So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting

SmashMouth · 05-01-2016, 06:17 PM

Brees still has a quick release which makes the OL look better. The infusion of talent even as UDFA ought to give us enough depth.

ChrisXVI · 05-01-2016, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I agree the apprenticeship is over. I hope Strief sees a lot time at guard until we figure out the long-term answer. Certainly a lot of potential with young players in that slot

Strief would not make a good guard. Do you see that guy pulling and lumbering around?

ScottF · 05-01-2016, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Strief would not make a good guard. Do you see that guy pulling and lumbering around?

For four years he was a tackle -eligible for 4-5 plays a game and played special teams, so yes

Cruize · 05-01-2016, 06:58 PM

The defense is going to have to improve and Grayson better be prepared to play.

ChrisXVI · 05-01-2016, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

For four years he was a tackle -eligible for 4-5 plays a game and played special teams, so yes

Right, but he'll be 33 at the start of the season and can't handle a speed rusher to save his life anymore. I don't want that guy out in the open blocking on screens.

Cruize · 05-01-2016, 07:08 PM

Armstead, Peat, Unger, Lelito, Strief.

Turner just doesn't seem athletic enough to me. On a running team, he could make it. There's just no way he can pass block 40+ times a game. Young may be the wildcard there. If he can lock down a guard spot, Peat may be at RT and Strief may be the next man up at both tackle spots as well as tackle eligible again.

CheramieIII · 05-01-2016, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Armstead, Peat, Unger, Lelito, Strief.

Turner just doesn't seem athletic enough to me. On a running team, he could make it. There's just no way he can pass block 40+ times a game. Young may be the wildcard there. If he can lock down a guard spot, Peat may be at RT and Strief may be the next man up at both tackle spots as well as tackle eligible again.

You forgot Young and Ryker. I think both have a chance at guard.

RaginCajun83 · 05-01-2016, 08:26 PM

Armstead - Allen - Unger - Lelito - Peat

voodooido · 05-01-2016, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

I expect it to be this:

LT- Armstead/Peat
LG- Allen/Peat/Klemente
C- Unger/Allen/Lelito
RG- Turner/Young/Lelito
RT- Strief/Ryker/Cheek

Peat may beat out Allen at Left Guard which would put Allen at Right Guard and Turner. With this scenario we have Turner, Klemente, Lelito, Ryker, Young and Cheek as solid backups. Our running game will be fine and with a good rotation to keep everyone fresh the passing game will be great!

Good Lord if we have 2 UDFA's starting Drew will be retiring half way through the season.

WillSaints81 · 05-01-2016, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'd expect its because they earned it, and perhaps both OG's actually improved their game over the off-season

Why do you desperately keep looking for negatives?

Where do you see Streif improving? That's what this is about. Peat will be starting and so will Lelito. I expect Kelemete to be the odd one out if Streif holds onto his RT job. If Peat is RT, Kelemete better improve from last year.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Brees still has a quick release which makes the OL look better. The infusion of talent even as UDFA ought to give us enough depth.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by ScottF I agree the apprenticeship is over. I hope Strief sees a lot time at guard until we figure out the long-term answer. Certainly a lot of potential with young players in that slot Strief would not make a good guard. Do you see that guy pulling and lumbering around?

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Strief would not make a good guard. Do you see that guy pulling and lumbering around? For four years he was a tackle -eligible for 4-5 plays a game and played special teams, so yes

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,294	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Armstead, Peat, Unger, Lelito, Strief. Turner just doesn't seem athletic enough to me. On a running team, he could make it. There's just no way he can pass block 40+ times a game. Young may be the wildcard there. If he can lock down a guard spot, Peat may be at RT and Strief may be the next man up at both tackle spots as well as tackle eligible again. ChrisXVI likes this.
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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,457 Blog Entries: 3	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by Cruize Armstead, Peat, Unger, Lelito, Strief. Turner just doesn't seem athletic enough to me. On a running team, he could make it. There's just no way he can pass block 40+ times a game. Young may be the wildcard there. If he can lock down a guard spot, Peat may be at RT and Strief may be the next man up at both tackle spots as well as tackle eligible again. You forgot Young and Ryker. I think both have a chance at guard.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,739	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by CheramieIII I expect it to be this: LT- Armstead/Peat LG- Allen/Peat/Klemente C- Unger/Allen/Lelito RG- Turner/Young/Lelito RT- Strief/Ryker/Cheek Peat may beat out Allen at Left Guard which would put Allen at Right Guard and Turner. With this scenario we have Turner, Klemente, Lelito, Ryker, Young and Cheek as solid backups. Our running game will be fine and with a good rotation to keep everyone fresh the passing game will be great! Good Lord if we have 2 UDFA's starting Drew will be retiring half way through the season.
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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by Danno I'd expect its because they earned it, and perhaps both OG's actually improved their game over the off-season Why do you desperately keep looking for negatives? Where do you see Streif improving? That's what this is about. Peat will be starting and so will Lelito. I expect Kelemete to be the odd one out if Streif holds onto his RT job. If Peat is RT, Kelemete better improve from last year.

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