Curtis Lofton Released

RaginCajun83 · 03-09-2015, 05:29 PM

Saints listed LB Curtis Lofton as terminated w/ 'failed physical' designation on NFL transactions wire. Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat)

RaginCajun83 · 03-09-2015, 05:36 PM

Curtis Lofton cut with a “failed physical” designation. Why? Voluntary shoulder scope on 1/7. Semantics. Will be fully cleared in 2-3 weeks. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)

RaginCajun83 · 03-09-2015, 05:40 PM

Because Lofton doesnt appear to be designated as post-June 1 release, will count entire $5M in dead money against '15 cap. Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat)

What you talking about Loomis?

MarchingOn · 03-09-2015, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by triman

I'm not going to get upset . Not the guy I saw us cutting. We'll have to see how it shakes out. LB is now the weakest position group on the team even more so. Who going to fill that hole ???????

Yes, but the real question is "will the ILB we start actually fill the hole, i.e., tackle the RB in it."

dizzle88 · 03-09-2015, 05:51 PM

Please release David Hawthorne next!

Let's completely revamp our Linebackers!

RaginCajun83 · 03-09-2015, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Please release David Hawthorne next!

Let's completely revamp our Linebackers!

I'm sure that's coming soon too

ScottF · 03-09-2015, 06:32 PM

It's going to cost us $5 million for us to have him NOT play here next year.
That money's gone.
Yes, we get 4 against the cap, but what are we going to pay a replacement? Either way the position is going to cost us at least 8.
Not sure I get it when we could have converted his and Gallette's bonuses

Danno · 03-09-2015, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

It's going to cost us $5 million for us to have him NOT play here next year.
That money's gone.
Yes, we get 4 against the cap, but what are we going to pay a replacement? Either way the position is going to cost us at least 8.
Not sure I get it when we could have converted his and Gallette's bonuses

Perhaps he (his agent) refused to restructure?

My guess is we're looking for for a true 3 down 3-4 ILB, and he isn't it.

Also, personnel moves made this year aren't specifically made only for this year.

The Dude · 03-09-2015, 07:37 PM

I heard a lot about lack of leadership and veteran presence as a reason for last years suckage. Lofton was one player who did well for the most part. Maybe just not a good leader or motivator?

saintsfan1976 · 03-09-2015, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I heard a lot about lack of leadership and veteran presence as a reason for last years suckage. Lofton was one player who did well for the most part. Maybe just not a good leader or motivator?

Or inside linebacker?

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Curtis Lofton cut with a “failed physical” designation. Why? Voluntary shoulder scope on 1/7. Semantics. Will be fully cleared in 2-3 weeks. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Because Lofton doesnt appear to be designated as post-June 1 release, will count entire $5M in dead money against '15 cap. Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) What you talking about Loomis?

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MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by triman I'm not going to get upset . Not the guy I saw us cutting. We'll have to see how it shakes out. LB is now the weakest position group on the team even more so. Who going to fill that hole ??????? Yes, but the real question is "will the ILB we start actually fill the hole, i.e., tackle the RB in it."

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by dizzle88 Please release David Hawthorne next! Let's completely revamp our Linebackers! I'm sure that's coming soon too dizzle88 likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Curtis Lofton Released It's going to cost us $5 million for us to have him NOT play here next year. That money's gone. Yes, we get 4 against the cap, but what are we going to pay a replacement? Either way the position is going to cost us at least 8. Not sure I get it when we could have converted his and Gallette's bonuses

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