Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life

WhoDat!656 · 05-25-2016, 02:07 PM

His opponents: not one, not two, but possibly up to three challengers, all of whom could be coming to take his job — starting yesterday with the first day of OTA’s and continuing throughout the entire summer and into the first week of September.

It probably goes without saying that the 23-year old 2nd year and former UDFA signee of last year is in for the proverbial “fight of his life”. And the sad part is that he’s NOT expected to survive.

Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life

K Major · 05-25-2016, 03:17 PM

Hopefully Richardson improves with a full off-season training regimen & some experience. I would prefer to see him on running downs and NOT passing (enter Kikaha). On paper the Saints now have the depth to rotate DL frequently and always keep fresh legs on the field. Again I think rotation will be HUGE.

To say Bobby was a undrafted free agent & come in & be a day one starter ...that says a lot about his effort. It also says a lot about the talent and depth we lacked but still ...the guy was a starter. No where near great by any means but I think he'll continue to get better.

Side note :my dark horse @ camp - > Mabry.

Flame away

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ChrisXVI · 05-25-2016, 03:32 PM

I don't want to nitpick, but the article says Richardson was our designated rush end and that's not true. He was our early down strong side DE who was usually off the field on obvious passing downs.

K Major · 05-25-2016, 03:40 PM

I also think Onyemata will give Richardson stiff competition at the end.

saintsfan1976 · 05-25-2016, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I also think Onyemata will give Richardson stiff competition at the end.

I'll let FF comment on what you almost did there...

Papa Voodoo · 05-26-2016, 06:10 AM

We may wind up trying Rankins in the rotation at end. We did that with Hicks. Start Fairly and Jenkins at DT and move Rankins inside on passing downs with Kikaha or Edabali rushing from the DE spot.

K Major · 05-26-2016, 07:14 AM

Nice one 76 ... nice one.

vpheughan · 05-26-2016, 10:23 AM

"That's what she said"

RaginCajun83 · 05-26-2016, 11:26 AM

The headline to this article is a little overboard. I thought he was dying from something before opening the thread

The Dude · 05-26-2016, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

His opponents: not one, not two, but possibly up to three challengers, all of whom could be coming to take his job — starting yesterday with the first day of OTA’s and continuing throughout the entire summer and into the first week of September.

It probably goes without saying that the 23-year old 2nd year and former UDFA signee of last year is in for the proverbial “fight of his life”. And the sad part is that he’s NOT expected to survive.

Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life

Why is it sad? If he doesnt survive its because we found better. That makes me happy.

05-25-2016, 02:07 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life His opponents: not one, not two, but possibly up to three challengers, all of whom could be coming to take his job — starting yesterday with the first day of OTA’s and continuing throughout the entire summer and into the first week of September. It probably goes without saying that the 23-year old 2nd year and former UDFA signee of last year is in for the proverbial “fight of his life”. And the sad part is that he’s NOT expected to survive. Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life

05-25-2016, 03:17 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life Hopefully Richardson improves with a full off-season training regimen & some experience. I would prefer to see him on running downs and NOT passing (enter Kikaha). On paper the Saints now have the depth to rotate DL frequently and always keep fresh legs on the field. Again I think rotation will be HUGE. To say Bobby was a undrafted free agent & come in & be a day one starter ...that says a lot about his effort. It also says a lot about the talent and depth we lacked but still ...the guy was a starter. No where near great by any means but I think he'll continue to get better. Side note :my dark horse @ camp - > Mabry. Flame away .
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05-25-2016, 03:32 PM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life I don't want to nitpick, but the article says Richardson was our designated rush end and that's not true. He was our early down strong side DE who was usually off the field on obvious passing downs. hagan714 and Cruize like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life I also think Onyemata will give Richardson stiff competition at the end. dizzle88 likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life Originally Posted by K Major I also think Onyemata will give Richardson stiff competition at the end. I'll let FF comment on what you almost did there... B_Dub_Saint, jeanpierre, K Major and 1 others like this.

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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life We may wind up trying Rankins in the rotation at end. We did that with Hicks. Start Fairly and Jenkins at DT and move Rankins inside on passing downs with Kikaha or Edabali rushing from the DE spot.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life Nice one 76 ... nice one.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life The headline to this article is a little overboard. I thought he was dying from something before opening the thread hagan714, skymike and ctsaint01 like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 His opponents: not one, not two, but possibly up to three challengers, all of whom could be coming to take his job — starting yesterday with the first day of OTA’s and continuing throughout the entire summer and into the first week of September. It probably goes without saying that the 23-year old 2nd year and former UDFA signee of last year is in for the proverbial “fight of his life”. And the sad part is that he’s NOT expected to survive. Saints DE Bobby Richardson in For the Fight of His Life Why is it sad? If he doesnt survive its because we found better. That makes me happy.
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