Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook
 

100% agreed. I was actually just thinking about how the Bills seem to be in pretty bad shape now at edge rusher with Shaq Lawson being out a while with a shoulder injury and his backup Enemkpali tearing his ACL. Rob Ryan has familiarity with Tull and and he would be a better fit in the Ryan brother's defense. Potential trade?

Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook
 

Swann is at practice today however not practicing. Good player, does a lot well but I don't think you can count on him throughout the season.

Side note:I really hope we decide to draft a kicker next season.

Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook
 

There were proven kickers in free agency this year that the FO didn't want to commit the money and I don't see any Morten Andersen's among the college ranks at this time...

What I don't get is the salary commitment to a punter and not a placekicker...

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We've got alot of quality cornerbacks on this roster...

When you do the math, there're ten (10), maybe eleven (11) defensive back roster spots on the roster...

Now these are the contenders at the moment:

LCB (3) 40 - Delvin Breaux, 27 - Damian Swann, 49 - De’Vante Harris, 37 - Brandon Dixon

SS (2) 32 - Kenny Vaccaro, 41 - Roman Harper, 26 - Trae Elston

FS (3) 31 - Jairus Byrd, 48 - Vonn Bell, 30 - Erik Harris, 42 - Jamal Golden

RCB (2) 25 - P.J. Williams, 39 - Cortland Finnegan, 46 - Ken Crawley, 20 - Brian Dixon, 43 - Jimmy Pruitt, 21 - Keenan Lewis

Following camp reports and what we saw @ New England, 37 - Brandon Dixon, 26 - Trae Elston, 42 - Jamal Golden, 20 - Brian Dixon and 43 - Jimmy Pruitt are likely cuts or on the bubble...

More details :bng:

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Seems like a PK would be a little more important with the extra point being moved back and FG vs punt duty.

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You know JeanPierre, I haven't ever thanked you for running and constantly updating this thread. I don't have the time to gather all of that info and it's just great to be able to come in here and keep up with the team. Thanks man!

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That's because we can't seem to figure out how to actually pick a really great PK.

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You know the kicker the Bucs traded up to draft in the 2nd round? He missed a PAT attempt in their first preseason game lol.

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Appreciate you guys...I enjoy doing this, any appreciation shown is just bonus...

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2016 Training Camp Post - Preseason Week 2

OFFENSE

QB (3) 9 -Drew Brees, 18 - Garrett Grayson, 7 - Luke McCown

FB (1) 29 - John Kuhn, 39 - Sione Houma, 35 - Austin Johnson

RB (5) 22 - Mark Ingram, 28 - C.J. Spiller, 23 - Marcus Murphy, 36 - Daniel Lasco, 34 - Tim Hightower, 38 - Travaris Cadet

WR (3) 13 - Michael Thomas, 16 - Brandon Coleman, 14 - R.J. Harris, 81 - Jordan Williams, 85 - Jared Dangerfield

LT (2) 72 - Terron Armstead, 70 - Tony Hills, 79 - Joseph Cheek

LG (2) 68 - Tim Lelito, 65 - Senio Kelemete, 71 - Kaleb Eulls

C (2) 60 - Max Unger, 66 - Jack Allen, 61 - Marcus Henry

RG (2) 75 - Andrus Peat, 78 - Landon Turner, 62 - Cyril Lemon

RT (1) 64 - Zach Strief, 74 - Tyrus Thompson, 73 - John Fullington

TE (3) 82 - Coby Fleener, 89 - Josh Hill, 84 - Michael Hoomanawanui, 88 - RaShaun Allen, 86 - Chris Manhertz, 45 - Garrett Griffin

SR (2) 10 - Brandin Cooks, 83 - Willie Snead, 87 - Tommylee Lewis, 11 - Reggie Bell, 19 - Jake Lampmann


DEFENSE

SDE (2) 94 - Cameron Jordan, 98 - Bobby Richardson, 63 - Darryl Tapp, 70 - Matt Shaughnessy

DT (3) 99 - Sheldon Rankins, 90 - Nick Fairley, 93 - David Onyemata, 69 - C.J. Wilson

NT (2) 95 - Tyeler Davison, 92 - John Jenkins, 96 - Ashaad Mabry

WDE (2) 91 - Kasim Edebali, 58 - Obum Gwacham, 55 - Davis Tull

SLB (2) 50 - Stephone Anthony, 56 - Mike Mauti, 57 - Dillon Lee, 44 - Hau'oli Kikaha*(PUP)

MLB (2) 53 - James Laurinaitis, 52 - Craig Robertson, 51 - Jeff Schoettmer

WLB (2) 59 - Dannell Ellerbe, 54 - Nate Stupar, 97 - Tony Steward

LCB (3) 40 - Delvin Breaux, 27 - Damian Swann, 49 - De’Vante Harris, 20 - Brian Dixon, 43 - Jimmy Pruitt

SS (2) 32 - Kenny Vaccaro, 41 - Roman Harper, 26 - Trae Elston

FS (3) 31 - Jairus Byrd, 48 - Vonn Bell, 30 - Erik Harris, 42 - Jamal Golden

RCB (2) 25 - P.J. Williams, 39 - Cortland Finnegan, 46 - Ken Crawley, 37 - Brandon Dixon, 21 - Keenan Lewis


KICKING

K (1) 3 - Connor Barth, 5 - Kai Forbath

P (1) 6 - Thomas Morstead

LS (1) 47 - Justin Drescher, 46 - Chris Highland



RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

LB 44 - Hau'oli Kikaha



RESERVE/INJURED

FS 33 - Jamarca Sanford (Prior to Cut to 75)

CB 24 - Kyle Wilson (Prior to Cut to 75)

WR 12 - Kyle Prater (Prior to Cut to 75)

DE 77 - D.J. Pettway (Prior to Cut to 75)



RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY

DE 76 - Mitchell Loewen

OL 67 - Avery Young



Projected Starter

Veteran Free Agent Acquisition

Reserve/Injured/PUP/Non-Football Injury

Draft Selection/UDRFA/Future

Note: Jersey Numbers based on Nola.com, Twitter, and NewOrleansSaints.com Images and Reports

Note: Roster Unit Nos.: Offense - 44, Defense - 41, Kicking - 5, Total Roster - 90