Saints sign James Laurinaitis

03-16-2016, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

take that:
Rand Getlin of NFL Media reports that the Saints have agreed to terms with former Rams LB James Laurinaitis.

Laurinaitis previously visited with the Saints and Falcons, which appeared to be the two teams he was considering the most.

Hmmm...let's see...

Play for the Falcons, Atlanta, Big Media Center of the South, Crazy Night Clubs, Get all kind of Preseason Props from the Talking Heads in Bristol, Play for Owner Arthur Blank...

or...

Play for the Saints, New Orleans, Great Food, Mardi Gras, Perennial Underrated Team, The Super Dome, Great Fans, Sweep the Falcons with Coach Payton who actually owns the Falcons...

Smart Man

QBREES9 · 03-16-2016, 11:55 PM

Ok, will see.

Halo · 03-17-2016, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

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.

SHANLE II !!!!!

saintfan · 03-17-2016, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

SHANLE II !!!!!

I'll take it. Gladly. All the way to a...

CHAMPIONSHIP!

spkb25 · 03-17-2016, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

SHANLE II !!!!!

Could and have done a heck of a lot worse than Scott!!

dizzle88 · 03-17-2016, 06:48 AM

He's a good player no doubt, I'm just a little confused because he plays the same spot as Stephone Anthony....

Why draft an MLB in the first round if your just going to sign a former all pro MLB the next season?

I hope they don't try and move anthony, he really started making strides and I don't want this to turn into the whole "Martez Wilson Experiment" Where we made an MLB into a defensive end and then back to outside backer in 3 seasons.

ChrisXVI · 03-17-2016, 06:54 AM

It seems like most people don't expect Laurinaitis to come here accepting a backup role. The early money appears to be on moving Anthony to Sam LB and letting Kikaha play DE full time.

K Major · 03-17-2016, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

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.

If we brought JL in for those specific reasons, we are already in trouble

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jnormand · 03-17-2016, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

If we brought JL in for those specific reasons, we are already in trouble .

Maybe we needed someone to come in and coach the LBs since Vitt hasn't been doing it. Lol.

voodooido · 03-17-2016, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

It seems like most people don't expect Laurinaitis to come here accepting a backup role. The early money appears to be on moving Anthony to Sam LB and letting Kikaha play DE full time.

This I would be ok with. Kikaha has a really good pass rush. The only problem is if we move him to DE, count on him there and a OLB gets hurt. What then? Plug in a OLB that has no business starting? Move him back and start a DE that has no business starting? Appears if this is the case they are praying for no injuries.

03-16-2016, 11:49 PM	#21
Threaded by jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by ScottF take that: Rand Getlin of NFL Media reports that the Saints have agreed to terms with former Rams LB James Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis previously visited with the Saints and Falcons, which appeared to be the two teams he was considering the most. Hmmm...let's see... Play for the Falcons, Atlanta, Big Media Center of the South, Crazy Night Clubs, Get all kind of Preseason Props from the Talking Heads in Bristol, Play for Owner Arthur Blank... or... Play for the Saints, New Orleans, Great Food, Mardi Gras, Perennial Underrated Team, The Super Dome, Great Fans, Sweep the Falcons with Coach Payton who actually owns the Falcons... Smart Man
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03-16-2016, 11:55 PM	#22
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03-17-2016, 12:08 AM	#23
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,742 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by CheramieIII 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. SHANLE II !!!!! hagan714 and Utah_Saint like this.

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03-17-2016, 06:48 AM	#26
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis He's a good player no doubt, I'm just a little confused because he plays the same spot as Stephone Anthony.... Why draft an MLB in the first round if your just going to sign a former all pro MLB the next season? I hope they don't try and move anthony, he really started making strides and I don't want this to turn into the whole "Martez Wilson Experiment" Where we made an MLB into a defensive end and then back to outside backer in 3 seasons. jnormand likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis It seems like most people don't expect Laurinaitis to come here accepting a backup role. The early money appears to be on moving Anthony to Sam LB and letting Kikaha play DE full time.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by CheramieIII 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. If we brought JL in for those specific reasons, we are already in trouble . brees84 likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by K Major If we brought JL in for those specific reasons, we are already in trouble . Maybe we needed someone to come in and coach the LBs since Vitt hasn't been doing it. Lol. Rugby Saint II and dam1953 like this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by ChrisXVI It seems like most people don't expect Laurinaitis to come here accepting a backup role. The early money appears to be on moving Anthony to Sam LB and letting Kikaha play DE full time. This I would be ok with. Kikaha has a really good pass rush. The only problem is if we move him to DE, count on him there and a OLB gets hurt. What then? Plug in a OLB that has no business starting? Move him back and start a DE that has no business starting? Appears if this is the case they are praying for no injuries.
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