Saints cut John Kuhn, again

Utah_Saint · 09-22-2017, 12:29 PM

Saints cut John Kuhn, again
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 21, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT

For the second time this month, the Saints have released fullback John Kuhn.

The Saints cut Kuhn on September 3 and then re-signed him on September 6, and it’s possible they’re planning something similar this time around: New Orleans may not plan to use many offensive formations with a fullback on Sunday against the Panthers, making Kuhn expendable, but they could bring him back next week if they want to have a fullback on the roster.

It’s also possible that some other team could sign Kuhn, although in today’s NFL there aren’t a lot of teams eager to add fullbacks.

Cutting Kuhn frees up the roster spot that the Saints will use for the newly signed Kendall Langford.

Saints cut John Kuhn, again – ProFootballTalk

Not really sure what to think of this move. I thought Kuhn was an important part of establishing a power running game. And with Strief and Armstead out, I would think a fullback was more important than ever.

AsylumGuido · 09-22-2017, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Saints cut John Kuhn, again
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 21, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT

For the second time this month, the Saints have released fullback John Kuhn.

The Saints cut Kuhn on September 3 and then re-signed him on September 6, and it’s possible they’re planning something similar this time around: New Orleans may not plan to use many offensive formations with a fullback on Sunday against the Panthers, making Kuhn expendable, but they could bring him back next week if they want to have a fullback on the roster.

It’s also possible that some other team could sign Kuhn, although in today’s NFL there aren’t a lot of teams eager to add fullbacks.

Cutting Kuhn frees up the roster spot that the Saints will use for the newly signed Kendall Langford.

Saints cut John Kuhn, again – ProFootballTalk

Not really sure what to think of this move. I thought Kuhn was an important part of establishing a power running game. And with Strief and Armstead out, I would think a fullback was more important than ever.

He'll be back. What this is telling me is that the offense will open up more this week and shy away from the power run game that simply was not working.

neugey · 09-22-2017, 12:59 PM

Don't like the move unless Hooman will play some fullback. We can't go entirely away from 2-1-2 personnel, especially since we are struggling in the red zone and we need to give Peat and Ramzyck help on the edge.

But hey what do I know, I'm trying to apply football logic to Payton's personnel moves. Silly me.

AsylumGuido · 09-22-2017, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Don't like the move unless Hooman will play some fullback. We can't go entirely away from 2-1-2 personnel, especially since we are struggling in the red zone and we need to give Peat and Ramzyck help on the edge.

But hey what do I know, I'm trying to apply football logic to Payton's personnel moves. Silly me.

Perhaps he feels going five wide will give us a better chance.

neugey · 09-22-2017, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Perhaps he feels going five wide will give us a better chance.

Without Snead, on the road and against a defense that has only given up 6 points in 2 games? Seems like a risky proposition to me.

Utah_Saint · 09-22-2017, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Without Snead, on the road and against a defense that has only given up 6 points in 2 games? Seems like a risky proposition to me.

Looks like either way they go it's a risky proposition, a passing game without a "possession receiver" to compliment Thomas or a running game without both starting tackles and no real fullback.

hagan714 · 09-22-2017, 02:13 PM

will he get the revolving door award for 2017?

K Major · 09-22-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

will he get the revolving door award for 2017?

Nah, Bryce Harris holds that title.

jnormand · 09-22-2017, 06:12 PM

See you next week John.

QBREES9 · 09-22-2017, 11:37 PM

is he a YO-YO, Take the week off. Will see you next week.

09-22-2017, 12:29 PM	#1
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Saints cut John Kuhn, again Saints cut John Kuhn, again Posted by Michael David Smith on September 21, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT For the second time this month, the Saints have released fullback John Kuhn. The Saints cut Kuhn on September 3 and then re-signed him on September 6, and it’s possible they’re planning something similar this time around: New Orleans may not plan to use many offensive formations with a fullback on Sunday against the Panthers, making Kuhn expendable, but they could bring him back next week if they want to have a fullback on the roster. It’s also possible that some other team could sign Kuhn, although in today’s NFL there aren’t a lot of teams eager to add fullbacks. Cutting Kuhn frees up the roster spot that the Saints will use for the newly signed Kendall Langford. Saints cut John Kuhn, again – ProFootballTalk Not really sure what to think of this move. I thought Kuhn was an important part of establishing a power running game. And with Strief and Armstead out, I would think a fullback was more important than ever. neugey and Rugby Saint II like this.

09-22-2017, 12:33 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Saints cut John Kuhn, again Posted by Michael David Smith on September 21, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT For the second time this month, the Saints have released fullback John Kuhn. The Saints cut Kuhn on September 3 and then re-signed him on September 6, and it’s possible they’re planning something similar this time around: New Orleans may not plan to use many offensive formations with a fullback on Sunday against the Panthers, making Kuhn expendable, but they could bring him back next week if they want to have a fullback on the roster. It’s also possible that some other team could sign Kuhn, although in today’s NFL there aren’t a lot of teams eager to add fullbacks. Cutting Kuhn frees up the roster spot that the Saints will use for the newly signed Kendall Langford. Saints cut John Kuhn, again – ProFootballTalk Not really sure what to think of this move. I thought Kuhn was an important part of establishing a power running game. And with Strief and Armstead out, I would think a fullback was more important than ever. He'll be back. What this is telling me is that the offense will open up more this week and shy away from the power run game that simply was not working.

09-22-2017, 12:59 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Don't like the move unless Hooman will play some fullback. We can't go entirely away from 2-1-2 personnel, especially since we are struggling in the red zone and we need to give Peat and Ramzyck help on the edge. But hey what do I know, I'm trying to apply football logic to Payton's personnel moves. Silly me.

09-22-2017, 01:03 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Originally Posted by neugey Don't like the move unless Hooman will play some fullback. We can't go entirely away from 2-1-2 personnel, especially since we are struggling in the red zone and we need to give Peat and Ramzyck help on the edge. But hey what do I know, I'm trying to apply football logic to Payton's personnel moves. Silly me. Perhaps he feels going five wide will give us a better chance.

09-22-2017, 01:28 PM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Perhaps he feels going five wide will give us a better chance. Without Snead, on the road and against a defense that has only given up 6 points in 2 games? Seems like a risky proposition to me.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Originally Posted by neugey Without Snead, on the road and against a defense that has only given up 6 points in 2 games? Seems like a risky proposition to me. Looks like either way they go it's a risky proposition, a passing game without a "possession receiver" to compliment Thomas or a running game without both starting tackles and no real fullback.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints cut John Kuhn, again Originally Posted by hagan714 will he get the revolving door award for 2017? Nah, Bryce Harris holds that title. jnormand, neugey and hagan714 like this.

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