Less than two years after Jon Stinchcomb helped the Saints win a Super Bowl and received a Pro Bowl bid, the five-year starter at right tackle is back on the NFL job market. The Saints released Stinchcomb on Monday, one day after coach Sean Payton said versatile veteran Zach Strief and 2010 second-round draft choice Charles Brown would be competing for the starting job at right tackle. "Obviously something like that is a difficult decision for us as an organization," Payton said while announcing the move after Monday night's practice. "Here's a guy that has really been part of our program, certainly since we came here in '06 and well before that. He epitomized the type of player we're looking for. Certainly he's a guy we wish well and will miss." Stinchcomb came into the season having started 80 straight games, and in that time had become close with the quarterback he protected, Drew Brees. Brees called Stinchcomb "one of the greatest teammates I've ever had." "He's a true pro," Brees said. "He's everything you want in a teammate, in a football player, in a man, in a leader. ... He's been a mainstay for this team, for this offensive line for a long time, especially during our time here. I've had five great years with him. He'll always be one of my great friends, close friends. I wish him the best and his family. I'm not sure what's next for him but I'll always love that man." The Saints drafted Stinchcomb out of Georgia in the second round, 37th overall, in 2003. Stinchcomb had three years left on a five-year extension he signed in 2009. Source: Associated Press
love the dude but because of injuries he's lost a step. can't have someone protecting bress that's lost a step.
Yeah sucks to see him go. But, Brees has go be kept upright for us to win. Best of luck Stinchcomb, I hope he gets picked up.
