Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee

SmashMouth · 09-02-2018, 10:40 PM

After keeping just two true running backs on their initial 53-man roster, the New Orleans Saints signed running back Mike Gillislee Sunday (Sept. 2).

The Patriots released Gillislee Saturday (Sept. 1) after he rushed for 960 yards and 13 touchdowns the last two years.

As a vested veteran, Gillislee immediately became a free agent and one of the more accomplished backs on the open market. Given the Saints current running back situation at the position, the two sides seemed to make sense for each other.

Mark Ingram is serving a four-game suspension to start the season. Jonathan Williams, who looked to be a solid bet to make the Saints roster after a strong preseason, was among the Saints roster cuts Saturday.

That left the Saints with Alvin Kamara and rookie Boston Scott as the only true running backs on the roster, with the team also keeping fullbacks Zach Line and Trey Edmunds.

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CharityMike · 09-02-2018, 10:45 PM

I am thinking Seans buddy Mr. Belicheck gave him a heads up on them releasing him. So that is why they cut Williams.

The Dude · 09-03-2018, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

I am thinking Seans buddy Mr. Belicheck gave him a heads up on them releasing him. So that is why they cut Williams.

That makes sense. Williams was the most surprising cut Imo.

AsylumGuido · 09-03-2018, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

Williams will probably come back to burn us.

Originally Posted by The Dude

That makes sense. Williams was the most surprising cut Imo.

But Williams landed back on our practice squad.

The Dude · 09-03-2018, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

But Williams landed back on our practice squad.

Sometimes we post things before events take place. Williams wasn’t signed, or at least some of us had not heard he had signed at the time these posts were made. Glad it gave you the opportunity to show us all how in the know you are though. Gosh your impressive.

And you can mop the floor with the sarcasm dripping off that last statement.

AsylumGuido · 09-04-2018, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Sometimes we post things before events take place. Williams wasn’t signed, or at least some of us had not heard he had signed at the time these posts were made. Glad it gave you the opportunity to show us all how in the know you are though. Gosh your impressive.

And you can mop the floor with the sarcasm dripping off that last statement.

That's exactly why I "preach" patience. Several around here can't wait to rush to their keyboard/phone and criticize personnel moves before knowing what is going on in actuality.

voodooido · 09-02-2018, 10:47 PM

Yup, no doubt this was In the works when they released Williams.

Audiotom · 09-02-2018, 11:19 PM

So who gets cut? A full back?

CharityMike · 09-02-2018, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

So who gets cut? A full back?

No one. We cut Williams, who was suppose to be Ingrams replacement while he was out 4 wks. But my theory is, they released Williams because Sean talked to Belechick and got the heads up on them releasing Gillislee.

WhoDat!656 · 09-02-2018, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

So who gets cut? A full back?

Has Kuhn been released? I don't se him on the roster

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee After keeping just two true running backs on their initial 53-man roster, the New Orleans Saints signed running back Mike Gillislee Sunday (Sept. 2). The Patriots released Gillislee Saturday (Sept. 1) after he rushed for 960 yards and 13 touchdowns the last two years. As a vested veteran, Gillislee immediately became a free agent and one of the more accomplished backs on the open market. Given the Saints current running back situation at the position, the two sides seemed to make sense for each other. Mark Ingram is serving a four-game suspension to start the season. Jonathan Williams, who looked to be a solid bet to make the Saints roster after a strong preseason, was among the Saints roster cuts Saturday. That left the Saints with Alvin Kamara and rookie Boston Scott as the only true running backs on the roster, with the team also keeping fullbacks Zach Line and Trey Edmunds. read more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee I am thinking Seans buddy Mr. Belicheck gave him a heads up on them releasing him. So that is why they cut Williams. Barry from MS and MarchingOn like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by CharityMike I am thinking Seans buddy Mr. Belicheck gave him a heads up on them releasing him. So that is why they cut Williams. That makes sense. Williams was the most surprising cut Imo.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by RailBoss Williams will probably come back to burn us. Originally Posted by The Dude That makes sense. Williams was the most surprising cut Imo. But Williams landed back on our practice squad.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by AsylumGuido But Williams landed back on our practice squad. Sometimes we post things before events take place. Williams wasn’t signed, or at least some of us had not heard he had signed at the time these posts were made. Glad it gave you the opportunity to show us all how in the know you are though. Gosh your impressive. And you can mop the floor with the sarcasm dripping off that last statement. Beastmode likes this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by The Dude Sometimes we post things before events take place. Williams wasn’t signed, or at least some of us had not heard he had signed at the time these posts were made. Glad it gave you the opportunity to show us all how in the know you are though. Gosh your impressive. And you can mop the floor with the sarcasm dripping off that last statement. That's exactly why I "preach" patience. Several around here can't wait to rush to their keyboard/phone and criticize personnel moves before knowing what is going on in actuality.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Yup, no doubt this was In the works when they released Williams. Beastmode likes this.
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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by Audiotom So who gets cut? A full back? No one. We cut Williams, who was suppose to be Ingrams replacement while he was out 4 wks. But my theory is, they released Williams because Sean talked to Belechick and got the heads up on them releasing Gillislee.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by Audiotom So who gets cut? A full back? Has Kuhn been released? I don't se him on the roster

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