Saints sign WR Kirk Merritt (1 Viewer)

[BayouSAINTJoe]

I just found this video of his whole story and it’s very interesting. If there was ever a guy that’s a giant question mark it’s him. He seems to have the talent, but right as his opportunities are about to come to fruition, something happens.

WHere's Destrayan HS? And who in the hell is DeAnthony Thomas?

 

[DavidM]

I agree with that, am just worried about a few things pertaining to Thomas.

His health, ability to cut pivot as he did before, as that’s his game.

The relationship between he and the staff, teammates. Hoping Michael still WANTS to be here, and that Sean and Mike have squared it all away.

All valid concerns.

As far as the injury and surgical setback, I don't know of any credible information to suggest this ordeal is career-threatening, but I understand, depending on what is going on we don't know about yet, there's always the possibility.

He works really hard, though, we know that. On physical measurements, he's just another WR prospect, so you don't accomplish what he has without a ton of hard work, discipline, and honing his technical skills.

 

[Saint Pompano]

Errrr, ummm... (*cough, cough*). Steve Smith Sr. is 5’9”... and Merritt is 6’0”.

And Deebo is 5'11".

The average height of the top 25 WRs the last 11 years is about 72-73.5". In 2020 the average height was 72.18 and I haven't compiled the data for the top 25 from 2021 yet.

 

[Humperdoo]

WHere's Destrayan HS? And who in the hell is DeAnthony Thomas?

I haven’t heard of him either.

 

[BayouSAINTJoe]

I haven’t heard of him either.

Sounds like Kirk Merritt is well on his way to becoming the next DeAnthony THomas then.

 

[Saint Pompano]

It really looks like CSP is going back to WRs with defined roles (basketball team) and the heyday of the Saints offense.

 

[Saint Pompano]

WHere's Destrayan HS? And who in the hell is DeAnthony Thomas?

I'm not sure if that is a joke or what, but this is De'Anthony Thomas.

 

[Humperdoo]

WHere's Destrayan HS? And who in the hell is DeAnthony Thomas?

I looked him up, drafted 4th round by the Chiefs, currently a free agent. Seems like he’s flamed out.

 

[ndcc]

I'm not sure if that is a joke or what, but this is De'Anthony Thomas.

Hey, Harschman...

Where is he projected to go?

 

[BayouSAINTJoe]

I'm not sure if that is a joke or what, but this is De'Anthony Thomas.

I was dead arse serious, never heard of him. Surely wouldn't use him as a "could've been the next...." if I'm saying someone is going to be something great.

 

[Humperdoo]

Hey, Harschman...

Where is he projected to go?

He’s a 29yo free agent, can go wherever he wants, and to whomever wants him.

 

[Humperdoo]

I was dead arse serious, never heard of him. Surely wouldn't use him as a "could've been the next...." if I'm saying someone is going to be something great.

Yea I found that curious as well.

 

[ndcc]

He’s a 29yo free agent, can go wherever he wants, and to whomever wants him.

I should have been more clear. I’m speaking on which team is he rumored to go to, or has the most interest?

 

[Humperdoo]

I should have been more clear. I’m speaking on which team is he rumored to go to, or has the most interest?

Ahhh, gotcha.

I think he was talking about as a high school recruit, not as an NFL player.

From Wikipedia:

That would make more sense as he’s not done much in the NFL.

 

[Saint Pompano]

Hey, Harschman...

Where is he projected to go?

Nowhere. It was a reply to the question of who is De'Anthony Thomas which was a question about the other video mentioning De'Anthony Thomas in reference to Merritt.

 

[BayouSAINTJoe]

I think he was talking about as a high school recruit, not as an NFL player.

From Wikipedia:

Still an odd comparison...can we all just agree for the sake of getting back on track that he just might be the next DeAnthony Thomas and leave it as that.

This is a camp body signing, I'm not excited about it