Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR

AsylumGuido · 09-20-2018, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

You know what I mean.

They probably felt Lewis was more game ready. He knew the passing plays and could also return kicks. Perhaps they felt Scott just needed more time to get the running scheme down. I think Scott is more in heir long term plans. Just like when I asked Strief about Rick Leonard going to the practice squad. He said he told Leonard that the practice squad is a good thing so don't get down about it.

CharityMike · 09-20-2018, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

They probably felt Lewis was more game ready. He knew the passing plays and could also return kicks. Perhaps they felt Scott just needed more time to get the running scheme down. I think Scott is more in heir long term plans. Just like when I asked Strief about Rick Leonard going to the practice squad. He said he told Leonard that the practice squad is a good thing so don't get down about it.

I get all that, I was just making a point that TLL was not the answer at kick returner over the likes of Scott and Tate. So if Scott is better off on the PS, ok, but Tate showed way better than TLL. And is also a better receiver I would imagine.

AsylumGuido · 09-20-2018, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

I get all that, I was just making a point that TLL was not the answer at kick returner over the likes of Scott and Tate. So if Scott is better off on the PS, ok, but Tate showed way better than TLL. And is also a better receiver I would imagine.

It's looking like Ginn and Kamara may be handling those duties.

Or they could still bring back Tate, I suppose.

K Major · 09-20-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

It's looking like Ginn and Kamara may be handling those duties.

Or they could still bring back Tate, I suppose.

Put me in the camp that hates that idea. Kamara is far too valuable to field punts and Ginn has a case of the butter fingers.

I'd prefer plan C (Tate) + IMO he had a solid camp. If coaches like what they've seen from Meredith in practice, it's quite possible he is activated on Sunday.

AsylumGuido · 09-20-2018, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Put me in the camp that hates that idea. Kamara is far too valuable to field punts and Ginn has a case of the butter fingers.

I'd prefer plan C (Tate) + IMO he had a solid camp. If coaches like what they've seen from Meredith in practice, it's quite possible he is activated on Sunday.

I agree. I didn't say I liked it, but it's looking like the most probable outcome ... at least for the short term. I can see why they cut Tate if he was vested. It would have made sense to bring him back after the first game if they saw him as a temporary fix to avoid the full season guaranteed salary. I'm not seeing if he's been picked up elsewhere, though.

The Dude · 09-20-2018, 10:09 PM

I was really pulling for him but he just couldn’t get it done. What’s Tate doing? I see Armstead is back on the injury report.

jeanpierre · 09-20-2018, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Blessing in disguise

Amen...

Regrets to Tommylee, but sometimes the Almighty has to step in and save Sean Payton the GM from himself...

CharityMike · 09-21-2018, 12:05 AM

I really don't see the appeal of TLL. The guy gets tackled if a defense player farts on him. I don't feel he is even average as a receiver. I just don't get the love affair.

09-20-2018, 02:06 PM	#11
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR Originally Posted by CharityMike You know what I mean. They probably felt Lewis was more game ready. He knew the passing plays and could also return kicks. Perhaps they felt Scott just needed more time to get the running scheme down. I think Scott is more in heir long term plans. Just like when I asked Strief about Rick Leonard going to the practice squad. He said he told Leonard that the practice squad is a good thing so don't get down about it.

09-20-2018, 02:10 PM	#12
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR Originally Posted by AsylumGuido They probably felt Lewis was more game ready. He knew the passing plays and could also return kicks. Perhaps they felt Scott just needed more time to get the running scheme down. I think Scott is more in heir long term plans. Just like when I asked Strief about Rick Leonard going to the practice squad. He said he told Leonard that the practice squad is a good thing so don't get down about it. I get all that, I was just making a point that TLL was not the answer at kick returner over the likes of Scott and Tate. So if Scott is better off on the PS, ok, but Tate showed way better than TLL. And is also a better receiver I would imagine.

09-20-2018, 02:19 PM	#13
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR Originally Posted by CharityMike I get all that, I was just making a point that TLL was not the answer at kick returner over the likes of Scott and Tate. So if Scott is better off on the PS, ok, but Tate showed way better than TLL. And is also a better receiver I would imagine. It's looking like Ginn and Kamara may be handling those duties. Or they could still bring back Tate, I suppose.

09-20-2018, 03:10 PM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR Originally Posted by AsylumGuido It's looking like Ginn and Kamara may be handling those duties. Or they could still bring back Tate, I suppose. Put me in the camp that hates that idea. Kamara is far too valuable to field punts and Ginn has a case of the butter fingers. I'd prefer plan C (Tate) + IMO he had a solid camp. If coaches like what they've seen from Meredith in practice, it's quite possible he is activated on Sunday. 44Champs, ChrisXVI and CharityMike like this.

09-20-2018, 05:04 PM	#15
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR Originally Posted by K Major Put me in the camp that hates that idea. Kamara is far too valuable to field punts and Ginn has a case of the butter fingers. I'd prefer plan C (Tate) + IMO he had a solid camp. If coaches like what they've seen from Meredith in practice, it's quite possible he is activated on Sunday. I agree. I didn't say I liked it, but it's looking like the most probable outcome ... at least for the short term. I can see why they cut Tate if he was vested. It would have made sense to bring him back after the first game if they saw him as a temporary fix to avoid the full season guaranteed salary. I'm not seeing if he's been picked up elsewhere, though.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints place Tommylee Lewis on IR I really don't see the appeal of TLL. The guy gets tackled if a defense player farts on him. I don't feel he is even average as a receiver. I just don't get the love affair. K Major likes this.

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