Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris

Cruize · 02-17-2014, 11:18 AM

The dropoff from Strief to Harris is LARGE. If Strief gets more money elsewhere, God bless him. But, I don't want to see Harris starting at RT.

Rugby Saint II · 02-19-2014, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Where did you hear his knees were shot?

In a couple of articles I read last year. After watching Strief hobble around after that I started noticing we don't run to the right often. Not only that his lateral movement is unimpressive and he was getting beat all last season.jmho

jagcatdad · 02-21-2014, 07:36 PM

Strief has NEVER had knee problems
Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt.
Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency
Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013
According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints
Including Drew
Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!!

hagan714 · 02-22-2014, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by jagcatdad

Strief has NEVER had knee problems
Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt.
Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency
Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013
According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints
Including Drew
Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!!

history wise you need to be aware of the knees. he does have a history of being banged up off and on which is expected over the years but the age factor is looming larger.

I would like to see the saints draft early with the idea that by mid season we have a solid replacement ready to go. not saying he starts but is ready. then have streif finish out his time as a saint as the back up to both OT. that's if we can sign him.

Harris is till a project that maybe able to step into the role of back up when streif retires. i just have not seen starter ability in him YET

Jack Vegas · 02-22-2014, 07:16 AM

Every OL is going to have knee issues at some point. Especially the taller ones. Jagcatdad is absolutely correct in pointing out Strief's high level of play. He is one of the best right tackles in football. It is lunacy to think we should not be re-signing him this offseason.

Utah_Saint · 02-22-2014, 10:46 AM

I didn't think it was a question of whether the Saints would WANT Strief back. I think the question will be can they afford him. He's likely to get some good offers from other teams.

QBREES9 · 02-22-2014, 01:32 PM

Like the Harris resigning.

Rugby Saint II · 02-23-2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by jagcatdad

Strief has NEVER had knee problems
Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt.
Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency
Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013
According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints
Including Drew
Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!!

I think you misquoted me there friend.

02-17-2014, 11:18 AM	#21
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris The dropoff from Strief to Harris is LARGE. If Strief gets more money elsewhere, God bless him. But, I don't want to see Harris starting at RT. hagan714 likes this.
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02-19-2014, 03:18 PM	#22
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris Originally Posted by Danno Where did you hear his knees were shot? In a couple of articles I read last year. After watching Strief hobble around after that I started noticing we don't run to the right often. Not only that his lateral movement is unimpressive and he was getting beat all last season.jmho hagan714 likes this.

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jagcatdad Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris Strief has NEVER had knee problems Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt. Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013 According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints Including Drew Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!! ChrisXVI likes this.
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02-22-2014, 06:46 AM	#24
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris Originally Posted by jagcatdad Strief has NEVER had knee problems Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt. Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013 According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints Including Drew Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!! history wise you need to be aware of the knees. he does have a history of being banged up off and on which is expected over the years but the age factor is looming larger. I would like to see the saints draft early with the idea that by mid season we have a solid replacement ready to go. not saying he starts but is ready. then have streif finish out his time as a saint as the back up to both OT. that's if we can sign him. Harris is till a project that maybe able to step into the role of back up when streif retires. i just have not seen starter ability in him YET
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02-22-2014, 07:16 AM	#25
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris Every OL is going to have knee issues at some point. Especially the taller ones. Jagcatdad is absolutely correct in pointing out Strief's high level of play. He is one of the best right tackles in football. It is lunacy to think we should not be re-signing him this offseason.
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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris I didn't think it was a question of whether the Saints would WANT Strief back. I think the question will be can they afford him. He's likely to get some good offers from other teams. Danno likes this.

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02-23-2014, 05:52 PM	#28
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints sign K Shayne Graham and T Harris Originally Posted by jagcatdad Strief has NEVER had knee problems Saints ran over right tackle 19% averaging 4.15 yards per attempt. Strief ranked 7th among 76 tackles in pass blocking efficiency Gave up only three sacks in 651 pass attempts in 2013 According to Pro Football Focus, the highest ranked player on the Saints Including Drew Get rid of the bum, right Rugby!!!! I think you misquoted me there friend.

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