Martez Wilson May 'End' Up In Perfect Spot On Saints Defense
 

NEW ORLEANS -- The Martez Wilson experiment, a.k.a. the conversion of New Orleans Saints' second-year pro from linebacker to defensive end this offseason, is heading to training camp.

And while the principle decision makers caution that the evaluation process is ongoing, Saints' acting head coach Joe Vitt and first-year defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo both give an enthusiastic two thumbs up.

"So far, so good with regards to how you judge his transition,'' Spagnuolo said at the conclusion of the team's offseason program in mid-June. "Any time you do something like this, the first thing you got to have is the player has to embrace the change, and he's been terrific. He has embraced it, he wants to do it and he's passionate about it.

"So what more can you ask for? ''

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Martez Wilson May 'End' Up In Perfect Spot On Saints Defense

My favorite part of the article.

At least it's not a new position for him.

True, and thats why that learning curve may not be as steep as your typical LB turned DE.

This may be overly optimistic, but I'm hoping that with the right coaching Wilson can be our Aldon Smith.

Smith
6 ft 4-1/4 in
263 lb
35⅜ in
4.74 s 40
1.66 s 10
2.70 s 20
4.50 s 20-ss
7.19 s 3-cone

Wilson
6 ft 3-3/4 in
250 lb
4.42 s 40 (Wow!!!)
1.56 s 10 (Wow!!!)
2.53 s 20 (Wow!!!)
4.28 20-ss (Wow!!!)
7.04 3-cone (Wow!!!)

Wilson's measurables are absolutely freakish. The only downside I see on paper is he's a bit lighter than Smith. He might have to add about 10 lb's on his frame to make the move permanently.

He is fast but is he "quick"?

If he is quick off the line I can see him eating a QB's lunch.

Martez Wilson shouldn't eat other people's lunch. He's a real d-bag.

Look at that 10 yard split time. The dude is definitely quick.

Que'? No hoblo...

I want see him play.

Only a douchebag would eat someone elses lunch. Sounds like the school bully if you ask me. Pushing people around and knocking them down. Not that there's anything wrong with that mind you..........

Martez is poised for a huge season! I love this kid. Spag's is known for developing badass D-Linemen and I think Tez is going to be his greatest accomplishment yet!!

And its all uphill from there. If I can make it to when training camp i starts I am good. I am sick of this offseason I love that time of year.

Gonna be interesting to follow his development. Looking forward to camp and preseason for this.

I can't wait to see Spags' D in action, and how all the pieces work together.