Curtis Lofton Released

saintsfan1976 · 03-09-2015, 06:58 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?

B_Dub_Saint · 03-09-2015, 07:15 PM

The signs are here folks. We are completely revamping the entire defense. It may seem harsh now, but its time to get younger and faster. Yes I understand the importance of Veteran leadership but we still have guys in place to make it happen. WHODAT!

ChrisXVI · 03-09-2015, 07:28 PM

Lofton's a great guy and his professionalism will be missed, but it's time to usher in the Mason Foster and Stephone Anthony era at ILB!

saintsfan1976 · 03-09-2015, 07:58 PM

The Patriots have veterans. Usually 1-2 on the d line, 1 CB, 1 LB. The rest is youth.

RailBoss · 03-09-2015, 08:13 PM

Will need a roster list this season to figure out Who Dat players that we are rooting for.

st thomas · 03-09-2015, 08:21 PM

just pick a tape guys, lofton got owned 75% of the time in running sits. he was always to late to fill the gap, or nowhere to be seen on passing plays, I know he played his heart out hurt, just the game went by him. pushing rbs out of bounds 8-9 yards pass the line. we need speed to the outside ...... not all his fault with the interior line getting handled when tired.

halloween 65 · 03-10-2015, 06:02 AM

O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft.

MarchingOn · 03-10-2015, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft.

Halleluah, keep Gallette (unless traded), up n' comer Ediboli, solid backup Harrelson, and Powell. Draft 2, pickup 2 FA or UDFA.

lee909 · 03-10-2015, 06:15 AM

Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout.

I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?.
I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run.

Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal.

Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now.

MarchingOn · 03-10-2015, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout.

I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?.
I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run.

Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal.

Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now.

Totally agree. Spikes looks intriguing. Can "only" stop the run? Yes, please. Couple of ILBs, 1 OLB, and an NT in the draft also, I hope.

03-09-2015, 06:58 PM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Curtis Lofton Released 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? MarchingOn and brees84 like this.

03-09-2015, 07:15 PM	#2
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released The signs are here folks. We are completely revamping the entire defense. It may seem harsh now, but its time to get younger and faster. Yes I understand the importance of Veteran leadership but we still have guys in place to make it happen. WHODAT! RaginCajun83 and K Major like this.

03-09-2015, 07:28 PM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Lofton's a great guy and his professionalism will be missed, but it's time to usher in the Mason Foster and Stephone Anthony era at ILB! MarchingOn likes this.

03-09-2015, 07:58 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Curtis Lofton Released The Patriots have veterans. Usually 1-2 on the d line, 1 CB, 1 LB. The rest is youth. hagan714, jeanpierre and MarchingOn like this.

03-09-2015, 08:13 PM	#5
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Will need a roster list this season to figure out Who Dat players that we are rooting for.

03-09-2015, 08:21 PM	#6
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Curtis Lofton Released just pick a tape guys, lofton got owned 75% of the time in running sits. he was always to late to fill the gap, or nowhere to be seen on passing plays, I know he played his heart out hurt, just the game went by him. pushing rbs out of bounds 8-9 yards pass the line. we need speed to the outside ...... not all his fault with the interior line getting handled when tired. MarchingOn likes this.

03-10-2015, 06:02 AM	#7
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: Curtis Lofton Released O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft. MarchingOn likes this.

03-10-2015, 03:10 PM	#8
MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by halloween 65 O.K. I've got to agree with Danno on the 3-4 D. Lofton was the D's captain, calling plays and sets. He was the staple. I don't know who we will draft and who we might get as FA at the lb. positions but with Gallette, Ediboli, Harrelson, Powell, Hawthorn, Knox and Humber I expect 4 maybe 5 of those guys to make it, that leaves 3 or 4 more lb.'s that will have to be picked up to make a total of 8 in a 3-4 set. I look for the Saints to draft at least 1 or 2 and pick up 1 or 2 as FA. Also looking at the front 3 I wouldn't be suprized to see the heavy guys that can occupy multiple blockers stay and the lighter guys go. I sill believe we get another NT in the draft. Halleluah, keep Gallette (unless traded), up n' comer Ediboli, solid backup Harrelson, and Powell. Draft 2, pickup 2 FA or UDFA.

03-10-2015, 06:15 AM	#9
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout. I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?. I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run. Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal. Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now.

03-10-2015, 03:12 PM	#10
MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Curtis Lofton Released Originally Posted by lee909 Looking through the FA ILB this morning and not msny three down types there. Mason is the standout. I cant see Rex letting him get away after not getting Harris but what about Spikes?. I know he is best as a 2 down guy but he is good against the run. Id be very wary of giving McClain either a prominent role leading thr defense or a multiyear deal. Id really like to pick up a pair of ILB in the draft now. Totally agree. Spikes looks intriguing. Can "only" stop the run? Yes, please. Couple of ILBs, 1 OLB, and an NT in the draft also, I hope.

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