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WillMacKenzie 05-05-2017 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by blackangold (Post 749006)
How didn't he get a fair shake?

Came in day 1 and was given the starting job, never earned it. Better yet, he was awful at the position and still played all year. Kruger was no different than Bobby Richardson. Meanwhile a guy that actually earned the spot rode the bench all season...

Maybe that's not his fault, but the coaches should have benched him at some point.
He wasn't awful at the position, he just had the deck stacked against him a little bit. I think you're misunderstanding what I meant by "fair shake" as in he didn't get an opportunity, I meant fair shake as in he had bit of bad luck to start off with.

But like I said, that's the NFL, even Cam Jordan had an off year. It happens, and that's just too bad.

jeanpierre 05-05-2017 11:33 AM
Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
 
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Originally Posted by blackangold (Post 749006)
How didn't he get a fair shake?

Came in day 1 and was given the starting job, never earned it. Better yet, he was awful at the position and still played all year. Kruger was no different than Bobby Richardson. Meanwhile a guy that actually earned the spot rode the bench all season...

Maybe that's not his fault, but the coaches should have benched him at some point.
Well, he came Day 1 as he wasn't signed until August 31, 2016 of the regular season; no training camp, nada...

Second, he was still recovering from a neck injury...

And third, just when he really was getting into his groove, he was injured in Week 4 and not at playing strength until Week 8...

It's moot now, but there were many challenges with bringing him in so late...

K Major 05-05-2017 11:54 AM
Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
 
If newly signed FA Okafor (assuming he is 100%) is simply better than Kruger and injuries don't get in our way, we are going to be good on defense. I mean good. If you've noticed, we have made LB, S & cornerback strong positions this off - season.

IMO, the D-line is already athletic. Do not sleep on Okafor.

ScottF 05-05-2017 12:17 PM
Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
 
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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 749025)
If newly signed FA Okafor (assuming he is 100%) is simply better than Kruger and injuries don't get in our way, we are going to be good on defense. I mean good. If you've noticed, we have made LB, S & cornerback strong positions this off - season.

IMO, the D-line is already athletic. Do not sleep on Okafor.
I hope everybody is right and I'm wrong on Okafor. He's big and fast, but that has not translated to much stats-wise. I know he was down the line on the depth chart, but you have to think if he was good enough the Cards would have found a way to get him on the field

K Major 05-05-2017 12:49 PM
Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
 
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Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 749027)
I know he was down the line on the depth chart, but you have to think if he was good enough the Cards would have found a way to get him on the field
Okafor chose New Orleans where he could become a starter from day 1 ;). The Redbirds are loaded and I don't think Alex wants to play behind Chandler J. He would be a rotational player at best.

blackangold 05-05-2017 04:34 PM
Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
 
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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 749022)
Well, he came Day 1 as he wasn't signed until August 31, 2016 of the regular season; no training camp, nada...

Second, he was still recovering from a neck injury...

And third, just when he really was getting into his groove, he was injured in Week 4 and not at playing strength until Week 8...

It's moot now, but there were many challenges with bringing him in so late...
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