What About THIS Guy?

B_Dub_Saint · 03-18-2014, 09:43 PM

That's my boy snapping the ball in the beginning of the vid. Equipment managers for life!!!

Luda34 · 03-18-2014, 11:15 PM

I hope he gets a chance this year to get on the field

Jack Vegas · 03-18-2014, 11:15 PM

Said it a whole bunch of times last preseason, Tanner is a stone-cold ringer for Lance Moore. If he gets a chance he WILL be productive, no doubt in my mind.

rezburna · 03-18-2014, 11:52 PM

Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him.

TheOak · 03-19-2014, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him.

He doesn't need to leave the team for you to do that.

AsylumGuido · 03-19-2014, 08:43 AM

I feel his popularity with some is that he is seen as the "great white hope". If he hasn't been on the active roster it is simply because he isn't good enough. I would rather see the roster spot taken by a more dynamic WR.

Jack Vegas · 03-19-2014, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I feel his popularity with some is that he is seen as the "great white hope".

This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

If he hasn't been on the active roster it is simply because he isn't good enough.

On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop.

Originally Posted by rezburna

Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him.

And the rest of us wish you would stop making nonsensical posts about how terrible you think Strief is, or the continual tirades against Brees in game threads, or any of the other silly crap you say on a regular basis.

AsylumGuido · 03-19-2014, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist.

Please re-read my statement. Nowhere did I imply that "anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist." I never even said "all" or "most" see him as a great white hope. I clearly said "some" which implies a minority.

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop.

Right now Tanner is nothing more than a placeholder. While he is under contract, that contract is completely non-guaranteed and he is subject to being cut in favor of a more dynamic receiver who has the ability to stretch the field. Joe Morgan may be that player, or it may be someone in the draft or free agency. What he has shown me is that he can catch the ball in the preseason against other hopefuls trying to make a roster. Nothing more or nothing less. I trust the front office to judge his potential.

rezburna · 03-19-2014, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist.

On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop.

And the rest of us wish you would stop making nonsensical posts about how terrible you think Strief is, or the continual tirades against Brees in game threads, or any of the other silly crap you say on a regular basis.

So it makes no sense to complain when Brees has a bad game, or disagree with the notion that Strief is some Pro Bowl, All World, #1 rated RT like PFF wants to believe, but it makes all the sense in the world to build up a guy who can't even make the team year in and year out? If he had half the amount of potential y'all think he does he'd at least be getting some reps in regular season games. But nah, we went out and signed Meacham when we got low on WR's. We're looking at Sidney Rice. We'll probably draft one. But I don't make sense. Foh bruh. Don't try me with that too emotionally attached to players bs most of you got going on.

Lord_Saint83 · 03-19-2014, 12:33 PM

I personally thought Preston Parker was better and more versatile than Tanner in preseason. I like Tanner but like what Guido said we need a dynamic field stretching wr not another possession wr.

03-18-2014, 11:15 PM	#2
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Re: What About THIS Guy? I hope he gets a chance this year to get on the field

03-18-2014, 11:15 PM	#3
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: What About THIS Guy? Said it a whole bunch of times last preseason, Tanner is a stone-cold ringer for Lance Moore. If he gets a chance he WILL be productive, no doubt in my mind. MarchingOn likes this.
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03-18-2014, 11:52 PM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,020	Re: What About THIS Guy? Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him.

03-19-2014, 05:59 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: What About THIS Guy? Originally Posted by rezburna Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him. He doesn't need to leave the team for you to do that. nutria and Mr.Riaton like this.

03-19-2014, 08:43 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: What About THIS Guy? I feel his popularity with some is that he is seen as the "great white hope". If he hasn't been on the active roster it is simply because he isn't good enough. I would rather see the roster spot taken by a more dynamic WR. rezburna and Lord_Saint83 like this.

03-18-2014, 09:43 PM	#1
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: What About THIS Guy? That's my boy snapping the ball in the beginning of the vid. Equipment managers for life!!! Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-19-2014, 09:00 AM	#7
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: What About THIS Guy? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I feel his popularity with some is that he is seen as the "great white hope". This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido If he hasn't been on the active roster it is simply because he isn't good enough. On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop. Originally Posted by rezburna Why oh why is he so popular? I rather have T.O., Chad, or Moss. I rather have Brandon Lloyd. I rather have Jerry Rice at whatever age he is right now. I wish we'd just cut him and let him go elsewhere so I can stop coming here and reading post about him. And the rest of us wish you would stop making nonsensical posts about how terrible you think Strief is, or the continual tirades against Brees in game threads, or any of the other silly crap you say on a regular basis.
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03-19-2014, 12:59 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: What About THIS Guy? Originally Posted by Jack Vegas This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist. Please re-read my statement. Nowhere did I imply that "anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist." I never even said "all" or "most" see him as a great white hope. I clearly said "some" which implies a minority. Originally Posted by Jack Vegas On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop. Right now Tanner is nothing more than a placeholder. While he is under contract, that contract is completely non-guaranteed and he is subject to being cut in favor of a more dynamic receiver who has the ability to stretch the field. Joe Morgan may be that player, or it may be someone in the draft or free agency. What he has shown me is that he can catch the ball in the preseason against other hopefuls trying to make a roster. Nothing more or nothing less. I trust the front office to judge his potential. K Major likes this.

03-19-2014, 03:20 PM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,020	Re: What About THIS Guy? Originally Posted by Jack Vegas This is a bunch of BS. Maybe people like him because he has great hands and produces whenever he gets a chance. The color of his skin doesn't need to enter into the equation at all. I like him because he reminds me so much of a young Lance Moore it's uncanny. And if you remember Moore's early career, it took him a while at the bottom of the depth chart and the practice squad waiting for a chance too. I resent the notion that anybody who likes Tanner is some kind of closet racist. On the flip side, if he made the active roster last year over a few other deserving players (Roby was our ST captain and Preston Parker was very good in the preseason) AND if Payton went to all the trouble to keep him around on the practice squad all year, then maybe there's something in him that they like and want to develop. And the rest of us wish you would stop making nonsensical posts about how terrible you think Strief is, or the continual tirades against Brees in game threads, or any of the other silly crap you say on a regular basis. So it makes no sense to complain when Brees has a bad game, or disagree with the notion that Strief is some Pro Bowl, All World, #1 rated RT like PFF wants to believe, but it makes all the sense in the world to build up a guy who can't even make the team year in and year out? If he had half the amount of potential y'all think he does he'd at least be getting some reps in regular season games. But nah, we went out and signed Meacham when we got low on WR's. We're looking at Sidney Rice. We'll probably draft one. But I don't make sense. Foh bruh. Don't try me with that too emotionally attached to players bs most of you got going on.
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03-19-2014, 12:33 PM	#10
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: What About THIS Guy? I personally thought Preston Parker was better and more versatile than Tanner in preseason. I like Tanner but like what Guido said we need a dynamic field stretching wr not another possession wr. dizzle88 and brees84 like this.

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