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Rotoworlds Pre-Draft Saints Starting Line Up
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:52 am
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:52 am
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Not much of a shake up on offense, besides LT.
Did anyone else think of Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4? I had him pegged as a DE, even in the new system.
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14. New Orleans Saints
QB: Drew Brees
RB: Darren Sproles
WR: Marques Colston
WR: Lance Moore
WR: Joe Morgan
TE: Jimmy Graham
LT: Charles Brown
LG: Ben Grubbs
C: Brian De La Puente
RG: Jahri Evans
RT: Zach Strief
Offensive Overview: The Saints believe Jermon Bushrod's departure to Chicago will be merely a glancing blow. GM Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton have always prioritized the interior offensive line over the exterior, leaning on Brees' quick release to atone for any protection deficiencies at tackle. Former second-round pick Brown also possesses ample talent to replace Bushrod, if not prove an upgrade. Durability is Brown's biggest concern. Ultimately, New Orleans' offense projects to be as explosive as ever. Payton is back, and they'll return all but one starter.
Not much of a shake up on offense, besides LT.
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LE: Cameron Jordan
RE: Akiem Hicks
NT: Brodrick Bunkley
ILB: Curtis Lofton
ILB: David Hawthorne
OLB: Will Smith
OLB: Junior Galette
CB: Jabari Greer
CB: Keenan Lewis*
FS: Malcolm Jenkins
SS: Roman Harper
Defensive Overview: The 2012 Saints ranked dead last in total defense. Aside from the systemic 3-4 shift, they're not turning the unit upside down. Hawthorne was a poor fit for outgoing coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense, but he's a thumper suited for Rob Ryan's scheme. Promising 24-year-old Martez Wilson will push aging Smith for rush linebacker snaps. Lewis, a zone corner in Pittsburgh who will play man in New Orleans, was the club's big-ticket free agent. Brees and Payton's offense will still carry this team, hoping the defense can simply compete. Lacking second- and seventh-round picks, the Saints will draft only five times in April.
Did anyone else think of Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4? I had him pegged as a DE, even in the new system.
This post was edited on 3/21/13 at 9:53 am
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Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:55 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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Did anyone else think of Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4?
Hell no.
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:56 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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Did anyone else think of Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4?
He fits the Kruger mold.
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:56 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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OLB: Will Smith
God no. I liked everything else though
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:57 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4?
Does not compute
Posted on 3/21/13 at 9:59 am to Chad504boy
Glad I'm not the only one. 
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:01 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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RE: Akiem Hicks
I thought he was going to be more of a NT?
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:01 am to NS Who Dat Nation
Will smith OLB, with his coverage ability! 
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:01 am to NS Who Dat Nation
Will Smith OLB
uh no
uh no
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:02 am to NS Who Dat Nation
Martez wilson over smith at OLB
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:02 am to NS Who Dat Nation
good thing Rotworld isn't setting our lineup
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:03 am to theDORSEY72
Butler and Nnamdi assofmugginme will be added to the roster doe
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:04 am to LaFBfan
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Will Smith OLB
Finally, he gets a chance to spread his wings and move all over the field.
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:06 am to Hoodoo Man
I wouldn't be completely surprised, this would be for non-pass rushing type situations, rotationally speaking, he's played without his hands on the ground at times anyways, a 3-4 backer usually hangs around where will gets pushed around so he's quite familiar with that area of the field. He'd be a bigger body there to hold tight against the run theoretically speaking.
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:07 am to Chad504boy
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usually hangs around where will gets pushed around so he's quite familiar with that area of the field
hahaha
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:07 am to MISSIPSAINT
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Will smith OLB, with his coverage ability!
While I dont want to defend their bad choice, I'm pretty sure they meant as a rush OLB.
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:11 am to NS Who Dat Nation
Will Smith at OLB?
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:11 am to Jumbeauxlaya
He could definitely move inside to spell Bunkley, but he's very Ngata like IMO
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:13 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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Im pretty sure they meant rush OLb
My reaction is still
Posted on 3/21/13 at 10:21 am to NS Who Dat Nation
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Did anyone else think of Will Smith as a OLB in a 3-4? I had him pegged as a DE, even in the new system.
I was thinking the same thing and saw this...and the replies after.
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