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jeanpierre 08-22-2018 06:10 PM
Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 

jeanpierre 08-22-2018 06:12 PM
Re: Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 
BY JOEL A. ERICKSON | JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM AUG 22, 2018 - 5:15 PM

COSTA MESA, Calif. — For the first time in training camp, the Saints are south of the 90-man roster limit as they practice in California.

New Orleans released veterans Terrance West and Josh Huff on Tuesday and placed former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson on injured reserve, but did not make a corresponding move to add to the roster.

But that doesn't mean the Saints have gotten an early start on roster cuts. Every team in the NFL must whittle its roster down to 53 players by 3 p.m. on Sept. 1.

"It was just a matter of looking at guys that we want to focus the reps on, and guys that we were moving on from," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "We've still got a couple of weeks."

West's release gives the Saints a chance to give more snaps to Jonathan Williams and rookie Boston Scott, a pair of players who have given the team a spark at running back. Huff was a veteran in a crowded group of players at receiver.

If injury hits or the need arises, New Orleans could still add players to fill those roster spots in the next couple of weeks.

"We're not set on the number we're at right now," Payton said. "And we're paying attention to what happens each day, transaction-wise."

Beastmode 08-22-2018 06:29 PM
Re: Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 809045)
BY JOEL A. ERICKSON | JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM AUG 22, 2018 - 5:15 PM

COSTA MESA, Calif. — For the first time in training camp, the Saints are south of the 90-man roster limit as they practice in California.

New Orleans released veterans Terrance West and Josh Huff on Tuesday and placed former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson on injured reserve, but did not make a corresponding move to add to the roster.

But that doesn't mean the Saints have gotten an early start on roster cuts. Every team in the NFL must whittle its roster down to 53 players by 3 p.m. on Sept. 1.

"It was just a matter of looking at guys that we want to focus the reps on, and guys that we were moving on from," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "We've still got a couple of weeks."

West's release gives the Saints a chance to give more snaps to Jonathan Williams and rookie Boston Scott, a pair of players who have given the team a spark at running back. Huff was a veteran in a crowded group of players at receiver.

If injury hits or the need arises, New Orleans could still add players to fill those roster spots in the next couple of weeks.

"We're not set on the number we're at right now," Payton said. "And we're paying attention to what happens each day, transaction-wise."



Request you stop bolding your copies of other peoples words. Use your own thoughts. Try it.

Rugby Saint II 08-23-2018 10:53 AM
Re: Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 
I wonder what the over/under is on how many of our players get picked up by another team after cuts?

jeanpierre 08-23-2018 11:01 AM
Re: Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 
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Originally Posted by Beastmode (Post 809047)
Request you stop bolding your copies of other peoples words. Use your own thoughts. Try it.
Quoting the article for those (i.e. Crusader et al) who're overseas and can't access the links nor see fine print on their smart phones...

Out of respect, I responded to your post, but this will be the only notice you'll get of me explaining a personal choice...

SaintFanInATLHELL 08-23-2018 01:21 PM
Re: Releases of Terrance West, Josh Huff do not signal early start to Saints cuts
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 809079)
Quoting the article for those (i.e. Crusader et al) who're overseas and can't access the links nor see fine print on their smart phones...

Out of respect, I responded to your post, but this will be the only notice you'll get of me explaining a personal choice...
JP,

I just wanted to say I appreciate the posting of the properly attributed text into the thread. It saves from having to open up a separate page for the Advocate (though the link is available).

As a show of solidarity I'd be happy to post everything in gold font and ALL CAPS. As you pointed out, it's a personal choice. I can't see why it would bother anyone.

SFIAH


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