Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick

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@LarryHolder: #Saints have released TE David Thomas and waived CB Johnny Patrick, via league source.

The Saints have made a pair of cuts, one for financial reasons and one of the more traditional variety.

According to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints released tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick.

Thomas is a good second tight end, but he was due $1.5 million in base salary this year, and a $200,000 roster bonus.

Patrick, a 2011 third-round pick, started just one game in two seasons. He’s subject to waivers, but Thomas is now free to find new employment.

The Saints are still significantly over the salary cap, and more releases are inevitable before the start of free agency.

Saints cut David Thomas, Johnny Patrick | ProFootballTalk

mutineer10 · 02-19-2013, 03:46 PM

I'd have liked to keep J. Patrick around, he seemed to have some potential. We can find another D. Thomas just about anywhere.

Danno · 02-19-2013, 03:47 PM

I liked what I saw out of Higgins, and Patrick went from OTA darling to Gone Pecan.

I'm guessing Dave Thomas may just retire due to his concussion probs?

saintfan · 02-19-2013, 03:49 PM

Championship

Danno · 02-19-2013, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by mutineer10

I'd have liked to keep J. Patrick around, he seemed to have some potential.

It was an eye-opener for me when Marquis Johnson (a journeyman CB at best) came into camp and out-performed every CB on our roster.

I still think its mostly Spags related but that was an eye opener for sure.

jnormand · 02-19-2013, 03:53 PM

Didn't Patrick play like **** last season? Oh wait....that was our entire secondary...or was that our entire DEFENSE?

lee909 · 02-19-2013, 03:54 PM

I wonder if that's any indication we are going CB in the draft early.I'd love to see at least one 6'+ physical CB drafted.

Danno · 02-19-2013, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Didn't Patrick play like **** last season? Oh wait....that was our entire secondary...or was that our entire DEFENSE?

Yes, yes, and yes.

dizzle88 · 02-19-2013, 03:56 PM

Johnny patrick never showed any improvement, corey white struggled early but got it together and i believe elbert mack played the best out of all our corners in very limited playing time

Its a shock we would cut patrick to say how high the coaching staff were on him, maybe he had attitude problems or the coaches just thought he was the weak link

papz · 02-19-2013, 04:01 PM

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.

02-19-2013, 03:43 PM	#1
Threaded by Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723 Rating: (0 votes - average) @LarryHolder: #Saints have released TE David Thomas and waived CB Johnny Patrick, via league source. The Saints have made a pair of cuts, one for financial reasons and one of the more traditional variety. According to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints released tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick. Thomas is a good second tight end, but he was due $1.5 million in base salary this year, and a $200,000 roster bonus. Patrick, a 2011 third-round pick, started just one game in two seasons. He’s subject to waivers, but Thomas is now free to find new employment. The Saints are still significantly over the salary cap, and more releases are inevitable before the start of free agency. Saints cut David Thomas, Johnny Patrick \| ProFootballTalk Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 02-19-2013 at 04:00 PM..
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mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick I'd have liked to keep J. Patrick around, he seemed to have some potential. We can find another D. Thomas just about anywhere.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick I liked what I saw out of Higgins, and Patrick went from OTA darling to Gone Pecan. I'm guessing Dave Thomas may just retire due to his concussion probs?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by mutineer10 I'd have liked to keep J. Patrick around, he seemed to have some potential. It was an eye-opener for me when Marquis Johnson (a journeyman CB at best) came into camp and out-performed every CB on our roster. I still think its mostly Spags related but that was an eye opener for sure. SapperSaint and mutineer10 like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Didn't Patrick play like **** last season? Oh wait....that was our entire secondary...or was that our entire DEFENSE?

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	I wonder if that's any indication we are going CB in the draft early.I'd love to see at least one 6'+ physical CB drafted.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Originally Posted by jnormand Didn't Patrick play like **** last season? Oh wait....that was our entire secondary...or was that our entire DEFENSE? Yes, yes, and yes.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick Johnny patrick never showed any improvement, corey white struggled early but got it together and i believe elbert mack played the best out of all our corners in very limited playing time Its a shock we would cut patrick to say how high the coaching staff were on him, maybe he had attitude problems or the coaches just thought he was the weak link

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Re: Holder: Saints Cut Dave Thomas, Johnny Patrick 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. hagan714 likes this.

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