Poor ole Andy Tanner......

saintsfan1976 · 05-21-2015, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

Ranked last in the league. Seriously, why would we even sign a guy like that?

Because it's May. We need bodies in camp. And there isn't much else out there we can afford.

AsylumGuido · 05-21-2015, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

It may not be over for Tanner, seriously, what are the chances of him getting picked up by another team? The Saints probably just needed the roster spot for right now. I believe he has a legitimate shot at making the opening day roster this season.

I don't believe he has any shot of making the opening day or any other day's roster.

RaginCajun83 · 05-21-2015, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

Ranked last in the league. Seriously, why would we even sign a guy like that?

Saints need offensive lineman in the second half of preseason games after the starters get pulled

RaginCajun83 · 05-21-2015, 10:17 AM

sorry just never saw it with Tanner, IMO he was one of those guys that showed a little bit of talent in the preseason so everyone jumped on his bandwagon so they could be right if just IF he actually did something in a regular season game so they could say "Look I told you so"

Lord_Saint83 · 05-21-2015, 11:08 AM

I still say Preston Parker outshined Tanner that preseason.

Rugby Saint II · 05-21-2015, 12:12 PM

My guess is he'll be back for at least one more run.

darstep · 05-21-2015, 12:32 PM

I liked Tanner, at least what I saw.
Tanner has excellent hands.
Only remember one drop that hit his hands.
Light in the pants and a step slower than his competition.
He was "OK' doing all the things asked of him.
Just didn't bring anything glaringly better to create his own niche.
Not big like Colston, not quick like Moore/Stills/Sproles, not fast like Henderson/Morgan.
Just could never play his way to the front row.

jnormand · 05-21-2015, 12:43 PM

I know some people got tired of seeing Tanner on the PS and such. To me he was the New Orleans Saints version of "Rudy".

I would've liked for him to see the field even if it was on special teams.

I don't feel sorry for him. But I do respect him. With so many NFL bums out there, this above average athlete stuck around a long time. That takes some serious heart. Respect to Tanner from me.

NonieT · 05-21-2015, 06:44 PM

Don't feel too sorry for him. He isn't going anywhere.

New Orleans Saints place WR Andy Tanner on injured reserve | NOLA.com

SmashMouth · 05-21-2015, 08:41 PM

Can he now qualify for NFL retirement since he's been on/off the roster for ten years already?

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Poor ole Andy Tanner...... Originally Posted by MatthewT It may not be over for Tanner, seriously, what are the chances of him getting picked up by another team? The Saints probably just needed the roster spot for right now. I believe he has a legitimate shot at making the opening day roster this season. I don't believe he has any shot of making the opening day or any other day's roster. K Major likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Poor ole Andy Tanner...... Originally Posted by 44Champs Ranked last in the league. Seriously, why would we even sign a guy like that? Saints need offensive lineman in the second half of preseason games after the starters get pulled

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