Lasco waived
 

Per WWWL

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confirmed
late week cut- always easy to bring back
expect he'll resign next week and then we cut the 3rd Qb

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

And Lasco is still eligible for the PS.

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I figured they would want Lasco's special teams play more than Edmunds as a 4th stringer who doesn't have the same impact on ST. I realize they do a lot of pointless shuffling of the roster, but this directly affects our coverage team if Lasco's not out there this week. Whatever, I guess.

They'll probably bring him back and waive him again three more times before the week is over, knowing them.

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Didn't take Edmunds long to secure the #4 spot. I look for Edmunds to have a really good year if one of the 3 go down. I love his vision and running style.

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I do too, but the experts pointed to his exceptional special teams play as the reason he made this team.

The combo of shining as a RB as well as excelling at ST's made it a no brainer for the staff to keep him as a 4th RB.

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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.

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Also if your not on week 1 53 man roster contract not guaranteed for full season.

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Where to send flowers?

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Haha classic

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

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

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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.

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

Saints needed a big bruiser any ways.

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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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He'll be back.

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

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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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Exactly!!

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I am ok with this move. I think they are on to something about the 3rd QB and really don't want to cut Chase because he is good for the locker room. Perhaps reserving judgement on that new QB until they see how he fits before letting Chase go. I am real excited that we could have a future QB on the roster...

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Can he play FB too? :confused:

Never was a Lasco fan at the NFL level.

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Maybe the O-line didn't open the holes this year. Although we stunk last preseason without Jahri Evans. So I don't know what to think. I really really like Lasco on special teams and I remember him running hard.

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I'd be a bit surprised if Danny doesn't return to B&G.. possibly after the Vikes game.

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Actually, I was specifically referring to his running; he just didn't run with the same authority...

It was believed he won the job based on his gunner skills on kick coverage units, so maybe someone else is getting a MNF tryout...