Keenan Lewis Released

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-19-2016, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Why IR? PUP would allow him to come back after six weeks which would give him plenty of time to recover and would get him in the lineup sooner.

Guido,

You forgot that he practiced. Even though it was one day, he was already off of PUP. And once you come off PUP you cannot go back on it.

Only options at this point to keep him on the team was IR or a roster spot. Couldn't afford the roster spot with the young guns pushing and if put on IR would not be back this year.

Lewis now has the ability to work his way back to health and then pick the team that he thinks he can contribute to. BTW there's nothing that says that 10 weeks from now that is not in fact the Saints. It doesn't look like he burned a bridge.

SFIAH

RockyMountainSaint · 08-19-2016, 10:38 PM

I was hoping against reality that he would contribute at some point this year.
We all saw the writing on the wall via rumors and sources, but it sounds like, perhaps there was one more "malcontent" that needed to go when you add KL's comments to Triplette about wanting Ryan over Allen.
Dunno.
I have a feeling that the spin machine on both sides will be heard from soon.

spkb25 · 08-19-2016, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

That's why I'm a little shocked by this. I'm pretty sure the dead money will be substantial, but I'll need someone who's better at understanding that stuff to clarify.

that's what is scaring me because we like guaranteed his contract after he threw his little ***** fit

spkb25 · 08-19-2016, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What if we win the SB?

lmmfao

RockyMountainSaint · 08-19-2016, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

lmmfao

IKR?
spkb25, I don't think I ever thanked you for getting rid of the Pennywise avatar.
Btw, I'm over it now.
Goodell replaced him in my nightmares.

RockyMountainSaint · 08-19-2016, 11:01 PM

""It's a business. They can't wait on one player. They gotta do what's best for them, and I gotta do what's best for me," said Lewis, who said he still has the utmost respect for head coach Sean Payton and the Saints organization -- but added he didn't feel as comfortable over the past year, especially after Ryan was fired.

Lewis, who began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before signing with his hometown Saints in 2013, said he never had any specific arguments with Allen, who joined the Saints staff as a senior assistant in January 2015. But Lewis said he heard through other people that "I wasn't his guy."

Lewis also said he thinks the Saints were "obviously having problems with my injury situation."

The Saints have not commented on Lewis' release, but the decision likely was made for chemistry reasons as much as football reasons."
Keenan Lewis released by New Orleans Saints

The Dude · 08-19-2016, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

""It's a business. They can't wait on one player. They gotta do what's best for them, and I gotta do what's best for me," said Lewis, who said he still has the utmost respect for head coach Sean Payton and the Saints organization -- but added he didn't feel as comfortable over the past year, especially after Ryan was fired.

Lewis, who began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before signing with his hometown Saints in 2013, said he never had any specific arguments with Allen, who joined the Saints staff as a senior assistant in January 2015. But Lewis said he heard through other people that "I wasn't his guy."

Lewis also said he thinks the Saints were "obviously having problems with my injury situation."

The Saints have not commented on Lewis' release, but the decision likely was made for chemistry reasons as much as football reasons."
Keenan Lewis released by New Orleans Saints

The fact that a grapevine exists is dangerous imo. If true and It was true that there was rumblings of him not being Allens guy then there is a problem. DA should have kept that between himself and the coaches along with Lewis rather than letting others find out about it. If I'm a boss and I don't like one of my employees I'm not going to tell any of my other employees about it outside of management. That's kind of a crap thing to do.
Again who knows what the truth is.

The Dude · 08-19-2016, 11:56 PM

His comments also lower my opinion of him. I was willing to give him the Benifit of the doubt when he whined about his contract. It was kind of unclassy but he could play so I didn't care. The Saints bent over backwards and probably bumped some other guys of the roster to meet his demands. Now this, which sounds like it's a matter of his opinion and inability to fit in with change. Rubs me wrong.

K Major · 08-20-2016, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

We all saw the writing on the wall via rumors and sources, but it sounds like, perhaps there was one more "malcontent" that needed to go when you add KL's comments to Triplette about wanting Ryan over Allen.
Dunno.

Could be a lot of truth to that + KL is a outspoken guy who doesn't shy away from Twitter/Instagram. This is Coach Dennis Allen's inaugural season & he has a LOT to prove. He has made it clear that he is playing the best 11 men at all times regardless of tenure. Possibly some friction between the two however this may be a encouraging sign that Allen is not here to pacify players who aren't getting it done.

Bottom line business.

spkb25 · 08-20-2016, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

IKR?
spkb25, I don't think I ever thanked you for getting rid of the Pennywise avatar.
Btw, I'm over it now.
Goodell replaced him in my nightmares.

that wasn't mine boss, but funny

08-19-2016, 10:17 PM	#31
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Why IR? PUP would allow him to come back after six weeks which would give him plenty of time to recover and would get him in the lineup sooner. Guido, You forgot that he practiced. Even though it was one day, he was already off of PUP. And once you come off PUP you cannot go back on it. Only options at this point to keep him on the team was IR or a roster spot. Couldn't afford the roster spot with the young guns pushing and if put on IR would not be back this year. Lewis now has the ability to work his way back to health and then pick the team that he thinks he can contribute to. BTW there's nothing that says that 10 weeks from now that is not in fact the Saints. It doesn't look like he burned a bridge. SFIAH RockyMountainSaint and Crusader like this.
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08-19-2016, 10:38 PM	#32
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Keenan Lewis Released I was hoping against reality that he would contribute at some point this year. We all saw the writing on the wall via rumors and sources, but it sounds like, perhaps there was one more "malcontent" that needed to go when you add KL's comments to Triplette about wanting Ryan over Allen. Dunno. I have a feeling that the spin machine on both sides will be heard from soon.

08-19-2016, 10:42 PM	#33
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by ChrisXVI That's why I'm a little shocked by this. I'm pretty sure the dead money will be substantial, but I'll need someone who's better at understanding that stuff to clarify. that's what is scaring me because we like guaranteed his contract after he threw his little ***** fit RockyMountainSaint likes this.

08-19-2016, 10:44 PM	#34
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by SmashMouth What if we win the SB? lmmfao

08-19-2016, 10:52 PM	#35
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by spkb25 lmmfao IKR? spkb25, I don't think I ever thanked you for getting rid of the Pennywise avatar. Btw, I'm over it now. Goodell replaced him in my nightmares. jnormand and spkb25 like this.

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08-19-2016, 11:01 PM	#36
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Keenan Lewis Released ""It's a business. They can't wait on one player. They gotta do what's best for them, and I gotta do what's best for me," said Lewis, who said he still has the utmost respect for head coach Sean Payton and the Saints organization -- but added he didn't feel as comfortable over the past year, especially after Ryan was fired. Lewis, who began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before signing with his hometown Saints in 2013, said he never had any specific arguments with Allen, who joined the Saints staff as a senior assistant in January 2015. But Lewis said he heard through other people that "I wasn't his guy." Lewis also said he thinks the Saints were "obviously having problems with my injury situation." The Saints have not commented on Lewis' release, but the decision likely was made for chemistry reasons as much as football reasons." Keenan Lewis released by New Orleans Saints
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08-19-2016, 11:48 PM	#37
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint ""It's a business. They can't wait on one player. They gotta do what's best for them, and I gotta do what's best for me," said Lewis, who said he still has the utmost respect for head coach Sean Payton and the Saints organization -- but added he didn't feel as comfortable over the past year, especially after Ryan was fired. Lewis, who began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before signing with his hometown Saints in 2013, said he never had any specific arguments with Allen, who joined the Saints staff as a senior assistant in January 2015. But Lewis said he heard through other people that "I wasn't his guy." Lewis also said he thinks the Saints were "obviously having problems with my injury situation." The Saints have not commented on Lewis' release, but the decision likely was made for chemistry reasons as much as football reasons." Keenan Lewis released by New Orleans Saints The fact that a grapevine exists is dangerous imo. If true and It was true that there was rumblings of him not being Allens guy then there is a problem. DA should have kept that between himself and the coaches along with Lewis rather than letting others find out about it. If I'm a boss and I don't like one of my employees I'm not going to tell any of my other employees about it outside of management. That's kind of a crap thing to do. Again who knows what the truth is.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Keenan Lewis Released His comments also lower my opinion of him. I was willing to give him the Benifit of the doubt when he whined about his contract. It was kind of unclassy but he could play so I didn't care. The Saints bent over backwards and probably bumped some other guys of the roster to meet his demands. Now this, which sounds like it's a matter of his opinion and inability to fit in with change. Rubs me wrong. jnormand likes this.
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08-20-2016, 12:06 AM	#39
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint We all saw the writing on the wall via rumors and sources, but it sounds like, perhaps there was one more "malcontent" that needed to go when you add KL's comments to Triplette about wanting Ryan over Allen. Dunno. Could be a lot of truth to that + KL is a outspoken guy who doesn't shy away from Twitter/Instagram. This is Coach Dennis Allen's inaugural season & he has a LOT to prove. He has made it clear that he is playing the best 11 men at all times regardless of tenure. Possibly some friction between the two however this may be a encouraging sign that Allen is not here to pacify players who aren't getting it done. Bottom line business.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint IKR? spkb25, I don't think I ever thanked you for getting rid of the Pennywise avatar. Btw, I'm over it now. Goodell replaced him in my nightmares. that wasn't mine boss, but funny

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