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Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 657216)

Tell me about it... *cough* Byrd *cough*

Ultimately it was a knee that landed Byrd on IR. Surgeries for herniated disks are less intense

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 657225)

Ultimately it was a knee that landed Byrd on IR. Surgeries for herniated disks are less intense

Yes, but Byrd said (between the lines) that recovery didn't go perfect (rushed into action) and he won't make same mistake again.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by voodooido (Post 657153)

Jermaine Gresham had 5 tds on 62 catches and 460 yards as a #1 in 2014
Josh Hill had 5 tds on 14 catches and 176 yards as a #3 TE in 2014

Potential is there for Hill. I say give him a chance.

This is exactly what I don't get. He had five touchdowns, but ONLY 14 catches. Nobody is worried about Josh Hill when you have as many weapons as we had. I don't consider the 5 TD's to be evidence of potential, when he isn't doing much otherwise.

I'm not saying there is absolutely no potential there (though I am saying that I don't see it right now) but the TD's don't mean a lot to me. I don't have much interest in Gresham, but it's hard to compare him to Josh Hill when you consider the offenses and the QB's, especially. Gresham seems to get hurt a lot as well.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

if he fits they will sign him.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 657172)

Didn't he have offseason back surgery?

herniated disk

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by brees84 (Post 657237)

Yes, but Byrd said (between the lines) that recovery didn't go perfect (rushed into action) and he won't make same mistake again.

Each surgery is different and recovery depends on the individual's body

Re: Jermaine Gresham

When healthy, Gresham is a monster. Wouldn't surprise me that once he is cleared by doctors/medical officials, he will be signed in N O. This has Sean Payton written all over it.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 657268)

When healthy, Gresham is a monster. Wouldn't surprise me that once he is cleared by doctors/medical officials, he will be signed in N O. This has Sean Payton written all over it.

Agreed. Plus, we don't have to take him out on rushing downs.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

First off I'm concerned about his coaches comments. Very worried. We don't need a head case, distraction or diva in the locker room. Especially this offseason. However, the talent is there and he looks to be a good fit in a Sean Payton offense. Especially as a blocker. So, I have mixed emotions about Signing Gresham to a contract.

Re: Jermaine Gresham

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 657173)

"He's a man of many, many, many, many, many, many moods,"
- Marvin Lewis

Fumbles, dropped passes and injuries marred what could have been a stellar first five years of his career.

Sure, Gresham has been to the Pro Bowl, but that's not what Bengals fans immediately associate with him.

Before anything else they highlight the two cut off routes he had last season that cost the Bengals at least one touchdown. They also bring up his 11 total fumbles, and untimely drops like the two that came in the wild-card round playoff loss at Houston after the 2012 season.

"He's had inconsistent play, but he's played at a high level," Lewis said. "He's a Pro Bowl player."

And you're balsting Josh Hill?????

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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 657277)

Think Rugs and '76 are right to be concerned with PUBLISHED comments regarding said player...

Marvin is usually a very positive person and feels that supporting former players, teammates, coworkers yields positive return karma...

I would definitely give pause after reading those things about Gresham...

We always want to improve the team, but ask yourselves - Is his skill set so unique and elevated that it's worth tacking on any baggage, drama that we just shipped out of here in the offseason?!?