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Saints Sign LB Danny Clark and Release TE Tory Humphrey Among Other Roster Moves

In a move that just had to be made, the Saints signed veteran linebacker Danny Clark to help defray the loss of Jonathan Casillas to IR and add depth at the position. The Times-Pic has the story here.

Clark, 33 years old, is a former New Orleans Saint (2006 when he backed up Mark Simoneau) but was just released by the Houston Texans where he was a starter. Ironically, he will wear Scott Fujita's old number, #55. 

To make room, the Saints released tight end Tory Humphrey

The Saints also signed undrafted rookie RB Brandon Minor (Bears) and G/T Roger Allen (Rams) to the practice squad, saying goodbye to Sean Canfield and Dustin Mitchell. 

Finally, Chris Ivory has switched his jersey to #29, Junior Galette will have #93 and K.C. Asiodu will now wear #94 as per Jeff Duncan on Twitter.  

Shout out to CSC member AKAY47 for putting up this FanPost first!

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It's gonna be a great year.

by HansDat on Sep 6, 2010 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

I look here

before/instead of going to the SAINTS official site

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by LA_No1_SaintFan on Sep 6, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I liked Ivory wearing 48. Did it have a negative connotation?

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 6, 2010 12:39 PM CDT reply actions  

It isn't a typical running back number

Usually camp bodies get random positional numbers because their not expected to last. Some, however, like Colston who make the team, decide to keep their numbers (12 is a quarterback’s number) as motivation.

by AJG on Sep 6, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, the teens are certified WR numbers, too.

I believe the NFL changed the rules around 2003 of so to allow WR’s to wear “10’s” numbers as well as “80’s”. I believe that it was Keyshawn Johnson of the Jets who started that tradition. (with #19).

Anthony

by Anthony_JK on Sep 6, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's true, and that's why Colston technically can wear it,

but 12 is low enough that it’s generally exclusive to Quarterbacks.
 I read an article about how 12 is usually a quarterback’s number for the Saints, and how they had given Colston that number because how poorly conditioned and prepared he was at 2006 mini-camp.

by AJG on Sep 6, 2010 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I read the same thing. It did get him to shape up tho. And we’re all pretty happy for that.

by FriarBob on Sep 7, 2010 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Practice Squad

It seem wrong to play with the people emotions like that. They already got cut from the team, now they get cut from practice squad too! Thats just sad. Oh well!

What in the HELL just happened!?

by GESWhoseBack on Sep 6, 2010 12:45 PM CDT reply actions  

you are obviously correct in your chatter…. since you know more than the coaches and must indeed be privy to more and better info than them…

by roh on Sep 6, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great another former Jag that played under Greg Williams

He was not by far the best available LB. I am getting nervous to the fact that we are obtaining LB to fit GW’s schemes.
What happens when GW leaves? We will have once again average LB filling the backfield. (excluding vilma of course).

If we go deep into the playoffs, I can all but guarentee that GW will get a head coaching position elsewhere. Then what are we left with? This might be a temporary fix to this glaring LB situation we have, but for future consideration it is a horrible solution.

This guy is older than Darren Sharper.

Forgive me if I appear less than optimistic on this acquisition.

"I can eat oreos faster than him" Scott Fujita's take on Payton Manning SB44

by jeremysherwin on Sep 6, 2010 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

$$$

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 6, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

$$ what do you mean?

"I can eat oreos faster than him" Scott Fujita's take on Payton Manning SB44

by jeremysherwin on Sep 6, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's a cheap band-aid that gives us a practice body - if he outplays any of the current guys, then he starts

if he doesn’t, then he’s on the bench and only plays situationally or in case of injury

It's gonna be a great year.

by HansDat on Sep 6, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hans knows the shorthand code.

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 7, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

I feel you

This guy is 33 years old! But I have to be honest, I didnt expect GW to be here this year! This time last year, I figured we had one year to make some noise, because GW would get another head coaching job as soon as the rest of the league saw what he did whith our defense (our weak link).

But it seems this guy has some baggage. The rest of the league sees him as an arrogant, egotistical, (I’m effin smarter than you) a-hole. It is only because birds of a feather flock together that he and Payton get along so well. And now I hear he likes the SAINTS so much that he is NOT going to take just any head coahcing job, it has to be the right job. I gotta tell you, I don’t think the right job is coming for this guy.

So that was the long way of getting at, it may not be to bad to pick up guys just to fit GW’s system, he might be around for a while (I hope so anyway)

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Sep 6, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am honestly not sure GW wants another head coaching opportunity

Buffalo stunk. Washington stunk (yeah, he didn’t get the top job…but he thought he would, and dealing with that kind of owner must have left a bad feeling). Jacksonville wasn’t so hot, either. But in New Orleans, he gets to do what he wants, and he gets ring(s) for it.

Also: remember that he has the example of Buddy Ryan, his idol. Buddy failed as a head coach, and had a miserable time doing it. He was never so effective, or so happy, as when he was a defensive coordinator.

It was worth the wait.

by MtnExile on Sep 6, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yupp, getting paid like a head coach, while doing the job you like, with little to no rein on what you do.

How is that NOT the perfect job for anybody?

Week 1 matchup: Vikings
Week 1 motto: Win Again

by Jon Banks on Sep 6, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plus

he got his son a job with a team, too.

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by Dave Cariello on Sep 6, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure if GW got a head coaching job….he’d toss his son a bone.

by jeff.l.b on Sep 7, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Plus

He gets a bunch of press too (if he’s looking for notoriety)… unlike most DC’s.

Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.

by Dan Kelly on Sep 7, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

There might be a couple of places he could get the HC job he wants

Houston and Chicago come to mind. If either of those teams fails to make the playoffs, which is likely, their coaches will probably be fired, especially Kubiak. I could see Williams being enticed by Houston – a team on the cusp, with a good offense already in place, and a lot of talent on defense.

by HB-NOLA on Sep 6, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea

We wouldnt want to let a guy get people to fit a system that was tops in the NFL in turnovers last season and was a big factor in us winning a championship. To do that would just be inconceivable.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry, only one Prince Bride reference allowed per 48-hour period. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

by FriarBob on Sep 7, 2010 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

gah I mean Princess Bride.

by FriarBob on Sep 7, 2010 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

Mr.FriarBob

what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, come on now, I didn’t have to use the ENTIRE quote did I?

by FriarBob on Sep 7, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

In this particular instance, yes.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

I have a question..

When a player is on the PUP list, their number can be taken away? Jeff Duncan reports that Danny Clark will wear #55, but isn’t that Cint Ingram’s number?

by AKAY47 on Sep 6, 2010 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Danny?

Clark?

This is the answer?

Either Payton, Loomis, and Williams are absolutely clueless, or there’s no problem. Which means that either there’s nothing to worry about, or there’s more to worry about than we think. I suppose we have to give them the benefit of the doubt, considering what they accomplished last year…but it comes hard. I wish they’d make it easier on us.

It was worth the wait.

by MtnExile on Sep 6, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

$$$

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 7, 2010 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Surprised that they released Canfield

from the practice squad. Thought for sure that they would keep him there as third QB for insurance purposes but I guess they know what they are doing. Although I’m not so sure with the Danny Clark pickup. Maybe they’ve seen something the rest of us haven’t.

"It's about time that something good like this happened." - Drew Brees

by SaintsFanMD on Sep 6, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

can anyone shed some light

Clark has had a decent career- and he started for basically every team he played for except the Saints- some seasons he started A LOT of games. But in 06, he didn’t start one game for the Saints- in fact I don’t even rememver him. Were there injury issues? Any upside/downside analysis?

"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
"The greatest enemy of knowlege is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" Stephen Hawking

by Philinwood on Sep 6, 2010 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

He was a backup.

Like the story said he was Simoneau’s backup and unfortunately for Clark, Simoneau didnt miss a game.

What in the HELL just happened!?

by GESWhoseBack on Sep 6, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

hasn't not?

He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 16, 2009 with a torn triceps muscle.

you know, when you want something, and nobody can stop you from taking it, you just take it, right? I like that, but can you take it?

by shn_hldn on Sep 8, 2010 4:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

danny clark and vilms played ....

side by side on the giants defense…
would you think jonathan may have some input on clark’s signing?

by roh on Sep 6, 2010 10:53 PM CDT reply actions  

roh, Vilma wasn’t even with the Jets when Clark was with the Giants. After a period of lurking, you’re really making a splash here. May I suggest an avatar/profile image for you?

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 7, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

go easy on the new guy… although I did notice your profile doesn’t say you’re a Saints fan… hmmm…

Might want to rectify that when you update your avatar. ;-)

Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.

by Dan Kelly on Sep 7, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

4 comments up to now..

…and you’re looking worst than me!

Repeat? Under construction...

by FrenchFreak on Sep 7, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

so i just saw on the Eagles SB Nation site that Chip Vaughn got signed to their practice squad

I am not into the fanshot/post thing and this seemed like the best place to put this with it talking about roster moves.

Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!

by skinnykinney on Sep 7, 2010 1:46 AM CDT reply actions  

I dunno why we just let him go.

I know 4th round picks arent that expensive but, I mean, why not at least try him out at Will.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

reply fail, see below.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Am i the only one

That noticed the bucs picked up Blount when Tennessee tried to release him to the practice squad. Maybe it’s just me…but seems like a very solid move by Tampa. Frankly I’d rather have that big boy than Wynn.

by jeff.l.b on Sep 7, 2010 10:55 AM CDT reply actions  

regardless of his actions in the Boise St. game

The kid can run.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Sep 7, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

anger is like cancer

It will spread and have negative effects on the body. I despise Blount. Now grant you, he sure can run hard, but after seeing what that kid did to another player, then following that, got physical with a coach and attempted to go after a fan; that kid has got anger problems and certainly can’t control his emotions. I’m a firm believer that the Saints seem to have tremendous unity among the team and care for one another. Like soldiers on a battlefield, if you care about the guy next to you and respect him, you will fight hard for him. Each player we have seems to care about the team as a whole and about their team mates. I think this played a huge part in last years success. Those guys may want to shine for personal reasons but that is normal, but I think they play hard for each other not wanting to let their team mates down, coaches, and us fans. Do you think a selfish kid like Blount who obviously can control his emotions would be any good for the unity of this team? His personal problems would spread through the locker room and affect the team negatively when something doesn’t go right for him. He certainly would never take the blame for a poor performance he might have judging by his character, and would lay the blame on someone else (i.e. O-line, coaches, etc.) We do not need anyone like that on this team. Especially given the talent we already have at running back, it’s not worth it taking a chance on the team’s unity with this guy, no matter how hard he runs. He needs to take a long look in the mirror and get a whole new perspective on life and develop some self pride, and then maybe he might make something of himself and have success.

by narco301 on Sep 7, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um…we already have me first asses on our team, and everyone seems to praise them to no end. Darren Sharper anyone?

by jeff.l.b on Sep 7, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great post. Uncontrolled anger certainly derailed Lorenzo Neal's NFL career.

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

by coldpizza on Sep 7, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

“Do you think a selfish kid like Blount who obviously can control his emotions would be any good for the unity of this team?”

From the way you’re describing him, I’d say there’s a very good chance that he would be.

“it’s not worth it taking a chance on the team’s unity with this guy, no matter how hard he runs.”

That’s where coaching discipline comes into play. The 2007 Patriots went 16-0 with supposed “cancers” Moss and Stallworth on the active roster. Not saying a guy like Blount is of that caliber, just that it’s foolhearty to completely rule out NFL players based on their behavioral problems.

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

by coldpizza on Sep 7, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

as I said....

Given our current running back pool and the talent we have there, I see no need to take a chance on a guy like him. I’m not saying the guy will never grow up but paying a guy millions of dollars who is certainly not of character at this point in his life to be a professional is not a good investment. He has to tackle his inner demons first before he can handle the responsibility of being a professional football player. Anyway you look at it; his emotions will get him in trouble if he can’t find a way to get a handle on it. Not just on the field and in the locker room but off the field as well. He’s young so he will find himself in situations off the field that if he lets his anger control him, he will find himself in trouble. In other words, if he gets in trouble you know the NFL will suspend him and I can’t see how that helps the team. Furthermore, the coaches are there to do a job and keep these guys playing to the best of their capabilities, not baby sit or be a psychologist. I know nothing about this guy other than what I read and all I’ve seen is that he does have serious athletic ability but nothing good as far as his character. I know one thing from all my years in my profession and that is people will not change unless they want to. No matter what they go through and no matter how many people try to help, that person is the only one that can improve his life by deciding to make better choices, and be a positive member of society rather than a negative part of it.

by narco301 on Sep 8, 2010 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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