Saints Need a New Tight End

by NOLAdepot on May 24, 2011 3:06 PM CDT

Saints posted this article about the Tight Ends and I think we should another to this group.

#	NAME	HT	WT	AGE	YRs	SCHOOL
80	Jimmy Graham	6-6	260	24	2	Miami
84	Tory Humphrey	6-2	255	28	5	Central Michigan
82	Tyler Lorenzen	6-5	234	25	1	Connecticut
85	David Thomas	6-3	248	27	6	Texas

NAME	REC	YDS	AVG	LG	TD
Jimmy Graham	31	356	11.5	52	5
David Thomas	30	219	7.3	22	2
Tory Humphrey	1	12	12.0	12	0
TOTAL	62	587	9.5	52	7

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by cscmember on May 24, 2011 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

This probably would have made more sense as a FanShot.

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by Dave Cariello on May 24, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions

You need to create a rubber stamp with that on it.

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by jeff.l.b on May 24, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Thats what I meant.

by cscmember on May 24, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

What if we add David Thomas first? You know, since he’s not on the roster and stuff.

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by coldpizza on May 24, 2011 3:54 PM CDT reply actions

Signing Dave Thomas is probably the #2 priority, second only to re-signing Carl Nicks, assuming he ends up not being restricted. I think Thomas will stay. The Saints already invested a draft choice in acquiring him, and Payton really likes his versatility. Depending on what direction the Saints go in with the Tackle position, I think the Saints could use an in-line blocking TE. There are some big name TE’s who could be out there and I could see Payton adding to the stable of pass catchers. In this offense, you can never have too many WR’s or TE’s.

Here’s a list of the TE’s who could potentially be Free Agents. Those with only 4 or 5 years of service have a (4) or (5) next to their names. Any more than that and when FA starts, they’ll be no restricted no matter what. As to the 4-5 year guys, it’s up in the air as of now. Mercedes Lewis is on the list, though he has a Franchise Tag. The tag may not apply when FA starts however.

Desmond Clark – CHI
Robert Royal – CLE
Daniel Graham – DEN
Mercedes Lewis – JAC (5)
Donald Lee – GB
Bo Scaife – TEN
Jerramy Stevens
Stephen Spach – ARI (5)
Ben Patrick – ARI (4)
Anthony Becht – ARI
Jeff King – CAR (5)
Dante Rosario – CAR (4)
Daniel Coats – DEN (4)
Leonard Pope – KC (5)
Brad Cottam – KC
Joey Haynos – MIA
David Thomas – NO (5)
Kevin Boss – NYG (4)
Zach Miller – OAK (4)
Matt Spaeth – PIT (4)
Derek Schouman – STL (4)
Daniel Fells – STL (4)

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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on May 24, 2011 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

I like the idea of hurting people in division, so Dante Rosario would be on MY list. I liked Ben Patrick and Leonard Pope coming out of college as late round choices, not sure how they’d fit.

I believe Bo Scaife, Matt Spaeth, Donald Lee, Daniel Graham, Anthony Becht, and Desmond Clark would fit in to what we do here.

I believe Zach Miller, Kevin Boss, and Mercedes Lewis are out of our price range and will stay with their teams.

I don’t know enough about the other guys to comment.

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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on May 24, 2011 6:40 PM CDT reply actions

Spaeth is an exceptional blocker, but brings virtually nothing else to the table. I’m with you on Rosario. Solid blocker who has also shown the ability to blow up in the passing game and likely bargain basement on top of that.

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by coldpizza on May 24, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions

heck

he might pay the Saints to get himself out of Carolina.

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by theprogrammerman on May 25, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

He and King both got tendered before the lockout, but they already have Barnidge and Shockey under contract. I seriously doubt they keep four.

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by coldpizza on May 25, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Shockey

boo-hoo, sob-sob, hissy-fit!

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by Just 'Nother Day on May 26, 2011 3:30 AM CDT up reply actions

tsk tsk tsk...

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by VoodooGrisGris on Jun 2, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions

I do believe Rosario would be THE perfect fit.

It would also be one of those “under the radar” moves that Loomis is great at— an impactaful player for a bargain price, and stealing him from in division to boot.

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by Preston J. Gary, Jr. on Jun 4, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions