2016 Saints Free Agency

brees84 · 04-02-2016, 02:50 PM

I'll sign him and wait until he fully recovers. Low risk huge reward.

brees84 · 04-02-2016, 03:56 PM

ChrisXVI · 04-02-2016, 04:37 PM

Wow! Ifo Ekpre-Olumu was arguably the best CB in that draft before the injury. Wonder what the problem is because no way Cleveland should be releasing him if he's fully healthy.

|Mitch| · 04-02-2016, 05:27 PM

However, an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) he suffered in December 2014 during practice left many teams no longer interested in him.[13] Ekpre-Olomu later revealed that he had also dislocated his knee.[14] He underwent two major reconstructive surgeries, with his ACL reconstruction being much more extensive than usual.

I'll pass on him

ChrisXVI · 04-02-2016, 06:02 PM

Thanks Mitch, I forgot about the dislocated knee cap as well. That's a tough one. He'd make such a good nickel CB but it must not be looking good at all if even the Browns release you.

jeanpierre · 04-02-2016, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

However, an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) he suffered in December 2014 during practice left many teams no longer interested in him.[13] Ekpre-Olomu later revealed that he had also dislocated his knee.[14] He underwent two major reconstructive surgeries, with his ACL reconstruction being much more extensive than usual.

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'll pass on him

jeanpierre · 04-02-2016, 08:28 PM

March 29, 2016 4:17 pm
Saints' Stephone Anthony: Impact of Laurinaitis signing is unclear
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Stephone Anthony started every game last season, but it is uncertain how the signing of James Laurinaitis will effect him, reports Mike Triplett of ESPN.com.

Anthony ranked 20th in the NFL with 112 tackles in 2016, but the New Orleans Saints made it a priority this offseason to bring in an experienced "quarterback of the defense" type like Laurinaitis, who is expected to be the Saints' starting middle linebacker. If Laurinaitis is indeed named the starter, Anthony's fantasy value would potentially take a significant hit, though it is still unclear whether the Saints plan to use use Laurinaitis on an every-down basis or if Anthony could move to the strongside linebacker position. Further, it's also possible that the Saints could switch back to a 3-4 defensive alignment, which would permit both Anthony and Laurinaitis to both start at middle linebacker. Regardless, in the short term, Anthony's once-dependable IDP value is on much shakier footing.

jeanpierre · 04-04-2016, 02:13 AM

Well, here's a big surprise, Tom Benson's New Orleans Fox 8 news station likes the Saints free agency moves...

AFR: Saints do well with moderate approach to free agency - FOX 8 WVUE New Orleans News, Weather, Sports, Social

hagan714 · 04-04-2016, 08:04 AM

Some big butted depth To rotate with John Jenkins?

DT Sammie Lee Hill 6’4”, 328 age 29

He stuffed the middle really well and ate up blockers against us pretty darn well. he was almost unmovable and caused a ton of issue in the pass rush. he bull rushed the pocket pretty darn good too.

Jenkins needs to shed a few pounds. like 20 and get down from that god awful weight of 350.

jeanpierre · 04-04-2016, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Some big butted depth To rotate with John Jenkins?

DT Sammie Lee Hill 6’4”, 328 age 29

He stuffed the middle really well and ate up blockers against us pretty darn well. he was almost unmovable and caused a ton of issue in the pass rush. he bull rushed the pocket pretty darn good too.

Jenkins needs to shed a few pounds. like 20 and get down from that god awful weight of 350.

Hagan, where had you read that Jenkins was heavy?!? Last year, during training camp, I read where the team had Jenkins shed weight, bulk to play 3T?!?

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Wow! Ifo Ekpre-Olumu was arguably the best CB in that draft before the injury. Wonder what the problem is because no way Cleveland should be releasing him if he's fully healthy.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency However, an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) he suffered in December 2014 during practice left many teams no longer interested in him.[13] Ekpre-Olomu later revealed that he had also dislocated his knee.[14] He underwent two major reconstructive surgeries, with his ACL reconstruction being much more extensive than usual. I'll pass on him

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Thanks Mitch, I forgot about the dislocated knee cap as well. That's a tough one. He'd make such a good nickel CB but it must not be looking good at all if even the Browns release you.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| However, an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) he suffered in December 2014 during practice left many teams no longer interested in him.[13] Ekpre-Olomu later revealed that he had also dislocated his knee.[14] He underwent two major reconstructive surgeries, with his ACL reconstruction being much more extensive than usual. Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'll pass on him

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency March 29, 2016 4:17 pm Saints' Stephone Anthony: Impact of Laurinaitis signing is unclear by RotoWire Staff \| RotoWire Stephone Anthony started every game last season, but it is uncertain how the signing of James Laurinaitis will effect him, reports Mike Triplett of ESPN.com. Anthony ranked 20th in the NFL with 112 tackles in 2016, but the New Orleans Saints made it a priority this offseason to bring in an experienced "quarterback of the defense" type like Laurinaitis, who is expected to be the Saints' starting middle linebacker. If Laurinaitis is indeed named the starter, Anthony's fantasy value would potentially take a significant hit, though it is still unclear whether the Saints plan to use use Laurinaitis on an every-down basis or if Anthony could move to the strongside linebacker position. Further, it's also possible that the Saints could switch back to a 3-4 defensive alignment, which would permit both Anthony and Laurinaitis to both start at middle linebacker. Regardless, in the short term, Anthony's once-dependable IDP value is on much shakier footing.
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Some big butted depth To rotate with John Jenkins? DT Sammie Lee Hill 6’4”, 328 age 29 He stuffed the middle really well and ate up blockers against us pretty darn well. he was almost unmovable and caused a ton of issue in the pass rush. he bull rushed the pocket pretty darn good too. Jenkins needs to shed a few pounds. like 20 and get down from that god awful weight of 350.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by hagan714 Some big butted depth To rotate with John Jenkins? DT Sammie Lee Hill 6’4”, 328 age 29 He stuffed the middle really well and ate up blockers against us pretty darn well. he was almost unmovable and caused a ton of issue in the pass rush. he bull rushed the pocket pretty darn good too. Jenkins needs to shed a few pounds. like 20 and get down from that god awful weight of 350. Hagan, where had you read that Jenkins was heavy?!? Last year, during training camp, I read where the team had Jenkins shed weight, bulk to play 3T?!?

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