Saints sign James Laurinaitis

03-17-2016, 08:26 PM

4-3 Ellerbe Laurinaitis Anthony
3-4 Ellerbe Laurinaitis Anthony Kikaha

Btw they signed James to a 3 year deal, amount not available yet

dizzle88 · 03-18-2016, 03:32 AM

Still think moving Anthony around to get Laurinitus on the field is a big mistake.

Anthony's the first linebacker in years to even get an interception for us and he really started making strides.

He should be starting at MLB and learn on the job.

Cruize · 03-18-2016, 09:52 AM

Solid vet. Good signing.

Danno · 03-18-2016, 09:55 AM

PFF Lowest graded defensive players
• Brandon Browner (-41.1)
• Bobby Richardson (-16.2)
• Stephone Anthony (-14.3)

I think we may have thrown too much at Anthony too fast. A veteran signal caller on defense may help his development. Its obvious he has the skills to be a stud LB in this league. Perhaps he still has a lot to learn before he becomes the man.

jeanpierre · 03-18-2016, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we may have thrown too much at Anthony too fast. A veteran signal caller on defense may help his development. Its obvious he has the skills to be a stud LB in this league. Perhaps he still has a lot to learn before he becomes the man.

Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL...

It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL...

Crusader · 03-18-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL...

It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL...

The NFL Europe could have been really good if it would have ben run the right way. But I would believe that the more viable option would be 8-10 smaller market teams in the US.

RaginCajun83 · 03-18-2016, 02:03 PM

I miss NFL Europe

leilung · 03-18-2016, 02:55 PM

Road Warrior on the team. Winning!

WillSaints81 · 03-18-2016, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL...

It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL...

Most NFL players drafted early translate to the pros immediately. That's absurd, MLB players don't have that ability. If Anthony is not NFL ready yet then it just goes to show that leadership does not matter. After all, he was drafted because he was a leader at Clemson? No we can put the blame on our conditioning program and the lack of DT and DE as we all have been talking about here.

Laurinatis better be able to play at a high level or else it's a wasted pick.

The uncertainty on defense is why I want the offense perfectly back together.

NOLA54 · 03-18-2016, 05:57 PM

NFL.com has given us a D+ for signing him.

03-17-2016, 08:26 PM	#51
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03-18-2016, 03:32 AM	#52
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Still think moving Anthony around to get Laurinitus on the field is a big mistake. Anthony's the first linebacker in years to even get an interception for us and he really started making strides. He should be starting at MLB and learn on the job. hagan714 and RaginCajun83 like this.

03-18-2016, 09:52 AM	#53
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Solid vet. Good signing.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis PFF Lowest graded defensive players • Brandon Browner (-41.1) • Bobby Richardson (-16.2) • Stephone Anthony (-14.3) I think we may have thrown too much at Anthony too fast. A veteran signal caller on defense may help his development. Its obvious he has the skills to be a stud LB in this league. Perhaps he still has a lot to learn before he becomes the man. saintfan likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by Danno I think we may have thrown too much at Anthony too fast. A veteran signal caller on defense may help his development. Its obvious he has the skills to be a stud LB in this league. Perhaps he still has a lot to learn before he becomes the man. Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL... It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL... Danno, Crusader, RaginCajun83 and 1 others like this.

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03-18-2016, 01:49 PM	#56
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by jeanpierre Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL... It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL... The NFL Europe could have been really good if it would have ben run the right way. But I would believe that the more viable option would be 8-10 smaller market teams in the US. RaginCajun83 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis I miss NFL Europe

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leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,373	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Road Warrior on the team. Winning!

03-18-2016, 03:13 PM	#59
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis Originally Posted by jeanpierre Even Sam Mills got to learn in the USFL... It'd probably kill big money college football, but the NFL could use a minor league system, and not named the CFL... Most NFL players drafted early translate to the pros immediately. That's absurd, MLB players don't have that ability. If Anthony is not NFL ready yet then it just goes to show that leadership does not matter. After all, he was drafted because he was a leader at Clemson? No we can put the blame on our conditioning program and the lack of DT and DE as we all have been talking about here. Laurinatis better be able to play at a high level or else it's a wasted pick. The uncertainty on defense is why I want the offense perfectly back together.

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NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign James Laurinaitis NFL.com has given us a D+ for signing him.

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