Seven corners on the roster…

know exactly what they are doing by picking up McAllister and McKenzie before this Pats game. It gives us even more depth with Porter being out until playoffs. And it also keeps us keeps us from starting Gay or Torrence against Moss and Welker. Jenkins I think can hold his own with saftey help. But having 2 vets at CB especially McAlister that has played the Pats so many times and has a feel for the Pats WRs gives us an advantage. Hopefully we’ll get Ellis back and Greer is healthy enough to play well since they basically had a bye week.

I have always liked Mckenzie i’m glad he’s back but i cant believe no one else picked him up

Have always like Mike, but something must be more serious with Greer and/or Porter…….

it looked like they weere tryin g to “pop it in” after the first time he got injured. They might be trying to figure if MM or McAlister are still good enough to be upgrades over Gay. Then there is Young and Reis- because Jenkins or Mc Alister could probably play safety. Could release Yound or Reis.

I hope there is a way to sign Deuce- at least for 1 game for 1 carry so he can officially be a part of this team.

But the fact is that MM was not resigned, Deuce was not resigned, and those were the two players that the fan base was clamoring to have resigned. The result? A 10-0 team. Payton and Loomis know exactly what the @#$% they are doing.

I just hope he is healthy enough to contribute positive plays. I’m just not certain that will happen…

The Saints Mgmt has been keeping tabs on McKenzie’s health all season. The way that Porter and Greer were playing they never needed him.

This has less to do with the injuries to Gay and Torrence, but more about the way Gay has played as the starter. He looked horrible and totally lost. The Saints coaches got used to the idea of having corners who can actually COVER their man with Greer & Porter. Randall Gay simply wasn’t covering anybody that well. The guy is much better as a nickel back.

The Saints actually made their initial overtures to Mckenzie after the Rams game to see what kind of shape he was in. When Gay and Torrence went down it made the decision to pull the trigger that much easier. But they were already looking in that direction anyway.

Mac & Mac (McAllister & McKenzie) give the Saints two quality veterans to help hold down the fort until they can get past some of these injuries. Also, they don’t have to bring anyone back too quick and risk a more serious season ending injury.

Relax guys…..these are to good pickups.

I like this move, Mike was a good corner since he came here in 04. He was playing really well last season until he broke his knee cap. Like McAlister, he’s tall and can cover pretty decently.

I want to call out Leigh Torrence now. Not in a bad way, but i wanted to say that took some guts coming back onto the field to play after separating his shoulder. He sacrificed his body again when he tackled that reciever with his shoulder. He earned my respect yesterday.. Get well soon secondary!

They saw Torrence and gay get a little nicked up, and they don’t want to find themselves trying to cover Percy harvin short-handed.

At this point, there aren’t many options. Bringing back a guy who although injured before knows the team and even with a new D coord can come in more quickly than most is a good move.

This is insurance; maybe we don’t need him but I’m glad to have him if we get to that point.

Lets see who is getting cut or sent to IR…

1) Porter injury is more serious that initially thought and he ends up on the IR. Awful, and strange… why wasting all this time.. Not to say this could give ammunition to those who think that Payton is playing with the injury reports. I dont think this move has anything to do with Greer, who may be back next monday

2) They get rid of one of either Gay or Torrence. Both got bruised on Sunday but none of the injuries looked to be season threatening. Or maybe they value experience more than versatility with a view to the offseason. Or maybe they got just fed up with one or either of them (Torrence sucked on that Tampa TD, Gay got burned badly by the Rams)

3) They damp MCAL already. Strange but possible

4) None of the cornerback goes and they free a roster spot somewhere else… Strange to keep 7 corners (and 5 safeties) when we have just three healty receivers (+Roby) and we have gone into last game with just two QB’s e no emergency skipper. But we still have two kickers…

5) They could send someone else to the taxi squad and dump Mark Parson. No idea who though

I guess we will know soon…

Its nice to bring in another guy….We have depth at the DB and DL position…….we should try and bring in a veteran LB………Derrick Brooks maybe?

everyone is on edge……..management will make a wise move to make room for these 2 new DB’s….they are not born in a barn and just sign guys without evaluations…..they are ready just need to get up to game speed is all. Just wait and see Porter and Greer will be back and healthy by the Dallas game at least.

WHO DAT!!

per @Adam_Schefter via @FletcherMackel

We should start calling our rotational guys the Mac attack. thats 3 guys with Mc in there name on our D

It should help a little with outside run support and bide time against some of the better passing teams we’ll face down the stretch. Beyond that, I don’t see it as being any different than signing any other veteran CB with starting experience.

Confirmed by ESPN. Sucks. The guy showed a lot of heart in trying to get back in the game. What does that make for our IR count this year? 20?!

Anyways, here’s to hoping the vets can come back in and help.

Saints placed CB Leigh Torrence on the reserve/injured list.

I really think McKenzie could be an asset down the stretch. He’s a smart guy who held his own while he was here in Nola.

Greer and Porter should be back soon. Jenkins is healthy. Sharper and Harper are ready to go. Nothing to worry about.

It’s going to be interesting to see McAllister and McKenzie play if they get the chance. I’m sure Williams will put them to use. And with Sharper getting the guys lined up correctly we may get results from these guys sooner than later.

I still think people are hating on McAlister, he hasnt even played a down yet! McKenzie a.k.a. the predator will be ready! back in the NOLA #34!!

I hope they (MM and CMc) are not actually pressed into service, but I feel better having them both on the roster.

It’s worth the risk and could really pay off.

…how is this going to impact the Saints’ special teams? Torrance played mostly on ST, which haven’t been all that great. Someone will have to replace him on kicks, and somehow I don’t think it will be McKenzie. Is our coverage going to fall another notch lower?

would be signed or something.

Special Teams:
Morestead
Usama
Jenkins
Prioleau
Reis
Mitchell
Evans
Dunbar
Casillas
Charleston
Dinkins

McAlister and McKenzie in the same backfield? I smell a sitcom!

He is a good veteran if used correctly. He could be a good nickle, or great for zone coverage schemes, but I would worry about him in man coverage with a #1 or #2 WR. I think Ty Law showed that you can’t spend that much time out of football and be expected to go man to man without help. Jabari Greer can do that. Tracy Porter can do that when he gets back from injury, but I don’t know that McKenzie or McAlister will be able to do that right away. McKenzie knows how to read a route and always seemed like an adequate tackler, so I think there is a way to use him.
Jenkins showed some promise this week against the Bucs, but then again, it is the Bucs, so I would like to think this move is just to add a little depth and maybe rotate in some fresh bodies to keep pace with the guys running down the field.

for Greer & Porter to be healthy. Mike & Chris as 3rd & 4th cb’s definitely can’t hurt. Not to mention Usama backing up Harper & Sharper. They will rotate those guys & have fresh legs for the end of games…. good times

I couldn’t help but wonder why they didn’t try Malcolm Jenkins on punt returns against the Bucs, rather than Sharper and Henderson. Both of those guys are starters (read: less expendable due to injury) and Jenkins excelled in that capacity at Ohio State. Maybe with all of this incoming experience at corner, he’ll start to be used more in the return game. To be honest, Bush and Moore haven’t done squat back there this season either, so maybe Jenkins can find his niche and provide a spark.