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papz 03-16-2014 02:50 PM
Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
The Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig this week.

The Saints currently have no fullbacks on the roster after declining to tender RFA Jed Collins. Lorig offers more versatility as a receiver than Collins.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

I guess we've moved on from Collins.

jnormand 03-16-2014 02:55 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
I really had hoped we were gonna re-sign Jed. Damn.

exile 03-16-2014 02:57 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Lorig is younger with more upside. I like the idea.

|Mitch| 03-16-2014 03:01 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Easy to find better for cheaper than Collins...

papz 03-16-2014 03:05 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
UDFA J.C. Copeland

He brings pain.

brees84 03-16-2014 03:20 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Jed dropped some easy catches in 2013. Sean loves that FB play on 3rd down. (not very successful in 2013)

ScottF 03-16-2014 03:27 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
tendering Collins would have been insane- he would have tripled his salary, and we can't pay $2 mill for a FB

Jack Vegas 03-16-2014 03:30 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by papz (Post 583714)
The Saints currently have no fullbacks on the roster after declining to tender RFA Jed Collins.
Austin Johnson is on the roster.

lee909 03-16-2014 03:59 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Vegas (Post 583728)
Austin Johnson is on the roster.
Look good in preseason too

SmashMouth 03-17-2014 05:04 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by papz (Post 583721)
UDFA J.C. Copeland

He brings pain.
He can play DL also, in a pinch.

Euphoria 03-17-2014 09:12 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Good.

I am not a fan of Collins and thought we could do better at the FB position.

saintsfan1976 03-17-2014 09:13 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
6 of one, half dozen of the other.

Lorig's taller, that's about the only difference. Oh, and he's cheaper.

Danno 03-17-2014 09:18 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 583826)
6 of one, half dozen of the other.

Lorig's taller, that's about the only difference. Oh, and he's cheaper.
The word is he's a better receiver out of the backfield than Jed.

I still like Austin Johnson, but we need to see more obviously.

TheOak 03-17-2014 10:18 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 583826)
6 of one, half dozen of the other.

Lorig's taller, that's about the only difference. Oh, and he's cheaper.

This season cheaper is a huge plus, we don't need a blocking full back, we need one with hands like a Woodhead.

hagan714 03-17-2014 08:38 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
More versatility as a receiver?

J.C. Copeland 5111 275 and runs a 4.98 40? that is freaking wild. I just wonder if the bowling ball is a better receiver than people give him credit for? need you homers to chime in on that one. but for those looking for a power running game he is a great start

The Dude 03-17-2014 08:41 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Yea Jed was money most of the time. His cap hit can't be that high.

The Dude 03-17-2014 08:44 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 583848)
This season cheaper is a huge plus, we don't need a blocking full back, we need one with hands like a Woodhead.
Yea but if we are going to try and run a more power run game along with bigger receivers like a lot of people are thinking wouldn't we want more of a blocking FB? We already have Pierre who can catch. Not saying a cheaper option isn't needed.

hagan714 03-17-2014 08:51 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 584023)
Yea but if we are going to try and run a more power run game along with bigger receivers like a lot of people are thinking wouldn't we want more of a blocking FB? We already have Pierre who can catch. Not saying a cheaper option isn't needed.
a player like this allows SP to call more cute plays

billyt81 03-17-2014 09:26 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by papz (Post 583721)
UDFA J.C. Copeland

He brings pain.
I second this motion. This dude is an offensive guard in the backfield. Maybe he could help open some holes for the Saints tailbacks. The Saints need J.C. Copeland, Odell Beckam Jr, Jarvis Landry and Ego Ferguson.

Luda34 03-17-2014 10:29 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Who cares in these's days you can get any fullbacks can he block and catch out the backfield.

Crusader 03-18-2014 02:56 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by billyt81 (Post 584035)
I second this motion. This dude is an offensive guard in the backfield. Maybe he could help open some holes for the Saints tailbacks. The Saints need J.C. Copeland, Odell Beckam Jr, Jarvis Landry and Ego Ferguson.
We used to have a guy like that. His name was Mike Karney and he was replaced because he was too one-dimensional.

TheOak 03-18-2014 04:03 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 584023)
Yea but if we are going to try and run a more power run game along with bigger receivers like a lot of people are thinking wouldn't we want more of a blocking FB? We already have Pierre who can catch. Not saying a cheaper option isn't needed.

Go back and watch 2013. We ran better with out a lead blocker/FB.

Mr.Riaton 03-18-2014 08:19 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
I really like JC Copeland.He says he likes laying people out more than scoring. With the possibility of a power run game, I like that mentality. If anything,he would be useful giving Brees protection in the backfield.

Mr.Riaton 03-18-2014 08:22 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Copeland would also be nice on 3rd and short or goal line plays.

The Dude 03-18-2014 09:54 AM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 584063)
Go back and watch 2013. We ran better with out a lead blocker/FB.
Gotcha

Rugby Saint II 03-18-2014 07:30 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
I had high hopes for Austin Johnson.

SmashMouth 03-18-2014 07:34 PM
Re: Saints hosted free agent FB Erik Lorig
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 584061)
We used to have a guy like that. His name was Mike Karney and he was replaced because he was too one-dimensional.
Well if Grambeaux could actually block once in a while, maybe his pick up is not needed.


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