Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup

Rugby Saint II · 10-08-2016, 01:04 PM

Nick Fairley is making the kind of impact we hoped for when we signed him. The problem is that it is basically a one year contract and I wonder where the motivation will come from if we sign him to a deal? Will he stay motivated each and every play? I'd be willing to give him a two or three year deal with some heavy incentives to help keep him motivated.

Davison and Onyemata have some serious potential too. This is a good young group that can go places with good coaching...........oh crap. I forgot about Johnson. So much for that theory.

The Dude · 10-08-2016, 01:46 PM

I like Kruger too.

Rugby Saint II · 10-08-2016, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I like Kruger too.

Kruger had me excited but he isn't producing more than any other player in his rotation.

blackangold · 10-09-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I like Kruger too.

Kruger should be on the bench, done nothing to earn his spot. Has been a disappointment so far. He was taken out of the game in the 4th qtr and replaced by edibali*, pass rush looked better when Kruger was on the sideline.

ChrisXVI · 10-09-2016, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Kruger should be on the bench, done nothing to earn his spot. Has been a disappointment so far. He was taken out of the game in the 4th qtr and replaced by edibali*, pass rush looked better when Kruger was on the sideline.

Agreed. I was super excited when we signed him but he's been bad. Time to let Edebali get some more playing time.

FinSaint · 10-09-2016, 06:04 AM

Kruger is probably at this point in his career a situational pass rusher at best, and he shouldn't be on the field on a running down.

The thing that I read many Browns' fans say after he was cut is that whoever signs him should prepare themselves for him always almost getting to the passer, but rarely actually getting there.

That seems about right, but that is the slogan of the Saints' front 4 anyways...

jeanpierre · 10-09-2016, 06:37 AM

Fairley named to the ProFootball Focus Week Four Team...

ProFootballFocus | Best Player At Every Position In NFL Week 4

saintsfan1976 · 10-09-2016, 07:45 PM

Kruger has been flat out bad huh? Can't honestly say I've zeroed in on his game film. So you guys think he's better in the bench?

blackangold · 10-10-2016, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Kruger has been flat out bad huh? Can't honestly say I've zeroed in on his game film. So you guys think he's better in the bench?

Flat out bad? No, good in some spots but bad in most.

Pass rush, he hasn't brought anything to the table. If we are going to allow lackluster performance than why not put a guy with upside on the field (Edabali)? I feel the same way about JL and Robertson.

hagan714 · 10-10-2016, 12:08 AM

If Nick has not learned his lesson and goes back to his old ways he will price himself right out the door.

10-08-2016, 01:04 PM	#1
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10-08-2016, 01:46 PM	#2
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10-08-2016, 04:27 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,182	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Originally Posted by The Dude I like Kruger too. Kruger had me excited but he isn't producing more than any other player in his rotation.

10-09-2016, 08:40 AM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Originally Posted by The Dude I like Kruger too. Kruger should be on the bench, done nothing to earn his spot. Has been a disappointment so far. He was taken out of the game in the 4th qtr and replaced by edibali*, pass rush looked better when Kruger was on the sideline. ChrisXVI likes this.

10-09-2016, 09:24 AM	#5
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Originally Posted by blackangold Kruger should be on the bench, done nothing to earn his spot. Has been a disappointment so far. He was taken out of the game in the 4th qtr and replaced by edibali*, pass rush looked better when Kruger was on the sideline. Agreed. I was super excited when we signed him but he's been bad. Time to let Edebali get some more playing time.

10-09-2016, 06:04 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Kruger is probably at this point in his career a situational pass rusher at best, and he shouldn't be on the field on a running down. The thing that I read many Browns' fans say after he was cut is that whoever signs him should prepare themselves for him always almost getting to the passer, but rarely actually getting there. That seems about right, but that is the slogan of the Saints' front 4 anyways...

10-09-2016, 06:37 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Fairley named to the ProFootball Focus Week Four Team... ProFootballFocus \| Best Player At Every Position In NFL Week 4

10-09-2016, 07:45 PM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,049 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Kruger has been flat out bad huh? Can't honestly say I've zeroed in on his game film. So you guys think he's better in the bench?

10-10-2016, 08:12 AM	#9
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Kruger has been flat out bad huh? Can't honestly say I've zeroed in on his game film. So you guys think he's better in the bench? Flat out bad? No, good in some spots but bad in most. Pass rush, he hasn't brought anything to the table. If we are going to allow lackluster performance than why not put a guy with upside on the field (Edabali)? I feel the same way about JL and Robertson.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Nick Fairley becoming a solid pickup If Nick has not learned his lesson and goes back to his old ways he will price himself right out the door.

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