Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package'

05-14-2015, 11:20 PM

I love the fact that he played for a great defense. I was leary of Kenny Vaccarro when we picked him. He was the highest rated safety in the draft, but he played for a horrible defense. Oh I get to mention again, I wanted Eric Reid over KV. I really hope this guy stays healthy. Our LBs have been our weakest position for years and we haven't had a pro bowler since......who knows? I love watching LeVontae David of the Bucs play. It sounds like this guy could be a payer like that. Am I reaching? Is he as fast as David?

hagan714 · 05-15-2015, 01:23 AM

how was the dome patrol built? answer: LB first, the rest later

halloween 65 · 05-15-2015, 04:33 AM

I'm really hoping all of you are right. Total package? We'll see.

spkb25 · 05-15-2015, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by papz

METAIRIE, La. -- Everywhere Brent Venables has been, he has coached a future New Orleans Saints middle linebacker. Mark Simoneau at Kansas State. Curtis Lofton at Oklahoma. And now Clemson’s Stephone Anthony, whom the Saints drafted with the 31st pick in Round 1.

“Those three guys, there’s a lot of similarities,” said Venables, who has spent the last three years as defensive coordinator at Clemson, which led the nation in total defense last season (260.8 yards per game). “Those are three damn good ones.”

Venables said those similarities include maturity, decision-making, love and passion for the game, toughness and leadership -- a word the coach used repeatedly while describing Anthony.

Read more: Clemson's Brent Venables says Saints' Stephone Anthony 'total package' - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

never know with draft picks, but this kid has all the skills and intangibles. Has real potential to be a very good one for us

Mr.Riaton · 05-15-2015, 07:43 AM

Hopefully there is another prospect like him in next years draft so we can have two young stud ILB's.

saintsfan1976 · 05-15-2015, 08:07 AM

Athleticism is apparent.

Looks to take a few bad angles and recognition skills need development.

Stephone Anthony vs Georgia (2014) | Draft Breakdown

alleycat_126 · 05-15-2015, 03:02 PM

He doesn't have to be Kuechly, just stick and stay.... I would take it if he plays significantly and becomes a Kuechly or a David type..... but he doesn't have to be that right away.

Im just grateful we didn't reach to draft him or any other prospect. Last year was a nightmare.... Not the season, the draft season.... Cooks injured, SJB not playing, and no other Saints selection cracked the lineup for any significant amount of time... some of them didn't even make it throught the season......#wasted

I haven't given up on Vaccaro... I think he benefits the most from having LBers come up and do their job so he and the rest of the secondary won't have to....

saintfan · 05-15-2015, 05:52 PM

Boutte · 05-15-2015, 08:00 PM

This defense is going to completely different.

Thank God!

darksoul35 · 05-16-2015, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Baring injury, this cat is gonna be the best LB we've had since the dome patrol studs.

We finally have a badass MIKE.

I was mad about our first pick but was extremely happy with every other pick especially this one. Cant wait to see him in Black and Gold.

05-14-2015, 11:20 PM	#11
Threaded by billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129 Rating: (0 votes - average) I love the fact that he played for a great defense. I was leary of Kenny Vaccarro when we picked him. He was the highest rated safety in the draft, but he played for a horrible defense. Oh I get to mention again, I wanted Eric Reid over KV. I really hope this guy stays healthy. Our LBs have been our weakest position for years and we haven't had a pro bowler since......who knows? I love watching LeVontae David of the Bucs play. It sounds like this guy could be a payer like that. Am I reaching? Is he as fast as David? hagan714 likes this.
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05-15-2015, 01:23 AM	#12
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package' how was the dome patrol built? answer: LB first, the rest later saintsfan1976 likes this.

05-15-2015, 04:33 AM	#13
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package' I'm really hoping all of you are right. Total package? We'll see.

05-15-2015, 05:49 AM	#14
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,057	Re: Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package' Originally Posted by papz METAIRIE, La. -- Everywhere Brent Venables has been, he has coached a future New Orleans Saints middle linebacker. Mark Simoneau at Kansas State. Curtis Lofton at Oklahoma. And now Clemson’s Stephone Anthony, whom the Saints drafted with the 31st pick in Round 1. “Those three guys, there’s a lot of similarities,” said Venables, who has spent the last three years as defensive coordinator at Clemson, which led the nation in total defense last season (260.8 yards per game). “Those are three damn good ones.” Venables said those similarities include maturity, decision-making, love and passion for the game, toughness and leadership -- a word the coach used repeatedly while describing Anthony. Read more: Clemson's Brent Venables says Saints' Stephone Anthony 'total package' - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN never know with draft picks, but this kid has all the skills and intangibles. Has real potential to be a very good one for us

05-15-2015, 07:43 AM	#15
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05-15-2015, 08:07 AM	#16
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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package' He doesn't have to be Kuechly, just stick and stay.... I would take it if he plays significantly and becomes a Kuechly or a David type..... but he doesn't have to be that right away. Im just grateful we didn't reach to draft him or any other prospect. Last year was a nightmare.... Not the season, the draft season.... Cooks injured, SJB not playing, and no other Saints selection cracked the lineup for any significant amount of time... some of them didn't even make it throught the season......#wasted I haven't given up on Vaccaro... I think he benefits the most from having LBers come up and do their job so he and the rest of the secondary won't have to.... saintsfan1976 and MarchingOn like this.
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05-16-2015, 10:14 AM	#20
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,021	Re: Brent Venables knows his Saints MLBs well, says Stephone Anthony is 'total package' Originally Posted by Danno Baring injury, this cat is gonna be the best LB we've had since the dome patrol studs. We finally have a badass MIKE. I was mad about our first pick but was extremely happy with every other pick especially this one. Cant wait to see him in Black and Gold.
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