Question for the Forum

WhoDat!656 · 01-03-2016, 05:18 AM

Why do the Saints, and other teams, put a player on IR before the last game of the season.

I understand that a team going to the playoffs use that roster spot to sign another player or bring one to the active roster from their practice squad.

The Saints put Spiller on IR and I didn't see a corresponding move from the PS or FA signing.

Thanks for any info

jeanpierre · 01-03-2016, 07:18 AM

Insurance. Workman's Comp. et al...

dizzle88 · 01-03-2016, 08:20 AM

I'm not overly sure but I'd guess we are trying to release Spiller with an injury settlement?

And for that maybe the player has to be on IR? if anyone can confirm that would help.

UK_WhoDat · 01-03-2016, 08:53 AM

In preparation for injury settlement or to manage his expectations for when the Saints cut him post June 1 ro save $3.25 million under the cap

Crusader · 01-03-2016, 01:04 PM

There might be some league rule requiring it if player is injured?

K Major · 01-03-2016, 01:32 PM

Spiller is going no where.

Danno · 01-03-2016, 04:19 PM

To protect your practice squad guys.

We called up a couple players so they can't be poached.

hagan714 · 01-03-2016, 06:01 PM

It opens the IR settlement window for some
It allows you to get some of the younger players onto the roster to see what you have. that is huge when your backed into a cap corner with no way out

The Dude · 01-03-2016, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Spiller is going no where.

With the way Cadet and Hightower played I doubt Spiller will make it past camp .

K Major · 01-03-2016, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

With the way Cadet and Hightower played I doubt Spiller will make it past camp .

Not so fast my friend ...

You can't assume that and a lot of players can look like Cadet after a couple of games. Spiller is an investment (put on your GM cap for a second) & if he is in fact working through an injury as well as learning the playbook, I'll hold off on judgment until camp starts next season.

Spiller could be a "bust" signing here but I ain't buying it

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01-03-2016, 05:18 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Question for the Forum Why do the Saints, and other teams, put a player on IR before the last game of the season. I understand that a team going to the playoffs use that roster spot to sign another player or bring one to the active roster from their practice squad. The Saints put Spiller on IR and I didn't see a corresponding move from the PS or FA signing. Thanks for any info

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Question for the Forum I'm not overly sure but I'd guess we are trying to release Spiller with an injury settlement? And for that maybe the player has to be on IR? if anyone can confirm that would help.

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,983	Re: Question for the Forum In preparation for injury settlement or to manage his expectations for when the Saints cut him post June 1 ro save $3.25 million under the cap

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Question for the Forum Originally Posted by The Dude With the way Cadet and Hightower played I doubt Spiller will make it past camp . Not so fast my friend ... You can't assume that and a lot of players can look like Cadet after a couple of games. Spiller is an investment (put on your GM cap for a second) & if he is in fact working through an injury as well as learning the playbook, I'll hold off on judgment until camp starts next season. Spiller could be a "bust" signing here but I ain't buying it .