Saints can start signing practice squad players

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-01-2019, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I am surprised nobody picked up Humphrey and Butler. If another team decides to sign them to their active roster do we get a chance to elevate the player first kind of like a RFA?

Nope. All 32 practice squads are a shared NFL resource. Any team can elevate any player on any practice squad to their 53 and there's nothing that can be done about it.

SFIAH

vpheughan · 09-01-2019, 04:22 PM

Teams are allowed to sign players from other teams' practice squads, but they don't immediately revert to their practice squad. If a player is signed off another team's practice squad, he has to be elevated to the signing team's 53-man roster for at least three weeks, while also earning three weeks salary.

K Major · 09-01-2019, 04:30 PM

I only see 2 TE's (Cook, Hill) on the active roster.

Either Mack or Arnold will get promoted for the game vs Texans.

jeanpierre · 09-01-2019, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I only see 2 TE's (Cook, Hill) on the active roster.

Either Mack or Arnold will get promoted for the game vs Texans.

Or when the game plan will call for three tight ends or their particular skill sets for match-ups...

K Major · 09-01-2019, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Ozigbo claimed by Jags, that's going to hurt us.

He would have easily filled Ingrams spot for years as a cheap option.

Many here (not you) thought Boston Scott would make Ingram expendable

this time last year too.

Key bullet point here is special teams. Essentially 1/3 an aspect of the game. Dwayne was in on over 40% of special team snaps (he is above avg) & he's experienced. #3 RB is usually a special teams guy.

Think Win now mode.

saintfan · 09-01-2019, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Many here (not you) thought Boston Scott would make Ingram expendable this time last year too.

Key bullet point here is special teams. Essentially 1/3 an aspect of the game. Dwayne was in on over 40% of special team snaps (he is above avg) & he's experienced. #3 RB is usually a special teams guy.

Think Win now mode.

You speak with reason sir, but man I hate to see us lose the kid.

K Major · 09-01-2019, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

You speak with reason sir, but man I hate to see us lose the kid.

I'll be honest, I didn't want to lose Ozigbo either.

Thought for sure we'd keep 4 RB's.

The Dude · 09-01-2019, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Ozigbo claimed by Jags, that's going to hurt us.

He would have easily filled Ingrams spot for years as a cheap option.

Guess we can always snatch him up if the need is there assuming he’s not on their 53.

CheramieIII · 09-01-2019, 08:34 PM

I like the PS signings but am really disappointed that we didn't get the Wizard of Oz!

Cruize · 09-01-2019, 08:47 PM

In regards to practice squad players, if anyone wanted to sign a player off the Saints, the Saints have the option of promoting that player to their 53 instead of automatically losing him. As far as keeping just three RB's with Kamara as the lead, I personally believe it signals the Saints are going to be more pass orientated and will run the ball less. I can't see them pounding Kamara and Murray is just above average at best to begin with. A really big step down from Ingram. Seeing as how the Saints are in win now mode, letting Ingram go was a mistake. Are they still good enough? Sure. But, if Kamara gets scuffed up, it's going to be a struggle.

09-01-2019, 04:05 PM	#21
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by The Dude I am surprised nobody picked up Humphrey and Butler. If another team decides to sign them to their active roster do we get a chance to elevate the player first kind of like a RFA? Nope. All 32 practice squads are a shared NFL resource. Any team can elevate any player on any practice squad to their 53 and there's nothing that can be done about it. SFIAH Beastmode and The Dude like this.

09-01-2019, 04:22 PM	#22
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,520	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Teams are allowed to sign players from other teams' practice squads, but they don't immediately revert to their practice squad. If a player is signed off another team's practice squad, he has to be elevated to the signing team's 53-man roster for at least three weeks, while also earning three weeks salary. Beastmode likes this.
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09-01-2019, 04:30 PM	#23
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players I only see 2 TE's (Cook, Hill) on the active roster. Either Mack or Arnold will get promoted for the game vs Texans.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by K Major I only see 2 TE's (Cook, Hill) on the active roster. Either Mack or Arnold will get promoted for the game vs Texans. Or when the game plan will call for three tight ends or their particular skill sets for match-ups... K Major likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by dizzle88 Ozigbo claimed by Jags, that's going to hurt us. He would have easily filled Ingrams spot for years as a cheap option. Many here (not you) thought Boston Scott would make Ingram expendable this time last year too. Key bullet point here is special teams. Essentially 1/3 an aspect of the game. Dwayne was in on over 40% of special team snaps (he is above avg) & he's experienced. #3 RB is usually a special teams guy. Think Win now mode.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by K Major Many here (not you) thought Boston Scott would make Ingram expendable this time last year too. Key bullet point here is special teams. Essentially 1/3 an aspect of the game. Dwayne was in on over 40% of special team snaps (he is above avg) & he's experienced. #3 RB is usually a special teams guy. Think Win now mode. You speak with reason sir, but man I hate to see us lose the kid. Rugby Saint II, Rell&Gold and K Major like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by saintfan You speak with reason sir, but man I hate to see us lose the kid. I'll be honest, I didn't want to lose Ozigbo either. Thought for sure we'd keep 4 RB's.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players Originally Posted by dizzle88 Ozigbo claimed by Jags, that's going to hurt us. He would have easily filled Ingrams spot for years as a cheap option. Guess we can always snatch him up if the need is there assuming he’s not on their 53.
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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players I like the PS signings but am really disappointed that we didn't get the Wizard of Oz! Rell&Gold likes this.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saints can start signing practice squad players In regards to practice squad players, if anyone wanted to sign a player off the Saints, the Saints have the option of promoting that player to their 53 instead of automatically losing him. As far as keeping just three RB's with Kamara as the lead, I personally believe it signals the Saints are going to be more pass orientated and will run the ball less. I can't see them pounding Kamara and Murray is just above average at best to begin with. A really big step down from Ingram. Seeing as how the Saints are in win now mode, letting Ingram go was a mistake. Are they still good enough? Sure. But, if Kamara gets scuffed up, it's going to be a struggle.
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