a 2 year extension with 5 million guaranteed. One year later, in October of 2011, Merriman suffered a torn Achilles tendon and the Bills released him. For 2012, the Bills switched to a 4-3 and moved Merriman to end, then released him. I think Merriman is plagued with injuries and I can tell you from experience, if you injure your Achilles, you never forget it the rest of your life. Knowing our front office, Ruud was probably the best talent for the right price on the market.
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biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick Larry Holder‏@Larry_Holder #Saints GM Mickey Loomis said LB Barrett Ruud has passed his physical today. So Ruud should be full go for Wednesday's practice. Halo and papz like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick He was the odd man out in Seattle; it looks like he was an insurance policy in case the guy they moved down to draft didn't cut it I think it's a good pick up and that he'll see significant time on 9/10, and might even start Halo likes this.

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