Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous

WhoDat!656 · 06-12-2014, 07:47 AM

Every year, the signing of free agents and the drafting of new players can bring excitement to the coaching staff and fan base. However, it could also bring apprehension to some returning veteran players as young players are gunning for their spot. This year, wide receiver looks to be one of the most competitive positions this offseason. Consequently, veteran receiver Joseph Morgan’s job could be in jeopardy.

The New Orleans Saints saw wide receiver as the biggest need to address this offseason. And on the draft they acted accordingly trading up to snag Oregon State playmaker Brandin Cooks. The addition of Cooks and other talented undrafted free agents has all of a sudden made wide receiver a crowded position.

New Orleans Saints: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous

fvncsaints · 06-12-2014, 08:04 AM

I wouldn't be shocked to see him and Meachem get cut. We will see, but they're going to have to show up big time in camp. It's going to be exciting.

WhoDat!656 · 06-12-2014, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by fvncsaints

I wouldn't be shocked to see him and Meachem get cut. We will see, but they're going to have to show up big time in camp. It's going to be exciting.

I would be more surprised if Morgan gets cut than Meachem.

dam1953 · 06-12-2014, 09:39 AM

The one receiver who has been the biggest disappointment is Toon. He can't seem to stay healthy enough to be on the field, and even when he has been, Toon's performance has been average to bad. Last year alone his drops could have made the difference in two of our losses.

AsylumGuido · 06-12-2014, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

The one receiver who has been the biggest disappointment is Toon. He can't seem to stay healthy enough to be on the field, and even when he has been, Toon's performance has been average to bad. Last year alone his drops could have made the difference in two of our losses.

Toon has been the standout WR so far in OTA's and the mini-camp according to those in the know.

voodooido · 06-12-2014, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Toon has been the standout WR so far in OTA's and the mini-camp according to those in the know.

Key words: OTA and mini-camp

AsylumGuido · 06-12-2014, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Key words: OTA and mini-camp

The point is that he didn't get much of a chance after OTA's and camps last year. He had his moments, but was odd man out in the numbers. Payton has said he is looking "great" this off-season.

voodooido · 06-12-2014, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The point is that he didn't get much of a chance after OTA's and camps last year. He had his moments, but was odd man out in the numbers. Payton has said he is looking "great" this off-season.

Can he be placed on the PS squad this year?

AsylumGuido · 06-12-2014, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Can he be placed on the PS squad this year?

Nope, he isn't eligible.

Practice Squad Rules

Section 4. Eligibility:

(a) The Practice Squad shall consist of the following players, provided that they have not served more than two previous seasons on a Practice Squad: (i) players who do not have an Accrued Season of NFL experience; and (ii) free agent players who were on the Active List for fewer than nine regular season games during their only Accrued Season(s). An otherwise eligible player may be a Practice Squad player for a third season only if the Club by which he is employed that season has at least 53 players on its Active/Inactive List during the entire period of his employment.

(b) A player shall be deemed to have served on a Practice Squad in a season if he has passed the club's physical and been a member of the club's Practice Squad for at least three regular season or postseason games during his first two Practice Squad seasons, and for at least one regular season or postseason game during his third Practice Squad season. (For purposes of this Section, a bye week counts as a game provided that the player is not terminated until after the regular season or postseason weekend in question.)

Section 4 (a)(i) excludes Toon since he was on the 53 man roster all of last season.

hagan714 · 06-12-2014, 04:05 PM

if he can not stay healthy he does us no good even on the PS

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fvncsaints Rookie Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 21	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous I wouldn't be shocked to see him and Meachem get cut. We will see, but they're going to have to show up big time in camp. It's going to be exciting. Beastmode likes this.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,043	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by fvncsaints I wouldn't be shocked to see him and Meachem get cut. We will see, but they're going to have to show up big time in camp. It's going to be exciting. I would be more surprised if Morgan gets cut than Meachem.

06-12-2014, 09:39 AM	#4
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous The one receiver who has been the biggest disappointment is Toon. He can't seem to stay healthy enough to be on the field, and even when he has been, Toon's performance has been average to bad. Last year alone his drops could have made the difference in two of our losses.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,173	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by dam1953 The one receiver who has been the biggest disappointment is Toon. He can't seem to stay healthy enough to be on the field, and even when he has been, Toon's performance has been average to bad. Last year alone his drops could have made the difference in two of our losses. Toon has been the standout WR so far in OTA's and the mini-camp according to those in the know. ScottF likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Toon has been the standout WR so far in OTA's and the mini-camp according to those in the know. Key words: OTA and mini-camp savoyk likes this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,173	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by voodooido Key words: OTA and mini-camp The point is that he didn't get much of a chance after OTA's and camps last year. He had his moments, but was odd man out in the numbers. Payton has said he is looking "great" this off-season. Seer1 likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The point is that he didn't get much of a chance after OTA's and camps last year. He had his moments, but was odd man out in the numbers. Payton has said he is looking "great" this off-season. Can he be placed on the PS squad this year?
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,173	Re: Why Joseph Morgan should be nervous Originally Posted by voodooido Can he be placed on the PS squad this year? Nope, he isn't eligible. Practice Squad Rules Section 4. Eligibility: (a) The Practice Squad shall consist of the following players, provided that they have not served more than two previous seasons on a Practice Squad: (i) players who do not have an Accrued Season of NFL experience; and (ii) free agent players who were on the Active List for fewer than nine regular season games during their only Accrued Season(s). An otherwise eligible player may be a Practice Squad player for a third season only if the Club by which he is employed that season has at least 53 players on its Active/Inactive List during the entire period of his employment. (b) A player shall be deemed to have served on a Practice Squad in a season if he has passed the club's physical and been a member of the club's Practice Squad for at least three regular season or postseason games during his first two Practice Squad seasons, and for at least one regular season or postseason game during his third Practice Squad season. (For purposes of this Section, a bye week counts as a game provided that the player is not terminated until after the regular season or postseason weekend in question.) Section 4 (a)(i) excludes Toon since he was on the 53 man roster all of last season.

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