Posse81 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0818/1598525.html New Orleans Saints: The search for a vibable backup to starting tailback Deuce McAllister likley will continue, particuarly when teams begin paring their rosters, but for now, the New Orleans Saints have a new contender for the job. ESPN.com has learned that the Saints signed veteran Ki-Jana Carter on Monday afternoon. Carter, who worked out earlier in the day for club officials, agreed to a one-year contract worth for the league minimum of $530,000. The first overall choice in the 1995 draft, Carter has suffered through a career marred by injuries, and three times in seven years has appeared in three games or fewer as a result of major physical setbacks. The former Penn State star, who began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, has not played since 2001 when he was with the Washington Redskins and rushed for 308 yards as a backup. Projected as a star, Carter has instead been star-crossed, and the chance with the Saints might be the last one of his career. Carter, 29, has 290 career carries for 1,055 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also has caught 65 passes for 458 yards. New Orleans currently lists Curtis Keaton as its No. 2 tailback, but wanted to upgrade at the position, and team personnel staffers have been carefully monitoring other clubs' roster to see who might become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Ki-Jana is not the answer, only Kenny Watson will fulfil your back-up RB needs..... must trade Grady Jackson for Kenny (said in eerie voodoo/hypnotic voice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by frankbones (said in eerie voodoo/hypnotic voice) Kind of like the way you say "You are getting very sleepy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 No we can't give up Kenny, he'll be our starter at the beginning of the season! He's too valuable! NO, not kenny! anyone but Kenny! He's better than walter payton if only someone would give him a chance! -DB (no one here bad mouth kenny until he's traded okay......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Exactly like that my young friend, except with a little Jedi Mind trick thing going on as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 he averaged like 5.1 yards a carry and got a couple crucial first downs for us and we reward him with a pink slip....lol i still haven't seen why we let him go...he wasn't hurt and didn't ask for more money.....sigh...management....:shoothead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Kijana Carter did want more money......and we said no!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 he wanted way too much cash considering Washington brought his career back from the dead....then he got fat again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Ack!!!! They killed Kenny!!!! B@stards!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 we made the right decision with respect to kijana. hopefully the saints will too. -DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashae Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Did he come with his frequent buyer card from his orthopedic surgeon? -s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I'm not sure this changes things in regards for a trade for Kenny Smith or Grady. I'm beginning to think K. Smith might be a better option, because he's young and has a good motor. They'll find out KJ isn't the solution, let's just hope we're in a position to take advantage of it when it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by KINGBRICE_28 he averaged like 5.1 yards a carry and got a couple crucial first downs for us and we reward him with a pink slip....lol i still haven't seen why we let him go...he wasn't hurt and didn't ask for more money.....sigh...management....:shoothead Uh, he did want more money, and a longer contract the we were willing to offer - The first overall choice in the 1995 draft, Carter has suffered through a career marred by injuries... ... and dumb ass decisions :doh1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I think he was great while he was here, but what's done is done. He was the backup and was always going to be the backup, we won't be paying him starter money to be the backup. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippin2020 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I liked Kijana, and I like Kenny.....and I like Ladell, and Chad, and Trung, and I liked Stephen too. But what I'd really like is a high quality starting DT! The fact is, we are loaded with 2nd string running backs, parting with one would not have hurt us, but I don't think the Saints wanted to give up their starter anyway. The DT problem has been beat to death, if we end up with signing someone else, it's going to be another Cannida. A career backup, or an unproven young guy, neither of which will be much help. The best we can hope for is a guy like Cowsette to step up to the plate and play his a$$ off all year. Have faith fellow 'skins fans, all is not lost yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 if Canidate were a draft choice from this season and ran as well as he did against NE, scoring a TD everyone would be singing his praises and predicting a 1,000 yard season :laugh: but because he was obtained in a trade from the Rams after being in the doghouse there, everyone is skeptical and predicting he will screw up, while the saintly Watson and Betts become the real players :laugh: what would Redskins fans be without their cynicism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 what would Redskins fans be without their cynicism? Happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 no, arizona fans.......content to lose :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 is anyone else surprised that Adrian Murrell and KiJana Carter are still circulating in the NFL? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by frankbones Ki-Jana is not the answer, only Kenny Watson will fulfil your back-up RB needs..... must trade Grady Jackson for Kenny (said in eerie voodoo/hypnotic voice) well, let me try then Wee don't wannnnt to traaaade Kennnnnny Watsonnnnn He has abilityyyyyy. Trade Bettttsssss who has shown us nothinggggggg but can be bartered based on his second round draft choice statusssssss. ~Bannnnnnggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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