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Make or Break Players for the 2011 Season
Posted on 6/18/11 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 6/18/11 at 2:38 pm
This seasons roster has many of us fans excited about the potential of our 2011 team. The roster is full of experienced vets & young, talented, hungry players ready to make an impact for our team.
With that said, there are a few veterans, whose play this season, will impact whether they'll be back in 2012. This list & reasons are my opinion but I'd like to hear the opinion of others. Also feel free to add any other players on this list if you feel I missed any.
1. Will Smith- Smith's numbers in '10 were nowhere near his numbers in '09. He resorted back to his '08 form & his pass rushing abilities were MIA last season. With younger DE's chopping at the bit for playing time, a poor 2011 season could make Smith expendable.
2. Jermod Bushrod- Bushrod is by far the weakest link on the Saints offensive line. He consistantly gets beaten by DE's. If Charles Brown can play up to his potential then Bushrod may soon find himself out of a job.
3.Jon Stinchcomb- Bushrod maybe the weak link on the O-line but Stinchcomb's play last season wasn't much better. If Stinchcomb continues to regress this season, then I can someone being brought in to push/replace him in 2012.
4. Devery Henderson- Devery has been a solid deep threat & has put up pretty good numbers for several seasons with the Saints. After a very good '09 season, Devery suffered with droppsies in 2010. There were games where he was a nonfactor in the passing game. If he doesn't catch & produce this season, then this maybe his last in Black & Gold.
With that said, there are a few veterans, whose play this season, will impact whether they'll be back in 2012. This list & reasons are my opinion but I'd like to hear the opinion of others. Also feel free to add any other players on this list if you feel I missed any.
1. Will Smith- Smith's numbers in '10 were nowhere near his numbers in '09. He resorted back to his '08 form & his pass rushing abilities were MIA last season. With younger DE's chopping at the bit for playing time, a poor 2011 season could make Smith expendable.
2. Jermod Bushrod- Bushrod is by far the weakest link on the Saints offensive line. He consistantly gets beaten by DE's. If Charles Brown can play up to his potential then Bushrod may soon find himself out of a job.
3.Jon Stinchcomb- Bushrod maybe the weak link on the O-line but Stinchcomb's play last season wasn't much better. If Stinchcomb continues to regress this season, then I can someone being brought in to push/replace him in 2012.
4. Devery Henderson- Devery has been a solid deep threat & has put up pretty good numbers for several seasons with the Saints. After a very good '09 season, Devery suffered with droppsies in 2010. There were games where he was a nonfactor in the passing game. If he doesn't catch & produce this season, then this maybe his last in Black & Gold.
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Posted on 6/18/11 at 2:57 pm to BigBrod81
Will smith was pretty disruptive in the backfield last season actually. Just didn't have the sacks to show for it.
Posted on 6/18/11 at 3:14 pm to BigBrod81
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Jermod Bushrod- Bushrod is by far the weakest link on the Saints offensive line. He consistantly gets beaten by DE's. If Charles Brown can play up to his potential then Bushrod may soon find himself out of a job.
Bushrod takes a lot of crap for a guy who was the starting right left tackle of a SuperBowl winning team.
I know he had a couple of bad games, but, he had some good ones as well.
Posted on 6/18/11 at 7:07 pm to BigBrod81
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1. Will Smith- Smith's numbers in '10 were nowhere near his numbers in '09. He resorted back to his '08 form & his pass rushing abilities were MIA last season. With younger DE's chopping at the bit for playing time, a poor 2011 season could make Smith expendable.
dont know about this. he played well last season and was double teamed for the most part but he was very disruptive imo.
Posted on 6/18/11 at 9:29 pm to BigBrod81
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1. Will Smith- Smith's numbers in '10 were nowhere near his numbers in '09. He resorted back to his '08 form & his pass rushing abilities were MIA last season. With younger DE's chopping at the bit for playing time, a poor 2011 season could make Smith expendable
That ridiculous contract he signed won't let him be expendable. Cam Jordan will take the other DE spot. I don't think anyone is going challenge Will Smith for his.
Posted on 6/19/11 at 12:19 pm to BigBrod81
I go with Will Smith still being solid, somewhat under appreciated, and having to deal with not much other big threats on the d line
bushrod- depending on the cba it is possible he won't be back THIS year. I think he will. He's no stud but he's not a bum either. He could have an excellent career if he could move over to the right side
stinch- he was terrible- BUT he played thru injury that many would not have (similar to will smith in 08) As long as he knee is okay he should rebound fine. He's a fair priced NFL RT starter
Devery- if he didn't have such a manageable contract he could be cut THIS year too. I think he's back but there is a slight chance of being cut. If they get any other credible deep threat he quickly becomes expendable.
Rogers- one year deal so it is a "show us what ya got" situation
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Colston- last year of contract, we love him but ya do have to question 5 knee surgeries for longer investment at age 28
Casillas- he was gonna be the opening day WLB before the lisfranc injury, for an undrafted player it is important to seize opportunities or ya quickly can become just a backup or role player
Dunbar & Gallette- these guys have to show tangible progress and contribution or they may not make this season
Nicks- make or break the bank for him. Staying on the same track might mean we have the two most highest paid guards in the history of the league.
bushrod- depending on the cba it is possible he won't be back THIS year. I think he will. He's no stud but he's not a bum either. He could have an excellent career if he could move over to the right side
stinch- he was terrible- BUT he played thru injury that many would not have (similar to will smith in 08) As long as he knee is okay he should rebound fine. He's a fair priced NFL RT starter
Devery- if he didn't have such a manageable contract he could be cut THIS year too. I think he's back but there is a slight chance of being cut. If they get any other credible deep threat he quickly becomes expendable.
Rogers- one year deal so it is a "show us what ya got" situation
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Colston- last year of contract, we love him but ya do have to question 5 knee surgeries for longer investment at age 28
Casillas- he was gonna be the opening day WLB before the lisfranc injury, for an undrafted player it is important to seize opportunities or ya quickly can become just a backup or role player
Dunbar & Gallette- these guys have to show tangible progress and contribution or they may not make this season
Nicks- make or break the bank for him. Staying on the same track might mean we have the two most highest paid guards in the history of the league.
This post was edited on 6/19/11 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 6/20/11 at 8:28 am to BigBrod81
1) Sacks aren't always the best way to measure pass rush ability.
2&3) I think that if he shows enough in camp, Charles Brown will be starting over one of them.
4) Protection and running game issues this season hurt Devery's effectiveness, IMO. I think that with the issues in the running game, our playcalling was limited, and thus Devery wasn't as effective in the passing game.
2&3) I think that if he shows enough in camp, Charles Brown will be starting over one of them.
4) Protection and running game issues this season hurt Devery's effectiveness, IMO. I think that with the issues in the running game, our playcalling was limited, and thus Devery wasn't as effective in the passing game.
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