2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

Rugby Saint II · 02-06-2021, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

P (1) 6 - Thomas Morstead great punter for a long, long time but does he return to NO in 2021 at his salary ?

Blake Gillikin has a very strong leg waiting in the wings.

We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him.

K Major · 02-06-2021, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him.

It is what it is Rugby.

See post #1055.

vpheughan · 02-06-2021, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him.

The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby!

a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.

In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt.

In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average.

In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.

In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first).

Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!!

Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush"

AsylumGuido · 02-06-2021, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby!

a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.

In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt.

In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average.

In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.

In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first).

Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!!

Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush"

I'd much rather have Billy Joe Tolliver. Good guy, and QB of my very own Shreveport Pirates in the CFL. Made sure to come up and talk to my son (also a redhead) at practice one day.

Rugby Saint II · 02-07-2021, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby!

a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.

In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt.

In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average.

In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.

In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first).

Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!!

Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush"

I think you mistook my statement. What I wanted to say was that he had an injury this year which led him to a rough start. Morestead mentioned in an interview that it was an injury plus the dedication to kick high short kicks to minimize the returns. It's apparently the new special teams train of thought.

I realize that we likely already have his replacement on the roster who now has a season to pick up some good coaching tips. It's just business. I get that. My hope is that he goes to an AFC team and has a long illustrious career booming puts. Every time I saw him at training camp he always took time to talk to me and my twin brother about rugby and Saints.

02-06-2021, 01:30 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him. It is what it is Rugby. See post #1055.

02-06-2021, 03:22 PM	#3
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,551	Re: 2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him. The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby! *a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.* In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt. In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average. In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V. In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first). Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!! Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush"
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02-06-2021, 05:55 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,671	Re: 2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by vpheughan The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby! *a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.* In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt. In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average. In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V. In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first). Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!! Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush" I'd much rather have Billy Joe Tolliver. Good guy, and QB of my very own Shreveport Pirates in the CFL. Made sure to come up and talk to my son (also a redhead) at practice one day.

02-07-2021, 02:15 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: 2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by vpheughan The last punter the Saints regretted cutting was the original Ron Widby! *a 4th round draft choice of the Saints He signed for a $50,000 bonus, who released him in August when he couldn't beat rookie undrafted free agent Tom McNeill.* In 1968, he became the starting punter and finished tied for fifth in the league with a 40.9-yard average. He had a franchise and a NFL record, with an 84-yard punt against his former team the Saints (also had a 56-yard punt in the same game) and set a second club mark by averaging 53.4 yards per punt. In 1969, he voluntarily gave his #12 jersey to future hall of famer Roger Staubach, who had resigned his naval commission to join the Cowboys. He finished second in the league with a 43.3-yard average. In 1970, he was second in the NFC with a 41.3-yard average. He also set a Super Bowl record with nine punt attempts, while playing against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V. In 1971, he was third in the NFC with a 41.6-yard average. He played in Super Bowl VI and became the second Cowboys punter to be named to the Pro Bowl (Sam Baker was the first). Sorry Kwon, Trey, Ryan and Marshon we couldn't do a deal with you because we didn't want to regret cutting Morestead. We had to trade Kamara and CGM in order to pay his $15,345.00 salary. No we don't expect to win many games but Thomas's leg will earn it's money!! We brought back Billy Joe Hobert at 50 to play QB. Now we have the oldest starting QB in NFL history!!! Like I said think with your "Business Head" and not the one in"Your Ambush" I think you mistook my statement. What I wanted to say was that he had an injury this year which led him to a rough start. Morestead mentioned in an interview that it was an injury plus the dedication to kick high short kicks to minimize the returns. It's apparently the new special teams train of thought. I realize that we likely already have his replacement on the roster who now has a season to pick up some good coaching tips. It's just business. I get that. My hope is that he goes to an AFC team and has a long illustrious career booming puts. Every time I saw him at training camp he always took time to talk to me and my twin brother about rugby and Saints.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: 2020 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major P (1) 6 - Thomas Morstead great punter for a long, long time but does he return to NO in 2021 at his salary ? Blake Gillikin has a very strong leg waiting in the wings. We've been fortunate to have Morestead all these years. IMHO he has been the best overall punter in the league. If you've seen him tackle you'll know that he's the best tackler on the team. Yeah, he played rugby and I'm going to miss him. I hope he punts another ten years and makes us regret cutting him.