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re: Will Smith out for season with knee injury

Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:47 pm to
Posted by Hoodoo Man
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:47 pm to
In general, Rufus is killing it.
Which surprises me, as well.

But Smith only has 3 more snaps than Rufus and 7 more than Richardson, while Atkins has by far the most with 112.


Edit: but you're right, Haralson has played only 51 snaps (25 fewer than Smith) so far.
But still, who else will we get at this point?
This post was edited on 8/26/13 at 4:50 pm
Posted by c on z
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:49 pm to
Posted by bonethug0108
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:49 pm to
Well shite he must have gotten a bunch of snaps last game. I didn't get to pay close attention to the second half so I didn't notice him much.
Posted by Breesus
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:50 pm to
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How many preseason "stars" have we had in the past?


Will Smith this preseason?
Posted by Ziggy
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 4:53 pm to
Posted by saintsfan22
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:02 pm to
All the people who think Roman can replace Smith should watch the play where Smith got hurt. He bullrushed the OT to the QB, Harper gets knocked on his arse trying to do that.
Posted by Hoodoo Man
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:04 pm to
quote:

All the people who think Roman can replace Smith should watch the play where Smith got hurt. He bullrushed the OT to the QB, Harper gets knocked on his arse trying to do that.


Yeah, but Smith tore an ACL.

So...
Posted by Breesus
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:05 pm to
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All the people who think Roman can replace Smith should watch the play where Smith got hurt. He bullrushed the OT to the QB, Harper gets knocked on his arse trying to do that.


Let me clarify. I dont think Harper can play OLB. I do think he can stuff the run and blitz the corner.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:06 pm to
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I do think he can stuff the run and blitz the corner.

Which is exactly what i think Ryan will do with him when they go to that 3 or 4 safety look
Posted by saintsfan22
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:08 pm to
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I dont think Harper can play OLB. I do think he can stuff the run and blitz the corner.


Having Harper pay even more attention to the backfield would be really bad for the secondary.
This post was edited on 8/26/13 at 5:09 pm
Posted by Unknown_Poster
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:09 pm to
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Was Smith not in every down(or damn near) as a starter?

He was in there but he certainly wasn't 'doing it.'
Posted by tiger perry
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:10 pm to
CRAP
Posted by saintsalwaysnumber1
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:19 pm to
Bart Scott could play that position to cant wait
Posted by Breesus
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:20 pm to
quote:

Having Harper pay even more attention to the backfield would be really bad for the secondary.


Um on run plays and blitzes, no it wouldnt.

And with Vaccaro adding depth to the safety game. We'll be ok.
Posted by DelU249
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:33 pm to
Feel bad for him but as far as the team goes...who gives a shite?
Posted by saintsfan22
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:34 pm to
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Um on run plays and blitzes, no it wouldnt.

And with Vaccaro adding depth to the safety game. We'll be ok.


A couple pages back you had Harper, Jenkins, and Vaccaro on the field at the same time with Harper filling Smith's role as run defender and pass rusher. You're saying you want him at OLB without saying it.
Posted by Breesus
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:36 pm to
quote:

. You're saying you want him at OLB without saying it.


I say what I mean and I mean what I say.
Posted by Chief Rocka
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:40 pm to
Bottom line is Harper got his big payday because he was able to find a way to get to the QB. With the addition of Vaccaro, there are different looks that Ryan can give to the opposition. Not saying transform him magically to an OLB, but his bread and butter is hitting the QB.
Posted by saintsfan22
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:42 pm to
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Bottom line is Harper got his big payday because he was able to find a way to get to the QB. With the addition of Vaccaro, there are different looks that Ryan can give to the opposition. Not saying transform him magically to an OLB, but his bread and butter is hitting the QB.


By blitzing from the safety position which is nothing at all like playing OLB.
Posted by Chief Rocka
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 5:45 pm to
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there are different looks that Ryan can give to the opposition. Not saying transform him magically to an OLB


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