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Roman Harper returning to the Saints
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:17 am
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:17 am
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Two Pro Bowls. A Super Bowl Championship. @Harp41 is headed back to where it all started. #WhoDat #Saints
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Safety Roman Harper, one of the key pieces to the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl championship team in 2009, will return to the Saints, his agency said in a Twitter message posted Tuesday.
Harper, 33, twice reached the Pro Bowl in his eight seasons with the Saints, before the team released him after the 2013 season. He played the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he never missed a start and helped them reach the Super Bowl in 2015.
At the time of Harper's release in February 2014, the Saints were $12 million over the projected salary cap and had younger players at his position in Kenny Vaccaro and Rafael Bush.
Bush has since moved on to the Detroit Lions, and the Saints could be looking for a return to the three-safety defensive looks the team used in 2013, Harper's last with the team.
Harper will likely carry a different role with the Saints than in the past, with Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd and second-round drafted newcomer Vonn Bell figuring to get a majority of snaps in the Saints' safety rotation.
Erik Harris, a CFL import signed in February, has also received a heavy dose of snaps in OTA workouts open to media.
Harper became a free agent when his contract voided in the days after the Panthers' Super Bowl loss to the Denver Broncos.
Harper broke up five passes and recovered two fumbles for the Panthers in 2015. In 2014, posted four interceptions with 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble.
His career totals with the Saints included seven interceptions and 17 sacks.
Back with the Saints, Harper will rejoin quarterback Drew Brees, offensive tackle Zach Strief and punter Thomas Morstead as the only players still around from the Super Bowl season.
The Saints are at the 90-man offseason roster limit and will need to make a corresponding move to create a spot for Harper.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:18 am to sicboy
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Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Safety Roman Harper is re-signing with the #Saints, per agent @_SportsTrust. He played for them from 2006-2013
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 11:22 am
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:20 am to sicboy
Looks like we are trying to get the band back together...
I think it could be good for the locker room. Just do not put him in coverage
I think it could be good for the locker room. Just do not put him in coverage
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:21 am to burdman
I like it that he's going to bring a locker room presence. On the field I think he only helps in goal line situations.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:21 am to Split2874
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Roman Harper's agency broke the news that he's heading back to the Saints. Left after the 2013 season
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:21 am to sicboy
I like it as vet leadership in camp, a voice in the lockerroom, and as a backup that may not be active on gameday but can be on the sideline.
If he starts I hate it.
If he starts I hate it.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:26 am to sicboy
Locker room presence and leadership! Let's not act like he'll be on the field a lot. In some cases..Yes, but it will be for his play up at the line in run defense
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 11:27 am
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:31 am to sicboy
Personally, I like the signing. Will bring true leadership unlike Browner. He's familiar here. He knows what it takes. Will be great in run situations. He won't see the field in passing situations.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:33 am to sicboy
Remember when Sam Bradford ran him down from behind? Roman was on the sidelines with the oxygen tank
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:34 am to sicboy
Not mad at it. But it all depends on how he's used.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:34 am to ipodking
Being slow is the least of his problems.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:35 am to sicboy
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Harper to return to the Saints
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:36 am to The Sad Banana
quote:Hopefully, not on the field.
But it all depends on how he's used.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:38 am to sicboy
His hair may be white by now.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:39 am to sicboy
It doesn't have to be a significant starter role.
the Saints have been drastically missing leadership since Harper, Jenkins, Sproles, etc. etc. were let go.
the Saints have been drastically missing leadership since Harper, Jenkins, Sproles, etc. etc. were let go.
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