Fullback officially replaces kicker as Saints' favorite musical chair position

by coldpizza on Dec 22, 2009 9:02 AM CST

Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports newly signed New Orleans Saints FB Marcus Mailei (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve, ending his 2009 season. Mailei was signed off the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on December 9, 2009 after the team waived FB Kyle Eckel. Eckel, also a former Eagle, has been re-signed to take Mailei's place on the 53 man roster. The Saints had already lost two other FBs to season ending injuries; Olaniyi Sobomehin and starter Heath Evans. Evans was brought in after last year's starter, Mike Karney, was released. Karney has since been signed by the St. Louis Rams.

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Dang...

well I hope that Shock can get healthy soon because we’re going to need Thomas’ run blocking down the stretch. And am I wrong or is Lorenzo Neal still a FA? Is he out of shape that much to where we can’t pick him up?

Get ready to FEEL DAT BREES!!!

by born in areacode 318 on Dec 22, 2009 9:40 AM CST reply actions

This

seems like it’s starting to become a little of a joke.Do these players still get paid being on IR?If they do then how about signing me beause “I WANT SOME” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by KilnBill on Dec 22, 2009 9:49 AM CST reply actions

Jesus...

Why not try to find a TE, and let Wendy’s hang out back there. At least he’s gotten the hang of the concept of run blocking. Or forget about the FB, and let Bell and PT line up together. Bell had a stint learning the FB position for Denver, and both are solid blockers. And that might even be an effective package, since both are potentially dangerous runners.

"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas

by FuSoYa on Dec 22, 2009 11:23 AM CST reply actions

I was just wondering

Of the 100s of offensive schemes I don’t recall seeing them in a split back ot 2 back set often if ever

by andyp111 on Dec 22, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions

They signed a TE today, too.

This is OUR year!! Yea, I said it. Who Dat!!!

by Big and Easy on Dec 22, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

Where did the second roster spot come from, if all they did was put Mailei on IR?

"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Dec 22, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions

The up side is

Gregg Williams can install a coin operated turnstile in the locker room and pay back the quarter $ mil to Sean.

This is turning into the Saints version of “Who’s On First?”

“The new fullback is who?’ “Yes.”

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 22, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Just as long as the QB isn't...

…Yesterday.

;-)

…the new TE, is that “Who” or “What”? We know “I dunno” is the fullback, right???

:-\

Irony: An atheist Saints fan.

by GSO Saints Fan on Dec 23, 2009 7:08 AM CST up reply actions

Uuuuh . . . yes?

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 23, 2009 7:59 AM CST up reply actions

Yea

We should bring back McAlister…..Anyone……Anyone?

by Saintsfan4life on Dec 22, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions

I still wear the "26" jersey. I'd love to see him back and get a ring!!!!!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 22, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

If they don't bring him back

they should at least give him a ring if the win the big game. The guy deserves it. He ran his ass off for years for the Saints and was one of the few bright spots we had on the team for years. He deserves to get a ring not only for his play but for what he did off the field as well.

Get ready to FEEL DAT BREES!!!

by born in areacode 318 on Dec 23, 2009 8:11 AM CST up reply actions