Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack

papz · 10-08-2012, 07:22 PM

METAIRIE, La. – The Saints have released veteran middle linebacker Barrett Ruud and re-signed cornerback Elbert Mack.

Ruud, 29, came to the Saints late in preseason when the team was short on linebackers with Curtis Lofton, David Hawthorne and Chris Chamberlain out with injuries.

But Lofton and Hawthorne returned by the season opener and Ruud was never used in defensive situations, seeing the field only on special teams the past three weeks.

The Saints traded an undisclosed draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 20.

Mack, meanwhile, has been on and off the Saints roster throughout the season. He was in camp with New Orleans before being a casualty of final cuts.

He re-signed with New Orleans on Sept. 18. He then was released on Oct. 3 after the team re-signed receiver Greg Camarillo.

Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack | wwltv.com New Orleans

Danno · 10-08-2012, 07:25 PM

He'll be back, and re-cut, then back...

With Greer hurt I'm sure they need some CB depth. And to be honest, we can probably find mediocre LB's easy, hell we have a roster full of them already.

Seer1 · 10-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Not a draft pick!!!!

QBREES9 · 10-08-2012, 07:49 PM

We need CB.

TheEnigma · 10-08-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

We need CB.

Now I wish we wouldn't have let Porter go.

QBREES9 · 10-08-2012, 11:48 PM

Same here. Hey what can you do.

dizzle88 · 10-09-2012, 02:35 AM

I watched Denver play the other night and man, porter looks bad

Toss play to the left, it was one on one, porter vs RB, porter sticks his arms out and the RB just ran straight round him for a 15 yard gain

Our CB's might be ailing, but once they are healthy it will be okay

TheOak · 10-09-2012, 07:36 AM

Porter would not make any difference to our defense. He hadn't made a difference to our defense since 2009.

Luda34 · 10-09-2012, 09:28 AM

Why did we trade for guy if we going to release him a couple weeks later

dizzle88 · 10-09-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Why did we trade for guy if we going to release him a couple weeks later

It was an unconditional pick, if the guy makes no impact or even gets released i don't think we have to give the team anything

can someone clarify that for me?

10-08-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack METAIRIE, La. – The Saints have released veteran middle linebacker Barrett Ruud and re-signed cornerback Elbert Mack. Ruud, 29, came to the Saints late in preseason when the team was short on linebackers with Curtis Lofton, David Hawthorne and Chris Chamberlain out with injuries. But Lofton and Hawthorne returned by the season opener and Ruud was never used in defensive situations, seeing the field only on special teams the past three weeks. The Saints traded an undisclosed draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 20. Mack, meanwhile, has been on and off the Saints roster throughout the season. He was in camp with New Orleans before being a casualty of final cuts. He re-signed with New Orleans on Sept. 18. He then was released on Oct. 3 after the team re-signed receiver Greg Camarillo. Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack \| wwltv.com New Orleans
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10-08-2012, 07:25 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack He'll be back, and re-cut, then back... With Greer hurt I'm sure they need some CB depth. And to be honest, we can probably find mediocre LB's easy, hell we have a roster full of them already.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack Not a draft pick!!!!

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack We need CB.

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TheEnigma 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 711	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack Originally Posted by QBREES9 We need CB. Now I wish we wouldn't have let Porter go.
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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack Same here. Hey what can you do.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack I watched Denver play the other night and man, porter looks bad Toss play to the left, it was one on one, porter vs RB, porter sticks his arms out and the RB just ran straight round him for a 15 yard gain Our CB's might be ailing, but once they are healthy it will be okay TheOak likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack Porter would not make any difference to our defense. He hadn't made a difference to our defense since 2009. Danno likes this.

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10-09-2012, 09:32 AM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Saints release LB Barrett Ruud, re-sign CB Elbert Mack Originally Posted by Luda34 Why did we trade for guy if we going to release him a couple weeks later It was an unconditional pick, if the guy makes no impact or even gets released i don't think we have to give the team anything can someone clarify that for me?

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