Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick

TheOak · 08-21-2012, 06:25 AM

We have learned that some players that do terrible at one team can actually flourish at another. Its all about fit.

If Loomis grabbed him it is either because he is better than his play has shown, or he is the best available. He is still better than Shanle.

Our front office has been pretty damn good at finding diamonds in the rough.....

Regardless of how you feel about Rudd, he probably will not see much of the field after week 2.

I look at Rudd as more of a replacement for Humber

Hawthorn and Lofton are projected to be back around week 1.

Halo · 08-21-2012, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

I look at Rudd as more of a replacement for Humber

Hawthorn and Lofton are projected to be back around week 1.

Last night on WWLTV and Fox8Live Humber was projected to play in remaining preseason games. Apparently the Saints signed him knowing he had a 3 game suspension coming.

Again, the Humber suspension was not something new. It became apparent when Lofton and Hawthorne were reported as injured from the Jags game.

TheOak · 08-21-2012, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Last night on WWLTV and Fox8Live Humber was projected to play in remaining preseason games. Apparently the Saints signed him knowing he had a 3 game suspension coming.

Again, the Humber suspension was not something new. It became apparent when Lofton and Hawthorne were reported as injured from the Jags game.

Exactly, Humbers suspension was not a biggie being a back up, but when your two starters are hurt and your back up goes down it is time to get a back up for the back up in case the starters can start but go down or cant run a full game..

neugey · 08-21-2012, 06:58 AM

He was a beast with the Huskers. Unfortunately the injuries and age have diminished his ability. But not a bad move, he's got a world of starting experience if he can stay healthy.

TheOak · 08-21-2012, 07:23 AM

I am going stat and info mining.... Ill see what I can come up with

Danno · 08-21-2012, 07:58 AM

The guy was a very good player a long time ago. Now he's just a journeyman MLB that we probably give a 7th for, and he's merely insurance in case Lofton can't go week 1.

He can probably still bring it for a few games, which is all we really need.

xan · 08-21-2012, 08:19 AM

If he's smart, he'd be an upgrade. Pass him some boudin and a hushpuppy.

pho-0-too · 08-21-2012, 08:28 AM

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.

The Dude · 08-21-2012, 12:24 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.

lee909 · 08-21-2012, 10:02 AM

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

08-21-2012, 06:25 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick We have learned that some players that do terrible at one team can actually flourish at another. Its all about fit. If Loomis grabbed him it is either because he is better than his play has shown, or he is the best available. He is still better than Shanle. Our front office has been pretty damn good at finding diamonds in the rough..... Regardless of how you feel about Rudd, he probably will not see much of the field after week 2. I look at Rudd as more of a replacement for Humber Hawthorn and Lofton are projected to be back around week 1.
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08-21-2012, 06:58 AM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,903 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick Originally Posted by x626xBlack I look at Rudd as more of a replacement for Humber Hawthorn and Lofton are projected to be back around week 1. Last night on WWLTV and Fox8Live Humber was projected to play in remaining preseason games. Apparently the Saints signed him knowing he had a 3 game suspension coming. Again, the Humber suspension was not something new. It became apparent when Lofton and Hawthorne were reported as injured from the Jags game.

08-21-2012, 07:20 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick Originally Posted by Halo Last night on WWLTV and Fox8Live Humber was projected to play in remaining preseason games. Apparently the Saints signed him knowing he had a 3 game suspension coming. Again, the Humber suspension was not something new. It became apparent when Lofton and Hawthorne were reported as injured from the Jags game. Exactly, Humbers suspension was not a biggie being a back up, but when your two starters are hurt and your back up goes down it is time to get a back up for the back up in case the starters can start but go down or cant run a full game..

08-21-2012, 06:58 AM	#4
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,877 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick He was a beast with the Huskers. Unfortunately the injuries and age have diminished his ability. But not a bad move, he's got a world of starting experience if he can stay healthy. st thomas likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick I am going stat and info mining.... Ill see what I can come up with Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick The guy was a very good player a long time ago. Now he's just a journeyman MLB that we probably give a 7th for, and he's merely insurance in case Lofton can't go week 1. He can probably still bring it for a few games, which is all we really need.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Re: Saints acquire LB Barrett Rudd from Seahawks for an Undisclosed Pick 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.
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