Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons

Attached Thumbnails · 09-23-2014, 06:50 PM

Offensive Lineman Eric Olsen was with the Saints from 2012-2013. He played in every game in 2012, but was placed on injured reserve in 2013 and waived with an injury settlement.

The Saints had a visit set up with cornerback Derek Cox prior to last year but he ultimately signed a 4-year, $20 million contract with the San Diego Chargers. The Saints ultimately signed Keenan Lewis, while Cox was cut after only one season.

Cox began last season as a starter for the Chargers but was benched after seven games.

Cox, 28, spent training camp with the Minnesota Vikings, but was cut after the third preseason game. He also had a brief offseason stint with the Baltimore Ravens, but didn't make the 53-man roster.

READ FULL ARTICLE AT NOLA.COM

Danno · 09-23-2014, 06:56 PM

I like Olsen, he looked good when he was here. Solid back-up.

ScottF · 09-23-2014, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I like Olsen, he looked good when he was here. Solid back-up.

methinks Goodwin injury might be serious
Lelito for Goodwin isn't bad...next guy up for Lelito might be an issue

Danno · 09-23-2014, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

methinks Goodwin injury might be serious
Lelito for Goodwin isn't bad...next guy up for Lelito might be an issue

Maybe, but I think Olsen has taken snaps at Center too.

IIRC we cut Olsen because he was injured, now maybe if he's healthy???

Our front office may suck at acquiring LB's, but OL has never been a problem. They seem to be able to find adequate OL just throwing darts, drunk, in the dark, left handed, wearing a cast...

Danno · 09-23-2014, 07:25 PM

Also, it appears Cox's strength was playing press man coverage.

I think San Diego used him as a zoner.

Sound familiar?

saintfan · 09-23-2014, 07:49 PM

And my phone still isn't ringing.

I will not retire. Repeat. I will NOT retire...

Halo · 09-23-2014, 07:54 PM

That's a whole lot of tryouts and scheduled practices. LOL

halloween 65 · 09-23-2014, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Also, it appears Cox's strength was playing press man coverage.

I think San Diego used him as a zoner.

Sound familiar?

Might be what we need!!

billyt81 · 09-23-2014, 10:54 PM

Dumb question I guess but Olsen kid, related to HOF Merlin Olsen?

Jack Vegas · 09-23-2014, 11:09 PM

Olsen was with the Steelers last year, IIRC. He was a pretty decent backup with us for a stretch. Still I'm surprised they want to bring somebody in, I thought Kelemete played pretty well preseason.

Cox must have really gone downhill fast to get cut from so many teams in just a year. He was pretty decent at one point I thought.

09-23-2014, 06:50 PM	#1
Threaded by Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,602 Blog Entries: 45 Rating: (0 votes - average) Offensive Lineman Eric Olsen was with the Saints from 2012-2013. He played in every game in 2012, but was placed on injured reserve in 2013 and waived with an injury settlement. The Saints had a visit set up with cornerback Derek Cox prior to last year but he ultimately signed a 4-year, $20 million contract with the San Diego Chargers. The Saints ultimately signed Keenan Lewis, while Cox was cut after only one season. Cox began last season as a starter for the Chargers but was benched after seven games. Cox, 28, spent training camp with the Minnesota Vikings, but was cut after the third preseason game. He also had a brief offseason stint with the Baltimore Ravens, but didn't make the 53-man roster. READ FULL ARTICLE AT NOLA.COM Attached Thumbnails
Views: 17180

09-23-2014, 06:56 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons I like Olsen, he looked good when he was here. Solid back-up. hagan714 and ClintSaints like this.

09-23-2014, 07:15 PM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Originally Posted by Danno I like Olsen, he looked good when he was here. Solid back-up. methinks Goodwin injury might be serious Lelito for Goodwin isn't bad...next guy up for Lelito might be an issue

09-23-2014, 07:20 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Originally Posted by ScottF methinks Goodwin injury might be serious Lelito for Goodwin isn't bad...next guy up for Lelito might be an issue Maybe, but I think Olsen has taken snaps at Center too. IIRC we cut Olsen because he was injured, now maybe if he's healthy??? Our front office may suck at acquiring LB's, but OL has never been a problem. They seem to be able to find adequate OL just throwing darts, drunk, in the dark, left handed, wearing a cast... MistaBigXXL likes this.

09-23-2014, 07:25 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Also, it appears Cox's strength was playing press man coverage. I think San Diego used him as a zoner. Sound familiar?

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

09-23-2014, 07:49 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons And my phone still isn't ringing. I will not retire. Repeat. I will NOT retire... Halo, QBREES9 and WhoDat2301 like this.

09-23-2014, 07:54 PM	#7
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,602 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons That's a whole lot of tryouts and scheduled practices. LOL
	Last edited by Halo; 09-23-2014 at 09:02 PM..

09-23-2014, 08:58 PM	#8
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Originally Posted by Danno Also, it appears Cox's strength was playing press man coverage. I think San Diego used him as a zoner. Sound familiar? Might be what we need!!

09-23-2014, 10:54 PM	#9
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Dumb question I guess but Olsen kid, related to HOF Merlin Olsen?

09-23-2014, 11:09 PM	#10
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons Olsen was with the Steelers last year, IIRC. He was a pretty decent backup with us for a stretch. Still I'm surprised they want to bring somebody in, I thought Kelemete played pretty well preseason. Cox must have really gone downhill fast to get cut from so many teams in just a year. He was pretty decent at one point I thought.
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/68376-saints-try-out-cornerbacks-derek-cox-brandon-ghee-o-lineman-eric-olsen.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
The Latest Eric Olsen News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	09-26-2014 02:23 AM	4
The Latest Derek Cox News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	09-24-2014 09:48 AM	1
The Latest Brandon Ghee News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	09-23-2014 07:17 PM	1
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	09-23-2014 07:15 PM	4
Saints try out cornerbacks Derek Cox and Brandon Ghee, o-lineman Eric Olsen, offensive guard Lemuel Jeanpierre and center Alex Parsons	This thread	Refback	09-23-2014 07:03 PM	16