Roman Harper Signs With Saints

K Major · 06-08-2016, 11:01 AM

Harper = contingency plan.

Danno · 06-08-2016, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Harper = contingency plan.

Exactly.

My guess is that Dennis Allen will use a similar scheme to Gregg Williams with that in the box safety. Vaccaro is the new Roman Harper, and if Vaccaro gets hurt and misses a few games we can keep using the same scheme with Harper back in the box.

They're probably hoping Harris can become the back-up to Vaccaro, but if not we have Harper as a very capable back-up.

ScottF · 06-08-2016, 11:27 AM

We sign 3-4 guys like this every year- a guy who missed an entire season, was a cap casualty, didn't fit the system, whatever. Hell, we've signed 5 this year. The question is always what do we give them up front?
We gambled and lost on Bailey (500,000), and Spencer, Chamberlain, Dan Morgan, etc. didn't work ,but we have done okay with some role players.
Every team takes a shot or two. The only noteworthy part here is that it is an ex-Saint

SmashMouth · 06-08-2016, 11:57 AM

jnormand · 06-08-2016, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/740231269880111104

Join the coaching staff after his career is over? Is Rapoport just saying that because he was re-signed late in his career? Or does he actually have a source?

AllSaints · 06-08-2016, 02:42 PM

Veteren Leadership has been missed on the Defensive Squad the past few seasons ! I love the signing ! Y'all are crazy if you don't think Harper can make this squad he will be on the final 53 for sure...

hagan714 · 06-08-2016, 04:31 PM

interesting. retire as a saint?

Danno · 06-08-2016, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

interesting. retire as a saint?

Hopefully, with another Superbowl ring or two

Rugby Saint II · 06-08-2016, 05:32 PM

He is Vaccaro's backup who will get playing time in certain packages. If Erik Harris can beat him out in camp then fine......but I just don't see that happening. I'm fine with this move.

saintfan · 06-08-2016, 09:39 PM

I absolutely love Roman Harper. He's class personified. He's a professional. He's a good guy. He can only help and I, for one, and thrilled to have him back in the Black and Gold!

06-08-2016, 11:01 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Harper = contingency plan. Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Originally Posted by K Major Harper = contingency plan. Exactly. My guess is that Dennis Allen will use a similar scheme to Gregg Williams with that in the box safety. Vaccaro is the new Roman Harper, and if Vaccaro gets hurt and misses a few games we can keep using the same scheme with Harper back in the box. They're probably hoping Harris can become the back-up to Vaccaro, but if not we have Harper as a very capable back-up.

06-08-2016, 11:27 AM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints We sign 3-4 guys like this every year- a guy who missed an entire season, was a cap casualty, didn't fit the system, whatever. Hell, we've signed 5 this year. The question is always what do we give them up front? We gambled and lost on Bailey (500,000), and Spencer, Chamberlain, Dan Morgan, etc. didn't work ,but we have done okay with some role players. Every team takes a shot or two. The only noteworthy part here is that it is an ex-Saint

06-08-2016, 11:57 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,890 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Twitter

06-08-2016, 01:05 PM	#5
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,768	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/740231269880111104 Join the coaching staff after his career is over? Is Rapoport just saying that because he was re-signed late in his career? Or does he actually have a source?

06-08-2016, 02:42 PM	#6
AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Veteren Leadership has been missed on the Defensive Squad the past few seasons ! I love the signing ! Y'all are crazy if you don't think Harper can make this squad he will be on the final 53 for sure... saintfan likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints interesting. retire as a saint?

06-08-2016, 05:21 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints Originally Posted by hagan714 interesting. retire as a saint? Hopefully, with another Superbowl ring or two saintfan likes this.

06-08-2016, 05:32 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints He is Vaccaro's backup who will get playing time in certain packages. If Erik Harris can beat him out in camp then fine......but I just don't see that happening. I'm fine with this move.

06-08-2016, 09:39 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Roman Harper Signs With Saints I absolutely love Roman Harper. He's class personified. He's a professional. He's a good guy. He can only help and I, for one, and thrilled to have him back in the Black and Gold! SmashMouth likes this.

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