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"There definitely won't be as many guys around (next week), and they'll be some new faces," Griffin said. "Everybody is definitely anxious, especially if you're a first, second-year guy, guys on the bubble. I was in that position last year,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, but I don't think you ever get used to it. It's a weird feeling."
"The resume has been sent in," Toon added. "It's in the mail. You can't get it back."
Third-year wide receiver Nick Toon is less anxious, saying he's done all he can do.
In addition,NFL Jerseys Outlet, there's a host of backups that also contribute on special teams,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, including undrafted free agent safety Pierre Warren. His preseason highlights include an interception during Thursday night's 22-13 loss to Baltimore.
It's strange enough to make players search for clues about their future.
Last season, six rookie free agents made the roster out of the preseason and later in the season, quarterback Ryan Griffin moved from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
"I'm sure it's difficult, it's just wanting to know," said Saints coach Sean Payton. "There's a lot invested by every one of those guys. A lot of work. A lot has gone into putting themselves in position to make a team and stick."
Maybe that was a clue he might make the cut.
"I feel like I've done a lot, made a few plays," Warren said. "But I've still got more work to do."
Said Goodwin, smiling, "I hope so."
Earlier this month, the NFL announced practice squads will increase from eight to 10 positions.
"Especially here, we're all the same," Powell said. "I feel like we're all on the same scale."
It's a good analogy.
"At this point,Cheap Jerseys Store, all of us have put our resumes out there," said Toon, a former fourth-round pick who has been competing with Joseph Morgan and veteran Robert Meachem for one of the last receiver spots.
Powell is one of several first-year players and veterans that will learn by Saturday afternoon if they earned a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster. Currently, there are 75 players on the roster.
Some of the tougher decisions for starting jobs are at center (veteran Jonathan Goodwin versus second-year pro Tim Lelito) and cornerback (Patrick Robinson against veteran Champ Bailey. The Saints also must decide between kickers Shayne Graham and Derek Dimke.
On other NFL teams, Powell might be more confident. He's was a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, but the Saints have created a culture which grades players on their efforts, not accolades. In 2007,Soccer Jerseys From China, undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas beat out fourth-round draft pick Antonio Pittman of Ohio State.
Goodwin didn't want to read too much into watching Thursday's game from the sidelines, but like many teams,Cheap Jerseys From China, the Saints typically sit starters for the final preseason game. He also recently changed his jersey number from 51 to 59.
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints rookie linebacker Ronald Powell compared the next 24 hours to waiting for a call back after a job interview. |
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