Saints Sign WR Dan Arnold, 6'6" 220lbs - Jimmy Graham Replacement?
 

The New Orleans Saints tweaked the roster entering the final week of organized team activities (OTAs).

The Saints signed wide receiver Dan Arnold and waived guard Drew Iddings, according to Monday's NFL Transactions report.

The 6-foot-5, 222-pound Arnold, who played collegiately at Wisconsin-Platteville, attended the rookie minicamp in May on a tryout basis.

Arnold, a native of Fargo, S.D., posted a 4.63 time in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day workout, and totaled 65 catches for 1,176 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2016.

The 6-foot-6, 290-pound Iddings also attended the rookie minicamp on a tryout basis before the Saints signed him on May 16.

Iddings originally participated in the minicamp at defensive end, which is his natural position, before the Saints moved him to guard.

The Saints wrap up OTAs on Thursday before holding a three-day mandatory minicamp on June 13-15.

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*Brandon Coleman

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Did we look under that rock? Ooooohhh look there's another rock! What's under it? Damn! Gold! I told you! :p

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That is an interesting prospect. 4.63 is nowhere near blazing but should be adequate at that size. He should pose an interesting matchup in the redzone.

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Yeah his long speed may not be great, but he's definitely explosive with a 4.30 20 yard shuttle and 39.5" vertical jump.

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Seems interesting. From the highlights it looks like he is hard to bring down after the catch.

It will likely come down to what's between his ears. Can he grasp the Saints offense quick enough?

If he can...and if he can block...he is not only a Graham replacement but a possible a Graham upgrade.

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Just glad I was able to watch a college football highlight film without an annoying obscure hip hop track.

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100% correct however in those brief highlights, I never saw him get caught from behind by defenders. Not once. Deceptive speed.

Camp awaits.

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Good point and this is why I think Brandon Coleman is safe as the #4 WR. He is not a popular guy but he knows Sean Payton's playbook & can block. Our offense is complicated so there is the trust factor.

Dan Arnold could make a solid PS candidate unless he goes beast mode at camp. With a little polish, he could be the future.

Training camp is his audition.

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6'6" and 290

Can he play TE?

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D3 All American as a WR

2016 D3football.com All-America team - D3football

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Gronk's 40 is 4.68. Jimmy is 4.56.

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Championship? :bng:

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good hands and feet with a ++ catch radius.

here's your shot kid. make the most of it.

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D3 is beyond a long shot. My thought is camp body to get our DB's ready for the tall receivers in our division
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_D...2.80.93Present

I also don't like that he is shorter in he article than the headline

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Lets wait and see. Good Luck young man.

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Jimmy was at least 40 pounds bigger and still faster.

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Looks more like Colston to me.

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6047 222
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2017&genpos=WR
lets calm down with TE bit. he needs to fill out that frame a bit more. solid weight as a wr

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Very little chance he makes the roster as a UDFA rookie being picked up this late. But, if by some miracle he does beat out one of the others it will be because he earned it and THAT could be very exciting.

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and blocking on run plays

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He is the prototype for the new "RD" (rag doll) TE!

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Skinny and slow.

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Eh his 40 time is on the slow side, but his other measurables are pretty explosive numbers. He's a long shot but I'm excited to hear how his development goes this summer.

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I was going to ask what kind of crack you were smoking until I realized I read the size of the lineman we cut instead of Arnold. 6-6 290 running 4.6 would've been more promising for TE.

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The guard we cut was 290lbs. Arnold it 220lbs. Camp body.

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Not the first time they brought someone in that no one gave a chance who proved to the naysayers wrong. Let's just see what happens.

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Good body to have around. Hard to find someone his size that is even ok. Really need him on the PS.

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he'll be cut first round if he lasts that long

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Only one round of cuts this year. New rule. Goes from 90 to 53 following the final pre-season game.

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we just need him to catch jump balls.

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I Think that is a good thing. Will give guys like Arnold a chance to stick around longer and develop.

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On the flip side everyone is hitting the unemployment line at the same time. There could be less time to evaluate other teams possible cuts and ensure a good fit for the team. :lightsabres:

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Can he block?

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He isn't slow, understands how to use his body, and looks to have great hands. He might surprise. Most likely a PS candidate.

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Them arms
Boy needs some steak

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Saints waive offensive lineman Cameron Lee, wide receiver Dan Arnold | NOLA.com

Waived with an injury designation.

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Well he's not going to be "The Kid"