New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton

08-19-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

When his claim to fame is being a burner, his pilot light is nearly out, and he shows up overweight and out of shape... Why in the hell does someone want to sign him?

The Tiger Zealots will tell you that he blocks well, so that's good enough to keep him.

I disagree.

rezburna · 08-19-2013, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Don't get me wrong as I liked the pickup after the draft... but now can stop with the nonsense that Thomas was going to be our next great OLB or whatnot.

Oh yeah Papz, I've been waiting on this day too.

I need Andy Tanner put on the practice squad and I'll be beyond happy.

|Mitch| · 08-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

No real surprises; if Cadet keeps fumbling his name will be on the cut list!

Thought Cadet was cut with Wallace today?

FinSaint · 08-19-2013, 08:04 PM

Chase Thomas was the only surprising name on that list, but on the other hand, he hasn't really flashed during the OTAs and hasn't been noticeable in the first two preseason games - maybe PS if he's available for that.

xan · 08-19-2013, 08:54 PM

would they cut someone this early if they were going to go on the practice squad? I think it is more of a question of not being NFL ready.

Sometimes the draft boards are right....

ClintSaints · 08-19-2013, 10:31 PM

Chase Thomas got virtually no work this last game against the Raiders so that should not have been a surprise to anyone. A little surprised by the cutting of Breaston so soon - I always liked him - but this just means that Stills and Toon are settling into their roles better and that the coaching staff is much more comfortable with them. For the #5 receiver I like Preston Parker due to his abilities as a returner. We shall see. Or maybe we keep Tanner and Parker and cut Roby?

TheOak · 08-19-2013, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

The Tiger Zealots will tell you that he blocks well, so that's good enough to keep him.

I disagree.

Unless its a lineman, blocking had better be an added value..... It's not worth a primary role.

jeanpierre · 08-19-2013, 11:12 PM

Surprised Thomas didn't make the splash; very productive in college, major impact in big games...

Would like to know why he failed...

FinSaint · 08-19-2013, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by xan

would they cut someone this early if they were going to go on the practice squad? I think it is more of a question of not being NFL ready.

Sometimes the draft boards are right....

True, but the Saints have a recent history of releasing players as early as possible, so that they can perhaps find a new employer while the preseason is still in full swing.

So, while it would be a long-shot that Thomas would be brought back for the PS - it isn't impossible, and certainly not because he was released this early.

WillMacKenzie · 08-20-2013, 12:25 AM

A little upset. Saints have a long history of letting go of players, only to have them turn to gold elsewhere. Thumbs down for the Thomas move.

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Threaded by RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by TheOak When his claim to fame is being a burner, his pilot light is nearly out, and he shows up overweight and out of shape... Why in the hell does someone want to sign him? The Tiger Zealots will tell you that he blocks well, so that's good enough to keep him. I disagree. TheOak likes this.
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08-19-2013, 07:58 PM	#22
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Originally Posted by papz Don't get me wrong as I liked the pickup after the draft... but now can stop with the nonsense that Thomas was going to be our next great OLB or whatnot. Oh yeah Papz, I've been waiting on this day too. I need Andy Tanner put on the practice squad and I'll be beyond happy.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 No real surprises; if Cadet keeps fumbling his name will be on the cut list! Thought Cadet was cut with Wallace today?

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Chase Thomas was the only surprising name on that list, but on the other hand, he hasn't really flashed during the OTAs and hasn't been noticeable in the first two preseason games - maybe PS if he's available for that. RockyMountainSaint and K Major like this.

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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton would they cut someone this early if they were going to go on the practice squad? I think it is more of a question of not being NFL ready. Sometimes the draft boards are right.... the-commish likes this.

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ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Chase Thomas got virtually no work this last game against the Raiders so that should not have been a surprise to anyone. A little surprised by the cutting of Breaston so soon - I always liked him - but this just means that Stills and Toon are settling into their roles better and that the coaching staff is much more comfortable with them. For the #5 receiver I like Preston Parker due to his abilities as a returner. We shall see. Or maybe we keep Tanner and Parker and cut Roby?

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint The Tiger Zealots will tell you that he blocks well, so that's good enough to keep him. I disagree. Unless its a lineman, blocking had better be an added value..... It's not worth a primary role.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Surprised Thomas didn't make the splash; very productive in college, major impact in big games... Would like to know why he failed... K Major likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton Originally Posted by xan would they cut someone this early if they were going to go on the practice squad? I think it is more of a question of not being NFL ready. Sometimes the draft boards are right.... True, but the Saints have a recent history of releasing players as early as possible, so that they can perhaps find a new employer while the preseason is still in full swing. So, while it would be a long-shot that Thomas would be brought back for the PS - it isn't impossible, and certainly not because he was released this early. jeanpierre and K Major like this.

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WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: New Orleans Saints make slew of cuts including wide receivers Steve Breaston, Patrick Crayton A little upset. Saints have a long history of letting go of players, only to have them turn to gold elsewhere. Thumbs down for the Thomas move. jeanpierre likes this.

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