Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick

02-19-2013, 04:02 PM

Maybe it was the pics he sent to that hooker....maybe she was ugly...IDK.

Danno · 02-19-2013, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by papz

While I was never a fan of the Johnny Patrick pick, I'm pretty surprised we gave up on him so quickly. I understand a good part had to do with the cap pickle, but it certainly sends a strong message to everyone else at the same time.

Being that Johnny Patrick cost us about as much as a glorified UDFA I'd say the cap situation had nothing to do with his release. He was just awful.

His release only saved us 269,000

lee909 · 02-19-2013, 04:13 PM

The New Orleans Saints have released veteran tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick, according to a league source.

Thomas held a salary cap number of $2.2 million with a base salary of $1.5 million for 2013, which was the final year of his contract. Patrick was only set to make $555,000 in base salary in 2013 with a cap figure around $740,000.

There are a few interesting prospects at TE that can be got 5/6/7th rounds.

papz · 02-19-2013, 04:15 PM

Every penny counts!

Found this little pickle...

http://blackandgold.com/saints/33332...ouisville.html

I actually vaguely remembered our draft chat about him. He didn't sound to great from the start... especially for a 3rd round pick.

papz · 02-19-2013, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

There are a few interesting prospects at TE that can be got 5/6/7th rounds.

I really like the crop of TE's coming this draft. Lots of athletic guys that can stretch the field and be had in the later rounds. The position has slowly evolved from the traditional blocking guys to the more athletic types this past decade. I wouldn't mind at all having our own Gronk/Hernandez attack here.

neugey · 02-19-2013, 04:29 PM

Perhaps Patrick was the locker room snitch from a while back???

Crusader · 02-19-2013, 04:35 PM

I always liked Thomas, he always played hard and was good at both TE and FB but he is getting older and has had a bunch of concussions soo I don't think this was a bad move.

FinSaint · 02-19-2013, 04:40 PM

I think cutting Patrick is a clear indication that they are reverting back to man coverage with the DBs - even though we don't yet know who'll be the new secondary coach - since Patrick's skill-set was better suited for zone.

Who knows, maybe he'll clear the waivers?!

Danno · 02-19-2013, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Perhaps Patrick was the locker room snitch from a while back???

I'm thinking its much much more sinister than that. I think they watched game film.

alleycat_126 · 02-19-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Perhaps Patrick was the locker room snitch from a while back???

Naw, that's Roman Harper!!!!! Greg's boy!!!!

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02-19-2013, 04:05 PM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by papz While I was never a fan of the Johnny Patrick pick, I'm pretty surprised we gave up on him so quickly. I understand a good part had to do with the cap pickle, but it certainly sends a strong message to everyone else at the same time. Being that Johnny Patrick cost us about as much as a glorified UDFA I'd say the cap situation had nothing to do with his release. He was just awful. His release only saved us 269,000

02-19-2013, 04:15 PM	#14
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Every penny counts! Found this little pickle... http://blackandgold.com/saints/33332...ouisville.html I actually vaguely remembered our draft chat about him. He didn't sound to great from the start... especially for a 3rd round pick.

02-19-2013, 04:19 PM	#15
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by lee909 There are a few interesting prospects at TE that can be got 5/6/7th rounds. I really like the crop of TE's coming this draft. Lots of athletic guys that can stretch the field and be had in the later rounds. The position has slowly evolved from the traditional blocking guys to the more athletic types this past decade. I wouldn't mind at all having our own Gronk/Hernandez attack here.

02-19-2013, 04:29 PM	#16
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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	The New Orleans Saints have released veteran tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick, according to a league source. Thomas held a salary cap number of $2.2 million with a base salary of $1.5 million for 2013, which was the final year of his contract. Patrick was only set to make $555,000 in base salary in 2013 with a cap figure around $740,000. There are a few interesting prospects at TE that can be got 5/6/7th rounds.

02-19-2013, 04:35 PM	#17
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick I always liked Thomas, he always played hard and was good at both TE and FB but he is getting older and has had a bunch of concussions soo I don't think this was a bad move.

02-19-2013, 04:40 PM	#18
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick I think cutting Patrick is a clear indication that they are reverting back to man coverage with the DBs - even though we don't yet know who'll be the new secondary coach - since Patrick's skill-set was better suited for zone. Who knows, maybe he'll clear the waivers?!

02-19-2013, 04:41 PM	#19
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by neugey Perhaps Patrick was the locker room snitch from a while back??? I'm thinking its much much more sinister than that. I think they watched game film. Seer1 likes this.

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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by neugey Perhaps Patrick was the locker room snitch from a while back??? Naw, that's Roman Harper!!!!! Greg's boy!!!!

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