2015 Saints Offseason Thread

They signed 13 undrafted free agents, so obviously they're looking to fill in some gaps there too. Most of them will get cut, but about half of them are from big time college football programs, so hopefully they can find a couple of stand outs or that can at least make the team and add depth.

Here's the break down: 4 DLs, 2 OGs, 2 TEs, 2 WRs, 2 LBs, 1 OT

DL Tavaris Barnes, Clemson: The Saints double-dipped in Clemson's defense after drafting Tigers linebacker Stephone Anthony in Round 1. Barnes (6-3, 275) played in 47 career games with four starts, 64 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries -- one of which went for a touchdown.

DL Kaleb Eulls, Mississippi State: One of the highest-rated players in this UFA class, Eulls started all 52 games he played for the Bulldogs, helping them rise to prominence with a No. 1 ranking at one point last season. The 6-4, 285-pounder finished with 118 tackles, four sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. He also gained national recognition in high school for rescuing a bus full of students from a girl wielding a gun.

G Doniel Gambrell, Notre Dame College: The 6-6, 315-pounder is the first player from Notre Dame College in Euclid, Ohio, to join a NFL team, according to the Saints' press release. He was a two-time first-team All-Mountain East honoree at right tackle.

WR R.J. Harris, New Hampshire: Harris put up monster numbers last year as a first-team FCS All-American selection by the Associated Press. The 6-foot, 194-pounder had 100 catches for 1,551 yards and 15 touchdowns. For his career, Harris had 310 catches for 4,328 yards and 36 touchdowns. He was the all-time receptions leader in the Colonial Athletic Association.

OT Sean Hickey, Syracuse: ESPN analyst Todd McShay had Hickey rated No. 220 overall in his final draft rankings (256 players were drafted). Hickey (6-6, 306) was a three-year starter for Syracuse, finishing his career as a left tackle.

WR Malcome Kennedy, Texas A&M: The 6-foot, 205-pounder had 150 catches for 1,694 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career. He had 53 catches for 611 yards and six TDs as a senior.

G Cyril Lemon, North Texas: The 6-3, 315-pounder played both guard and tackle during his career. He was named to the all-Conference USA first team as both a junior and senior.

DL Ashaad Mabry, Texas-San Antonio: Mabry played all four years with 12 career starts. The 6-3, 315-pounder had 49 tackles as a senior.

LB Markus Pierce-Brewster, West Texas A&M: This is the third straight year the Saints have either signed a UFA or invited a tryout player from West Texas A&M, where they discovered running back Khiry Robinson in 2013. Pierce-Brewster (6-3, 243) was named to the all-Lone Star Conference defensive team last year after previous stints at City College of San Francisco and Syracuse University.

DL Bobby Richardson, Indiana: Another highly-rated UFA, Richardson had 27 career starts in college and finished his four-year career with 129 tackles, 11 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, three blocked kicks and two forced fumbles. The 6-3, 286-pounder was an honorable mention all-Big Ten selection in 2014.

LB Stephon Sanders, SMU: The 6-3, 250-pounder was a three-year starter who finished his four-year career with 230 tackles and 10 sacks. He had 70 tackles, 2.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and four pass defenses as a senior.

TE Harold Spears, New Hampshire: The 6-4, 255-pounder was a first-team all-Colonial Athletic Association selection last year with 56 receptions for 838 yards and five touchdowns. He had 111 catches for 1,639 yards and 12 TDs in his four-year career.

TE Jack Tabb, North Carolina: Tabb (6-3, 250), had 26 catches for 257 yards and three touchdowns as a senior. He had 47 receptions of 534 yards and three TDs in his four-year career.

 

Scratchin my head on that one too. Crazy that they didn't make more than a half hearted effort. Cowboys got a bargain.

 

Cowboys now have the best Oline in the NFL on paper, period. If he does well, oh man.

 

Yes, hard to know what's going on behind the scenes, but you don't pass up top 15 talent at any position when it can be had at a steal of a deal.

 

We'll see how good they are with no DeMarco Murray to open holes for.

 

You don't need a great back if you have a great OL.

 

The best O line I ever saw blocked for Emmitt Smith.

 

Wouldn't be shocked to trade an OL for a good back or another player. They have one they can move, Loaded on the Line.

 

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