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2013 Offensive Line Rankings - Saints #15
Posted on 5/17/13 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 5/17/13 at 3:27 pm
Rotoworld link
I actually think this is a bit low, but can understand why we are put here. Had Bushrod stayed (which I wasn't for) we'd prob be in the top 10.
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15. New Orleans Saints (4)
2012 Run Block Rankings: 5, 17
2012 Pass Block Rankings: 12, 7
LT: Charles Brown*
LG: Ben Grubbs
C: Brian De La Puente
RG: Jahri Evans
RT: Zach Strief
Super Sub: OT Terron Armstead
Overview: The Saints believe in building their line from the inside out, stacking the interior with plus guard and center play and willing to field replacement-level talents at tackle. Grubbs, four-time All-Pro Evans, and UDFA steal De La Puente are the linchpins of New Orleans' trench unit. Strief is a former seventh-round pick out of Northwestern. Brown was a 2010 second-rounder but has been incredibly fragile in the NFL, battling back, hip, hamstring, and knee injuries over his first three seasons. He'll be pushed by raw but athletically freakish third-round rookie Armstead. While New Orleans' lack of left tackle clarity lowers its 2013 projection, this will likely be a quality O-Line. Drew Brees' lightning-quick decision making and delivery mask exterior protection flaws.
I actually think this is a bit low, but can understand why we are put here. Had Bushrod stayed (which I wasn't for) we'd prob be in the top 10.
This post was edited on 5/17/13 at 3:29 pm
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 3:30 pm to NS Who Dat Nation
Looks about right. A lot of uncertainty at the T positions. I think it works out, but I'm a bit of a homer.
Posted on 5/17/13 at 3:32 pm to Mr. Wayne
We were ranked 4th last year if that means anything to anybody.
Posted on 5/17/13 at 4:26 pm to NS Who Dat Nation
They gave mad props to the interior of the line and with the possibility of two new OT's it seems about right.
Posted on 5/17/13 at 5:17 pm to NS Who Dat Nation
Our O-Line is good because of #9! we cant keep expecting to plug in any T's and expect to be a great line. We keep Nicks and we are top 5!
Posted on 5/17/13 at 5:24 pm to MISSIPSAINT
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We keep Nicks and we are top 5!
Grubbs played really well last year. And his contract is not abnormally stupid.
Posted on 5/17/13 at 7:55 pm to Suntiger
Contract may have been crazy, but if you think Grubbs is = to Nicks you are just blind. It was a great aquisition but to say Grubbs is better or = to Nicks is stupid!
Posted on 5/19/13 at 12:20 pm to MISSIPSAINT
Might want to go check Nicks stats from last year. Just saying.
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