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re: Kawaan Baker could be a draft-day steal
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:54 am to GMoney2600
Posted on 5/15/21 at 7:54 am to GMoney2600
Not addressing the #2 receiver position early in the draft was a major mistake. The Saints have been making do with that position for years now and it is just not good enough.
That spot is wide open for the taking, so if Baker is good enough, he will have no trouble beating out the others. I know many are high on Callaway and Harris, but durability is part of the position. You have to be on the field to make plays, especially when it’s playoff time. Smith is a bust. We keep waiting for him to break out and he never does. Reminds me of Brett Perriman when he was with the Saints. First ballot member of the Saints all-potential Hall of Fame. He averages two receptions per game. That’s pathetic. Thomas is setting reception records on the other side of the field because Smith can’t get open.
So, please, Kawaan Baker, be the man. The door is wide open for you!
That spot is wide open for the taking, so if Baker is good enough, he will have no trouble beating out the others. I know many are high on Callaway and Harris, but durability is part of the position. You have to be on the field to make plays, especially when it’s playoff time. Smith is a bust. We keep waiting for him to break out and he never does. Reminds me of Brett Perriman when he was with the Saints. First ballot member of the Saints all-potential Hall of Fame. He averages two receptions per game. That’s pathetic. Thomas is setting reception records on the other side of the field because Smith can’t get open.
So, please, Kawaan Baker, be the man. The door is wide open for you!
This post was edited on 5/15/21 at 7:56 am
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Posted on 5/15/21 at 8:03 am to SpqrTiger
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The Saints have been making do with that position for years now and it is just not good enough.
Depends on how you feel about Brees' arm the last 3 years. If you think his arm strength had deteriorated so much that the entire offense had to be played within 15 yards of the LOS then there isn't a huge reason to believe that our struggles going forward will look exactly like they did the last three years.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 8:08 am to SpqrTiger
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Smith is a bust. We keep waiting for him to break out and he never does.
I was probably Smith’s biggest critic before last year. I don’t think it is fair to call him a bust. He was a late 3rd round pick and has been a quality depth receiver. He steps up and makes a big play from time to time but will probably never be a true #2. It is also possible that Brees has hurt his game. He is probably a little better as a moderate to deep threat receiver than a inside of 20 type of guy.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 9:53 am to SpqrTiger
Smith’s isn’t a bust because he’s not the WR2 like everyone wanted him to be. He’s still a great 3rd or 4th option who is not afraid to go over the middle one little bit like a lot of receivers are and he’s still got enough speed to go deep too. His best attribute is his blocking on the outside though and that’s huge for Kamara’s success. He’s also a great team guy who isn’t a me first personality like Brandin Cooks was. He’s basically our new Brandon Coleman.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 10:06 am to SpqrTiger
I worry about this too. JW trying to force the ball to MT scares me
Posted on 5/15/21 at 10:51 am to SpqrTiger
Smith has the 11th most yards and the 2nd most TDs out of the WRs in his draft class. And he’s missed 8 games to injury. 80% of his catches have gone for first downs. Great effort in the run game. That’s great ROI for a 3rd round guy at a position with a high bust rate
Baker screams special teamer to me, at least to start. 210 lb, 4.4 guy, 21 reps on the bench. Big, strong, fast. Going to need some polish to see the field at WR
Baker screams special teamer to me, at least to start. 210 lb, 4.4 guy, 21 reps on the bench. Big, strong, fast. Going to need some polish to see the field at WR
Posted on 5/16/21 at 11:51 am to SpqrTiger
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Not addressing the #2 receiver position early in the draft was a major mistake. The Saints have been making do with that position for years now and it is just not good enough.
People think you have to have 5 all pro WRs to have a good passing game. Brees’ best season was 2011 and his leading receivers were Jimmy Graham, Sproles, Colston, Lance Moore, P. Thomas, Meachem, Devery and Ingram in that order. Our Super Bowl year, our leading pass catchers were Colston, Devery, Shockey, Reggie Bush, Meachem, P. Thomas, David Thomas, Lance Moore and Heath Adams, in that order.
We currently have MT13, Callaway, Harris, T. Smith, Kamara, Trautman and Lil’Jordan. We had other needs greater than WR and don’t have money to make a big FA signing. Could we do better at WR? Yes, but we aren’t exactly bad at that position like people keep saying. Would you rather have big name WRs like atlanta with a bad record and no OL, DL, etc.?
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