Saints Corner Keenan Lewis released. Any Interest?

[TwoDeep3]

The New Orleans Saints are not making the playoffs in 2016 if their defense doesn’t put together a significant turnaround. With Sheldon Rankins and Vonn Bell drafted to boastna crew now led by Dennis Allen, you’d think the Saints would keep their veteran studs together.

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Releasing Keenan Lewis is a real mind-boggling decision
Alex Hoegler,Cover32

The move really doesn’t make any sense to me. Sure, Lewis hasn’t quite been as dynamic as he was in 2013–his first year with the Saints. But when healthy, he’s still a very solid lockdown corner they need against Mike Evans, Julio Jones and Kelvin Benjamin in the NFC South.

Delvin Breaux is now the one “proven,” corner on the roster, even though he still have up way too many touchdowns a year ago.

Sure, they may clear cap space with his release, but the offseason is long gone. They don’t have any needs to free up cap space in order to pursue other big names. Lewis was undoubtedly their best corner.


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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/releasing-keenan-lewis-real-mind-161614121.html

 

[Ashwynn]

kick the tires for sure, If you can get a deal worked out that pays him but does not hurt the boys and makes it possible to cut him without a big hit if needed, do it. But dont break the bank or sign him to a big deal at this point. I cant say I ever heard of the guy before, So I have no idea what we would be getting. Just limit our liability and if he signs great, if not, great.

 

[xwalker]

The New Orleans Saints are not making the playoffs in 2016 if their defense doesn’t put together a significant turnaround. With Sheldon Rankins and Vonn Bell drafted to boastna crew now led by Dennis Allen, you’d think the Saints would keep their veteran studs together.

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Releasing Keenan Lewis is a real mind-boggling decision
Alex Hoegler,Cover32

The move really doesn’t make any sense to me. Sure, Lewis hasn’t quite been as dynamic as he was in 2013–his first year with the Saints. But when healthy, he’s still a very solid lockdown corner they need against Mike Evans, Julio Jones and Kelvin Benjamin in the NFC South.

Delvin Breaux is now the one “proven,” corner on the roster, even though he still have up way too many touchdowns a year ago.

Sure, they may clear cap space with his release, but the offseason is long gone. They don’t have any needs to free up cap space in order to pursue other big names. Lewis was undoubtedly their best corner.


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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/releasing-keenan-lewis-real-mind-161614121.html

08/18/16 - CB Keenan Lewis continues to be sidelined with a hip injury and it's not known when he'll resume practice.

08/14/16 - LCB Keenan Lewis, who has participated in just one practice session at training camp, is dealing with a hip injury and his return is unknown.

08/09/16 - LCB Keenan Lewis, who practiced once late last week after coming off the PUP list, did not work Tuesday against the New England Patriots.

08/04/16 - CB Keenan Lewis, who had a sports hernia injury last season, came off the physically-unable-to-perform list Wednesday after missing five practices.

08/03/16 - CB Keenan Lewis was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday. Lewis, who was plagued by hip, sports hernia and knee injuries last year, underwent three surgeries in the offseason and passed his physical to return from the PUP list. The 30-year-old took park in a few 7-on-7 drills during Wednesday's practice.

Games Played, Games Started, Passes Defensed, INTs

2015    New Orleans Saints    6    0    2    0
                  
2014    New Orleans Saints    16    16    13    2
                  
2013    New Orleans Saints    16    16    9    4
                  
2012    Pittsburgh Steelers    16    16    23    0
                  
2011    Pittsburgh Steelers    16    1    6    1
                  
2010    Pittsburgh Steelers    9    0    0    0
                  
2009    Pittsburgh Steelers    4    0    0    0

Keenan Lewis 'never got along' with Saints DC Allen:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...an-lewis-never-got-along-with-saints-dc-allen

 

[Manwiththeplan]

2012 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 16 23 0

23 passes defended and 0 ints, did he have his hands in casts that season?

 

[darthseinfeld]

At this stage there isnt much of a point adding a vet. No one we pick up now would be an upgrade or Scandrick, Claiborne or Carr. And if one of the young players cant cut it in the #4 role, there will be plenty of options on the street during the season. Most likely including Lewis

 

[speedkilz88]

At this stage there isnt much of a point adding a vet. No one we pick up now would be an upgrade or Scandrick, Claiborne or Carr. And if one of the young players cant cut it in the #4 role, there will be plenty of options on the street during the season. Most likely including Lewis

Their contracts are pretty much locked down as well.

 

[erod]

For once, Dallas doesn't need a corner.