Saints work out WR Deon Butler/Jason Hill

papz · 10-01-2012, 11:16 AM

The Saints are working out free agent WR Deon Butler.

It's Butler's first workout since he was cut loose by the Seahawks. A 2009 third-round pick, injury limited Butler to five games and six catches last season. He'd be a pure depth signing for the Saints.

SaintsSource: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Mardigras9 · 10-01-2012, 11:25 AM

Defense??
Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line?

Danno · 10-01-2012, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Defense??
Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line?

I doubt it. Everyone we have is average. There are no above average D-linemen waiting for a call.

jeanpierre · 10-01-2012, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I doubt it. Everyone we have is average. There are no above average D-linemen waiting for a call.

Exactly, the good ones would have been signed in the offseason; which is when we should have signed, but...

...we were a little distracted with a new basketball team acquisition...

...then there was the matter of Rodger Goodell's bountygate...

...not to mention we were locked in a contract dispute with Tom Condon...

...though we did add several linebackers, the defensive line, safeties, and offensive tackle positions just didn't command enough priority then...

Rugby Saint II · 10-01-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Exactly, the good ones would have been signed in the offseason; which is when we should have signed, but...

...we were a little distracted with a new basketball team acquisition...

...then there was the matter of Rodger Goodell's bountygate...

...not to mention we were locked in a contract dispute with Tom Condon...

...though we did add several linebackers, the defensive line, safeties, and offensive tackle positions just didn't command enough priority then...

I wonder just how much the new basket ball acquisition had to do with it? You can only keep so many irons in the fire before you run out of room.
We certainly miss our GM......you know that by now he would have been wheeling and deadling to get a few new players in here.

QBREES9 · 10-01-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Defense??
Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line?

Great Question !

TheOak · 10-01-2012, 12:05 PM

You cant sign what is not available.

Try and find a Left Tackle... Just try and find one available and worth the paper to sign him.

You can only upgrade a position if upgrades are available.

NonieT · 10-01-2012, 12:14 PM

We signed a guard off the Falcon's practice squad. They should put him in at tackle. Evans and Nicks were converted tackles. Why could they not convert a guard to tackle.

TheOak · 10-01-2012, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

We signed a guard off the Falcon's practice squad. They should put him in at tackle. Evans and Nicks were converted tackles. Why could they not convert a guard to tackle.

Falcons practice squad does not = Saints starter.

NonieT · 10-01-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Falcons practice squad does not = Saints starter.

How do you know?

10-01-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints work out WR Deon Butler/Jason Hill The Saints are working out free agent WR Deon Butler. It's Butler's first workout since he was cut loose by the Seahawks. A 2009 third-round pick, injury limited Butler to five games and six catches last season. He'd be a pure depth signing for the Saints. SaintsSource: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Defense?? Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Defense?? Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line? I doubt it. Everyone we have is average. There are no above average D-linemen waiting for a call.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by Danno I doubt it. Everyone we have is average. There are no above average D-linemen waiting for a call. Exactly, the good ones would have been signed in the offseason; which is when we should have signed, but... ...we were a little distracted with a new basketball team acquisition... ...then there was the matter of Rodger Goodell's bountygate... ...not to mention we were locked in a contract dispute with Tom Condon... ...though we did add several linebackers, the defensive line, safeties, and offensive tackle positions just didn't command enough priority then...

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by jeanpierre Exactly, the good ones would have been signed in the offseason; which is when we should have signed, but... ...we were a little distracted with a new basketball team acquisition... ...then there was the matter of Rodger Goodell's bountygate... ...not to mention we were locked in a contract dispute with Tom Condon... ...though we did add several linebackers, the defensive line, safeties, and offensive tackle positions just didn't command enough priority then... I wonder just how much the new basket ball acquisition had to do with it? You can only keep so many irons in the fire before you run out of room. We certainly miss our GM......you know that by now he would have been wheeling and deadling to get a few new players in here.

10-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Defense?? Why are they not trying to improve there? Is there anyone out there on the market that could be inserted onto the D line? Great Question !

10-01-2012, 12:05 PM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler You cant sign what is not available. Try and find a Left Tackle... Just try and find one available and worth the paper to sign him. You can only upgrade a position if upgrades are available.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler We signed a guard off the Falcon's practice squad. They should put him in at tackle. Evans and Nicks were converted tackles. Why could they not convert a guard to tackle.
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10-01-2012, 12:15 PM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by NonieT We signed a guard off the Falcon's practice squad. They should put him in at tackle. Evans and Nicks were converted tackles. Why could they not convert a guard to tackle. Falcons practice squad does not = Saints starter.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints work out WR Deon Butler Originally Posted by x626xBlack Falcons practice squad does not = Saints starter. How do you know?
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