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Danno 11-19-2014 04:43 PM

Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 

saintsfan1976 11-19-2014 04:51 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
There's our WR move question answered.

saintsfan1976 11-19-2014 04:52 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
So who comes up from our PS?

Danno 11-19-2014 04:53 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 626120)
So who comes up from our PS?

Apparently no one.

|Mitch| 11-19-2014 04:55 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
5'9" 165 lbs... should be pretty quick!

saintsfan1976 11-19-2014 04:56 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Danno (Post 626121)
Apparently no one.

Thought that would signal a move up by one of our PS WRs.

ChrisXVI 11-19-2014 04:57 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Interesting that they signed a WR instead of promoting Coleman or Jones from the practice squad. Must be for the punt returns. Former teammate of Kenny Stills so maybe he gave him a vote of confidence.

saintsfan1976 11-19-2014 05:00 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Medical issue in NY with the Jets. I'm sure Rob and Rex spoke:

Jalen Saunders, Jets rookie WR, says his 'gut feeling' tells him medical incident won't jeopardize career | NJ.com

rezburna 11-19-2014 05:00 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Stupid.

saintsfan1976 11-19-2014 05:01 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
KR to replace Cooks?

|Mitch| 11-19-2014 05:02 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 626129)
KR to replace Cooks?

well duh!... He has the speed to replace Cooks as much as possible...

lee909 11-19-2014 05:04 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
It makes sense,he is another smaller speedy receiver.

Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 5-9. Weight: 165.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round (2013): 7-FA.
5/6/14: Saunders snagged 61 receptions for 729 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013. He had a good performance at the Combine. A number of teams brought in Saunders on pre-draft visits. He could end as a late-rounder or a priority undrafed free agent.

8/3/13: Saunders is an undersized, but speedy, receiver. He has been an underrated performer for the Sooners the past two seasons. The junior caught 62 passes for 829 yards and three touchdowns in 2012. Saunders was even more explosive as a sophomore when he caught 50 balls for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns. Saunders needs to add weight for the NFL, but he has the speed to be a weapon as a slot receiver.

jjasso007 11-19-2014 05:14 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
He ran a 4.37 at the combine, so he has straight line speed. But when a 4th round pick in THIS draft is released by the Jets, who don't have any huge WR threats, then picked up in Seattle who also isn't known for their WR threats, that kind of says something about Saunders. But here's hoping for the best! #WhoDat

Danno 11-19-2014 05:37 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
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Strengths
Light on his feet with a fluid stride. Good balance and body control. Nifty, conscientious route runner. Has speed and twitch to separate vs. man coverage -- sinks his hips with ease and pops out of breaks. Quick, soft hands. Slippery after the catch. Eludes the first tackler and can turn a short throw into a long gain if he gets a step. Three punt-return TDs in 25 returns at OU -- eludes the first wave, runs to daylight and can take it the distance.
Weaknesses
Marginal size. Cannot play outside -- is easily knocked off course and needs a free release. Lets throws into his body. Small catch radius. Lacks elite top-end vertical speed, especially for his size (averaged just 12.0 yards per catch as a senior). Outmuscled in a crowd. Limited run strength. Lets throws into his body. Weak blocker -- gets ragdolled outside. Durability could be a concern -- is not built to take a pounding.
Draft Projection
Rounds 5-6
Bottom Line
A lightweight, quicker-than-fast, competitive slot receiver and punt returner, Saunders will always have size limitations, but has the hands, suddenness, polish and moxie to be a useful piece for a creative offensive coordinator able to free him up. Return ability adds to value.
Punt returner, slot receiver, Cut after he muffed a punt but he's supposed to have good hands. Maybe jitters?

jeanpierre 11-19-2014 05:38 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 626129)
KR to replace Cooks?

Bingo!

Rugby Saint II 11-19-2014 06:06 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Championship! :bng:

SmashMouth 11-19-2014 09:20 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
This says Toon blows chunks...

Danno 11-19-2014 09:27 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 626170)
This says Toon blows chunks...

How so?

hagan714 11-19-2014 11:29 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 626127)

say what to defensive gurus. well at least one Rex, talking offense? if they both put their seal of approval on this move i would take it as a sign "not" to make this move and look for another player. Rex has shown he stinks with offense.

rex gets fired the saints should go after him and fire Rob. Rex is the one that got his father's brains, Rob must take after his mother i bet:rolleyes:

hagan714 11-19-2014 11:33 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
just what we need yet another toy soon to be on IR by seasons end. i hope he likes to go over the middle of the field. that is what we need, tough wr with hands

blackangold 11-20-2014 06:39 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Should be our replacement for Sproles... reading the scouting report its identical to sproles.

saintsfan1976 11-20-2014 06:45 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 626130)
well duh!... He has the speed to replace Cooks as much as possible...


You say that like I'm a fool for guessing. Meanwhile we have Cadet returning kickoffs.

iceshack149 11-20-2014 08:34 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Picking up a receiver that the Jets and Seahawks didn't use tells me that we'll probably only hear this guy's name one more time. When the Saints release him.

lee909 11-20-2014 08:39 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
The Browns cut Lance Moore,250 times a team had a shot at picking up Marques Colston,nobody drafted Wes Welker etc

The are rare but there is always a chance that he fits

Mardigras9 11-20-2014 09:09 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
and with two cold weather games coming up, just in time.

billyt81 11-20-2014 09:39 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
[QUOTE=blackangold;626199]Should be our replacement for Sproles... reading the scouting report its identical to sproles.

I disagree. Wrong position and totally different body. In his prime Sproles was a stud every down tailback. Scouting report says Sproles has 40lbs on him too.

Cruize 11-20-2014 11:12 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Are they trying to lose?

ScottF 11-20-2014 12:25 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
is the underlying meaning here that we are getting PT or Robinson back and do not need Leonard?
Toon has been a healthy scratch several times, so apparently WR depth really isn't the issue

WillSaints81 11-23-2014 01:34 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
I heard of this guy when playing fan duel last year. He was often suggested as a start on the cheap. And he comes from Oklahoma also. Stills has been okay but I think Saunders may have been the higher receiver there? He could be better who knows. I like his name. It sounds like a lot of past saints receivers names.

dizzle88 11-23-2014 04:34 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
He certainly looks good from his YouTube footage

Punt returner and WR at OSU, has very good speed, his route running is probably the best part of his game, he sells the double move really well.

QBREES9 11-23-2014 10:54 PM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
Where's Toon ?

DrewDat 11-24-2014 12:01 AM

Re: Saints Cut RB Leonard, Sign WR Jalen Saunders from Seattle Practice squad
 
I saw his highlights and he is dangerous in the open field and is a return ace. Then again Marcus Ball had promising highlights too.


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