Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles

ChrisXVI · 12-25-2020, 08:19 PM

Well looks like it’s official...

Boston Saint · 12-25-2020, 08:23 PM

Good scoop on an unfortunate situation Chris. Next man Up!

rezburna · 12-25-2020, 08:26 PM

That’s a HUGE L. We can’t depend on the defense to be elite anymore. Anzalone is the ultimate liability.

ChrisXVI · 12-25-2020, 08:35 PM

We need Hendrickson and Malcom Brown back. If our D-Line can get back to full strength and our secondary stays healthy we may be able to survive. If we have to play more dime then so be it.

The fascinating thing to see now will be how we handle Kwon’s contract situation in the offseason. He has a $13.4 million cap hit next year with no dead money if released. He’s a perfect candidate for an extension to keep him around and lower the cap hit, but this injury complicates matters.

SmashMouth · 12-25-2020, 08:37 PM

Neauuuuuuux!

Boston Saint · 12-25-2020, 08:38 PM

Gardner hits like a LB at times.

blackangold · 12-25-2020, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

That’s a HUGE L. We can’t depend on the defense to be elite anymore. Anzalone is the ultimate liability.

I don’t agree with that... what’s your reasoning behind Anzalone ?

cmike · 12-25-2020, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I don’t agree with that... what’s your reasoning behind Anzalone ?

In this game alone he allowed the man he was responsible for to run wide open in the endzone for a TD. Of course Malcolm was blamed for it. He’s just missing too many assignments.

RefsRobbedUs · 12-25-2020, 09:08 PM

It’s a wrap was hoping he would be healthy so we could get him cheap next year

Alexander has no guarantees in his contract for 2021 (there is a vesting injury guarantee which basically offers no protection) so the $13.4 million cost that this will have for 2021 is meaningless since they can walk away with no issue. If he plays great they could look to recover the 5th round pick, but most likely this will be a player who is released come March. There is $0 dead money for the Saints if cut

LivnaLieTimay · 12-25-2020, 09:14 PM

This injury is a big blow, the defense really started to play well once he came over. Feel bad for Kwon and wish him a speedy recovery. AA is going to need to step up and might be more packages for Swearinger. Up to DA to find ways around it but every team faces these situations and the great teams are the ones who step up and figure it out. Getting everyone on the D-line healthy so we can wreak havoc with our front 4 will go a long way towards helping with the injury.

12-25-2020, 08:19 PM	#1
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12-25-2020, 08:23 PM	#2
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles Good scoop on an unfortunate situation Chris. Next man Up! ChrisXVI likes this.

12-25-2020, 08:26 PM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles That’s a HUGE L. We can’t depend on the defense to be elite anymore. Anzalone is the ultimate liability. Papa Voodoo, SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II and 5 others like this.

12-25-2020, 08:35 PM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles We need Hendrickson and Malcom Brown back. If our D-Line can get back to full strength and our secondary stays healthy we may be able to survive. If we have to play more dime then so be it. The fascinating thing to see now will be how we handle Kwon’s contract situation in the offseason. He has a $13.4 million cap hit next year with no dead money if released. He’s a perfect candidate for an extension to keep him around and lower the cap hit, but this injury complicates matters. Rugby Saint II and Boston Saint like this.

12-25-2020, 08:37 PM	#5
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12-25-2020, 08:38 PM	#6
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12-25-2020, 08:46 PM	#7
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles Originally Posted by rezburna That’s a HUGE L. We can’t depend on the defense to be elite anymore. Anzalone is the ultimate liability. I don’t agree with that... what’s your reasoning behind Anzalone ?

12-25-2020, 08:53 PM	#8
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,430	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles Originally Posted by blackangold I don’t agree with that... what’s your reasoning behind Anzalone ? In this game alone he allowed the man he was responsible for to run wide open in the endzone for a TD. Of course Malcolm was blamed for it. He’s just missing too many assignments. Rugby Saint II, Rell&Gold, K Major and 2 others like this.

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RefsRobbedUs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 659	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles It’s a wrap was hoping he would be healthy so we could get him cheap next year Alexander has no guarantees in his contract for 2021 (there is a vesting injury guarantee which basically offers no protection) so the $13.4 million cost that this will have for 2021 is meaningless since they can walk away with no issue. If he plays great they could look to recover the 5th round pick, but most likely this will be a player who is released come March. There is $0 dead money for the Saints if cut
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12-25-2020, 09:14 PM	#10
LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,498	Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles This injury is a big blow, the defense really started to play well once he came over. Feel bad for Kwon and wish him a speedy recovery. AA is going to need to step up and might be more packages for Swearinger. Up to DA to find ways around it but every team faces these situations and the great teams are the ones who step up and figure it out. Getting everyone on the D-line healthy so we can wreak havoc with our front 4 will go a long way towards helping with the injury. jnormand and RailBoss like this.