Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary

WhoDat!656 · 02-13-2021, 07:56 AM

https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orlean...ints-secondary

saintsfan1976 · 02-13-2021, 09:34 AM

Kris has the pieces in New Orleans should they be re-signed. If not, he's proven successful at drafting high impact defenders out of any round.

As the article points out, the recent Saints defenses have been a strength. If Kris coaches Lattimore and Williams to their full potential, the secondary could be elite.

Free Agency:
How cool would it be to see JJ Watt replace Trey Hendrickson and us add Neville Hewitt from the Jets?

Rugby Saint II · 02-13-2021, 04:03 PM

He's likely going to have to replace a CB or safety. We can't afford them both. I don't think so anyway. But he'll likely have several new pieces to help find the fit for his system of coaching.

RailBoss · 02-13-2021, 04:46 PM

I'm thinking Kris Richard will be a step up for us. When Dallas fired Jason Garrett they threw out the baby with with the bath water.

ChrisXVI · 02-13-2021, 05:02 PM

“Legion of Boom Architect” is a major stretch.

K Major · 02-13-2021, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

I'm thinking Kris Richard will be a step up for us. When Dallas fired Jason Garrett they threw out the baby with with the bath water.

Rail -

Remember that Dallas vs Saints game (2018) in Jerry's world? Saints were 10-1 at the time & the Cows had one of the better defenses. I was at that game and that Dallas secondary gave Thomas/Kirkwood & 3quan fits. Cows DB's harassed the hell out of our guys all night with physical play. Rod Marinelli was the DC however that was all Kris Richard dialing up plays & forcing Brees into a costly (he threw a late int to seal it) turnover on our last possession. We took an L.

But yeah I agree, this is a good hire for the Saints on the back end. I like the physicality & style Kris brings + his pass defenses have been good statistically. Not a lot of blown coverages on his watch.

ChrisXVI · 02-13-2021, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Rail -

Remember that Dallas vs Saints game (2018) in Jerry's world? Saints were 10-1 at the time & the Cows had one of the better defenses. I was at that game and that Dallas secondary gave Thomas/Kirkwood & 3quan fits. Cows DB's harassed the hell out of our guys all night with physical play. Rod Marinelli was the DC however that was all Kris Richard dialing up plays & forcing Brees into a costly (he threw a late int to seal it) turnover on our last possession. We took an L.

But yeah I agree, this is a good hire for the Saints on the back end. I like the physicality & style Kris brings + his pass defenses have been good statistically. Not a lot of blown coverages on his watch.

Fantastic point bud. Lattimore and CJ specifically are going to LOVE this hire.

lee909 · 02-13-2021, 07:57 PM

So long as this doesn't lead to us over drafting another CB based on hype and measurables I'm in.

st thomas · 02-13-2021, 08:20 PM

We need to keep Marcus Williams to start, we can’t start over at safety it would be a huge mistake letting him walk

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Rell&Gold · 02-13-2021, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

So long as this doesn't lead to us over drafting another CB based on hype and measurables I'm in.

That Pierre guy....so dissapointed

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary Kris has the pieces in New Orleans should they be re-signed. If not, he's proven successful at drafting high impact defenders out of any round. As the article points out, the recent Saints defenses have been a strength. If Kris coaches Lattimore and Williams to their full potential, the secondary could be elite. Free Agency: How cool would it be to see JJ Watt replace Trey Hendrickson and us add Neville Hewitt from the Jets?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,044	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary He's likely going to have to replace a CB or safety. We can't afford them both. I don't think so anyway. But he'll likely have several new pieces to help find the fit for his system of coaching.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,618 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary Originally Posted by RailBoss I'm thinking Kris Richard will be a step up for us. When Dallas fired Jason Garrett they threw out the baby with with the bath water. Rail - Remember that Dallas vs Saints game (2018) in Jerry's world? Saints were 10-1 at the time & the Cows had one of the better defenses. I was at that game and that Dallas secondary gave Thomas/Kirkwood & 3quan fits. Cows DB's harassed the hell out of our guys all night with physical play. Rod Marinelli was the DC however that was all Kris Richard dialing up plays & forcing Brees into a costly (he threw a late int to seal it) turnover on our last possession. We took an L. But yeah I agree, this is a good hire for the Saints on the back end. I like the physicality & style Kris brings + his pass defenses have been good statistically. Not a lot of blown coverages on his watch. RailBoss, ChrisXVI and gosaints1 like this.
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary Originally Posted by K Major Rail - Remember that Dallas vs Saints game (2018) in Jerry's world? Saints were 10-1 at the time & the Cows had one of the better defenses. I was at that game and that Dallas secondary gave Thomas/Kirkwood & 3quan fits. Cows DB's harassed the hell out of our guys all night with physical play. Rod Marinelli was the DC however that was all Kris Richard dialing up plays & forcing Brees into a costly (he threw a late int to seal it) turnover on our last possession. We took an L. But yeah I agree, this is a good hire for the Saints on the back end. I like the physicality & style Kris brings + his pass defenses have been good statistically. Not a lot of blown coverages on his watch. Fantastic point bud. Lattimore and CJ specifically are going to LOVE this hire.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,802 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary So long as this doesn't lead to us over drafting another CB based on hype and measurables I'm in. Rell&Gold likes this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary We need to keep Marcus Williams to start, we can’t start over at safety it would be a huge mistake letting him walk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rell&Gold and Lord_Saint83 like this.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,887	Re: Hiring 'Legion of Boom' architect a good start, but decisions loom for Saints' secondary Originally Posted by lee909 So long as this doesn't lead to us over drafting another CB based on hype and measurables I'm in. That Pierre guy....so dissapointed Rugby Saint II likes this.