Honest Question about Peat.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2021, 06:08 PM

So, as Saints fans (GEAUX), I am always rooting for our players on the field. For example, I pull for, and believe that a guy like Peat can improve and be worthy of the contract he has (young folk don’t remember what faith us old timers had to have back in the 70’s). So, that being said, what facet of his game does he need to improve on most?

Run blocking or Pass blocking?

ChrisXVI · 03-28-2021, 06:12 PM

His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2021, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much.

So, to me that would indicate he is better at moving forward and run blocking in your opinion as that requires less “ Finesse“ and balance than pass blocking. Is that accurate?

ChrisXVI · 03-28-2021, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

So, to me that would indicate he is better at moving forward and run blocking in your opinion as that requires less “ Finesse“ and balance than pass blocking. Is that accurate?

Yeah I think that’s about right. He’s really good as a pulling guard getting to the second level. Ask him to pass block against good DT’s though and it’s a nightmare.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2021, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Yeah I think that’s about right. He’s really good as a pulling guard getting to the second level. Ask him to pass block against good DT’s though and it’s a nightmare.

Right on. Thanks for your thoughts. Since his contract dictates him being part of the team I’m interested to see what others think other than that he sucks. I would think in general that pass blocking is more difficult
At the NFL level than run blocking, but I’m sure there are exceptions. Your point about pulling is interesting. Was he called for a lot of penalties do you know.

ChrisXVI · 03-28-2021, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Right on. Thanks for your thoughts. Since his contract dictates him being part of the team I’m interested to see what others think other than that he sucks. I would think in general that pass blocking is more difficult
At the NFL level than run blocking, but I’m sure there are exceptions. Your point about pulling is interesting. Was he called for a lot of penalties do you know.

According to Pro Football Reference he was only called for 2 holding penalties and 2 false starts last season.

You have to understand... fans are biased against Peat because he replaced Carl Nicks. Peat is nowhere as good as Nicks.

SmashMouth · 03-28-2021, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

So, as Saints fans (GEAUX), I am always rooting for our players on the field. For example, I pull for, and believe that a guy like Peat can improve and be worthy of the contract he has (young folk don’t remember what faith us old timers had to have back in the 70’s). So, that being said, what facet of his game does he need to improve on most?

Run blocking or Pass blocking?

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much.

His balance and heart went out the window, I am afraid, since I witnessed him not even make the conditioning drill at Yulman Stadium a couple of years back. It was utterly embarrassing how he was trotting, if you can call it that, as he was getting lapped by his teammates. I am afraid he may have succumbed to the magical temptation of too many Popeyes fired chicken sammiches. It is still a mystery how he wrangled a new contract from SP. Maybe it's because there weren't quality alternatives in FA. Maybe because he can play multiple spots. Brees' quick release made him look better, not that Brees never got pressure up the middle. We're fixing to find out whether Jameis or Taysom can get out from the pressure that's sure to come from Peat's missed assignments.

AsylumGuido · 03-29-2021, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

His balance and heart went out the window, I am afraid, since I witnessed him not even make the conditioning drill at Yulman Stadium a couple of years back. It was utterly embarrassing how he was trotting, if you can call it that, as he was getting lapped by his teammates. I am afraid he may have succumbed to the magical temptation of too many Popeyes fired chicken sammiches. It is still a mystery how he wrangled a new contract from SP. Maybe it's because there weren't quality alternatives in FA. Maybe because he can play multiple spots. Brees' quick release made him look better, not that Brees never got pressure up the middle. We're fixing to find out whether Jameis or Taysom can get out from the pressure that's sure to come from Peat's missed assignments.

Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined.

Rugby Saint II · 03-29-2021, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined.

Guido, The first time that I saw him I was shocked. He looked just like the Pillsbury dough boy. He's just built soft...not built solid. He has never looked the part of a top NFL O-lineman which is supposed to be muscular.

Oh, he stinks at pass protection because he is always on the ground unless he's moving to throw a block. His only good trait is that he is a good pulling guard and blocks fairly well in space. His problem is that for a guard he doesn't win a fist fight in the phone booth.(limited space)

jeanpierre · 03-29-2021, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined.

Yes. He's a professional athlete...

03-28-2021, 06:08 PM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Honest Question about Peat. So, as Saints fans (GEAUX), I am always rooting for our players on the field. For example, I pull for, and believe that a guy like Peat can improve and be worthy of the contract he has (young folk don’t remember what faith us old timers had to have back in the 70’s). So, that being said, what facet of his game does he need to improve on most? Run blocking or Pass blocking?

03-28-2021, 06:12 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Honest Question about Peat. His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much. jeanpierre likes this.

03-28-2021, 06:40 PM	#3
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by ChrisXVI His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much. So, to me that would indicate he is better at moving forward and run blocking in your opinion as that requires less “ Finesse“ and balance than pass blocking. Is that accurate? ChrisXVI likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by Boston Saint So, to me that would indicate he is better at moving forward and run blocking in your opinion as that requires less “ Finesse“ and balance than pass blocking. Is that accurate? Yeah I think that’s about right. He’s really good as a pulling guard getting to the second level. Ask him to pass block against good DT’s though and it’s a nightmare. Rugby Saint II and Boston Saint like this.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Yeah I think that’s about right. He’s really good as a pulling guard getting to the second level. Ask him to pass block against good DT’s though and it’s a nightmare. Right on. Thanks for your thoughts. Since his contract dictates him being part of the team I’m interested to see what others think other than that he sucks. I would think in general that pass blocking is more difficult At the NFL level than run blocking, but I’m sure there are exceptions. Your point about pulling is interesting. Was he called for a lot of penalties do you know. ChrisXVI likes this.

03-28-2021, 07:16 PM	#6
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by Boston Saint Right on. Thanks for your thoughts. Since his contract dictates him being part of the team I’m interested to see what others think other than that he sucks. I would think in general that pass blocking is more difficult At the NFL level than run blocking, but I’m sure there are exceptions. Your point about pulling is interesting. Was he called for a lot of penalties do you know. According to Pro Football Reference he was only called for 2 holding penalties and 2 false starts last season. You have to understand... fans are biased against Peat because he replaced Carl Nicks. Peat is nowhere as good as Nicks. jeanpierre, SaintGnome and Boston Saint like this.

03-28-2021, 08:10 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by Boston Saint So, as Saints fans (GEAUX), I am always rooting for our players on the field. For example, I pull for, and believe that a guy like Peat can improve and be worthy of the contract he has (young folk don’t remember what faith us old timers had to have back in the 70’s). So, that being said, what facet of his game does he need to improve on most? Run blocking or Pass blocking? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI His balance. The guy ends up on his butt sooo much. His balance and heart went out the window, I am afraid, since I witnessed him not even make the conditioning drill at Yulman Stadium a couple of years back. It was utterly embarrassing how he was trotting, if you can call it that, as he was getting lapped by his teammates. I am afraid he may have succumbed to the magical temptation of too many Popeyes fired chicken sammiches. It is still a mystery how he wrangled a new contract from SP. Maybe it's because there weren't quality alternatives in FA. Maybe because he can play multiple spots. Brees' quick release made him look better, not that Brees never got pressure up the middle. We're fixing to find out whether Jameis or Taysom can get out from the pressure that's sure to come from Peat's missed assignments. jeanpierre and ChrisXVI like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by SmashMouth His balance and heart went out the window, I am afraid, since I witnessed him not even make the conditioning drill at Yulman Stadium a couple of years back. It was utterly embarrassing how he was trotting, if you can call it that, as he was getting lapped by his teammates. I am afraid he may have succumbed to the magical temptation of too many Popeyes fired chicken sammiches. It is still a mystery how he wrangled a new contract from SP. Maybe it's because there weren't quality alternatives in FA. Maybe because he can play multiple spots. Brees' quick release made him look better, not that Brees never got pressure up the middle. We're fixing to find out whether Jameis or Taysom can get out from the pressure that's sure to come from Peat's missed assignments. Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined.

03-29-2021, 11:14 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined. Guido, The first time that I saw him I was shocked. He looked just like the Pillsbury dough boy. He's just built soft...not built solid. He has never looked the part of a top NFL O-lineman which is supposed to be muscular. Oh, he stinks at pass protection because he is always on the ground unless he's moving to throw a block. His only good trait is that he is a good pulling guard and blocks fairly well in space. His problem is that for a guard he doesn't win a fist fight in the phone booth.(limited space) jeanpierre, dizzle88 and K Major like this.
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03-29-2021, 03:17 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Honest Question about Peat. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Peat was coming off a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve on January 10, 2018. Would you expect him to be in top physical condition by that August? It had nothing to do with Popeyes, but everything to do with the inability to train properly in the offseason. The broken arm he suffered in 2019 set him back again. The first offseason he had the chance to train properly was in 2020 and he came into camp the fittest of his career having dropped 15 pounds and much more defined. *Yes. He's a professional athlete...* SmashMouth and K Major like this.