New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer

04-12-2015, 12:14 AM

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saintsfan1976 · 04-12-2015, 08:14 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.

Ashley · 04-12-2015, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

ok why not.... I love the off season, lets extend it by at least another month.....

SmashMouth · 04-12-2015, 10:55 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.

ScottF · 04-12-2015, 11:05 AM

Low risk,high reward -> this year's Champ Bailey

I don't think this has anything to do with Galette. Cutting/trading JG pre-June 1 costs us $10,750,000. I don't see it.

Danno · 04-12-2015, 11:08 AM

Its simple. Its a 1 year prove it contract.

He's not the answer, he's just good help until we find the answer.

foreverfan · 04-12-2015, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Its simple. Its a 1 year prove it contract.

He's not the answer, he's just good help until we find the answer.

Hell may freeze over first.

RaginCajun83 · 04-12-2015, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Hell may freeze over first.

Well IT did on 2/7/10 but I wouldn't mind it to happen again

|Mitch| · 04-14-2015, 05:53 AM

win/win in my book

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Crusader · 04-14-2015, 07:44 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.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 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.

04-12-2015, 10:37 AM	#53
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by foreverfan ok why not.... I love the off season, lets extend it by at least another month..... Halo and foreverfan like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 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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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Low risk,high reward -> this year's Champ Bailey I don't think this has anything to do with Galette. Cutting/trading JG pre-June 1 costs us $10,750,000. I don't see it.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: New Orleans Saints sign LB Anthony Spencer Originally Posted by Danno Its simple. Its a 1 year prove it contract. He's not the answer, he's just good help until we find the answer. Hell may freeze over first. RaginCajun83 likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	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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