Lasco waived

WillMacKenzie · 09-08-2017, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Where to send flowers?

Haha classic

ScottF · 09-08-2017, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Probably, but I'm hearing we really really love Edmunds.

And Lasco is still eligible for the PS.

forgot about PS- good point
he certainly hasn't merited enough to be picked up by anyone, so he's probably safe there

Danno · 09-08-2017, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

What did he do on special teams? I don't recall seeing him do anything there, but I sure have seen it from Lasco. Sometimes it seems like the Saints just say things to make themselves feel better about their decisions.

If not, there must be a big difference in what Edmunds does in practice vs. what I saw of him in games. I do prefer him as a runner over Lasco, any day. Just a bit surprised they think he's better than Lasco on special teams.

It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong

AsylumGuido · 09-08-2017, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong

No. I kept reading the same thing from totally different resources. Here are three different snippets. There are many more same the same sort of things about Edmunds.

Rookie third-round pick Alvin Kamara will play a significant role in the passing game, and undrafted rookie Trey Edmunds secured a spot through special teams, which is why the Saints felt comfortable cutting Lasco.

Spending four years, including one as a redshirt, at Virginia Tech, Edmunds came to the Saints with plenty of special teams experience. The Hokies take pride in Beamer Ball, a term named after longtime coach Frank Beamer because of the team's consistent special teams prowess.

Payton said he also kept undrafted rookie running back Trey Edmunds on the roster because ”he was exceptional” on special teams.

hagan714 · 09-08-2017, 10:44 PM

Peterson is a gamble so what the heck roll the dice again.

Saints needed a big bruiser any ways.

burningmetal · 09-08-2017, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong

I was more just wondering "out loud" what the Saints think is so terrific about his special teams play. Wasn't doubting you that that's what Payton said.

I just didn't notice him on special teams. I didn't watch every play, by any means, this preseason, but I saw a fair bit and read plenty, and hadn't really come across anything praising his ST play. I guess he was fundamentally sound in his assignments, though not necessarily making the tackles... Or something along those lines.

QBREES9 · 09-08-2017, 11:55 PM

He'll be back.

Rell&Gold · 09-09-2017, 02:02 AM

Edmunds played better than Lasco and Vito. Edmunds was more versatile.

Cruize · 09-09-2017, 09:29 AM

The tackle Edmunds made in preseason was reminiscent of a Bronco Hall Of Famer. Lasco is a great athlete. Has passion. But, he just isn't anything special as a running back.

halloween 65 · 09-09-2017, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Peterson is a gamble so what the heck roll the dice again.

Saints needed a big bruiser any ways.

Exactly!!

09-08-2017, 09:42 PM	#11
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Lasco waived Originally Posted by Beastmode Where to send flowers? Haha classic

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Lasco waived Originally Posted by Danno Probably, but I'm hearing we really really love Edmunds. And Lasco is still eligible for the PS. forgot about PS- good point he certainly hasn't merited enough to be picked up by anyone, so he's probably safe there foreverfan likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,734	Re: Lasco waived Originally Posted by burningmetal What did he do on special teams? I don't recall seeing him do anything there, but I sure have seen it from Lasco. Sometimes it seems like the Saints just say things to make themselves feel better about their decisions. If not, there must be a big difference in what Edmunds does in practice vs. what I saw of him in games. I do prefer him as a runner over Lasco, any day. Just a bit surprised they think he's better than Lasco on special teams. It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,321	Re: Lasco waived Originally Posted by Danno It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong No. I kept reading the same thing from totally different resources. Here are three different snippets. There are many more same the same sort of things about Edmunds. Rookie third-round pick Alvin Kamara will play a significant role in the passing game, and undrafted rookie Trey Edmunds secured a spot through special teams, which is why the Saints felt comfortable cutting Lasco. Spending four years, including one as a redshirt, at Virginia Tech, Edmunds came to the Saints with plenty of special teams experience. The Hokies take pride in Beamer Ball, a term named after longtime coach Frank Beamer because of the team's consistent special teams prowess. Payton said he also kept undrafted rookie running back Trey Edmunds on the roster because ”he was exceptional” on special teams. foreverfan likes this.
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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Lasco waived Originally Posted by Danno It's just what I've heard about him from several sources. They could be wrong I was more just wondering "out loud" what the Saints think is so terrific about his special teams play. Wasn't doubting you that that's what Payton said. I just didn't notice him on special teams. I didn't watch every play, by any means, this preseason, but I saw a fair bit and read plenty, and hadn't really come across anything praising his ST play. I guess he was fundamentally sound in his assignments, though not necessarily making the tackles... Or something along those lines.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Lasco waived Edmunds played better than Lasco and Vito. Edmunds was more versatile.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Lasco waived The tackle Edmunds made in preseason was reminiscent of a Bronco Hall Of Famer. Lasco is a great athlete. Has passion. But, he just isn't anything special as a running back.
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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: Lasco waived Originally Posted by hagan714 Peterson is a gamble so what the heck roll the dice again. Saints needed a big bruiser any ways. Exactly!!

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