New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer

The Dude · 04-10-2015, 07:32 PM

I like it. He still has to work his way onto the field and the roster. He is cheap, and if he is done he will be gone mid camp. It will at least give some of the new guys someone to look to for advice. I think that is the only reason they brought Bailey in last year. I don't think they ever had the intention of him playing. If I remember correctly he didn't make it past first cut.

It wouldn't bother me at all if the Saints signed every turd out there who has a slim possibility of making a difference. As long as they are weeded out by final cuts I don't see the harm.

Halo · 04-10-2015, 10:15 PM

vtiger72 · 04-10-2015, 10:57 PM

Spencer is washed up. Look at it this way- Dallas was a team as badly in need of a pass rusher as anyone in the NFL and they didn't try to hard to keep him. Don't expect much in this move. Victor Butler all over again.

saintsfan1976 · 04-11-2015, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by vtiger72

Spencer is washed up. Look at it this way- Dallas was a team as badly in need of a pass rusher as anyone in the NFL and they didn't try to hard to keep him. Don't expect much in this move. Victor Butler all over again.

Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson)

So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp?

rezburna · 04-11-2015, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson)

So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp?

I agree. I believe he would start over Harrison in a competition for the spot. I'd still love to have another, young OLB and ILB, but I'll wait and see what happens.

vtiger72 · 04-11-2015, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson)

So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp?

I'm predicting that micro-fracture is a difficult surgery for a guy his age to recover from.

I'm predicting that his speed which made him a guy who could get to the QB is diminished.

I'm predicting he won't make much of an impact. He can play the run, but if he gets more than 3 sacks, I'd be surprised.

My overall point is that Dallas could have had him. Word was his preference was to stay there and they made little effort to sign him even though he was at a position of need. They also would have had the best access to his medical records.

I could be wrong, but banking on Spencer would be a mistake. It's a meh signing to me.

saintsfan1976 · 04-12-2015, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by vtiger72

I'm predicting that micro-fracture is a difficult surgery for a guy his age to recover from.

I'm predicting that his speed which made him a guy who could get to the QB is diminished.

I'm predicting he won't make much of an impact. He can play the run, but if he gets more than 3 sacks, I'd be surprised.

My overall point is that Dallas could have had him. Word was his preference was to stay there and they made little effort to sign him even though he was at a position of need. They also would have had the best access to his medical records.

I could be wrong, but banking on Spencer would be a mistake. It's a meh signing to me.

Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it!

Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB?

Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room.

If I didn't know better it almost sound like you're rooting against him.

SmashMouth · 04-12-2015, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it!

Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB?

Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room.

Reggie Bush took a couple of years to recover from his. The timing may be right for Spencer.

Crusader · 04-14-2015, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it!

Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB?

Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room.

If I didn't know better it almost sound like you're rooting against him.

It really depends on where in the joint you get the surgery. During the 2009 season I got injured in May, had micro fracture surgery done almost right away and played again in september. So the healing can be pretty quick. I was 28 back then so no spring chicken either.

RaginCajun83 · 04-10-2015, 11:37 PM

Its because he was coming off of injury and misused last year in Dallas. Is he the team's savior, I doubt it but he's an upgrade to what the team had last year on obvious passing downs

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer I like it. He still has to work his way onto the field and the roster. He is cheap, and if he is done he will be gone mid camp. It will at least give some of the new guys someone to look to for advice. I think that is the only reason they brought Bailey in last year. I don't think they ever had the intention of him playing. If I remember correctly he didn't make it past first cut. It wouldn't bother me at all if the Saints signed every turd out there who has a slim possibility of making a difference. As long as they are weeded out by final cuts I don't see the harm.
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vtiger72 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 185	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Spencer is washed up. Look at it this way- Dallas was a team as badly in need of a pass rusher as anyone in the NFL and they didn't try to hard to keep him. Don't expect much in this move. Victor Butler all over again.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by vtiger72 Spencer is washed up. Look at it this way- Dallas was a team as badly in need of a pass rusher as anyone in the NFL and they didn't try to hard to keep him. Don't expect much in this move. Victor Butler all over again. Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson) So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp?

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson) So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp? I agree. I believe he would start over Harrison in a competition for the spot. I'd still love to have another, young OLB and ILB, but I'll wait and see what happens.

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vtiger72 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 185	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Far from washed up. I'd argue that if healthy, he's just as serviceable (maybe more so than Harralson) So you're predicting Spencer will suffer season ending injuries in training camp? I'm predicting that micro-fracture is a difficult surgery for a guy his age to recover from. I'm predicting that his speed which made him a guy who could get to the QB is diminished. I'm predicting he won't make much of an impact. He can play the run, but if he gets more than 3 sacks, I'd be surprised. My overall point is that Dallas could have had him. Word was his preference was to stay there and they made little effort to sign him even though he was at a position of need. They also would have had the best access to his medical records. I could be wrong, but banking on Spencer would be a mistake. It's a meh signing to me. Boutte likes this.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by vtiger72 I'm predicting that micro-fracture is a difficult surgery for a guy his age to recover from. I'm predicting that his speed which made him a guy who could get to the QB is diminished. I'm predicting he won't make much of an impact. He can play the run, but if he gets more than 3 sacks, I'd be surprised. My overall point is that Dallas could have had him. Word was his preference was to stay there and they made little effort to sign him even though he was at a position of need. They also would have had the best access to his medical records. I could be wrong, but banking on Spencer would be a mistake. It's a meh signing to me. Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it! Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB? Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room. If I didn't know better it almost sound like you're rooting against him.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it! Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB? Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room. Reggie Bush took a couple of years to recover from his. The timing may be right for Spencer. saintsfan1976 likes this.
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Yes micro fracture surgery can take a while to recover. Good thing he's had two years to do it! Where you're making an assumption here is that Ryan is "banking" on Spencer to be more than be an above average back up. He signed a one year deal. Does that sound like he's the future OLB? Look, to build his defense Ryan needs guys he can trust, who are familiar with his system and can be leaders in the locker room. If I didn't know better it almost sound like you're rooting against him. It really depends on where in the joint you get the surgery. During the 2009 season I got injured in May, had micro fracture surgery done almost right away and played again in september. So the healing can be pretty quick. I was 28 back then so no spring chicken either.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Its because he was coming off of injury and misused last year in Dallas. Is he the team's savior, I doubt it but he's an upgrade to what the team had last year on obvious passing downs dizzle88 likes this.

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