Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee

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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.

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.

Beastmode · 09-02-2018, 11:54 PM

I doubt the Pats give anyone a leg up. Just not what Belechick is about. The Cooks deal, we got rooked but we did make it work. They ended up in the SB. They have not picked up any of our players so not buying it.

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

frydaddy · 09-03-2018, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

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

He wasn't on the team this year. They have Zach Line and Trey Edmunds currently at FB. I expect Edmunds will get the boot to make room for Gillislee.

RailBoss · 09-03-2018, 07:13 AM

Williams will probably come back to burn us.

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.

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Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) 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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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,739	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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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee I doubt the Pats give anyone a leg up. Just not what Belechick is about. The Cooks deal, we got rooked but we did make it work. They ended up in the SB. They have not picked up any of our players so not buying it.
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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,947 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints sign veteran running back Mike Gillislee Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Has Kuhn been released? I don't se him on the roster He wasn't on the team this year. They have Zach Line and Trey Edmunds currently at FB. I expect Edmunds will get the boot to make room for Gillislee. Beastmode likes this.

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