Does he start on the Saints? Seems he would, their LB core is incredibly weak.
He could start, but he'll have to beat out Simmons/Bockwoldt/Fujita. More likely, Polley will be veteran depth. The signing of Polley (and Jay Foreman) is almost certainly in response to the loss of James Allen. Even after the failed trade of Courtney Watson last month, the Saints seemed willing to go into training camp with Fincher, Watson and Allen as their backups. One thing is for certain - Courtney Watson will be getting another visit from the Turk before long.
When someone types that bolded sentence, I believe that you can call the LBing group a disaster area. It is definately not out of the question that Polley could beat any or all three of those guys. Anyway, still watching the situation because a starting LB on a mediocore to bad defense is often a good thing for IDP.
Saints | Fujita seems set a right outside linebackerSat, 3 Jun 2006 07:15:18 -0700
Jimmy Smith, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports it seems the only linebacker entrenched in his position is LB Scott Fujita on the right side as the coaching staff searches for continuity at one of the Saints' most unsettled positions. He lined up there at practice Friday, June 2.
Saints | Fincher working in the middle
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 07:13:50 -0700
Jimmy Smith, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Alfred Fincher, who last season played primarily on special teams, took the bulk of the repetitions at middle linebacker at practice Friday, June 2.
Saints | Bockwoldt back at outside linebacker
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 07:09:46 -0700
Jimmy Smith, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Colby Bockwoldt, who had played primarily in the middle during the first minicamp in April, was back at his more familiar left outside linebacker position during practice Friday, June 2.