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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by blackangold 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 ...
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05-05-2017, 09:56 AM | #11 |
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Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
Originally Posted by blackangold
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. |
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05-05-2017, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
Originally Posted by blackangold
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... |
05-05-2017, 11:54 AM | #13 |
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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 | #14 |
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Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
Originally Posted by K Major
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
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05-05-2017, 12:49 PM | #15 |
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Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
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.
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05-05-2017, 04:34 PM | #16 |
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Re: 9 2016 New Orleans Saints free agents who remain unsigned
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
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