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My take on the Saints team and draft thus far
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:22 am
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:22 am
Our front 4 seems like it could be pretty good with Jordan, Kikaha, Fairley, and Rankins. However, solid depth in the interior d-line could be an issue.
I feel like we need one more good linebacker so Kikaha can play defensive end and not have to drop into coverage. Anthony has all of the tools to develop into a star. Ellerbe is solid when healthy. I feel like we're still missing a piece here.
Our secondary is showing some promise. Keenan Lewis and Delvin Breaux can be shut down corners. Vonn Bell, Vaccaro, and Byrd should do well as safeties especially if Byrd can stay healthy. I am worried about our depth at corner, for sure, because the talent drops off tremendously after Breaux and Lewis.
I am liking the direction this defense is trending in. If they can stay healthy and pick up or develop some depth at linebacker, corner, and interior d-line, this defense can go from zero to hero in no time.
Though I don't expect them to be, I would not be shocked if this Saints defense ended up ranked in the top half of the league by the end of next year.
On to the offense. On the line, we need a guard. The rest of the line should be solid even if a little thin. Grabbing a solid guard in free agency or in the fifth round (Vadal, please, please, please) and this unit will be back to dominant.
QB is obviously solid. I think we have a capable backup and a good developmental prospect.
TE isn't flashy, but I think our group actually has a ton of potential. There's no Jimmy Graham's in this group, but there's really not many TE's in history that can compete with Jimmy.
Our WR corp going into this draft was the least talented in the league, and it showed last year as they struggled to get separation against even decent cover corners. I like our draft pick in Michael Thomas, I like Cooks, Snead has shown flashes of brilliance. We are quietly developing a decent corp here.
Our RB's have been frustrating, but no one will debate that they are talented. Hopefully, Peyton figures out how to use CJ Spiller and he can stay healthy. Cadet is a monster on screen passes, and Ingram is a solid HB.
We only have one FB on the roster and we never use him, so...
Offense is looking solid. They should be a top 10 offense again this year.
I feel like we need one more good linebacker so Kikaha can play defensive end and not have to drop into coverage. Anthony has all of the tools to develop into a star. Ellerbe is solid when healthy. I feel like we're still missing a piece here.
Our secondary is showing some promise. Keenan Lewis and Delvin Breaux can be shut down corners. Vonn Bell, Vaccaro, and Byrd should do well as safeties especially if Byrd can stay healthy. I am worried about our depth at corner, for sure, because the talent drops off tremendously after Breaux and Lewis.
I am liking the direction this defense is trending in. If they can stay healthy and pick up or develop some depth at linebacker, corner, and interior d-line, this defense can go from zero to hero in no time.
Though I don't expect them to be, I would not be shocked if this Saints defense ended up ranked in the top half of the league by the end of next year.
On to the offense. On the line, we need a guard. The rest of the line should be solid even if a little thin. Grabbing a solid guard in free agency or in the fifth round (Vadal, please, please, please) and this unit will be back to dominant.
QB is obviously solid. I think we have a capable backup and a good developmental prospect.
TE isn't flashy, but I think our group actually has a ton of potential. There's no Jimmy Graham's in this group, but there's really not many TE's in history that can compete with Jimmy.
Our WR corp going into this draft was the least talented in the league, and it showed last year as they struggled to get separation against even decent cover corners. I like our draft pick in Michael Thomas, I like Cooks, Snead has shown flashes of brilliance. We are quietly developing a decent corp here.
Our RB's have been frustrating, but no one will debate that they are talented. Hopefully, Peyton figures out how to use CJ Spiller and he can stay healthy. Cadet is a monster on screen passes, and Ingram is a solid HB.
We only have one FB on the roster and we never use him, so...
Offense is looking solid. They should be a top 10 offense again this year.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 10:30 am
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:23 am to kingbob
We got better this weekend
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:25 am to kingbob
Sunseri was waived last week.
Im confident we'll field 3 solid LBs between Robertson, Laurenitis, Anthony, Ellerbe and Stupar.
Im confident we'll field 3 solid LBs between Robertson, Laurenitis, Anthony, Ellerbe and Stupar.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:34 am to kingbob
Well this is the defensive depth chart for the curious (with guys in their more natural position, not necessarily where they'll play; also vets before rookies until we see them play):
Strongside end- Jordan, Richardson
3 tech- Fairley, Rankins, Eulls
Nose- Jenkins, Davison, Mabry
Weakside end- Kikaha, Edebali, Gwacham, Tull, Hunt
Sam- Anthony
Mike- Lauranitis, Stupar
Will- Ellerbe, Robertson
CB- Lewis, Breaux, Wilson, Swann, Williams, Dixon, Dixon, Carter
FS- Byrd, Bell, Darby
SS- Vaccaro, Sanford, Harris
Nose is the weakest link.
Edit:
Should be everyone.
Strongside end- Jordan, Richardson
3 tech- Fairley, Rankins, Eulls
Nose- Jenkins, Davison, Mabry
Weakside end- Kikaha, Edebali, Gwacham, Tull, Hunt
Sam- Anthony
Mike- Lauranitis, Stupar
Will- Ellerbe, Robertson
CB- Lewis, Breaux, Wilson, Swann, Williams, Dixon, Dixon, Carter
FS- Byrd, Bell, Darby
SS- Vaccaro, Sanford, Harris
Nose is the weakest link.
Edit:
Should be everyone.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 10:51 am
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:39 am to bonethug0108
not a single player an offense would have to scheme around.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:48 am to kingbob
We are going to a 4-3
At least that's what I heard on radio Thursday
At least that's what I heard on radio Thursday
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 10:52 am
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:51 am to TechDawg2007
quote:
We got better this weekend
So did the 31 other teams. No body got worse by adding players. That is just a dumb comment.
We still need dline help, corner, guard, olb. We don't have enough draft picks. Hopefully we can get some late draft or udfa gems.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:52 am to bonethug0108
Do we really only have five true LBs right now? Damn.
I guess in a pinch Kikaha, Edebali, and Gwacham can play it in spots.
I guess in a pinch Kikaha, Edebali, and Gwacham can play it in spots.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:52 am to BigPerm30
Well someone sounds miserable
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:55 am to Rand AlThor
quote:
Im confident we'll field 3 solid LBs between Robertson, Laurenitis-old/hurt, Anthony- decent, Ellerbe - always hurt and Stupar - special teams guy .
I'm thrilled.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:57 am to LSU1SLU
quote:
Well someone sounds realistic
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