Saints sign James Laurinaitis

03-16-2016, 10:07 PM

This has got to mean we're going 3-4. Laurinaitis at Weakside LB in a 4-3? That's just another slow LB who can't pass cover like Hawthorne was.

spkb25 · 03-16-2016, 10:13 PM

is this guy really any good? I like all the LB signings while the dline still blows ass

|Mitch| · 03-16-2016, 10:28 PM

Laurinaitis and Anthony on the inside in a 3-4?

blackangold · 03-16-2016, 10:40 PM

He is going to play Mike in the 43. Anthony is going to the Will spot with Ellerbe as the Sam.

Anthony playing OLB makes sense as he is good in coverage.
You could also see James as the Sam, lot of options in the 43 with these LBs.

34 makes no sense as you'll have James playing out of position along with Ellerbe being an outcast in that system.

The only thing I know for sure is Allen has always run the 43 and went completely away from 34 looks when he got the promotion here. It would be odd to see him go back.

All that said, I like the signing. Vet leadership was needed and I think he'll be sparked to play better than ever being that his team just cut him (think Jenkins and Harper comeback).

The Dude · 03-16-2016, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

He is going to play Mike in the 43. Anthony is going to the Will spot with Ellerbe as the Sam.

Anthony playing OLB makes sense as he is good in coverage.
You could also see James as the Sam, lot of options in the 43 with these LBs.

34 makes no sense as you'll have James playing out of position along with Ellerbe being an outcast in that system.

The only thing I know for sure is Allen has always run the 43 and went completely away from 34 looks when he got the promotion here. It would be odd to see him go back.

All that said, I like the signing. Vet leadership was needed and I think he'll be sparked to play better than ever being that his team just cut him (think Jenkins and Harper comeback).

Harper wasn't a comeback. People liked to down him but he was pretty solid for us. He didn't do any better in Carolina

RaginCajun83 · 03-16-2016, 10:47 PM

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SmashMouth · 03-16-2016, 11:01 PM

44Champs · 03-16-2016, 11:24 PM

According to this article, he's more of a liability against the run.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...-agree-to-deal

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CheramieIII · 03-16-2016, 11:37 PM

An average player but a great locker room presence and a true veteran at linebacker. He knows the fundamentals for sure. I predicted this one and love it.

hagan714 · 03-16-2016, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

Can't say nothing until I see contract details. Hope we didn't overpay.

As a mentor for Stephone Anthony I like the signing.

were there others out there? yep

Production as a starter? low expectation

so money is one thing and length of contract another

Then I will judge. I am not jumping up and down over this

Will we see Stephone Anthony deployed as an OLB once in while with this signing?

03-16-2016, 10:07 PM	#11
Threaded by rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903 Rating: (0 votes - average) This has got to mean we're going 3-4. Laurinaitis at Weakside LB in a 4-3? That's just another slow LB who can't pass cover like Hawthorne was. Tobias-Reiper, ChrisXVI and WhoDatFan26 like this.
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03-16-2016, 10:13 PM	#12
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis is this guy really any good? I like all the LB signings while the dline still blows ass

03-16-2016, 10:28 PM	#13
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Laurinaitis and Anthony on the inside in a 3-4? halloween 65 likes this.

03-16-2016, 10:40 PM	#14
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis He is going to play Mike in the 43. Anthony is going to the Will spot with Ellerbe as the Sam. Anthony playing OLB makes sense as he is good in coverage. You could also see James as the Sam, lot of options in the 43 with these LBs. 34 makes no sense as you'll have James playing out of position along with Ellerbe being an outcast in that system. The only thing I know for sure is Allen has always run the 43 and went completely away from 34 looks when he got the promotion here. It would be odd to see him go back. All that said, I like the signing. Vet leadership was needed and I think he'll be sparked to play better than ever being that his team just cut him (think Jenkins and Harper comeback).

03-16-2016, 10:44 PM	#15
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by blackangold He is going to play Mike in the 43. Anthony is going to the Will spot with Ellerbe as the Sam. Anthony playing OLB makes sense as he is good in coverage. You could also see James as the Sam, lot of options in the 43 with these LBs. 34 makes no sense as you'll have James playing out of position along with Ellerbe being an outcast in that system. The only thing I know for sure is Allen has always run the 43 and went completely away from 34 looks when he got the promotion here. It would be odd to see him go back. All that said, I like the signing. Vet leadership was needed and I think he'll be sparked to play better than ever being that his team just cut him (think Jenkins and Harper comeback). Harper wasn't a comeback. People liked to down him but he was pretty solid for us. He didn't do any better in Carolina
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03-16-2016, 11:37 PM	#19
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis An average player but a great locker room presence and a true veteran at linebacker. He knows the fundamentals for sure. I predicted this one and love it. Halo, spkb25, SapperSaint and 2 others like this.

03-16-2016, 11:37 PM	#20
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by brees84 Can't say nothing until I see contract details. Hope we didn't overpay. As a mentor for Stephone Anthony I like the signing. were there others out there? yep Production as a starter? low expectation so money is one thing and length of contract another Then I will judge. I am not jumping up and down over this Will we see Stephone Anthony deployed as an OLB once in while with this signing? CheramieIII and SapperSaint like this.
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