Adrian McPherson to be cut? [Archive] - The Orange Mane

Rulon Velvet Jones

08-23-2005, 11:15 AM

Original Article (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12452365.htm)
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MCPHERSON WATCH

The Dolphins are closely monitoring the backup quarterback situation with New Orleans, anticipating that fifth-round pick Adrian McPherson could be cut, meaning the Dolphins could possibly claim him on waivers.

According to a source, McPherson has fallen behind Kliff Kingsbury in the competition for the third quarterback job. The Saints are unlikely to keep more than three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, leading to the likelihood that McPherson will be let go.

McPherson, a former Florida State standout who was kicked out after being involved in a gambling probe, was considered one of the best athletes in the draft. However, he hasn't been able to overcome a number of mental errors.

Coach Nick Saban said after the draft that he would have considered drafting McPherson in the fifth round. Instead, the Saints took McPherson earlier that round, with the No. 152 pick overall. The Dolphins took offensive tackle Anthony Alabi at No. 162.

bloodsunday

08-23-2005, 11:17 AM

Nah... we got enough "turds" and projects.

Mediator12

08-23-2005, 11:18 AM

Damn it Saban. I knew I hated that guy and now I know why.

Bronco LB 59

08-23-2005, 11:21 AM

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 11:22 AM

Please let us pick him up. Please let us pick him up. Please let us pick him up.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 11:23 AM

We all know how good the Saints are at evaluating QB talent!

Only players I wanted in the draft: Brodney Poole, Adrian McPherson, Brandon Browner.

NaptownChief

08-23-2005, 11:27 AM

Being that the Chiefs have absolutely nothing at #3QB spot I would love to have him and try to develop him. Seeing him lineup under the guard instead of the center in his first game tells me he has at least a little bit of Elway in him.

bloodsunday

08-23-2005, 11:30 AM

I watched McPherson play the first exhibition game against the Seahawks and he looked pretty impressive. There are things he was to work on to hone his passing game, but the raw athletic ability he showed just makes your jaw drop.
We already have a quagmire of QBs that are average. Besides, does this team have any place for a developmental QB right now? That would mean if Jake goes down our options would be BVP and McPherson. As much as I like BVP, that is scary. If we had a solid #2 that could win us some games or were rebuilding, then I'd be for it.

Bronco LB 59

08-23-2005, 11:30 AM

Why would the Saints keep some system creation in Kliff Klingsbury? Texas Tech is pretty much the BYU and Houston of old times in terms of quarterbacks. After McMahon and Young, BYU had Robbie Bosco, John Walsh, Ryan Hancock, Steve Sarkisian, basically a group of CFL caliber QBs who lit it up in Lavell Edwards' west coast system in Provo. Ty Detmer was a career backup as well.

Bronco LB 59

08-23-2005, 11:33 AM

Apparently, it's against the forum rules to post the name of John Hancock

What a shame!

NaptownChief

08-23-2005, 11:34 AM

Why would the Saints keep some system creation in Kliff Klingsbury? .

Doesn't make since to me either...especially since they have a very solid and seasoned back up in Todd Bouman....If their #2 were really young and inexperienced then taking a guy like KK who has been exposed to the NFL for several years over a rook would make a tiny bit of sense but definitely not in this situation.

Bronco LB 59

08-23-2005, 11:40 AM

We already have a quagmire of QBs that are average. Besides, does this team have any place for a developmental QB right now? That would mean if Jake goes down our options would be BVP and McPherson. As much as I like BVP, that is scary. If we had a solid #2 that could win us some games or were rebuilding, then I'd be for it.

I don't see a solid #2 becoming available after preseason cuts. Broncos ignored street free agents such as Jeff Blake and Kordell Stewart for months, I think they will stick with what they have unless an injury occurs.

I agree with you that Van Pelt starting a NFL game this season is going to be just as ugly as Tommy Maddox/Shawn Moore splitting time back in 1992.

Bronco LB 59

08-23-2005, 11:45 AM

Doesn't make since to me either...especially since they have a very solid and seasoned back up in Todd Bouman....If their #2 were really young and inexperienced then taking a guy like KK who has been exposed to the NFL for several years over a rook would make a tiny bit of sense but definitely not in this situation.

You're right, it makes no sense! Kliff Klingsbury lost the third quarterback battle in New England to cough: Matt Kassell last season! Kassell had thrown all but 33 passes in his USC career.

Jason in LA

08-23-2005, 12:02 PM

I'm surprised to hear that he isn't playing well. I know the guy is raw, but I didn't think he'd be on the verge of getting cut. I'd love the Broncos to bring him in. I wish they would have taken a risk on him instead of Clarett. This guy has all the tools, and is a perfect fit for Shanny's offense.

Pat Bowlen

08-23-2005, 12:22 PM

Only players I wanted in the draft: Brodney Poole, Adrian McPherson, Brandon Browner.
Good Lord.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:31 PM

Good Lord.

I never said I was right, Richard. Those were the guys I liked and wanted.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:32 PM

Ray Finkle

08-23-2005, 12:33 PM

= to MoC....POS....

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:33 PM

= to MoC....POS....

Way to give them both a chance...

Billy Clyde Puckett

08-23-2005, 12:34 PM

All those guys who wanted the Broncs to spend that second round choice on this athlete who cannot play football well enough to bear out Kliff Kingsbury please raise your hand.

Bob's your Information Minister

08-23-2005, 12:37 PM

Just another dumb decision by the Saints. No wonder they have been cellar dwellers for the last 10-15 years.

They haven't even given McPherson a CHANCE this preseason.

3 completions, 7 attempts, 28 yards, 4 rushes, 25 yards

Ray Finkle

08-23-2005, 12:38 PM

Way to give them both a chance...

both had reasons for being kicked out of school.....All MoC does is look like he is eating lemons on the sideline. McPherson can't even beat out a QB who makes Danny Wuerful looking like Marino....

SoCalBronco

08-23-2005, 12:40 PM

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:41 PM

Good Lord.

...but Chad Freihauf is a solid pick up, huh genius?

footstepsfrom#27

08-23-2005, 12:47 PM

That would mean if Jake goes down our options would be BVP and McPherson. As much as I like BVP, that is scary.
Wow...would it ever be scary...for the opposition DC...three highly mobile running QB's capable of making big plays. I'd take a flyer on him...let him try NFL Euro ball a year and then compete next year with BVP...fun stuff.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:52 PM

Wow...would it ever be scary...for the opposition DC...three highly mobile running QB's capable of making big plays. I'd take a flyer on him...let him try NFL Euro ball a year and then compete next year with BVP...fun stuff.

I dont think thats a good idea... I think he needs as much time in the system as possible. Eurofootball is comparable to Arena ball anyways, as far as talent level goes.

Billy Clyde Puckett

08-23-2005, 12:54 PM

Wow...would it ever be scary...for the opposition DC...three highly mobile running QB's capable of making big plays. I'd take a flyer on him...let him try NFL Euro ball a year and then compete next year with BVP...fun stuff.

Yea maybe it would work if the the Broncs ran the wishbone

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 12:56 PM

Yea maybe it would work if the the Broncs ran the wishbone

Rep for the wishbone!

Billy Clyde Puckett

08-23-2005, 12:57 PM

Rep for the wishbone!

It sucks anyplace outside pee wee ball

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 01:01 PM

It sucks anyplace outside pee wee ball

Highschools that hate lead blockers are pretty effective.

Sodak

08-23-2005, 01:04 PM

...but Chad Freihauf is a solid pick up, huh genius?

Frieihauf is camp fodder...

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 01:08 PM

Frieihauf is camp fodder...

I'm glad Captain Obvious showed up.

DivineLegion

08-23-2005, 01:09 PM

This thread is worthless without pictures...

Wheres that picture of him lineing up behind the guard...

NaptownChief

08-23-2005, 01:12 PM

This thread is worthless without pictures...

Wheres that picture of him lineing up behind the guard...

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050813/capt.nua10708130321.seahawks_saints_nua107.jpg

broncogary

08-23-2005, 01:12 PM

This thread is worthless without pictures...

Wheres that picture of him lineing up behind the guard...

That's the type of relationship that MoC needs to develop with his offensive line. :flower:

DivineLegion

08-23-2005, 01:14 PM

That's the type of relationship that MoC needs to develop with his offensive line. :flower:
:flower: maybe Bob will come in handy after all...What do you think Bob do you think you can teach MOC to Ball like that???

bloodsunday

08-23-2005, 01:16 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050813/capt.nua10708130321.seahawks_saints_nua107.jpg
The running back pointing it out is classic.

Pat Bowlen

08-23-2005, 01:17 PM

...but Chad Freihauf is a solid pick up, huh genius?
If I had said, "The only player I wanted was Chad Freihauf." then you might have a point. Not only that, but he was undrafted.

You're reaching.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 01:21 PM

If I had said, "The only player I wanted was Chad Freihauf." then you might have a point. Not only that, but he was undrafted.

You're reaching.

I didnt say it was my draft day dream list, genius. Anyone could ramble off Ronnie Brown, Thomas Davis, Demarcus Ware/Justin Tuck, Antrel Rolle and so on.

Those were the guys I was really pulling for and hoping would fall to our picks.

Sodak

08-23-2005, 01:27 PM

I'm glad Captain Obvious showed up.

Be careful way up there at the top Rev. You might fall off...

I'm sure all of your posts are as insightful as your last.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 03:07 PM

Can't be worse than Charlie Frieuf and Kannell.

And he has the highest upside out of QBs in the team.

Broncoman13

08-23-2005, 03:23 PM

I'm I correct in assuming that if the Saints release him we could possibly put him on our PS?

Mediator12

08-23-2005, 03:35 PM

I'm I correct in assuming that if the Saints release him we could possibly put him on our PS?

If he clears waivers for someone else's 53 man roster. The Dolphins will probably not let that happen.

scorpio

08-23-2005, 03:37 PM

...but Chad Freihauf is a solid pick up, huh genius?

I don't think we used a draft pick on Freihauf

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 03:42 PM

If he clears waivers for someone else's 53 man roster. The Dolphins will probably not let that happen.
Crap..............

I wanted this guy so bad before the draft. I was actually kinda felt down that the Broncos picked MoC rather than Adrian in some ways.

Mediator you could help by sending some hatemail and threats.

DBroncos4life

08-23-2005, 03:43 PM

Well maybe they would go for Mauck instead of AM.

Hercules Rockefeller

08-23-2005, 03:48 PM

If he clears waivers for someone else's 53 man roster. The Dolphins will probably not let that happen.

and they've got a higher waiver priority too

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 03:49 PM

and they've got a higher waiver priority too
what does that mean?

Hercules Rockefeller

08-23-2005, 03:51 PM

what does that mean?

If both the Broncos and 'Fins claim him off waivers, the 'Fins get him because of their record from last year.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 03:52 PM

If both the Broncos and 'Fins claim him off waivers, the 'Fins get him because of their record from last year.
son of a gun.

Give Saban Matt Mauck dammit.

maven

08-23-2005, 03:55 PM

I'm I correct in assuming that if the Saints release him we could possibly put him on our PS?
The Dolphins have AJ Feeley, Gus Frerotte, and Sage Rosenfels...

What do you think?

BroncoInferno

08-23-2005, 03:55 PM

Wow. Three pages of genuine interest for a guy who never did a thing in college and is on his way to losing the 3rd QB spot to Kliff Kingsbury. I'll pass, thanks.

Billy Clyde Puckett

08-23-2005, 03:56 PM

Sorry Freak - He's an athlete who can't play football.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 03:58 PM

Sorry Freak - He's an athlete who can't play football.

Maybe, maybe not.

No one has seen this kid play enough to make that kind of judgement just yet and he undoubtly has the highest upside among the QBs we have bar none.

Nuggets4

08-23-2005, 04:00 PM

son of a gun.

Give Saban Matt Mauck dammit.

And then you will win the lottery and *insert random celebrity here* will fall in love with you and you will live happily ever after.

Put me in the group that doesn't really want anything to do with him. He doesn't fill a need. That said, I'd have rather picked him than MoC.

Then again, I'd rather have drafted a corpse over MoC.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 04:03 PM

I don't think we used a draft pick on Freihauf

Neither is the waiver wire.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 04:04 PM

And then you will win the lottery and *insert random celebrity here* will fall in love with you and you will live happily ever after.

Put me in the group that doesn't really want anything to do with him. He doesn't fill a need. That said, I'd have rather picked him than MoC.

Then again, I'd rather have drafted a corpse over MoC.
No, just a project we can develop.

No biggie.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 04:05 PM

Sorry Freak - He's an athlete who can't play football.

Gotta disagree. He lit up Arena ball... which might not say much but consider his age, his arm (standing flat footed can heave it 70 yards), and his ability to elude pressure.

Shannahan does a good job with QBs... I think this could be something very special.

DB- If it happens get ready to change your avatar to a topless photo of McPherson

Rock Chalk

08-23-2005, 04:33 PM

Bronco9798

08-23-2005, 04:37 PM

Who is Adrian McPherson and why are half of your slobbering over him?

Seriously, if the guy cant beat out Aaron Brooks, I dont want him anywhere near our team. And he cant even beat out the two guys who cant beat out Aaron Broooks. What kind of crap is this?

Where do you get your weed and how much does it cost, I might be interested.

It's another "let's bring in everybody that gets cut thread" so we can have competition. McPhereson is not needed in Denver. Another thug that couldn't make it thru college. (Clarett).

-Slap-

08-23-2005, 04:40 PM

Gambling on games, cashing stolen checks, suspected of even throwing a game. Meanwhile he's got great physical skills. It like Art Schlicter and Michael Vick had a baby.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 04:46 PM

Who is Adrian McPherson and why are half of your slobbering over him?

Seriously, if the guy cant beat out Aaron Brooks, I dont want him anywhere near our team. And he cant even beat out the two guys who cant beat out Aaron Broooks. What kind of crap is this?

Where do you get your weed and how much does it cost, I might be interested.

Sorry dumb post. Jake Delhomme couldnt "beat out" Aaron Brooks either.

Rock Chalk

08-23-2005, 04:50 PM

Sorry dumb post. Jake Delhomme couldnt "beat out" Aaron Brooks either.
Yeah, and?

Who the **** said anything about Jake Delhomme coming here?

I didnt ****ing say that.

Dont bring Jake Delhomme close to our team either.

And who the **** are you calling dumb? You are the dumb**** that wants a 4th string no one from New ****ing Orleans to come compete with our already loaded full of 4th string no one QBs. What, you like his stink of **** better than Danny Ks?

-Slap-

08-23-2005, 04:51 PM

Yeah, and?

Who the **** said anything about Jake Delhomme coming here?

I didnt ****ing say that.

Dont bring Jake Delhomme close to our team either.

And who the **** are you calling dumb? You are the dumb**** that wants a 4th string no one from New ****ing Orleans to come compete with our already loaded full of 4th string no one QBs. What, you like his stink of **** better than Danny Ks?
Is it 4:20 yet?

Rock Chalk

08-23-2005, 04:51 PM

Rock Chalk

08-23-2005, 04:52 PM

Is it 4:20 yet?
Im smoking right now slappy.

Sodak

08-23-2005, 04:52 PM

:puff: ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! :alky:

Rock Chalk

08-23-2005, 04:55 PM

If you need further proof this guy should not be a Bronco look no further than our own resident snapperhead.

Being that the Chiefs have absolutely nothing at #3QB spot I would love to have him and try to develop him. Seeing him lineup under the guard instead of the center in his first game tells me he has at least a little bit of Elway in him.

If this imbecile wants him, the dude is garbage.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 05:01 PM

I mean look peckerwood, if you wanna go round for round about who is dumb, we can. I didnt call you dumb, I didnt even single you out. I made an observation that this dip**** cant beat some schmuck named Kilngsbury out and that schmuck cant even beat out this other schmuck who I dont even know who cant beat out Aaron Brooks who cant win a ****ing game to save his life.

I didnt say anything about Jake Delhomme coming here or call you dumb. The NO genius QB evaluators sent Delhomme packing... and as for calling you dumb, I said your post was, Ive had tons of stupid posts... on the other hand, about you being dumb, youre making a good case...

Pendejo

08-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Gambling on games, cashing stolen checks, suspected of even throwing a game. Meanwhile he's got great physical skills. It like Art Schlicter and Michael Vick had a baby.

That's just gawd damn funny.

Pat Bowlen

08-23-2005, 05:47 PM

I didnt say it was my draft day dream list, genius. Anyone could ramble off Ronnie Brown, Thomas Davis, Demarcus Ware/Justin Tuck, Antrel Rolle and so on.
Oh, I thought you said they were the only ones you wanted or something like that. Maybe I just read it wrong.

jossjeff

08-23-2005, 05:49 PM

I'm thinking that this is an attempt at motovation personally.

TheReverend

08-23-2005, 05:59 PM

Oh, I thought you said they were the only ones you wanted or something like that. Maybe I just read it wrong.

Being realistic with a 2, and 3 3rds, yeah

Pat Bowlen

08-23-2005, 06:04 PM

Being realistic with a 2, and 3 3rds, yeah
In that case I'm quite happy that you weren't drafting for me.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 06:04 PM

Thugs?

These kids made huge mistakes and paid for it dearly.

All they want is a second chance.

Mr. Info

08-23-2005, 06:07 PM

Did you know...Only two teams have ever carried two black qb's on the same regular season squad.

maven

08-23-2005, 06:38 PM

All they want is a second chance.

MoC sure is taking advantage of it.

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 06:40 PM

MoC sure is taking advantage of it.
I'm sure he is try to but the guy isnt doing so well and strained his hammy unfortunately.

But it's something expected out of some one who was out of football for 2 years.

maven

08-23-2005, 06:44 PM

I'm sure he is try to but the guy isnt doing so well and strained his hammy unfortunately.

But it's something expected out of some one who was out of football for 2 years.

::)

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 06:44 PM

::)
Right back at ya.

Nuggets4

08-23-2005, 08:40 PM

Gambling on games, cashing stolen checks, suspected of even throwing a game. Meanwhile he's got great physical skills. It like Art Schlicter and Michael Vick had a baby.

Yeah, and?

Who the **** said anything about Jake Delhomme coming here?

I didnt ****ing say that.

Dont bring Jake Delhomme close to our team either.

And who the **** are you calling dumb? You are the dumb**** that wants a 4th string no one from New ****ing Orleans to come compete with our already loaded full of 4th string no one QBs. What, you like his stink of **** better than Danny Ks?

It's posts like this that make me love this place.

Thugs?

These kids made huge mistakes and paid for it dearly.

All they want is a second chance.

And it's posts like this that make me think we need to start doing random drug tests. How many f**king chances do they deserve?

DB-Freak

08-23-2005, 08:44 PM

Probably once more when it's a pretty serious case.

DBroncos4life

08-23-2005, 08:50 PM

This thread rocked.

Bronco9798

08-23-2005, 09:20 PM

Probably once more when it's a pretty serious case.

Then after the second chance, they'll want a third. :nono:

Rulon Velvet Jones

08-23-2005, 09:28 PM

Jesus, what the hell happened in here? I post a link to a report about Miami being interested in McPherson if he's cut and...and...and then...namecalling.

It's football time out for you two.

bronco militia

08-26-2005, 01:00 PM

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http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/5950/macpherson9dy.jpg

Traveler

08-26-2005, 01:01 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050813/capt.nua10708130321.seahawks_saints_nua107.jpg

http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/5950/macpherson9dy.jpg

That is so wrong!

Billy Clyde Puckett

08-26-2005, 01:03 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050813/capt.nua10708130321.seahawks_saints_nua107.jpg

http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/5950/macpherson9dy.jpg

Hilarious!

watermock

08-26-2005, 01:05 PM

http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/5950/macpherson9dy.jpg

"That's not what they taught me in France..."

Bob's your Information Minister

08-26-2005, 01:40 PM

Did you know...Only two teams have ever carried two black qb's on the same regular season squad.

Did you know...Mr. Info is actually wrong. The Cowboys had Quincy Carter, Randall Cunningham and Anthony Wright on the same squad in 2000.