Saints sign James Laurinaitis

ChrisXVI · 03-16-2016, 09:03 PM

I'm pretty darn sure he isn't accepting a backup role... So this is an interesting development.

jonnyrotten · 03-16-2016, 09:06 PM

Like others said, good signing dependent on the cost and signing bonus.

rezburna · 03-16-2016, 09:07 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, 09:13 PM

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

|Mitch| · 03-16-2016, 09:28 PM

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

blackangold · 03-16-2016, 09:40 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, 09:44 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

WillSaints81 · 03-17-2016, 05:06 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).

Let's not get ahead of ourselves about what he will play because people did this last offseason and it wasn't what they expected.

RaginCajun83 · 03-16-2016, 09:47 PM

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SmashMouth · 03-16-2016, 10:01 PM

03-16-2016, 09:03 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis I'm pretty darn sure he isn't accepting a backup role... So this is an interesting development.

03-16-2016, 09:06 PM	#2
jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 512	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Like others said, good signing dependent on the cost and signing bonus.

03-16-2016, 09:07 PM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,094	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis 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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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis is this guy really any good? I like all the LB signings while the dline still blows ass

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\|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, 09:40 PM	#6
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, 09:44 PM	#7
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	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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03-17-2016, 05:06 PM	#8
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	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). Let's not get ahead of ourselves about what he will play because people did this last offseason and it wasn't what they expected. K Major likes this.

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