New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report

Shoe. · 10-04-2013, 09:34 AM

Umm...anybody see those two blatant blocks in the back there at the end? Not that the guy isn't good/doesn't have moves or speed, but that gets called back in the NFL no doubt.

The Dude · 10-04-2013, 09:37 AM

Wonder if there is more to Moore injury than we know.

thebdj · 10-04-2013, 09:50 AM

I think Moore may be placed on Injured Reserve. I saw him nursing a pretty serious finger/wrist splint

TheOak · 10-04-2013, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by thebdj

Sorry for being dumb here but why would teams kick to us to purposely allow us to return if the guy is electric? Have I missed something here Surely they would want to guarantee he doesn't run at us.

I'll bet you can find 1 return for TD video on just about every returner in the league. Doesn't mean they are all a Darren Sproles.

They kicked to Reggie Bush more than Sproles. Albeit they were kicking from a little further back, they could have still kicked it OB.

Did you watch the Browns/Bills game last night, The returner was only stopped by the kicker on the 40, they licked to him again.. TD!

For some reason no one wants to kick to Speoles.

the-commish · 10-04-2013, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Something is not right. I guess Moore is out for a while or Sproles is hurt.

Sproles is not on the official injury report. Moore is. My guess would be that Lance will be out longer than anticipated.

thebdj · 10-04-2013, 10:28 AM

Still not sure I get this. Surely when you kick you want a punt to be called for a fair catch or you ground it inside the 20. From a kickoff perspective you want to blast it through the end zone. There is very little value in risking actually wanting the opposition to return the ball.

Of course if the kick isn't good enough then yes, let's see someone roll

I've not been a fan of Sproles returning any kicks due to his importance in the offence for a while now. It has been made all the more obvious this season because of his being on fire!

DISPLACEDFAN · 10-04-2013, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I wonder if the same was said about Sproles at 5'6" 190lbs? Or how about Trindon Holliday (one of the most explosive returners in the game) at 5'5" 177lbs

Now do those guys play wr like this guy is listed as? no they don't. yes sproles catches passes out of the back field and lines up at the wr spot on occasion . I said I don't see THIS GUY as a wr for us kick returner is the only spot I think he is going to have any relevance to us but I high doubt he lasts a week or two before being cut. I see this as a similar move as steve breston signing

Beastmode · 10-04-2013, 10:57 AM

I like Sproles but as a returner, he does get run down just like the Chargers said. He's still good at it but actually breaking one...either have to be lucky or have some serious speed. Williams is also experienced at it so he could make money for us right now plus this is basically his last shot at the NFL so I'm sure he's going to leave it all on the field.

|Mitch| · 10-04-2013, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by DISPLACEDFAN

Now do those guys play wr like this guy is listed as? no they don't.

Trindon Holliday is listed as a WR on the depth chart; just sayin'

And this is is what you said:

5 ft 7in 170lbs Don't scream nfl type wr.

Beastmode · 10-04-2013, 11:07 AM

He'd be fine at WR...have you seen all his highlights, the man can catch. Brees also has no issues throwing to smaller WR's. Most of his passes to Sproles are right in the chest.

10-04-2013, 09:34 AM	#31
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Umm...anybody see those two blatant blocks in the back there at the end? Not that the guy isn't good/doesn't have moves or speed, but that gets called back in the NFL no doubt.

10-04-2013, 09:37 AM	#32
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Wonder if there is more to Moore injury than we know.
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10-04-2013, 09:50 AM	#33
thebdj 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 272	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report I think Moore may be placed on Injured Reserve. I saw him nursing a pretty serious finger/wrist splint

10-04-2013, 09:56 AM	#34
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by thebdj Sorry for being dumb here but why would teams kick to us to purposely allow us to return if the guy is electric? Have I missed something here Surely they would want to guarantee he doesn't run at us. I'll bet you can find 1 return for TD video on just about every returner in the league. Doesn't mean they are all a Darren Sproles. They kicked to Reggie Bush more than Sproles. Albeit they were kicking from a little further back, they could have still kicked it OB. Did you watch the Browns/Bills game last night, The returner was only stopped by the kicker on the 40, they licked to him again.. TD! For some reason no one wants to kick to Speoles.

10-04-2013, 10:26 AM	#35
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by Beastmode Something is not right. I guess Moore is out for a while or Sproles is hurt. Sproles is not on the official injury report. Moore is. My guess would be that Lance will be out longer than anticipated.

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10-04-2013, 10:28 AM	#36
thebdj 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 272	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Still not sure I get this. Surely when you kick you want a punt to be called for a fair catch or you ground it inside the 20. From a kickoff perspective you want to blast it through the end zone. There is very little value in risking actually wanting the opposition to return the ball. Of course if the kick isn't good enough then yes, let's see someone roll I've not been a fan of Sproles returning any kicks due to his importance in the offence for a while now. It has been made all the more obvious this season because of his being on fire!

10-04-2013, 10:36 AM	#37
DISPLACEDFAN 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corning,ny Posts: 518	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I wonder if the same was said about Sproles at 5'6" 190lbs? Or how about Trindon Holliday (one of the most explosive returners in the game) at 5'5" 177lbs Now do those guys play wr like this guy is listed as? no they don't. yes sproles catches passes out of the back field and lines up at the wr spot on occasion . I said I don't see THIS GUY as a wr for us kick returner is the only spot I think he is going to have any relevance to us but I high doubt he lasts a week or two before being cut. I see this as a similar move as steve breston signing

10-04-2013, 10:57 AM	#38
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report I like Sproles but as a returner, he does get run down just like the Chargers said. He's still good at it but actually breaking one...either have to be lucky or have some serious speed. Williams is also experienced at it so he could make money for us right now plus this is basically his last shot at the NFL so I'm sure he's going to leave it all on the field.
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10-04-2013, 11:00 AM	#39
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by DISPLACEDFAN Now do those guys play wr like this guy is listed as? no they don't. Trindon Holliday is listed as a WR on the depth chart; just sayin' And this is is what you said: 5 ft 7in 170lbs Don't scream nfl type wr.

10-04-2013, 11:07 AM	#40
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report He'd be fine at WR...have you seen all his highlights, the man can catch. Brees also has no issues throwing to smaller WR's. Most of his passes to Sproles are right in the chest.
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