Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out

05-29-2018, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

As it is with all 32 teams.

Apples to apples, this is the best d-line we've had going into a season in a very long time.

It might also be the best OL, WR, LB, CB, S and RB's we've had in years

Maybe.... maybe not.

Is this the best boxer of all time too?

Danno · 05-29-2018, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Maybe.... maybe not.

Is this the best boxer of all time too?

Does he have the talent to be?

Rugby Saint II · 05-29-2018, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Maybe.... maybe not.

Is this the best boxer of all time too?

He is giving those three men everything he's got! He's no Mike Tyson but he's got heart!

joker-saint · 05-29-2018, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

Getting pressure from both sides is the key

Jordan is going to be scary

They are going to take the double off him and that's going to open a bunch of holes for Jordan to come with it.

jeanpierre · 06-24-2018, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

They are going to take the double off him and that's going to open a bunch of holes for Jordan to come with it.

For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing...

When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish...

But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised...

Rugby Saint II · 06-27-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing...

When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish...

But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised...

I don't know about that jp. Rankins missed half his first year and played a lot of DE last year. Neilsen should help him take that leap in his third year where he can concentrate on DT. At least that's what I'm hoping for......that and continued growth from Onyamata.

halloween 65 · 06-27-2018, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing...

When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish...

But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised...

Davenport better be as good as his pick #'s was. Or they all better step up. We definately need a spark in that middle.

Thirty3 · 06-27-2018, 05:06 PM

Who dat say Dey gonna beat dem saints? Who dat!

saintsfan1976 · 06-28-2018, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing...

When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish...

But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised...

See, I've read the opposite. Rankins hasn't posted numbers but he IS drawing attention away from Jordan. Just ask Jordan.

Personally, I'm looking for more from the other side - Onyemata, Davison, (now Bromley) and the DE rotation.

jeanpierre · 06-28-2018, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

See, I've read the opposite. Rankins hasn't posted numbers but he IS drawing attention away from Jordan. Just ask Jordan.

Personally, I'm looking for more from the other side - Onyemata, Davison, (now Bromley) and the DE rotation.

Two sacks? You'd expect Rankins to get more than just two (2) sacks...

Jordan is going to have his boy's back.

When Rankins is double-teamed, he's getting rolled up, not holding nor pushing the point of attack...

Believe that was the reason D.A. went with the larger, stronger Onyemata and moved Rankins to defensive end to get some production out of him...

While it's not the Holy Grail, Rankins was even graded by PFF behind not only Onyemata, but Davison as well - ouch...

Am with y'all and hoping Nielsen can somehow turn this coal into a diamond...

05-29-2018, 09:32 AM	#11
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,977 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Danno As it is with all 32 teams. Apples to apples, this is the best d-line we've had going into a season in a very long time. It might also be the best OL, WR, LB, CB, S and RB's we've had in years Maybe.... maybe not. Is this the best boxer of all time too? foreverfan and Rugby Saint II like this.
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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by SmashMouth Maybe.... maybe not. Is this the best boxer of all time too? Does he have the talent to be?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,722	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by SmashMouth Maybe.... maybe not. Is this the best boxer of all time too? He is giving those three men everything he's got! He's no Mike Tyson but he's got heart!

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joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by Audiotom Getting pressure from both sides is the key Jordan is going to be scary They are going to take the double off him and that's going to open a bunch of holes for Jordan to come with it.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by joker-saint They are going to take the double off him and that's going to open a bunch of holes for Jordan to come with it. For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing... When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish... But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised...

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,722	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by jeanpierre For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing... When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish... But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised... I don't know about that jp. Rankins missed half his first year and played a lot of DE last year. Neilsen should help him take that leap in his third year where he can concentrate on DT. At least that's what I'm hoping for......that and continued growth from Onyamata. Barry from MS, AsylumGuido, K Major and 1 others like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,532 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by jeanpierre For that to happen, the interior line has got to do a much better job with their pass rushing... When you factor that the NT1 and DT3 are struggling and barely commanding one-on-one blocking, it's really amazing what Jordan's been able to accomplish... But the guy that's gotta help Jordan is the one that lines up next to him and that's the DT3, Rankins and he's not been the interior force as advertised... See, I've read the opposite. Rankins hasn't posted numbers but he IS drawing attention away from Jordan. Just ask Jordan. Personally, I'm looking for more from the other side - Onyemata, Davison, (now Bromley) and the DE rotation. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints could have deepest defensive line they've had in years if everything pans out Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 See, I've read the opposite. Rankins hasn't posted numbers but he IS drawing attention away from Jordan. Just ask Jordan. Personally, I'm looking for more from the other side - Onyemata, Davison, (now Bromley) and the DE rotation. Two sacks? You'd expect Rankins to get more than just two (2) sacks... Jordan is going to have his boy's back. When Rankins is double-teamed, he's getting rolled up, not holding nor pushing the point of attack... Believe that was the reason D.A. went with the larger, stronger Onyemata and moved Rankins to defensive end to get some production out of him... While it's not the Holy Grail, Rankins was even graded by PFF behind not only Onyemata, but Davison as well - ouch... Am with y'all and hoping Nielsen can somehow turn this coal into a diamond...
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