Cameron Meridith THURS It's On

blackangold · 08-29-2018, 11:32 AM

I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut.

spkb25 · 08-29-2018, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut.

I think this is accurate. Clearly we won't due to the investment, but yeah he hasn't looked great by any means

K Major · 08-29-2018, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut.

Based on that theory, you could also add in AJ Klein & Ted Ginn Jr ... but neither of which are probably getting the tap (cut). That is why I don't read PFF as the gospel. Meredith is coming back from an ACL tear. He wasn't even supposed to be back by now.

Question for the nayayers ...

What are/were your realistic expectations on a player coming off a major knee tear after 11 months of rehab in a new/complex style of offense that requires precision route running? He's caught over 70% of his passes thrown to him over his young career with lousy QB play in Chicago.

The NFL season is brutal. I'd much have a guy with ability & high ceiling to take his time coming back. The NFL is not a sprint but a marathon.

Rugby Saint II · 08-29-2018, 12:02 PM

He's coming back from a major injury to two ligaments. He's rusty. He's in a new system. He's been limited in practice.

I, for one, am willing to give time until he's been in the system receiving repeated quality snaps before I pass judgement on him.

Barry from MS · 08-29-2018, 01:15 PM

Honestly, Meredith is really a nonfactor on this offense with the immergence of Smith & with Carr continuing to improve on an offense that already has both MT & Kamara.

Great for depth, but he shouldn't even be considered a #2 or #3 WR option. Can we stash him on PUP & bring him back later this season so he can continue to build on "the best shape of his life" in the meantime?

His play doesn't show he's 100% physically and/or mentally.

Beastmode · 08-29-2018, 04:44 PM

It should also be on the Saints. If he gets traded he'll become garbage time Hurns on another team.

K Major · 08-29-2018, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

It should also be on the Saints. If he gets traded he'll become garbage time Hurns on another team.

Is there some sort of obsession of wanting a promising, young Saints player to fail? Remember he's on our team.

AsylumGuido · 08-29-2018, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Is there some sort of obsession of wanting a promising, young Saints player to fail? Remember he's on our team.

It's how he rolls.

Cruize · 08-29-2018, 05:20 PM

I don't see the rush.

Beastmode · 08-29-2018, 05:23 PM

Wanting someone to fail and facing reality are two different things. 3 PS games, can't get open, no catches only drops. He's not ready. I don't know when he will be but it won't be week 1. If you think he is then that is your opinion. There is no evidence to support your opinion but you are entitled to it. Do we have the luxury of letting him remain on the active roster collecting dust? I don't know but I doubt it if it goes on for weeks. We already have a RB doing that so that's two dead weights as of today.

08-29-2018, 11:32 AM	#1
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut.

08-29-2018, 12:02 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,179	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On He's coming back from a major injury to two ligaments. He's rusty. He's in a new system. He's been limited in practice. I, for one, am willing to give time until he's been in the system receiving repeated quality snaps before I pass judgement on him. AsylumGuido and frydaddy like this.

08-29-2018, 01:15 PM	#5
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Honestly, Meredith is really a nonfactor on this offense with the immergence of Smith & with Carr continuing to improve on an offense that already has both MT & Kamara. Great for depth, but he shouldn't even be considered a #2 or #3 WR option. Can we stash him on PUP & bring him back later this season so he can continue to build on "the best shape of his life" in the meantime? His play doesn't show he's 100% physically and/or mentally.

08-29-2018, 04:44 PM	#6
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On It should also be on the Saints. If he gets traded he'll become garbage time Hurns on another team.
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08-29-2018, 04:51 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Originally Posted by Beastmode It should also be on the Saints. If he gets traded he'll become garbage time Hurns on another team. Is there some sort of obsession of wanting a promising, young Saints player to fail? Remember he's on our team. frydaddy likes this.

08-29-2018, 11:48 AM	#2
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Originally Posted by blackangold I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut. I think this is accurate. Clearly we won't due to the investment, but yeah he hasn't looked great by any means

08-29-2018, 12:06 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Originally Posted by blackangold I believe Meredith is one of the worst ranked PFF performers in the preseason. He has yet to catch a single pass but has 2 drops credited to him. He might have been decent before the injury, but to be honest, that doesn't matter. Currently, based purely on performance Meredith should be getting cut. Based on that theory, you could also add in AJ Klein & Ted Ginn Jr ... but neither of which are probably getting the tap (cut). That is why I don't read PFF as the gospel. Meredith is coming back from an ACL tear. He wasn't even supposed to be back by now. Question for the nayayers ... What are/were your realistic expectations on a player coming off a major knee tear after 11 months of rehab in a new/complex style of offense that requires precision route running? He's caught over 70% of his passes thrown to him over his young career with lousy QB play in Chicago. The NFL season is brutal. I'd much have a guy with ability & high ceiling to take his time coming back. The NFL is not a sprint but a marathon. frydaddy and rezburna like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,701	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Originally Posted by K Major Is there some sort of obsession of wanting a promising, young Saints player to fail? Remember he's on our team. It's how he rolls.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On I don't see the rush.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Cameron Meridith THURS It's On Wanting someone to fail and facing reality are two different things. 3 PS games, can't get open, no catches only drops. He's not ready. I don't know when he will be but it won't be week 1. If you think he is then that is your opinion. There is no evidence to support your opinion but you are entitled to it. Do we have the luxury of letting him remain on the active roster collecting dust? I don't know but I doubt it if it goes on for weeks. We already have a RB doing that so that's two dead weights as of today. The Dude likes this.
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