Tanner Waived...again

Utah_Saint · 08-26-2014, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

,,,I fail to see the fascination with him.

He didn't have the speed or strength but he ran good routes and had pretty good hands. A lot of people can relate to not being the most gifted but working hard to try and keep up. And despite being cut, he just kept trying, he kept coming back. Most people like the underdog.

You're absolutely right, he didn't have the talent to make the squad so he shouldn't have but a lot of us were hoping his dedication might pay off one day.

billyt81 · 08-26-2014, 04:24 PM

Tanner is little and slow. I'd like to see him race Wes Welker. I assume Welker would kill him in a 40 right?

CharityMike · 08-26-2014, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Lance and Tanner attended the same training camps for three years. One always made the active roster, one couldn't beat out Arrington, Morgan, Meachem, Roby, Hakim, etc.
Again, we gave him 4 years to prove himself, and every other team has had 4 years to sign him, and it never happened. It's not a numbers game when almost 200 wide receivers take the field each year and he never been one of them.

To be fair, how many of those years was he hurt? IMO, he had his opportunity but got hurt and its been an uphill battle since.

ScottF · 08-26-2014, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

To be fair, how many of those years was he hurt? IMO, he had his opportunity but got hurt and its been an uphill battle since.

Other than this year, I don't believe he was ever hurt. He always ended up on the PS, not IR, which would have paid a lot more

The Dude · 08-26-2014, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

He was on the official roster for a brief moment in time. I have a lot more respect for someone that gives it all they got as opposed to someone like Owens or Moss.

That's why despite his play I always liked and respected Jason David.

CharityMike · 08-26-2014, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Other than this year, I don't believe he was ever hurt. He always ended up on the PS, not IR, which would have paid a lot more

Had to look it up but Tanner was hurt the same game that Chamberlain got hurt. Also found out, he actually made the roster last year but ended up getting cut because of defensive injuries in the first game. They cut him on Sept. 12th to sign Jay Richardson.

jnormand · 08-26-2014, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He lasted on the practice squad. If he had true NFL talent he would have been picked up by one of the other 31 teams or would have made the 53 man roster. The practice squad is just what it is named. It is a squad (now with ten players) that take place in practices. They are simply regular season versions of camp bodies. Sure, occasionally one makes the roster, but that normally takes fewer than four seasons. I fail to see the fascination with him.

I see your logic. But I don't think there is anything wrong with people pulling for a guy who is a long shot. You make it sound as though you think the people that were pulling for him are stupid. Some people like to root for the underdog. Nothing wrong with that. He was 4 year practice squad member who some people enjoyed rooting for. I was one of those people.

AsylumGuido · 08-26-2014, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Tanner is little and slow. I'd like to see him race Wes Welker. I assume Welker would kill him in a 40 right?

Tanner ran a 4.57 and Welker ran a 4.65. Both are slow. Welker was willing to forfeit his future heath to get blasted. Do we wish the same for this kid that can't make our squad?

AsylumGuido · 08-26-2014, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I see your logic. But I don't think there is anything wrong with people pulling for a guy who is a long shot. You make it sound as though you think the people that were pulling for him are stupid. Some people like to root for the underdog. Nothing wrong with that. He was 4 year practice squad member who some people enjoyed rooting for. I was one of those people.

I pulled for him too that first year or two. But the writing was on the wall after that. I am as much for a good story as anyone, but above all else, I am a Saints fan and I want the Saints to be as good as they can be. If you can't cut it here is your ribbon and thank you for participating.

Lord_Saint83 · 08-26-2014, 07:17 PM

I still say Preston Parker was better than Tanner last preseason. I root for underdogs like when Pierre a undrafted rookie outshine Antonio Pittman a third round pick that year to make the roster. Pierre was playing with heart and like his life depended on it on special teams and at running back. Tanner has heart but thats about it. Plus we already have enough possession receivers.

08-26-2014, 04:17 PM	#31
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by AsylumGuido ,,,I fail to see the fascination with him. He didn't have the speed or strength but he ran good routes and had pretty good hands. A lot of people can relate to not being the most gifted but working hard to try and keep up. And despite being cut, he just kept trying, he kept coming back. Most people like the underdog. You're absolutely right, he didn't have the talent to make the squad so he shouldn't have but a lot of us were hoping his dedication might pay off one day. jnormand likes this.

08-26-2014, 04:24 PM	#32
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Tanner Waived...again Tanner is little and slow. I'd like to see him race Wes Welker. I assume Welker would kill him in a 40 right?

08-26-2014, 05:43 PM	#33
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by ScottF Lance and Tanner attended the same training camps for three years. One always made the active roster, one couldn't beat out Arrington, Morgan, Meachem, Roby, Hakim, etc. Again, we gave him 4 years to prove himself, and every other team has had 4 years to sign him, and it never happened. It's not a numbers game when almost 200 wide receivers take the field each year and he never been one of them. To be fair, how many of those years was he hurt? IMO, he had his opportunity but got hurt and its been an uphill battle since.

08-26-2014, 05:47 PM	#34
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by CharityMike To be fair, how many of those years was he hurt? IMO, he had his opportunity but got hurt and its been an uphill battle since. Other than this year, I don't believe he was ever hurt. He always ended up on the PS, not IR, which would have paid a lot more

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by Beastmode He was on the official roster for a brief moment in time. I have a lot more respect for someone that gives it all they got as opposed to someone like Owens or Moss. That's why despite his play I always liked and respected Jason David.
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08-26-2014, 06:03 PM	#36
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by ScottF Other than this year, I don't believe he was ever hurt. He always ended up on the PS, not IR, which would have paid a lot more Had to look it up but Tanner was hurt the same game that Chamberlain got hurt. Also found out, he actually made the roster last year but ended up getting cut because of defensive injuries in the first game. They cut him on Sept. 12th to sign Jay Richardson.

08-26-2014, 06:30 PM	#37
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,661	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He lasted on the practice squad. If he had true NFL talent he would have been picked up by one of the other 31 teams or would have made the 53 man roster. The practice squad is just what it is named. It is a squad (now with ten players) that take place in practices. They are simply regular season versions of camp bodies. Sure, occasionally one makes the roster, but that normally takes fewer than four seasons. I fail to see the fascination with him. I see your logic. But I don't think there is anything wrong with people pulling for a guy who is a long shot. You make it sound as though you think the people that were pulling for him are stupid. Some people like to root for the underdog. Nothing wrong with that. He was 4 year practice squad member who some people enjoyed rooting for. I was one of those people.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by billyt81 Tanner is little and slow. I'd like to see him race Wes Welker. I assume Welker would kill him in a 40 right? Tanner ran a 4.57 and Welker ran a 4.65. Both are slow. Welker was willing to forfeit his future heath to get blasted. Do we wish the same for this kid that can't make our squad?

08-26-2014, 06:56 PM	#39
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Tanner Waived...again Originally Posted by jnormand I see your logic. But I don't think there is anything wrong with people pulling for a guy who is a long shot. You make it sound as though you think the people that were pulling for him are stupid. Some people like to root for the underdog. Nothing wrong with that. He was 4 year practice squad member who some people enjoyed rooting for. I was one of those people. I pulled for him too that first year or two. But the writing was on the wall after that. I am as much for a good story as anyone, but above all else, I am a Saints fan and I want the Saints to be as good as they can be. If you can't cut it here is your ribbon and thank you for participating.

08-26-2014, 07:17 PM	#40
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Tanner Waived...again I still say Preston Parker was better than Tanner last preseason. I root for underdogs like when Pierre a undrafted rookie outshine Antonio Pittman a third round pick that year to make the roster. Pierre was playing with heart and like his life depended on it on special teams and at running back. Tanner has heart but thats about it. Plus we already have enough possession receivers.

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