Confused on Final 53.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-05-2020, 08:02 PM

The Saints send out a profile on the final 53:
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man

Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P

Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter?

Update from:
https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020

Keeping Gillikin is a bit of a surprise, but makes sense with the COVID effect teams face this year. Most teams only carry a single punter and kicker on their roster each. Gillikin helps if anything should happen and the Saints need a quick replacement if either Lutz or Morstead ends up on the COVID list at any point in 2020. If they let him go to the practice squad, there’s a chance that, should they need his help at any point, he could end up poached elsewhere for the same reason.

Still surprising.

SFIAH

AsylumGuido · 09-05-2020, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The Saints send out a profile on the final 53:
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man

Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P

Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter?

Update from:
https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020

Still surprising.

SFIAH

This is the "first final 53". That roster spot can still be filled with another player at any time. The final final 53 won't be known for days. Right?

neugey · 09-05-2020, 08:52 PM

I haven't been following closely ... but don't we have expanded roster size due to Covid? Is it really still 53?

saintsfan1976 · 09-05-2020, 09:30 PM

We roster a ST’er who can nail a coffin corner or a 45yd FG in the same game. In a season where we could lose someone to Covid this is genius on the part of Payton.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-05-2020, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I haven't been following closely ... but don't we have expanded roster size due to Covid? Is it really still 53?

It's still 53. Practice squad has been expanded to 16, with 6 spots available to any veteran, and 4 spots protected each week of the season.

SFIAH

AsylumGuido · 09-06-2020, 10:33 AM

There is a provision under the new CBA where the game day roster can be increased by one or two players from the practice squad meaning the game day "active" roster can be increased from 46 to 48 ... but certain conditions must be met. These one or two promoted players are protected and can be moved freely back to the practice squad, but this can only take place twice per player per season. There are other conditions, as well, including one dealing with the number of offensive linemen.

Rugby Saint II · 09-06-2020, 03:26 PM

For some reason I've been telling people we went up to 55. I could have sworn I read that multiple times. However, the practice squads have changed as well as the numbers on game day so I must be confused... again! This is getting to be a habit.

AsylumGuido · 09-06-2020, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

For some reason I've been telling people we went up to 55. I could have sworn I read that multiple times. However, the practice squads have changed as well as the numbers on game day so I must be confused... again! This is getting to be a habit.

It can be 55 on game day which means you've moved two players up from the practice squad to your game day "active" roster if all the other criteria is met.

ChrisXVI · 09-06-2020, 05:46 PM

It’s a fluid situation and we may have kept the best players regardless of position.

homerj07 · 09-07-2020, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The Saints send out a profile on the final 53:
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man

Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P

Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter?

Update from:
https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020

Still surprising.

SFIAH

True but it makes a lot of sense!

09-05-2020, 08:02 PM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Confused on Final 53. The Saints send out a profile on the final 53: https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter? Update from: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020 Keeping Gillikin is a bit of a surprise, but makes sense with the COVID effect teams face this year. Most teams only carry a single punter and kicker on their roster each. Gillikin helps if anything should happen and the Saints need a quick replacement if either Lutz or Morstead ends up on the COVID list at any point in 2020. If they let him go to the practice squad, there’s a chance that, should they need his help at any point, he could end up poached elsewhere for the same reason. Still surprising. SFIAH

09-05-2020, 08:46 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Confused on Final 53. Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The Saints send out a profile on the final 53: https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter? Update from: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020 Still surprising. SFIAH This is the "first final 53". That roster spot can still be filled with another player at any time. The final final 53 won't be known for days. Right?

09-05-2020, 08:52 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,714 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Confused on Final 53. I haven't been following closely ... but don't we have expanded roster size due to Covid? Is it really still 53?

09-05-2020, 09:30 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Confused on Final 53. We roster a ST’er who can nail a coffin corner or a 45yd FG in the same game. In a season where we could lose someone to Covid this is genius on the part of Payton.

09-05-2020, 10:09 PM	#5
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Confused on Final 53. Originally Posted by neugey I haven't been following closely ... but don't we have expanded roster size due to Covid? Is it really still 53? It's still 53. Practice squad has been expanded to 16, with 6 spots available to any veteran, and 4 spots protected each week of the season. SFIAH neugey likes this.

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09-06-2020, 10:33 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Confused on Final 53. There is a provision under the new CBA where the game day roster can be increased by one or two players from the practice squad meaning the game day "active" roster can be increased from 46 to 48 ... but certain conditions must be met. These one or two promoted players are protected and can be moved freely back to the practice squad, but this can only take place twice per player per season. There are other conditions, as well, including one dealing with the number of offensive linemen. neugey likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Confused on Final 53. For some reason I've been telling people we went up to 55. I could have sworn I read that multiple times. However, the practice squads have changed as well as the numbers on game day so I must be confused... again! This is getting to be a habit.

09-06-2020, 04:47 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Confused on Final 53. Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II For some reason I've been telling people we went up to 55. I could have sworn I read that multiple times. However, the practice squads have changed as well as the numbers on game day so I must be confused... again! This is getting to be a habit. It can be 55 on game day which means you've moved two players up from the practice squad to your game day "active" roster if all the other criteria is met.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Confused on Final 53. It’s a fluid situation and we may have kept the best players regardless of position.

09-07-2020, 06:45 PM	#10
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Confused on Final 53. Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The Saints send out a profile on the final 53: https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter? Update from: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020 Still surprising. SFIAH True but it makes a lot of sense!