2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

jeanpierre · 01-06-2020, 06:44 PM

K Major · 01-08-2020, 08:02 AM

JP -

I do recall the conversations you had with Chris, our dear friend Hagin and others on the G position several seasons ago. Specifically Brandon Scherff ... he's battled injuries as of late however he's a BIG NASTY that we obviously NEEDED in the playoffs against the good teams.

If SP and co intend to "retool" around Brees in 2020, upgrade the GUARD position this off season. IIRC the Saints were HIGH on Brandon coming out of that 2015 draft class. If they believe this is your guy to get us over the top, spend the money and welcome him to New Orleans.

Keep an eye on this player as we enter the off season and into Free Agency.

halloween 65 · 01-08-2020, 08:38 AM

G used to be the stoutest position for us on the O line, we could get by with decent T. There are some really good G coming out in this draft. Decently deep. I'm all about the youth movement on both of the front lines. Payton usually drafts good ones but gets a Charlie Brown every now and then. 2nd and 3rd round I pull the trigger. They will still be there.

K Major · 01-08-2020, 08:40 AM

SLB (2) 53 - A.J. Klein, 58 - Stephone Anthony (FA 2019)
MLB (2) 54 - Kiko Alonso (Trade MIA), 51 - Manti Teo (FA 2019)
WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 52 - Craig Robertson (FA 2019)

Upgrades needed ^^^ if your name is not DEMARIO DAVIS.

Kiko (3rd ACL), Teo (limited/bad in coverage), Craig (nothing but more than depth), Klein (good in nickle packages only), Anzalone (durability/can't count on him in Dec/subsequent playoff run)

Losing MIKE NOLAN ... huge.

st thomas · 01-08-2020, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

SLB (2) 53 - A.J. Klein, 58 - Stephone Anthony (FA 2019)
MLB (2) 54 - Kiko Alonso (Trade MIA), 51 - Manti Teo (FA 2019)
WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 52 - Craig Robertson (FA 2019)

Upgrades needed ^^^ if your name is not DEMARIO DAVIS.

Kiko (3rd ACL), Teo (limited/bad in coverage), Craig (nothing but more than depth), Klein (good in nickle packages only), Anzalone (durability/can't count on him in Dec/subsequent playoff run)

Losing MIKE NOLAN ... huge.

Kiko Alonzo , Alazone and apple can walk , pj willams ,Marcus Williams can get traded it wouldn’t bother me in the least-and mike Nolan is leaving because of DA should have took over his job . The back end of our defense has sucked and keep sucking when it counts

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jeanpierre · 01-08-2020, 10:42 AM

We can't afford two, three Demario Davis's, no team can without sacrificing in other areas...

Most successful teams prioritize, slot money at QB, CBs, OL, WRs, DEs...

The Saints, like most teams, play nickel defense over 50% of the time, that's why stud LB thumpers don't get drafted to late in the third day of the draft, if at all...

Get the frustration, but for what we're paying - Klein is a bargain. If Anzalone is signed at the same slot, so would he. From what I'm told, Anzalone extensive college injury finally has the care, time to heal...

And I'd be really p/o'd to have given up Vince Biegel for a one year rental on Alonzo; the quad injury was a freak injury and he obviously came back too soon and compounded his injury...

Plus, we have some terrific young LBers who were stashed on Reserve, Injured that will bring a lot to Training Camp this coming season...

If we haven't traded away our 5th, 6th round picks, I'm looking for guys like Cal's Evan Weaver, Wake Forest' Justin Strnad, and former QB, UNC LBers Chazz Surratt to fall and snag them then...

K Major · 01-08-2020, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Plus, we have some terrific young LBers who were stashed on Reserve, Injured that will bring a lot to Training Camp this coming season...

All we got is Demario. Those guys "stashed" on IR, practice squad aren't the answer. Trust me on this one. Watch the Niners LB core on Sat and tell me if our current roster at LB collectively can play at that same level.

I think Parcells said it best ... "if you have too many average guys on the roster, it makes you an average team at best".

jeanpierre · 01-10-2020, 02:52 AM

Parcells also never sniffed the SuperBowl after Free Agency took over the league after the late 90s...

Could our linebacker play be better? Absolutely.

But our linebacker play is still among the top third in the league, and I can live with that if our skill players, WRs not named Thomas, DBs would step up and finish the deal...

K Major · 01-16-2020, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Could our linebacker play be better? Absolutely.

But our linebacker play is still among the top third in the league, and I can live with that if our skill players, WRs not named Thomas, DBs would step up and finish the deal...

On paper sure but in games .. all I consistently see is Demario showing up with his lunch pale.

Klein - UFA
Kiko - 3rd ACL tear (possibly cap casualty)
Thor - good player but can he go the distance?

It would be very wise for the Saints front office brass to address the linebacker position this off season and into the draft.

There could be a stud that falls from 3rd -5th round like that assassin Dre Greenlaw/Arkansas (Niners). Terrific 5th round (did not run 40 @ combine due to sore hamstring) rookie draft pick.

I'm no longer content with the core we have now. Good enough for reg season ? Sure but the playoffs ... different animal & we need more sideline dawgs.

K Major · 01-18-2020, 11:05 AM

Amie Just
✔
@Amie_Just

Saints are signing WR Maurice Harris to a reserve/future deal.

He was with the Patriots this past offseason before going on IR, and later being released with an injury settlement. Was previously with Washington.

9:27 AM - Jan 16, 2020 · New Orleans, LA

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01-08-2020, 08:02 AM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook JP - I do recall the conversations you had with Chris, our dear friend Hagin and others on the G position several seasons ago. Specifically Brandon Scherff ... he's battled injuries as of late however he's a BIG NASTY that we obviously NEEDED in the playoffs against the good teams. If SP and co intend to "retool" around Brees in 2020, upgrade the GUARD position this off season. IIRC the Saints were HIGH on Brandon coming out of that 2015 draft class. If they believe this is your guy to get us over the top, spend the money and welcome him to New Orleans. Keep an eye on this player as we enter the off season and into Free Agency.

01-08-2020, 08:38 AM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook G used to be the stoutest position for us on the O line, we could get by with decent T. There are some really good G coming out in this draft. Decently deep. I'm all about the youth movement on both of the front lines. Payton usually drafts good ones but gets a Charlie Brown every now and then. 2nd and 3rd round I pull the trigger. They will still be there.

01-08-2020, 08:40 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook SLB (2) 53 - A.J. Klein, 58 - Stephone Anthony (FA 2019) MLB (2) 54 - Kiko Alonso (Trade MIA), 51 - Manti Teo (FA 2019) WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 52 - Craig Robertson (FA 2019) Upgrades needed ^^^ if your name is not DEMARIO DAVIS. Kiko (3rd ACL), Teo (limited/bad in coverage), Craig (nothing but more than depth), Klein (good in nickle packages only), Anzalone (durability/can't count on him in Dec/subsequent playoff run) Losing MIKE NOLAN ... huge.

01-08-2020, 08:58 AM	#5
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major SLB (2) 53 - A.J. Klein, 58 - Stephone Anthony (FA 2019) MLB (2) 54 - Kiko Alonso (Trade MIA), 51 - Manti Teo (FA 2019) WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 52 - Craig Robertson (FA 2019) Upgrades needed ^^^ if your name is not DEMARIO DAVIS. Kiko (3rd ACL), Teo (limited/bad in coverage), Craig (nothing but more than depth), Klein (good in nickle packages only), Anzalone (durability/can't count on him in Dec/subsequent playoff run) Losing MIKE NOLAN ... huge. Kiko Alonzo , Alazone and apple can walk , pj willams ,Marcus Williams can get traded it wouldn’t bother me in the least-and mike Nolan is leaving because of DA should have took over his job . The back end of our defense has sucked and keep sucking when it counts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-08-2020, 10:42 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook We can't afford two, three Demario Davis's, no team can without sacrificing in other areas... Most successful teams prioritize, slot money at QB, CBs, OL, WRs, DEs... The Saints, like most teams, play nickel defense over 50% of the time, that's why stud LB thumpers don't get drafted to late in the third day of the draft, if at all... Get the frustration, but for what we're paying - Klein is a bargain. If Anzalone is signed at the same slot, so would he. From what I'm told, Anzalone extensive college injury finally has the care, time to heal... And I'd be really p/o'd to have given up Vince Biegel for a one year rental on Alonzo; the quad injury was a freak injury and he obviously came back too soon and compounded his injury... Plus, we have some terrific young LBers who were stashed on Reserve, Injured that will bring a lot to Training Camp this coming season... If we haven't traded away our 5th, 6th round picks, I'm looking for guys like Cal's Evan Weaver, Wake Forest' Justin Strnad, and former QB, UNC LBers Chazz Surratt to fall and snag them then...
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01-08-2020, 10:49 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre Plus, we have some terrific young LBers who were stashed on Reserve, Injured that will bring a lot to Training Camp this coming season... All we got is Demario. Those guys "stashed" on IR, practice squad aren't the answer. Trust me on this one. Watch the Niners LB core on Sat and tell me if our current roster at LB collectively can play at that same level. I think Parcells said it best ... "if you have too many average guys on the roster, it makes you an average team at best".

01-10-2020, 02:52 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Parcells also never sniffed the SuperBowl after Free Agency took over the league after the late 90s... Could our linebacker play be better? Absolutely. But our linebacker play is still among the top third in the league, and I can live with that if our skill players, WRs not named Thomas, DBs would step up and finish the deal...

01-16-2020, 08:26 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre Could our linebacker play be better? Absolutely. But our linebacker play is still among the top third in the league, and I can live with that if our skill players, WRs not named Thomas, DBs would step up and finish the deal... On paper sure but in games .. all I consistently see is Demario showing up with his lunch pale. Klein - UFA Kiko - 3rd ACL tear (possibly cap casualty) Thor - good player but can he go the distance? It would be very wise for the Saints front office brass to address the linebacker position this off season and into the draft. There could be a stud that falls from 3rd -5th round like that assassin Dre Greenlaw/Arkansas (Niners). Terrific 5th round (did not run 40 @ combine due to sore hamstring) rookie draft pick. I'm no longer content with the core we have now. Good enough for reg season ? Sure but the playoffs ... different animal & we need more sideline dawgs.

01-18-2020, 11:05 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,829 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2019 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Amie Just ✔ @Amie_Just Saints are signing WR Maurice Harris to a reserve/future deal. He was with the Patriots this past offseason before going on IR, and later being released with an injury settlement. Was previously with Washington. 9:27 AM - Jan 16, 2020 · New Orleans, LA

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