Saints Sign FB John Kuhn

hagan714 · 08-06-2016, 04:36 AM

LOVE IT
33 year old throwback traditional fullback
A big and strong smash mouth, short-yardage goal-line beast.
capable backfield receiver
Pro Bowl four times

Former Packers cult hero John Kuhn will sign with the Saints
The Kuuuuuuuhn era is really over in Green Bay.

For the first time in a decade, a different crowd will chant the name of John Kuhn. The veteran fullback has signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.

Kuhn's departure from Green Bay comes as little surprise. The Packers invested a draft pick on Oklahoma fullback Aaron Ripkowski a year ago with the express purpose of succeeding Kuhn in the upcoming season.Still, Kuhn's experience and willingness to play on special teams made him an attractive free agent to other teams.

Perhaps the most recognizable fullback in the NFL, Kuhn has spent nine of his 10 seasons in Green Bay after entering the league as an undrafted free agent from Shippensburg. Kuhn spent his early years participating mostly on special teams, but became the Packers' featured fullback around the time Aaron Rodgers replaced Brett Favre under center. Kuhn went on to become one of the league's most versatile players, blocking for 1,000-yard rushers like Ryan Grant and Eddie Lacy while establishing himself as a capable goal-line runner and backfield receiver.

He led all fullbacks with 12 total touchdowns between 2010 and '11, and went on to earn four Pro Bowl nods and a first-team All-Pro selection.

Former Packers cult hero John Kuhn will sign with the Saints - SBNation.com

lee909 · 08-06-2016, 08:22 AM

I can see him getting a few TDs this year. Should get used to dump off a few passes on short gains. Blocked pretty well for Lacey too

CheramieIII · 08-06-2016, 08:29 AM

I really like what we're doing this year with our signings. Bringing in some battle tested vets to fill needs.

Rugby Saint II · 08-06-2016, 02:14 PM

Strong move!!! Old school player!!! I love it!!!

RockyMountainSaint · 08-06-2016, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

What??? We lost our Johnson?

I see what you did there

QBREES9 · 08-07-2016, 12:05 AM

Love Old School players.

vpheughan · 08-07-2016, 12:52 PM

Old Skool? He wears a leather helmet w/no face mask right?

08-06-2016, 04:36 AM	#11
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Sign FB John Kuhn LOVE IT 33 year old throwback traditional fullback A big and strong smash mouth, short-yardage goal-line beast. capable backfield receiver Pro Bowl four times Former Packers cult hero John Kuhn will sign with the Saints The Kuuuuuuuhn era is really over in Green Bay. For the first time in a decade, a different crowd will chant the name of John Kuhn. The veteran fullback has signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Kuhn's departure from Green Bay comes as little surprise. The Packers invested a draft pick on Oklahoma fullback Aaron Ripkowski a year ago with the express purpose of succeeding Kuhn in the upcoming season.Still, Kuhn's experience and willingness to play on special teams made him an attractive free agent to other teams. Perhaps the most recognizable fullback in the NFL, Kuhn has spent nine of his 10 seasons in Green Bay after entering the league as an undrafted free agent from Shippensburg. Kuhn spent his early years participating mostly on special teams, but became the Packers' featured fullback around the time Aaron Rodgers replaced Brett Favre under center. Kuhn went on to become one of the league's most versatile players, blocking for 1,000-yard rushers like Ryan Grant and Eddie Lacy while establishing himself as a capable goal-line runner and backfield receiver. He led all fullbacks with 12 total touchdowns between 2010 and '11, and went on to earn four Pro Bowl nods and a first-team All-Pro selection. Former Packers cult hero John Kuhn will sign with the Saints - SBNation.com
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08-06-2016, 08:22 AM	#12
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Sign FB John Kuhn I can see him getting a few TDs this year. Should get used to dump off a few passes on short gains. Blocked pretty well for Lacey too

08-06-2016, 08:29 AM	#13
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sign FB John Kuhn I really like what we're doing this year with our signings. Bringing in some battle tested vets to fill needs.

08-06-2016, 02:14 PM	#14
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08-06-2016, 07:05 PM	#15
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