![]() ![]() Spiller missed time during the preseason. Not only did Murphy run away with the job(pun intended), he also showed he can contribute to the offense, getting plenty of reps while C.J. He shined in the SEC, but needed to beat out Jalen Saunders, who did a very nice job for the Saints in the second half of 2014. #23 Marcus Murphy – Murphy was selected with the team’s 7th round draft pick, specifically for his return game skills out of Missouri.Spiller had minor surgery on his knee during training camp, but should be an immediate contributor as soon as he’s healthy. Spiller – One of the biggest off-season signings for the team, Spiller will fall into the Reggie Bush/Darren Sproles role that has always played a very big part of the Saints offense. #29 Khiry Robinson – Robinson is entering his 3rd season with the Saints and will continue with his role of doing whatever Coach Sean Payton needs him to do, whether it be taking carries to spell Mark Ingram or catching passes out of the backfield.#22 Mark Ingram – New Orleans chose not to pick up Ingram’s fifth year option of his rookie contract prior to the 2014 season, but following Ingram’s breakout season a year ago, the Saints brought him back on a four-year, $16 million contract to be the team’s starting running back in what they hope to be a more consistent, successful running game.Grayson has many of the same skills and traits as Brees, but is still very raw and will look to soak up as much knowledge as possible behind his to veteran teammates. #18 Garrett Grayson – The Saints spent the 75th overall selection in this past April’s NFL Draft on the rookie QB out of Colorado St, hoping he can develop into the heir apparent to future Hall-of-Famer Drew Brees. ![]() McCown’s veteran leadership and consistency won his battle for a roster spot against Ryan Griffin, who has since been waived and picked up by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. #7 Luke McCown – McCown returns for his 3rd season in black and gold, serving as the primary backup behind Drew Brees.Brees is entering his 15th season in the NFL (10th with the Saints) and is looking to get back to MVP form. #9 Drew Brees – It’s only fitting that the first name listed is the greatest player to ever don a New Orleans Saints uniform.I’ll introduce you to the new players on the roster, along with brief summaries of each player and what you can expect their role to be throughout the year. What today’s article is going to consist of is a position by position breakdown of the players that make up the 53 man roster. Sit back and come along for the ride through the 2015 season and beyond!Īlright, now it’s time to get to it. If you’re already reading this, you’re in the right place. We’re looking forward to what will be a great season with you guys and I’d personally like to thank you for being a part of our new journey. We urge you to join in for discussions and even make suggestions on what you may like to see in the future. As we go through the season, we’re most interested in getting our readers more and more involved. Not only will we be bringing over the same articles that you were used to with Saints 247, but we are looking to make it bigger and better. Pelicans Report has become a mainstay for great New Orleans Pelicans coverage and discussion, so we are now looking to extend those sources to the football side of New Orleans sports. Football season is back! With the New Orleans Saints first game just a few days away, we’re going to start off by diving into this year’s opening day roster to get you familiar with who you’ll see on the field for this upcoming season.īefore we do that, I’d like to introduce you to our new home for your favorite Saints coverage. It’s time for those four words that put a smile on our faces every September. Is this thing on? OK, great! Hi there, Who Dat Nation! It’s good to see you again. Image Copyright: xsight / 123RF Stock Photo ![]()
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