Coming into yesterday’s game versus the Miami Dolphins, I had several anxieties about who would be safe in waivers. I was particularly concerned with some of the skill players, and these guys were at the top of the list:

Cadet

Khiry Robinson

Andy Tanner

Ryan Griffin

Austin Johnson

XBuddy Dee’s Ghost, Staff Saints Writer/Analyst

All these caught my eye in preseason. Keeping Cadet out of the game was a stroke of genius by Sean Payton. He is already a proven return guy, but if he would have put up some big numbers yesterday, he would have been hot property. I think he’s safe to waive. He’s also eligible for another PS year, so we can save that roster spot and still have him in our “minor league system”.

Khiry Robinson, who led the Saints in rushing during the preseason laid down two big fumbles. I have to smile at this because he also punched holes in Miami’s 2nd sting defense. The 23-year-old picked up almost 200 all-purpose yards, but failed to score a touchdown.

Fumbles aside, K-Rob showed he can be “one-man band” – a big play-maker and a clock-eater. Shades of Adrian Peterson or Deuce even. He is definitely an upgrade from Chris Ivory. That said, because of the fumbles and a lackluster game against the Texans he’ll be scrutinized by coach Sean Payton. But, to be on the safe side, I wouldn’t waive him – just give him some stick’um and teach him how to tuck the ball.

Andy Tanner – where do I begin? The hero of week 3 was only targeted once on an ill thrown ball by Ryan Griffin. It was one of those balls that “elite receivers” stretch out and catch. It may have sealed his fate. Without having anything more to go on but a Wes Welker-like performance in the Houston Texans game, I have to say he’s safe to waive.

Ryan Griffin may have gotten got himself waived as well with a fumble and interception at critical times. First, he fumbled in our red zone – then he threw an int in theirs. These are errors that can be attributed to pressure. He may be our “QB of the future” but for now, he’s practice squad material.

Finally, I’m thinking it’s okay to waive Austin Johnson, the 240 pound FB from Tennessee. He did a couple of neat things again, but nothing to put him above Jed Collins. Of course, I haven’t been watching him on special teams.

On defense, the only UDFA’s I’d make a strong decision on are Ray Shipman and Glen Foster. Anybody who’s watched Foster closely this preseason would recognize him as a born DE and an excellent compliment to developing Cam Jordan.

Picture Credit: Pic courtesy of Artfuldodger on twitter

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