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Saints sign TE Nick Vannett

Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:32 pm
Posted by tigersquad89
Raleigh, NC
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:32 pm
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The #Saints are signing TE Nick Vannett to a three-year deal, source says. Released by the #Broncos the other day, Vannett finds a new home quickly.
This post was edited on 3/24/21 at 7:32 pm
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:33 pm to
Our new Josh Hill
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
115833 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:34 pm to
Depth. I’m sure it’s a minimum deal. He has 1 TD in two years.
Posted by lsudave1
Baton Metairie
Member since Jan 2005
7337 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:40 pm to
Super bowl bound
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
80178 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:46 pm to
He will make us forget Cook
Posted by whodatfan
Member since Mar 2008
21331 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:48 pm to
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He will make us forget Cook


Actually he will remind us since he obviously doesn't catch.
Posted by Spelt it rong
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
10016 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:50 pm to
Championship or bust
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166258 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:00 pm to
Armah
Vannett
Ground N Pound bitches
Posted by drake20
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
13123 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:02 pm to
I like it...depth is no longer a major issue at TE...but the writing is on the wall, it’s Trautman’s time to shine.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
166258 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:11 pm to
Jameis may have to fill in some receptions at the flex position for us
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64346 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:11 pm to
We were getting a vet blocker. Gives us two things we needed at the position. A veteran TE and a dependable blocker.

TE room so far:

Ethan Wolf 6'6" 252 1

Garrett Griffen 6'4" 240 2

Adam Trautman 6'5" 253 1

Nick Vanette 6'6" 261 6
Posted by LSUJD_04
Member since Feb 2021
1513 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:33 pm to
Sean loves his Ohio State guys. Solid pickup, he will play the blocking TE role well.
Posted by Chief Hinge
There and Here
Member since Sep 2018
2906 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:34 pm to
Another Ohio State player added to the team.
Posted by WhoGeaux
Member since Apr 2011
4441 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:35 pm to
Shockingly he’s an Ohio State product.

The Saints were licking their chops after the Broncos cut him loose. He’s the exact type of complimentary tight end that they look for. Great blocker on the line, downfield and even in the backfield. Excellent hands as well.
Posted by CnAzInCA
Dallas, Texas
Member since Jan 2014
600 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:45 pm to
Obviously, the replacement for Josh Hill, who had 116 receptions in 117 games played with the Saints. Vannett has 75 receptions in 70 games played in his career. Vannett is three years younger than Hill and a little bigger. Also, another Ohio State alum and teammate of Marshon Lattimore. Vannett was the 94th (3rd round) overall pick in the 2016 draft.

Josh Hill certainly carved out a nice career with the Saints for an undrafted free agent from Idaho State.
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64346 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:48 pm to
Yup.
Saints love filling needs in free agency and then making draft pics few of us can guess lol
Posted by Gumbyxl
Gretna
Member since Apr 2004
778 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:57 pm to
Not a bad pick up


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Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72015 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 9:01 pm to
Vannett is a low key beast

Per his combine #s

87%tile height for a TE
88%tile arm length
76%tile 3 cone time
82%tile 20 yard shuttle
89%tile 60 yard shuttle

Looks like he could’ve been an OT if he had 60 more lbs on his frame
Posted by touchdownjeebus
Member since Sep 2010
24835 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 9:09 pm to
This is a low key very good signing.
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
29072 posts
Posted on 3/24/21 at 9:09 pm to
Yep. The Saints seem to have a lot of faith in Trautman, and I do too. Think he'll be a stud.
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