Broderick Bunkley Released

halloween 65 · 07-29-2015, 08:01 PM

Wonder if him not being healthy is the reason Sheldon looked so good in the draft.

foreverfan · 07-29-2015, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Bleacher Report said he failed a physical.

Colston and Byrd on the PUP.

Is another cut coming?

CheramieIII · 07-29-2015, 08:22 PM

Coach released him to light a fire under his ass to get in shape and to focus. I trust he will be back in the fold.

Crusader · 07-30-2015, 02:48 AM

Would not be surprised to see him back but they need the spot during Training camp.

Danno · 07-30-2015, 08:17 AM

Bunkley, who went on injured reserve last season with a quad issue, was unable to practice at all this summer, and Payton said the timetable for his rehab was longer than the Saints could afford to wait.

"It had nothing to do with we're going to move on," Payton said. "We just felt like, at the time, there still was quite a bit of work to be done with him and the rehab process. I would say that we were pulling for him as much as anything ... because he does have a presence and he's so well respected."

The Saints waited as long as they could before releasing him, hoping the injury would get better.

"He's a guy we were really pulling for from a health standpoint," Payton said. "He's still has a little bit of time with his rehab, and so we had a long visit the other day. I think the world of him."

But if Bunkley could eventually get healthy, Payton wouldn't say no to a reunion.

"Absolutely," Payton said. "In fact when we spoke, we spoke about in a week and a half, him coming up for a day and just speaking to guys and spending some time with our team. But that would be fair."

Mr.Riaton · 07-30-2015, 08:38 AM

I'm not understanding why we will take a cap hit for next year. I thought all guaranteed money was paid this year and the books are cleared.

SmashMouth · 07-30-2015, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I'm not understanding why we will take a cap hit for next year. I thought all guaranteed money was paid this year and the books are cleared.

PC speak, more than likely...

ScottF · 07-30-2015, 04:00 PM

The guy took 2 pay cuts for us. He deserves another shot

Papa Voodoo · 07-30-2015, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by triman

Byrd might just cost Mickey his job after Gallette debacle . If Bryd doesn't live up to his mega deal the FO has laid several big eggs. We are definitely in the market for a DT. Davidson chance of making the squad got easier and Kaleb Euls might find a roster spot now. Wasn't expecting this one

I don't agree. After 2013 having a top O and #4 D we all felt like the Byrd signing with Vaccarro would be what put us over the top to win the SB. It didn't happen, but the move made sense. No one foresaw the team imploding like it did. Hindsight is 20-20.

QBREES9 · 07-30-2015, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by triman

Not good news John Jenkins needs to step up and be the man. We had better hope Kevin Williams has another season in the tank.

John, make Meriden Ct proud.

07-29-2015, 08:01 PM	#21
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Wonder if him not being healthy is the reason Sheldon looked so good in the draft.

07-29-2015, 08:22 PM	#22
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Originally Posted by rezburna Bleacher Report said he failed a physical. Colston and Byrd on the PUP. Is another cut coming?

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,497 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Coach released him to light a fire under his ass to get in shape and to focus. I trust he will be back in the fold.

07-30-2015, 02:48 AM	#24
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,063	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Would not be surprised to see him back but they need the spot during Training camp.

07-30-2015, 08:17 AM	#25
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,761	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Bunkley, who went on injured reserve last season with a quad issue, was unable to practice at all this summer, and Payton said the timetable for his rehab was longer than the Saints could afford to wait. "It had nothing to do with we're going to move on," Payton said. "We just felt like, at the time, there still was quite a bit of work to be done with him and the rehab process. I would say that we were pulling for him as much as anything ... because he does have a presence and he's so well respected." The Saints waited as long as they could before releasing him, hoping the injury would get better. "He's a guy we were really pulling for from a health standpoint," Payton said. "He's still has a little bit of time with his rehab, and so we had a long visit the other day. I think the world of him." But if Bunkley could eventually get healthy, Payton wouldn't say no to a reunion. "Absolutely," Payton said. "In fact when we spoke, we spoke about in a week and a half, him coming up for a day and just speaking to guys and spending some time with our team. But that would be fair."

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released I'm not understanding why we will take a cap hit for next year. I thought all guaranteed money was paid this year and the books are cleared.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,267 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I'm not understanding why we will take a cap hit for next year. I thought all guaranteed money was paid this year and the books are cleared. PC speak, more than likely...

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released The guy took 2 pay cuts for us. He deserves another shot

07-30-2015, 04:29 PM	#29
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Originally Posted by triman Byrd might just cost Mickey his job after Gallette debacle . If Bryd doesn't live up to his mega deal the FO has laid several big eggs. We are definitely in the market for a DT. Davidson chance of making the squad got easier and Kaleb Euls might find a roster spot now. Wasn't expecting this one I don't agree. After 2013 having a top O and #4 D we all felt like the Byrd signing with Vaccarro would be what put us over the top to win the SB. It didn't happen, but the move made sense. No one foresaw the team imploding like it did. Hindsight is 20-20.

07-30-2015, 10:28 PM	#30
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Broderick Bunkley Released Originally Posted by triman Not good news John Jenkins needs to step up and be the man. We had better hope Kevin Williams has another season in the tank. John, make Meriden Ct proud.

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