And so it begins.... Max Unger out

05-08-2017, 09:55 AM

And just wait til Armstead's knee flares up like it does every year because for some reason he's had a knee injury for 4 years.

halloween 65 · 05-08-2017, 09:56 AM

This is where Lelito would have come in handy as Ungers backup. He played better at C than G.

foreverfan · 05-08-2017, 09:57 AM

From BleacherReport....

The center market in 2017 wasn't especially robust to begin with. After a couple of days of a weak class being picked over, the best shot NFL teams have at upgrading at the position is probably in the 2017 NFL draft.

1. Nick Mangold: If there's a quality starter left in the free-agent market, it's likely Mangold, whom the New York Jets let go after his injury-marred 2016 campaign. However, the former first-round pick is also a seven-time Pro Bowler who was at one time arguably the best in the business.

2. Brian Schwenke: The 25-year-old Schwenke started 28 games for the Tennessee Titans over the last four years. He was squeezed out in Nashville, but a change of scenery could be all the young center needs to take the next step.

3. Ryan Wendell: In 2012, PFF graded Wendell as the best center in the AFC while he was with the Patriots. That was a while back, and he wasn't as good in 2013 or 2014 and barely played due to injury in 2015 and 2016. Someone will give him a chance to try to recapture past glories.

4. Joe Hawley: The 28-year-old isn't a great center. Or even an especially good one. He is, however, hard-nosed and has started 52 games over the past six seasons with the Buccaneers and Falcons.
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foreverfan · 05-08-2017, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

This is where Lelito would have come in handy as Ungers backup. He played better at C than G.

K Major · 05-08-2017, 10:07 AM

Saints center Max Unger injures foot, may not be ready for season | ProFootballTalk

QBREES9 · 05-08-2017, 11:03 AM

Geeez. Ok get better, The sky is not falling.

WillMacKenzie · 05-08-2017, 11:15 AM

ScottF · 05-08-2017, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

From BleacherReport....

The center market in 2017 wasn't especially robust to begin with. After a couple of days of a weak class being picked over, the best shot NFL teams have at upgrading at the position is probably in the 2017 NFL draft.

1. Nick Mangold: If there's a quality starter left in the free-agent market, it's likely Mangold, whom the New York Jets let go after his injury-marred 2016 campaign. However, the former first-round pick is also a seven-time Pro Bowler who was at one time arguably the best in the business.

2. Brian Schwenke: The 25-year-old Schwenke started 28 games for the Tennessee Titans over the last four years. He was squeezed out in Nashville, but a change of scenery could be all the young center needs to take the next step.

3. Ryan Wendell: In 2012, PFF graded Wendell as the best center in the AFC while he was with the Patriots. That was a while back, and he wasn't as good in 2013 or 2014 and barely played due to injury in 2015 and 2016. Someone will give him a chance to try to recapture past glories.

4. Joe Hawley: The 28-year-old isn't a great center. Or even an especially good one. He is, however, hard-nosed and has started 52 games over the past six seasons with the Buccaneers and Falcons.
Randy S is offline

For a rent-a-player signing I'd take any of these 3, but not Wendell. Maybe these guys don't grade out as A plusses, but being a starter in this league does mean something.

jeanpierre · 05-08-2017, 12:21 PM

Saints will look at Senio Kelemete and Cameron Tom before bringing in Nick Mangold...

Mangold's agent will likely start to build a market with Saints division, conference rivals...

Unger out and Stephone Anthony starting over, cue the talking heads on the Jimmy Graham trade...

K Major · 05-08-2017, 12:21 PM

It was clearly Greenbriar (sarcasm)

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: And so it begins.... Max Unger out This is where Lelito would have come in handy as Ungers backup. He played better at C than G.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: And so it begins.... Max Unger out From BleacherReport.... The center market in 2017 wasn't especially robust to begin with. After a couple of days of a weak class being picked over, the best shot NFL teams have at upgrading at the position is probably in the 2017 NFL draft. 1. Nick Mangold: If there's a quality starter left in the free-agent market, it's likely Mangold, whom the New York Jets let go after his injury-marred 2016 campaign. However, the former first-round pick is also a seven-time Pro Bowler who was at one time arguably the best in the business. 2. Brian Schwenke: The 25-year-old Schwenke started 28 games for the Tennessee Titans over the last four years. He was squeezed out in Nashville, but a change of scenery could be all the young center needs to take the next step. 3. Ryan Wendell: In 2012, PFF graded Wendell as the best center in the AFC while he was with the Patriots. That was a while back, and he wasn't as good in 2013 or 2014 and barely played due to injury in 2015 and 2016. Someone will give him a chance to try to recapture past glories. 4. Joe Hawley: The 28-year-old isn't a great center. Or even an especially good one. He is, however, hard-nosed and has started 52 games over the past six seasons with the Buccaneers and Falcons. Randy S is offline ScottF likes this.
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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: And so it begins.... Max Unger out Originally Posted by halloween 65 This is where Lelito would have come in handy as Ungers backup. He played better at C than G. neugey, jeanpierre and halloween 65 like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: And so it begins.... Max Unger out Originally Posted by foreverfan From BleacherReport.... The center market in 2017 wasn't especially robust to begin with. After a couple of days of a weak class being picked over, the best shot NFL teams have at upgrading at the position is probably in the 2017 NFL draft. 1. Nick Mangold: If there's a quality starter left in the free-agent market, it's likely Mangold, whom the New York Jets let go after his injury-marred 2016 campaign. However, the former first-round pick is also a seven-time Pro Bowler who was at one time arguably the best in the business. 2. Brian Schwenke: The 25-year-old Schwenke started 28 games for the Tennessee Titans over the last four years. He was squeezed out in Nashville, but a change of scenery could be all the young center needs to take the next step. 3. Ryan Wendell: In 2012, PFF graded Wendell as the best center in the AFC while he was with the Patriots. That was a while back, and he wasn't as good in 2013 or 2014 and barely played due to injury in 2015 and 2016. Someone will give him a chance to try to recapture past glories. 4. Joe Hawley: The 28-year-old isn't a great center. Or even an especially good one. He is, however, hard-nosed and has started 52 games over the past six seasons with the Buccaneers and Falcons. Randy S is offline For a rent-a-player signing I'd take any of these 3, but not Wendell. Maybe these guys don't grade out as A plusses, but being a starter in this league does mean something. foreverfan likes this.

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