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Saints experiment with Penning at G
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:02 pm
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On the one hand I guess it’s needed though it’s likely to fail miserably, it’s another admission we busted on two picks with Penning and Salvederi.
I’m just happy we didn’t pick up the option on Penning and further tie us in to a horrible trade and pick.
On the one hand I guess it’s needed though it’s likely to fail miserably, it’s another admission we busted on two picks with Penning and Salvederi.
I’m just happy we didn’t pick up the option on Penning and further tie us in to a horrible trade and pick.
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Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:09 pm to Geauxldilocks
I thought he did well at RT, and now we move him again. I know there are reasons, and better personnel perhaps, but it must be hard to be constantly switching. I hope he exceeds expectations at Guard.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 pm to HangmanPage1
Peat did the same and he had a 10 year career, hopefully he's mentally as strong as Peat was.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:18 pm to Geauxldilocks
Penning will be excellent at guard and it will further exemplify how much of a moron Dennis Allen was
Fuaga at RT is his natural position as well
Fuaga at RT is his natural position as well
This post was edited on 5/22/25 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:19 pm to WhoGeaux
The majority of the best guards in the league are former tackles. This could unlock a whole new player who could be your guard the next decade.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:24 pm to GynoSandberg
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This could unlock a whole new player who could be your guard the next decade.
Even if he develops, which I doubt at 6’7” as most DTs will be too quick to get under Penning as he plays far too high I wouldn’t give him a big contract (we didn’t pick up the option). It was a bad pick then, this doesn’t change any of that.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:32 pm to Geauxldilocks
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I’m just happy we didn’t pick up the option on Penning and further tie us in to a horrible trade and pick.
They didn't pick up the option on Penning because it would lock them into 16mil next season for him.
Guaranteed he signs an extension soon similar to what Ruiz did.
I know you guys hate to admit it but Penning is one of the best 5 O-linemen on this team. They'll try him at guard and if he works out they'll sign him to guard money and have Fuaga and Banks on the outsides.
If he doesn't he'll play RT and Banks will play guard for a season or two.
Your 5 best O-Linemen are
Fuaga
Ruiz
McCoy
Penning
Banks
This post was edited on 5/22/25 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:34 pm to WhoGeaux
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how much of a moron Dennis Allen was
It was obvious but Loomis thought he would become legendary.
I will enjoy Saints games again, now that DA is gone.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:39 pm to Geauxldilocks
Too tall to play guard is a myth. The eagles guards were 6’6” and 6’7”. If he’s playable at guard no one gives a shite would failure at tackle
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:46 pm to GynoSandberg
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Too tall to play guard is a myth. The eagles guards were 6’6” and 6’7”.
The Eagles guards have shown bend and can get low quick. Penning has shown none of those traits, but admittedly when he can drive undersized ends and LBs at the 2nd level he looks effective.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:47 pm to Geauxldilocks
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Even if he develops, which I doubt at 6’7” as most DTs will be too quick to get under Penning as he plays far too high I wouldn’t give him a big contract (we didn’t pick up the option). It was a bad pick then, this doesn’t change any of that.
The Eagles have the best OL in the league and both Guards are just as tall
Moore loves big Guards
Posted on 5/22/25 at 1:50 pm to Geauxldilocks
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Saints experiment with Penning at G
I like it. I think Penning could be a mauler at G.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:16 pm to Geauxldilocks
If he works out well at LG and they can extend him, is it really a bust? I don’t think anyone would hint at Tyler Smith being a bust and Dallas drafted him 5 spots below Penning to be an OT. The difference is, there coaches were smart enough to see the talent would be better utilized elsewhere after 1 year
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:21 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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The difference is, there coaches were smart enough to see the talent would be better utilized elsewhere after 1 year
The difference is they had Tyron Smith starting at LT when he got drafted.
But the driveMAN was standing on the table for Tyler that year. Two years younger than Penning, bigger conference including an outstanding game vs Ohio St. can’t believe they passed on HIM
DRIVEMAN OUT
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:23 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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he works out well at LG and they can extend him, is it really a bust?
It’s a big if because Penning has no knee bend, but yes the pick has been a bust because he was drafted to replace Armstead and failed. Our last 2 picks being OTs (we have needs elsewhere) would not have been necessary if Penning wasn’t such a miss.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:27 pm to Geauxldilocks
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On Thursday, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Penning’s move has gone well so far. “He’s doing an excellent job and he’s embracing it. . . . We feel like guard presents him a great opportunity,” Moore said, via John Hendrix of NewOrleans.Football.
PFT
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:34 pm to Handsome Pete
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On Thursday, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Penning’s move has gone well so far. “He’s doing an excellent job and he’s embracing it. . . . We feel like guard presents him a great opportunity,” Moore said, via John Hendrix of NewOrleans.Football.
Coach speak. Let’s see when contact introduced. Moore told us last month how excited he was to coach Carr.
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:48 pm to death valley driver
Dallas also draft Zack Martin as a tackle out of ND at 1.16 and he’s arguably the best guard to every play the position
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:49 pm to Geauxldilocks
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Let’s see when contact introduced.
chills
Posted on 5/22/25 at 2:52 pm to htran90
quote:Peat didnt have a 1st round tackle career, but he sure was good enough to play. His utility role moving over to LT for 4-5 games a year with the often mildly injured Armstead was huge during Brees final seasons.
Peat did the same and he had a 10 year career, hopefully he's mentally as strong as Peat was.
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