An Updated Prediction of the Saints 53-Man Roster

The Starcaps case is still being disputed between the NFLPA and league. Minnesota reporters are saying it won’t be resolved by week 1 and Smith and Williams will be able to play. Nothing definite yet, but reason to be optimistic that our best pass rusher will be able to get after Aaron Rogers.

We need another CB, and MJ doesn’t count.

WIll he be PUP’s after that injury was could keep him out 2/3 weeks?

A couple of beat writers floated the idea as it looks the team is high on bothe the guys. Not sure I am buying into it – but that could mean only 3 TE’s

Funny that nobody wants poor old Lorenzen..:)

When Ivory comes back off the PUP? Also, 7 LBs sounds like a lot. Bussey seems to be making a name for himself both in camp and in the games so he would be a tough cut. I know we signed Herring this offseason, but he looked like garbage last week vs. Houston. Not sure of the terms of his contract, but maybe he might not make the cut. Will have to see more from him this week

I count 54 guys on this 53 man roster. I see King making it over Johnson. Also I see the Saints keeping 2 fullbacks and releasing Bell or a safety as none of the backups have been anywhere near impressive and where is Fabian Washington. The guy is fast as lightning, but may be in the Witness protection program. What up with that?

Can any of the 4 O Tackles play guard? If not, wouldn’t it be prudent to keep one extra guard on the roster?

Why Collins over Hall? Did I miss something?

Maybe some of these decisions will be made for us after the regularly scheduled shootings in Oakland on Sunday…………..

Oops—sarcasm font.

I disagree about Johnson being signed to the active roster, at least initially…I think having DEs who can also serve as DTs gives us enough flexibility that we can start with only Ellis, Franklin and Rogers at DT which will allow us to sign a couple more potential gems in the mix, like Morgan and Bell.

I’m really curious about Allen, who’s listed as a G/T-if he has good upside I can see him being a real asset for depth…

As someone else mentioned, I too am inrigued by the 3 TE 2FB scenario-Graham, Thomas, Humphrey, Hall and Collins…but I’m not going there-yet…

I think Brown’s versatility will win hiim-out over Charleston but I think he’ll only be on until Smith gets back. Who knows what then…

Butler and Roberson are both promising-Butler, a former DT, could be a helluva SLB who could even play some FB as was done with Hall. He may start on the PS but I think he’ll be promoted once they see how Wilson is playing…

Roberson’s versatility makes him a valuable commodity, but I only see him staying on the PS…unless case someone goes-down…

Speaking of PS, I have Taylor listed-after last season, not including a RB on your PS is bizaar…

Lambert pulled-in an INT, he’ll be on the PS in case a CB goes-down…

As will Quddus and Lorenzen.

Joselio Hanson will be traded and we need another DB. We need depth there and a veteran player! Patrick Robinson is going to be great but needs more work before getting significant playtime! You can’t expect him to shut down a receiver without help over the top. I hope Patrick Robinson proves me wrong but a Joselio Hanson can be a good insurance policy!

and also Philip Hunt is a possibility to be released- he looks like he might be a promising 2nd year guy. However, he could be headed for the practice squad.

I think it could be possible that Roby would be released- gunners on kickoffs might not be as important this year, our wrs get nicked up often (Lance, Colston etal) and we have some promising young wrs such as Montez Billings and Arrington, Morgan.

Joselio Hanson is no star. I would rather have PRob. If Hanson were a safety I would say yes. But, I don’t see where we need him.

but, it doesn’t seem like they are giving him much time. Sunday should be revealing- maybe we’ll get a better look then. Doesn’t seem to me they are very impressed with him.

Also, if Hargrove gets released he could work as a DE/DT especially in light of the possible Will Smith suspension and the fact we don’t really have a great pass rush. as far as Joselio Hanson is concerned, I say go with PRob. He’s got more potential. Get a backup safety.

so Hargrove mightnot even get the lookk he deserves. Especially since Mie Patterson came back.

one more blocker type needed.. either FB or TE.. like bond said.. the buzz on the nola-beat has been about 2 FBs & 3TEs.. either that or 1 FB & 4 TEs, we need total of 5..
not enough OLs.. tennat will be the swing guy, but you would think another guard would be wise..
morgan will go either on IR or be cut.. hoping he declines any possible recruiting from another team.. & we can keep him in the PS (even injured) 6 receivers, the 6th: arrington or billings..
defense:
ingram seems like will get the ax.. can’t stay on the field..
need another corner & one less safety.. they have waited for washington all camp (don’t know if he has even practiced once..) he may squeeze in for resume’ alone.. one less safety.. reis & prielou are too similar.. one goes..

king instead of johnson..? (toss-up)
one last thing about kelly’s welcoming committee.. hahaha.. maybe if this blog was about flower arrangements or deserts.. i’d see it applicable.. dude.. put a little badness to it.. our defensive coordinator is borderline psychotic.. FCOL & you have what looks like PTA suburbanites all smily.. uuugghh.. (maybe i’m mad cause i didn’t get a welcome.. then again who would welcome a plague..)

the numbers don’t add up.. some sur+ positions like DE & LB will need extra cuts.. bussey, even though i think he’s got great upside, might go.. also charleston or turk.. still might be missing a cut.. hell.. let’s cut brees (the evil one with dismal declining skills) and make stujo happy..

In other words Drew is on the downside of his hill. He reasons that Drew will gradually get worse and does not say that he isn’t any good anymore. I get that. Listen everybody is born, goes through puberty, hits their prime usually middle twenties to early thirties. Then it’s a gradual decline till you hit about 6 feet under.

is they are envisioning Brees’ career and other careers as a bell curve. Most players don’t have a bell curve career. Look at Brett Favre- he had his best statistical season the year (2009)before the season he retired and had his worst season his last season (2010). 2008 was a crummy year too.

How about Kurt Warner- he didn’t have a bell curve and certainly the teams he played for affected his stats (curve).
Vinny Testaverde is another example and if Payton Manning is one the downside of a bell curve it doesn’t appear so to me.