Saints release at least two area scouts

hagan714 · 05-23-2015, 07:24 AM

Source: Saints release at least two area scouts

Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer

METAIRIE, La. -- Now that the NFL draft has passed, the New Orleans Saints are continuing to make over their scouting department. A league source confirmed that at least two college area scouts have been let go.

The Saints made some major changes to their scouting department in January -- some by choice and some not. Ryan Pace, who used to oversee both their pro and college personnel departments, left to become general manager of the Chicago Bears. And he took one of two regional scouts, Josh Lucas, with him.

The Saints then hired Jeff Ireland as their new assistant general manager, primarily in charge of their college scouting department. And they fired longtime college scouting director Rick Reiprish, who hooked on with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

The latest moves are believed to be a continuation of that shake-up at a more natural time for making such changes, since this is now the "offseason" for the college scouting cycle.

Source: New Orleans Saints release at least two area scouts - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

K Major · 05-23-2015, 08:58 AM

I'm some what surprised it took this long.

hagan714 · 05-23-2015, 03:34 PM

i have a feeling we are about ready to raid the dolphins or raiders staff

jeanpierre · 05-23-2015, 10:01 PM

Who were the two scouts? What were there specific assignments?

QBREES9 · 05-23-2015, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

i have a feeling we are about ready to raid the dolphins or raiders staff

I hope not. Don't both these two stink.

NOLA54 · 05-24-2015, 01:13 AM

Why now?

jeanpierre · 05-24-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by NOLA54

Why now?

Draft developments, missed opportunities...

As things shook out, some deficiencies may have come to light...

So I could see why it would happen now...

Looking forward to see how Jeff Ireland has redone the scouting department...

hagan714 · 05-25-2015, 05:49 AM

actually i would like to see some of Dennis guys come over. the raiders have had some solid drafts the past few years

Jeff's guys? not to sold on that group at all.

anyways still no changes.

Brian Adams Area Scout
Mike Baugh Area Scout
Ryan Hollern Area Scout
Joey Vitt, Jr. Area Scout
Terry Wooden Area Scout

jeanpierre · 05-25-2015, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Joey Vitt, Jr. Area Scout

What were his qualifications before coming to be employed by Loomis & Co.?

Rugby Saint II · 05-26-2015, 06:37 PM

I am still surprised we haven't been aggressive bringing in scouts that have shown the ability to find and evaluate talent. The good scouts obviously don't work for us.......yet.

05-23-2015, 07:24 AM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Saints release at least two area scouts Source: Saints release at least two area scouts Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer METAIRIE, La. -- Now that the NFL draft has passed, the New Orleans Saints are continuing to make over their scouting department. A league source confirmed that at least two college area scouts have been let go. The Saints made some major changes to their scouting department in January -- some by choice and some not. Ryan Pace, who used to oversee both their pro and college personnel departments, left to become general manager of the Chicago Bears. And he took one of two regional scouts, Josh Lucas, with him. The Saints then hired Jeff Ireland as their new assistant general manager, primarily in charge of their college scouting department. And they fired longtime college scouting director Rick Reiprish, who hooked on with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. The latest moves are believed to be a continuation of that shake-up at a more natural time for making such changes, since this is now the "offseason" for the college scouting cycle. Source: New Orleans Saints release at least two area scouts - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts I'm some what surprised it took this long.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts Originally Posted by hagan714 i have a feeling we are about ready to raid the dolphins or raiders staff I hope not. Don't both these two stink.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts Originally Posted by NOLA54 Why now? Draft developments, missed opportunities... As things shook out, some deficiencies may have come to light... So I could see why it would happen now... Looking forward to see how Jeff Ireland has redone the scouting department...

05-25-2015, 05:49 AM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts actually i would like to see some of Dennis guys come over. the raiders have had some solid drafts the past few years Jeff's guys? not to sold on that group at all. anyways still no changes. Brian Adams Area Scout Mike Baugh Area Scout Ryan Hollern Area Scout Joey Vitt, Jr. Area Scout Terry Wooden Area Scout

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts Originally Posted by hagan714 Joey Vitt, Jr. Area Scout What were his qualifications before coming to be employed by Loomis & Co.?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints release at least two area scouts I am still surprised we haven't been aggressive bringing in scouts that have shown the ability to find and evaluate talent. The good scouts obviously don't work for us.......yet.

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