Fontenot Released

saintfan · 09-05-2004, 08:57 AM

The day of reckoning finally came for Jerry Fontenot on Saturday. For the first time in his 15-year NFL career, the veteran center was told he was being released.

While the decision didn't come as a complete surprise, he said, it didn't make the reality any easier to stomach when Coach Jim Haslett broke the news to him Saturday morning.

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...1134230900.xml

CheramieIII · 09-05-2004, 10:19 AM

This guy will be missed by all Saint\'s fans. I think they should find an assistant coaching job for him.

themightyduck · 09-05-2004, 12:13 PM

This is a sad, sad time in New Orleans. His leadership will be sorely missed...

chipshot51 · 09-05-2004, 12:36 PM

BEING FROM JERRY\'S HOME HOME (LAFAYETTE) WE ALL KNOW WHAT A GREAT GUY HE REALLY IS!!! WE REALLY WISH THE BEST FOR HIM. WE ALSO ARE WISHING THAT HE MAY BE PICKED UP BY ANOTHER TEAM,JUST NOT IN OUR DIV.
GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE !! AND AGAIN \"THANKS ALOT JERRY\"
GEAUX SAINTS

vulture · 09-05-2004, 06:55 PM

I wouldn\'t be surprised to see Carolina pick him up. They have a need for linemen and he knows the Saints offensive and defensive gameplans.

BrooksMustGo · 09-05-2004, 10:53 PM

I wouldn\'t be surprised to see Carolina pick him up. They have a need for linemen and he knows the Saints offensive and defensive gameplans.

I\'d say this is more than likely. Nothing like Jerry breaking down our game film with their defense...

He was such a good player though, wish him well.

WhoDat · 09-06-2004, 09:43 AM

I sincerely hope they have a good option at center if Bentley gets hurt. I am very sad to see Fontenot go, and I hope he is willing to return as a coach.

09-05-2004, 08:57 AM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Fontenot Released The day of reckoning finally came for Jerry Fontenot on Saturday. For the first time in his 15-year NFL career, the veteran center was told he was being released. While the decision didn't come as a complete surprise, he said, it didn't make the reality any easier to stomach when Coach Jim Haslett broke the news to him Saturday morning. http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...1134230900.xml

09-05-2004, 10:19 AM	#2
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,464 Blog Entries: 3	Fontenot Released This guy will be missed by all Saint\'s fans. I think they should find an assistant coaching job for him.

09-05-2004, 12:13 PM	#3
themightyduck 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 219	Fontenot Released This is a sad, sad time in New Orleans. His leadership will be sorely missed...

09-05-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
chipshot51 Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lafayette,La Posts: 50	Fontenot Released BEING FROM JERRY\'S HOME HOME (LAFAYETTE) WE ALL KNOW WHAT A GREAT GUY HE REALLY IS!!! WE REALLY WISH THE BEST FOR HIM. WE ALSO ARE WISHING THAT HE MAY BE PICKED UP BY ANOTHER TEAM,JUST NOT IN OUR DIV. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE !! AND AGAIN \"THANKS ALOT JERRY\" GEAUX SAINTS

09-05-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
vulture Registered Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 83	Fontenot Released I wouldn\'t be surprised to see Carolina pick him up. They have a need for linemen and he knows the Saints offensive and defensive gameplans.
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09-05-2004, 10:53 PM	#6
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Fontenot Released I wouldn\'t be surprised to see Carolina pick him up. They have a need for linemen and he knows the Saints offensive and defensive gameplans. I\'d say this is more than likely. Nothing like Jerry breaking down our game film with their defense... He was such a good player though, wish him well.

09-06-2004, 09:43 AM	#7
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	Fontenot Released I sincerely hope they have a good option at center if Bentley gets hurt. I am very sad to see Fontenot go, and I hope he is willing to return as a coach.
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