Keenan Lewis Released

K Major · 08-19-2016, 11:06 PM

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.

RockyMountainSaint · 08-19-2016, 10:01 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, 10:48 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, 10:56 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.

spkb25 · 08-19-2016, 11:11 PM

in my opin this is nothing more than a guy who threw a tantrum and then got rewarded and hasn't truly seen the field since. I don't think he has much left personally.

jeanpierre · 08-19-2016, 11:30 PM

Wow, that's a minimal cap hit compared to what we've been accustomed to lately...

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dizzle88 · 08-19-2016, 11:56 PM

Wow, that's still a shock even though it was our only option lol

Step up young guys!

jeanpierre · 08-20-2016, 12:35 AM

dizzle88 · 08-20-2016, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/sta...19072826761216

I don't know if anyone would have traded for a guy thats played 4 games in 2 years and just had an injury setback anyway, he was likely going to IR.

FinSaint · 08-20-2016, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I don't know if anyone would have traded for a guy thats played 4 games in 2 years and just had an injury setback anyway, he was likely going to IR.

And I don't know if you can even do that if you were to find an interested party. I don't think that you can trade an injured player, i.e. he has to pass the physical examination by team doctors.

08-19-2016, 11:06 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,855 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.

08-19-2016, 10:01 PM	#2
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, 10:48 PM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,066	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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08-19-2016, 10:56 PM	#4
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,066	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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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	Re: Keenan Lewis Released in my opin this is nothing more than a guy who threw a tantrum and then got rewarded and hasn't truly seen the field since. I don't think he has much left personally. jnormand and dizzle88 like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Wow, that's a minimal cap hit compared to what we've been accustomed to lately... Twitter spkb25 likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,548	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Wow, that's still a shock even though it was our only option lol Step up young guys!

08-20-2016, 12:35 AM	#8
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08-20-2016, 12:52 AM	#9
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,548	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/sta...19072826761216 I don't know if anyone would have traded for a guy thats played 4 games in 2 years and just had an injury setback anyway, he was likely going to IR. spkb25 and K Major like this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: Keenan Lewis Released Originally Posted by dizzle88 I don't know if anyone would have traded for a guy thats played 4 games in 2 years and just had an injury setback anyway, he was likely going to IR. And I don't know if you can even do that if you were to find an interested party. I don't think that you can trade an injured player, i.e. he has to pass the physical examination by team doctors. dizzle88 likes this.

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