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[Spartans346]

Saints | Simoneau will start Week 1

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 17:54:56 -0700

New Orleans Saints LB Mark Simoneau has been named the starter over LB Alfred Fincher.

 

[cr8f]

Where is Danny Clark?

 

[RAPTURE]

Where is Danny Clark?

.....he's coming soon!RAPTURE

 

[cr8f]

Fincher SLB backup now according to Saints site. Clark backup to Sim for now.

 

[Spartans346]

What are the chances Clark or Simoneau goes to weakside? If not then I am guessing if Simoneau has a good game then trade him or keep him? Give me some help on this one guys.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Not-so-out-on-a-limb prediction.

Roman Harper = double digit total tackles this week.

 

[Jene Bramel]

What are the chances Clark or Simoneau goes to weakside? If not then I am guessing if Simoneau has a good game then trade him or keep him? Give me some help on this one guys.

Who knows? What are the chances any of these guys (even Fujita) are still in their current position come mid-season? I doubt they replace Shanle at this point, but I wouldn't feel comfortable venturing a guess. None of these guys have the skill set of a prototypical Will IMO, and Philly never considered Simoneau on the weak side despite resorting to Keith Adams, Shawn Barber, etal over the past couple of seasons. I'd have thought Fincher would be the stopgap this week...If Simoneau has any kind of game this week, I'd sell him for scrap and not look back. If he becomes a top 20 stud after I trade him, so be it.

 

[cr8f]

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Clark poised to man middle

Newest linebacker familiar presence to Saints' brass

Thursday, September 07, 2006

By Mike Triplett

Of all the newcomers who have joined the Saints this week, middle linebacker Danny Clark has the potential to make the biggest impact.

The Saints have been searching in vain for a consistent presence in the middle of their defense for the better part of the past decade, and Clark, 29, has the credentials to fill that void.

Clark, 6 feet 2, 245 pounds, was a starter the past four years in Oakland and Jacksonville. He led the Raiders in tackles each of the past two seasons.

"I thought I would be there (in Oakland). But more importantly, I'm glad I'm here," said Clark, a seven-year veteran who signed with the Saints less than 24 hours after he was released by the Raiders on Sunday. "I'm glad I'm at a place where I'm wanted and where I can compete for a starting position. I'm excited about it, and I like the direction this team is going."

Some of the Saints' brass were aware of Clark's background. Coach Sean Payton was an assistant at Illinois for one year when Clark was with the Illini, and vice president of player personnel Rick Mueller was working for the Jaguars when they drafted Clark in the seventh round in 2000.

Clark lost his starting job this year when the Raiders switched from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3, and his $1.75 million salary was deemed too high for a backup. He signed a one-year deal with the Saints for an undisclosed amount.

"Any time you get released, fired from a job, you're not happy about it. So I'm definitely not happy with how I had to depart," Clark said. "But at the same time, it opened another door. I'm a very optimistic person, so I was optimistic about my new opportunity."

Clark's arrival set into motion yet another shift in the depth chart.

As of now, Mark Simoneau is projected to start at middle linebacker when the Saints open the season at Cleveland on Sunday. Scott Fujita will start on the strong side, with Scott Shanle on the weak side. Alfred Fincher is working at backup strongside linebacker, with Terrence Melton working as a backup weakside linebacker.

 

[shake zula]

I'm starting him this week

He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

 

[Jene Bramel]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

 

[shake zula]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

 

[stevegamer]

I'd deal Simoneau fast in dynasty if he puts up a good week and you can get soemthing for him. He's not that good, and Clark is better.

I'm pretty sure the Eagles did briefly try him some at WLB at one point -once Trotter came back, I think. He couldn't beat out the other guys there, and of course none of them are still there. There were hopes when they got him from Atlanta (I think) originally, but he didn't pan out.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

Sorry, didn't notice how close the time stamps on the posts were and thought you were planning to start Clark. Simoneau is probably the best option there.

 

[cr8f]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

 

[shake zula]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

apparently Ellis is playing ROLB

 

[cr8f]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

apparently Ellis is playing ROLB

In fantasy though what matters is the listing. Is he listed as a DE? If so he my be a good start regardless of where he plays. OLB's get more tackles than DE's.

 

[shake zula]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

apparently Ellis is playing ROLB

In fantasy though what matters is the listing. Is he listed as a DE? If so he my be a good start regardless of where he plays. OLB's get more tackles than DE's.

Listed at LB in my league

 

[dirtyhalos]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

apparently Ellis is playing ROLB

In fantasy though what matters is the listing. Is he listed as a DE? If so he my be a good start regardless of where he plays. OLB's get more tackles than DE's.

Listed at LB in my league

 

[shake zula]

I'm starting him this week He'll get the lions share of the tackles at MLB

Careful, though, he's not expected to play much this week as of now.

I have to choose between SimoneauDiggs (who may not play)Greg EllisHuff/Darling

On MFL Ellis is listed as a DE. It makes him a good start.

apparently Ellis is playing ROLB

In fantasy though what matters is the listing. Is he listed as a DE? If so he my be a good start regardless of where he plays. OLB's get more tackles than DE's.

Listed at LB in my league

 

[msommer]

I'd deal Simoneau fast in dynasty if he puts up a good week and you can get soemthing for him. He's not that good, and Clark is better. I'm pretty sure the Eagles did briefly try him some at WLB at one point -once Trotter came back, I think. He couldn't beat out the other guys there, and of course none of them are still there. There were hopes when they got him from Atlanta (I think) originally, but he didn't pan out.

He was playing WLB when Trotter came back then got injured and Keith Adams took over - neither Simoneau nor Adams could lock down the spot and are now gone from Philly. McCoy is battling Barber I believe for that spot or maybe that has been decided already

 

[Jene Bramel]

I'd deal Simoneau fast in dynasty if he puts up a good week and you can get soemthing for him. He's not that good, and Clark is better.

I'm pretty sure the Eagles did briefly try him some at WLB at one point -once Trotter came back, I think. He couldn't beat out the other guys there, and of course none of them are still there. There were hopes when they got him from Atlanta (I think) originally, but he didn't pan out.

He was playing WLB when Trotter came back then got injured and Keith Adams took over - neither Simoneau nor Adams could lock down the spot and are now gone from Philly. McCoy is battling Barber I believe for that spot or maybe that has been decided already

Yep. McCoy took over early in camp and will start. Barber looks to still be playing in the nickel though.