Rumors Abound

SaintNik · 09-22-2004, 12:31 AM

There is speculation and rumors tonight that the Saints are in negotiations with the Packers on a deal that will bring cornerback Mike McKenzie here in return for 2nd and 4th round draft picks. The stick at the point is working out a favorable contract with MM. This could be why the Saints made some roster room earlier today by releasing TE Zach Hilton.

Loomis has already said the Packers called twice gauging the Saints interest in him within the past few days. They first made him available with the same offer of a 1st round pick. Loomis said the Saints were still interested and would be willing to give up a 2nd round pick. The Packers called back and aske if the Saints would be willing to part with a 2nd and a mid round pick. Nothing official has been said since.

If a deal does get done you could expect MM to get considerable playing time in nickel but I would not expect him to start this week.

How do I know these things? Just remember, even Loomis and Haslett tell me what is on their wish list.

CheramieIII · 09-22-2004, 12:46 AM

I posted an article from CBS sportline at the same time you must have been writing this one. I really think this is going to happen and soon.

dberce1 · 09-22-2004, 08:29 AM

He\'ll be a nice compliment to Ashley Ambrose on the other side. We can move Fred Thomas to nickel back, put Ambrose on the team\'s #1 receiver, and McKenzie on the other side.

(5 seconds later): sorry guys, had a big swig of that Who-tang. Hit me pretty hard. On the fo-scrilla, I think (hopefully) we\'ve seen the last of Ambrose as a starting corner.

SaintsFan1967 · 09-22-2004, 09:02 AM

dberce you need to leave that stuff alone when your posting.lol I was beginning to get worried about you. :seeingstars:

LordOfEntropy · 09-22-2004, 09:45 AM

Doesn\'t McKenzie normally play on Fred Thomas\' side of the field? I wouldn\'t be that shocked.

DARKFATHER504 · 09-22-2004, 11:03 AM

This would be great because Ashley Ambrose has lost several steps. Did anyone noticed how much off the receivers he plays?

Boccal · 09-22-2004, 12:08 PM

Well I have 10 bucks towards Mike\'s contract. But this will never happen.... wanna know why.... I makes to much sense. Thats why

blackroses · 09-22-2004, 04:06 PM

We don\'t need another migraine headache on this team.

GeauxTigers · 09-22-2004, 06:31 PM

Our secondary does not need an upgrade. We still can\'t stop the run!!!!!

Euphoria · 09-22-2004, 06:43 PM

yeah heard the same talk watching this past weeks game. got fingers crossed we need all the hlep we can get

09-22-2004, 12:31 AM	#1
SaintNik 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 312	Rumors Abound There is speculation and rumors tonight that the Saints are in negotiations with the Packers on a deal that will bring cornerback Mike McKenzie here in return for 2nd and 4th round draft picks. The stick at the point is working out a favorable contract with MM. This could be why the Saints made some roster room earlier today by releasing TE Zach Hilton. Loomis has already said the Packers called twice gauging the Saints interest in him within the past few days. They first made him available with the same offer of a 1st round pick. Loomis said the Saints were still interested and would be willing to give up a 2nd round pick. The Packers called back and aske if the Saints would be willing to part with a 2nd and a mid round pick. Nothing official has been said since. If a deal does get done you could expect MM to get considerable playing time in nickel but I would not expect him to start this week. How do I know these things? Just remember, even Loomis and Haslett tell me what is on their wish list.
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09-22-2004, 12:46 AM	#2
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,480 Blog Entries: 3	Rumors Abound I posted an article from CBS sportline at the same time you must have been writing this one. I really think this is going to happen and soon.

09-22-2004, 08:29 AM	#3
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Rumors Abound He\'ll be a nice compliment to Ashley Ambrose on the other side. We can move Fred Thomas to nickel back, put Ambrose on the team\'s #1 receiver, and McKenzie on the other side. (5 seconds later): sorry guys, had a big swig of that Who-tang. Hit me pretty hard. On the fo-scrilla, I think (hopefully) we\'ve seen the last of Ambrose as a starting corner.

09-22-2004, 09:02 AM	#4
SaintsFan1967 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 109	Rumors Abound dberce you need to leave that stuff alone when your posting.lol I was beginning to get worried about you. :seeingstars:
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09-22-2004, 09:45 AM	#5
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Rumors Abound Doesn\'t McKenzie normally play on Fred Thomas\' side of the field? I wouldn\'t be that shocked.

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09-22-2004, 11:03 AM	#6
DARKFATHER504 Registered Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 35	Rumors Abound This would be great because Ashley Ambrose has lost several steps. Did anyone noticed how much off the receivers he plays?
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09-22-2004, 12:08 PM	#7
Boccal 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Posts: 139	Rumors Abound Well I have 10 bucks towards Mike\'s contract. But this will never happen.... wanna know why.... I makes to much sense. Thats why

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blackroses Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 85	Rumors Abound We don\'t need another migraine headache on this team.
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09-22-2004, 06:31 PM	#9
GeauxTigers Rookie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8	Rumors Abound Our secondary does not need an upgrade. We still can\'t stop the run!!!!!
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09-22-2004, 06:43 PM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Rumors Abound yeah heard the same talk watching this past weeks game. got fingers crossed we need all the hlep we can get