Saints interested in Derek Cox; signs w/ Chargers

Crusader · 03-13-2013, 02:41 AM

I honestly don't know more about him than just reading that article. He sounds like an interesting prospect but the injuries kinda scares med. Good size thou.

FinSaint · 03-13-2013, 04:23 AM

I do like his size as the Saints are in need of bigger corners, and he is still a young player at 26.

The injury history is a concern, but it could all be down to just bad luck on his behalf - if it's something more serious, the medical test should pick that up.

He also had a pretty good 40yd time of 4.39 on his College Pro Day, so he does have some speed to go with that size - if the injuries haven't slowed him down.

TreyThomas · 03-13-2013, 07:42 AM

This guy has potential to be a stud CB in this league if he can stay healthy. His speed and size are ideal for a CB. Hope we can get this guy!

hagan714 · 03-13-2013, 08:10 AM

injury history is a concern

at 26 though he is worth a good at

Halo · 03-13-2013, 12:48 PM

Larry Holder is reporting that the New Orleans Saints will host their first free agent when Jacksonville Jaguars free-agent cornerback Derek Cox will visit with the team Thursday, according to a source.

New Orleans Saints will host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday, source says | NOLA.com

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Halo · 03-13-2013, 01:50 PM

GOOD NEWS ON THE CORNERBACK FRONT!!!!

Rugby Saint II · 03-13-2013, 05:28 PM

Sean Payton knows that a good corner is the back bone of a defense. He's attacked a lot of them in his time as QB and coach..

Seer1 · 03-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Interesting that many of us were yelling for new blood on the front seven and instead it's a bunch of DBs coming for visits. I'm thinking if we land a couple of these guys then there'll be a strong focus on both lines in the draft. Rugby, I still say it's the D Line that's the backbone, but I'm hopin' we'll both be grinnin' when all's said and done.

|Mitch| · 03-13-2013, 06:48 PM

Deal with the secondary in free agency, handle the line in the draft!

FinSaint · 03-14-2013, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

Interesting that many of us were yelling for new blood on the front seven and instead it's a bunch of DBs coming for visits. I'm thinking if we land a couple of these guys then there'll be a strong focus on both lines in the draft.

That's probably exactly what is going on here - the draft is deep with mid- to high level talent (short on elite) on the defensive front 7, so it would only be logical that they focus on other areas in the free agency.

03-13-2013, 02:41 AM	#1
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,033	Re: Saints interested in CB Derek Cox I honestly don't know more about him than just reading that article. He sounds like an interesting prospect but the injuries kinda scares med. Good size thou.

03-13-2013, 04:23 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Saints interested in CB Derek Cox I do like his size as the Saints are in need of bigger corners, and he is still a young player at 26. The injury history is a concern, but it could all be down to just bad luck on his behalf - if it's something more serious, the medical test should pick that up. He also had a pretty good 40yd time of 4.39 on his College Pro Day, so he does have some speed to go with that size - if the injuries haven't slowed him down. Crusader likes this.

03-13-2013, 07:42 AM	#3
TreyThomas Registered Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 82	Re: Saints interested in CB Derek Cox This guy has potential to be a stud CB in this league if he can stay healthy. His speed and size are ideal for a CB. Hope we can get this guy!
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03-13-2013, 08:10 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints interested in CB Derek Cox injury history is a concern at 26 though he is worth a good at

03-13-2013, 12:48 PM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,860 Blog Entries: 45	Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday Larry Holder is reporting that the New Orleans Saints will host their first free agent when Jacksonville Jaguars free-agent cornerback Derek Cox will visit with the team Thursday, according to a source. Twitter New Orleans Saints will host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday, source says \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails

03-13-2013, 01:50 PM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,860 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday GOOD NEWS ON THE CORNERBACK FRONT!!!!

03-13-2013, 05:28 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday Sean Payton knows that a good corner is the back bone of a defense. He's attacked a lot of them in his time as QB and coach..

03-13-2013, 05:39 PM	#8
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday Interesting that many of us were yelling for new blood on the front seven and instead it's a bunch of DBs coming for visits. I'm thinking if we land a couple of these guys then there'll be a strong focus on both lines in the draft. Rugby, I still say it's the D Line that's the backbone, but I'm hopin' we'll both be grinnin' when all's said and done.

03-13-2013, 06:48 PM	#9
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday Deal with the secondary in free agency, handle the line in the draft!

03-14-2013, 04:10 AM	#10
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Saints to host Jaguars CB Derek Cox on Thursday Originally Posted by Seer1 Interesting that many of us were yelling for new blood on the front seven and instead it's a bunch of DBs coming for visits. I'm thinking if we land a couple of these guys then there'll be a strong focus on both lines in the draft. That's probably exactly what is going on here - the draft is deep with mid- to high level talent (short on elite) on the defensive front 7, so it would only be logical that they focus on other areas in the free agency.

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