Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today

|Mitch| · 06-15-2016, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

They at least want to be on the field...

You can't give players like Byrd guaranteed money...

I'm curious by what you mean by that? It's not like he doesn't want to play or that he purposely hid or got himself re-injured so he could collect a free check...

QBREES9 · 06-16-2016, 01:21 AM

I'd like to see us keep Byrd and make him earn some of that money he stole.

44Champs · 06-16-2016, 07:09 AM

You cant blame Byrd for being hurt. I blame the saints for continually picking up injured players in FA.

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CheramieIII · 06-16-2016, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

I'd like to see us keep Byrd and make him earn some of that money he stole.

I totally agree with ya Q! I want to see us keep him and have him become the player we thought we paid!

K Major · 06-16-2016, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

You cant blame Byrd for being hurt.

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Before Byrd landed in NO, he missed a total of 5 games in 5 years. Just had a unfortunate knee injury that takes a lot of time to recover from.

On the positive side, we've added Rankins, JL, St. Nick & Robertson that will be in front of him, not to mention a solid rookie season under the belt for Stephone. Circle back to that 09 season for a second ... Greer, Jenkins, Gay, Porter, McCray did a lot of heavy lifting, allowing Sharper to freelance & use his natural instincts. I think Byrd (when healthy) still have those same traits/ability & natural instincts. I'm expecting a HUGE improvement from JB this season.

At the end of the day, I think Byrd will be better because our TEAM defense has improved (at least on paper) & will step up.

Who Dat

!

SaintFanInATLHELL · 06-16-2016, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

See, this is where I am...

It's really gotten old with the will he? won't he?

Two plus seasons, cut bait and let the new blood play...

They at least want to be on the field...

You can't give players like Byrd guaranteed money...

The problem is that you cannot sign or resign free agents without guaranteed money.

For an organization, it's always a dice roll when doling out the guaranteed cash to a proven player. But it's wishful thinking to believe that players who have previously proved their value will accept a "prove it" contract when hitting free agency.

So saying that Saints should not have signed Byrd is one thing. However, there is no way to sign the guy without the guaranteed money because he had already proven his value.

SFIAH

Rugby Saint II · 06-16-2016, 11:43 AM

It's pretty even between offense and defense. That sounds promising.

hagan714 · 06-16-2016, 02:10 PM

lets get the pads on

K Major · 06-16-2016, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

lets get the pads on

+1. This is when the O line/D line get some serious air time.

I can't wait.

Danno · 06-16-2016, 07:39 PM

I remember last year and 2014 both Bobby and Hokie saying they didn't think there was any way this team would be 500 with the defense they saw in camp.

Nice to hear a different tune from a guy who has shown over the last 2 or 3 seasons that he doesn't wear B&G goggles.

I own 2 dozen pairs.

06-15-2016, 11:57 PM	#11
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today Originally Posted by jeanpierre They at least want to be on the field... You can't give players like Byrd guaranteed money... I'm curious by what you mean by that? It's not like he doesn't want to play or that he purposely hid or got himself re-injured so he could collect a free check... RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today I'd like to see us keep Byrd and make him earn some of that money he stole. CheramieIII likes this.

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06-16-2016, 09:16 AM	#14
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today Originally Posted by QBREES9 I'd like to see us keep Byrd and make him earn some of that money he stole. I totally agree with ya Q! I want to see us keep him and have him become the player we thought we paid!

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today Originally Posted by 44Champs You cant blame Byrd for being hurt. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Before Byrd landed in NO, he missed a total of 5 games in 5 years. Just had a unfortunate knee injury that takes a lot of time to recover from. On the positive side, we've added Rankins, JL, St. Nick & Robertson that will be in front of him, not to mention a solid rookie season under the belt for Stephone. Circle back to that 09 season for a second ... Greer, Jenkins, Gay, Porter, McCray did a lot of heavy lifting, allowing Sharper to freelance & use his natural instincts. I think Byrd (when healthy) still have those same traits/ability & natural instincts. I'm expecting a HUGE improvement from JB this season. At the end of the day, I think Byrd will be better because our TEAM defense has improved (at least on paper) & will step up. Who Dat !

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06-16-2016, 11:43 AM	#16
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today Originally Posted by jeanpierre See, this is where I am... It's really gotten old with the will he? won't he? Two plus seasons, cut bait and let the new blood play... They at least want to be on the field... You can't give players like Byrd guaranteed money... The problem is that you cannot sign or resign free agents without guaranteed money. For an organization, it's always a dice roll when doling out the guaranteed cash to a proven player. But it's wishful thinking to believe that players who have previously proved their value will accept a "prove it" contract when hitting free agency. So saying that Saints should not have signed Byrd is one thing. However, there is no way to sign the guy without the guaranteed money because he had already proven his value. SFIAH

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today It's pretty even between offense and defense. That sounds promising.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today Originally Posted by hagan714 lets get the pads on +1. This is when the O line/D line get some serious air time. I can't wait.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Bobby: Saints very competitive at practice today I remember last year and 2014 both Bobby and Hokie saying they didn't think there was any way this team would be 500 with the defense they saw in camp. Nice to hear a different tune from a guy who has shown over the last 2 or 3 seasons that he doesn't wear B&G goggles. I own 2 dozen pairs.

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