9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned

Rugby Saint II · 05-04-2017, 03:47 PM

I liked what Kyle Wilson did when he was healthy before he got hurt. He looked like he might be getting better at the position and I'd like to at least bring him to camp.

jeanpierre · 05-05-2017, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I liked what Kyle Wilson did when he was healthy before he got hurt. He looked like he might be getting better at the position and I'd like to at least bring him to camp.

The problem I have with bringing guys like that back in is the snaps, reps you'd take from second year players who really flashed for us last year, our rookie CBs, and our guys getting healthy coming back...

I'd agree that while Wilson wasn't the CB projected by his draft status, he was a very solid slot DB...

And don't forget the Saints originally wanted Moore, lost out, and still got him (is that a good thing?), but SM's got great grades against Julio Jones...

jeanpierre · 05-05-2017, 07:50 AM

After this rookie weekend, we should have a player pool of 90 from which to choose the roster...

...unless, of course, we make a trade...

K Major · 05-05-2017, 11:54 AM

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

Originally Posted by K Major

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

Originally Posted by ScottF

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.

05-04-2017, 03:47 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned I liked what Kyle Wilson did when he was healthy before he got hurt. He looked like he might be getting better at the position and I'd like to at least bring him to camp.

05-05-2017, 05:50 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I liked what Kyle Wilson did when he was healthy before he got hurt. He looked like he might be getting better at the position and I'd like to at least bring him to camp. The problem I have with bringing guys like that back in is the snaps, reps you'd take from second year players who really flashed for us last year, our rookie CBs, and our guys getting healthy coming back... I'd agree that while Wilson wasn't the CB projected by his draft status, he was a very solid slot DB... And don't forget the Saints originally wanted Moore, lost out, and still got him (is that a good thing?), but SM's got great grades against Julio Jones...

05-05-2017, 07:50 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned After this rookie weekend, we should have a player pool of 90 from which to choose the roster... ...unless, of course, we make a trade...

05-05-2017, 11:54 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,827 Blog Entries: 3	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.

05-05-2017, 12:17 PM	#5
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned Originally Posted by K Major 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

05-05-2017, 12:49 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,827 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned Originally Posted by ScottF 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.