Saints claim rookie quarterback

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The Saints have claimed rookie quarterback Joe Callahan via waivers from the Packers.

The Packers waived Callahan Thursday. He had made the team — and apparently made an impression on the Saints — with a strong preseason showing. Callahan is an undrafted rookie who played Div. III college football at Wesley.

The Saints had been going with just Drew Brees and Luke McCown at quarterback on the active roster since cutting Garrett Grayson, a second-year player who’s on the practice squad.

The Saints cut veteran tackle Khalif Barnes to create room on the roster for Callahan.

Saints claim rookie quarterback | ProFootballTalk

WhoDat!656 · 10-14-2016, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

The Saints have claimed rookie quarterback Joe Callahan via waivers from the Packers.

The Packers waived Callahan Thursday. He had made the team — and apparently made an impression on the Saints — with a strong preseason showing. Callahan is an undrafted rookie who played Div. III college football at Wesley.

The Saints had been going with just Drew Brees and Luke McCown at quarterback on the active roster since cutting Garrett Grayson, a second-year player who’s on the practice squad.

The Saints cut veteran tackle Khalif Barnes to create room on the roster for Callahan.

Saints claim rookie quarterback | ProFootballTalk

I don't understand this move.

ChrisXVI · 10-14-2016, 06:27 PM

The Packers loved this kid and he looked damn good in preseason. No doubt they were hoping they could stash him on the practice squad. Not a good look for Grayson.

WhoDat!656 · 10-14-2016, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

The Packers loved this kid and he looked damn good in preseason. No doubt they were hoping they could stash him on the practice squad. Not a good look for Grayson.

Why not release Grayson and keep Barnes?

hagan714 · 10-14-2016, 07:06 PM

Joe Callahan

The 6-foot-1, 216-pounder came seemingly out of nowhere (actually, he came out of Division III Wesley College in Delaware) to complete 54 of 88 passes (61.4 percent) for 499 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions during the preseason.
Saints claim Packers

He had a strong preseason, but doesn't have much of a future as a backup.
Joe Callahan - New Orleans Saints - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Joe Callahan has all the intangibles and attributes you look for. Despite playing for D-III Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, Callahan displayed many key attributes for a NFL level signal caller. The few that stick out were his arm strength, athletic ability, grit, and leadership. He has the ability to make these crazy plays when his body is in weird positions. In all reality he really reminds me of a poor man’s Brett Favre.
https://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/17/g...undrafted-gem/

He’s considered a smart quarterback (6-1, 216 pounds) with a high football IQ, decent arm strength and good scrambling ability.
Who is Joe Callahan? Get to know the Packers rookie QB | NFL | Sporting News

sounds like a solid gamble if your looking for a backup. besides you never know

Crusader · 10-14-2016, 07:25 PM

Why not take a look? Its not like Barnes are going anywhere soon.

jnormand · 10-14-2016, 07:44 PM

I've talked to a couple of friends that are Packer fans and they're pissed they let this kid go.

Danno · 10-14-2016, 07:53 PM

Its because we're trading Brees and we'll need a couple decent prospects behind 51 year old backup Luke McCown.

Thanks for the memories Drew.

ChrisXVI · 10-14-2016, 08:14 PM

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RaginCajun83 · 10-14-2016, 10:50 PM

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10-14-2016, 05:43 PM	#1
Threaded by CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556 Rating: (0 votes - average) The Saints have claimed rookie quarterback Joe Callahan via waivers from the Packers. The Packers waived Callahan Thursday. He had made the team — and apparently made an impression on the Saints — with a strong preseason showing. Callahan is an undrafted rookie who played Div. III college football at Wesley. The Saints had been going with just Drew Brees and Luke McCown at quarterback on the active roster since cutting Garrett Grayson, a second-year player who’s on the practice squad. The Saints cut veteran tackle Khalif Barnes to create room on the roster for Callahan. Saints claim rookie quarterback \| ProFootballTalk Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 10-16-2016 at 11:04 AM..
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10-14-2016, 06:12 PM	#2
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback Originally Posted by CharityMike The Saints have claimed rookie quarterback Joe Callahan via waivers from the Packers. The Packers waived Callahan Thursday. He had made the team — and apparently made an impression on the Saints — with a strong preseason showing. Callahan is an undrafted rookie who played Div. III college football at Wesley. The Saints had been going with just Drew Brees and Luke McCown at quarterback on the active roster since cutting Garrett Grayson, a second-year player who’s on the practice squad. The Saints cut veteran tackle Khalif Barnes to create room on the roster for Callahan. Saints claim rookie quarterback \| ProFootballTalk I don't understand this move. ScottF likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback The Packers loved this kid and he looked damn good in preseason. No doubt they were hoping they could stash him on the practice squad. Not a good look for Grayson. jnormand and ctsaint01 like this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback Originally Posted by ChrisXVI The Packers loved this kid and he looked damn good in preseason. No doubt they were hoping they could stash him on the practice squad. Not a good look for Grayson. Why not release Grayson and keep Barnes?

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback Joe Callahan The 6-foot-1, 216-pounder came seemingly out of nowhere (actually, he came out of Division III Wesley College in Delaware) to complete 54 of 88 passes (61.4 percent) for 499 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions during the preseason. Saints claim Packers He had a strong preseason, but doesn't have much of a future as a backup. Joe Callahan - New Orleans Saints - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com Joe Callahan has all the intangibles and attributes you look for. Despite playing for D-III Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, Callahan displayed many key attributes for a NFL level signal caller. The few that stick out were his arm strength, athletic ability, grit, and leadership. He has the ability to make these crazy plays when his body is in weird positions. In all reality he really reminds me of a poor man’s Brett Favre. https://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/17/g...undrafted-gem/ He’s considered a smart quarterback (6-1, 216 pounds) with a high football IQ, decent arm strength and good scrambling ability. Who is Joe Callahan? Get to know the Packers rookie QB \| NFL \| Sporting News sounds like a solid gamble if your looking for a backup. besides you never know saintsfan1976, dizzle88 and ctsaint01 like this.
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback Why not take a look? Its not like Barnes are going anywhere soon.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,660	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback I've talked to a couple of friends that are Packer fans and they're pissed they let this kid go. hagan714 and ChrisXVI like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints claim rookie quarterback Its because we're trading Brees and we'll need a couple decent prospects behind 51 year old backup Luke McCown. Thanks for the memories Drew. Euphoria likes this.

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