Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns?

SmashMouth · 09-22-2021, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Clapp?

I think he is injured.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Reserve, Injured; see Roster Outlook page...

I know... that was a rhetorical question. Is he really injured... you know how SP plays the game of roster shuffling and injuries designations.

K Major · 09-22-2021, 03:06 PM

Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center.

Move Ruiz back to guard.

FinSaint · 09-23-2021, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center.

Move Ruiz back to guard.

Sounds like a plan IF they really think he'll be an upgrade over Ruiz and/or moving Ruiz back to G will improve the line regardless of who plays center.

iceshack149 · 09-23-2021, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center.

Move Ruiz back to guard.

Ruiz wasn't great last week but the Center position is a difficult position to play. I'm fairly certain that the Saints are better off with him there than anybody not named McCoy.

Cruize · 09-23-2021, 11:44 AM

Injuries. Coaches out. Being away from home living,, training,, and traveling. Coming off an emotional,, almost perfect game against the Packers.. It was just too much.. Plus, the Panthers are legit. This week, against another tough defense, will be more of an indicator of the unit and the team as a whole. I expect a strong bounce back.

Boston Saint · 09-23-2021, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Injuries. Coaches out. Being away from home living,, training,, and traveling. Coming off an emotional,, almost perfect game against the Packers.. It was just too much.. Plus, the Panthers are legit. This week, against another tough defense, will be more of an indicator of the unit and the team as a whole. I expect a strong bounce back.

+1

Last week’s game was full of unusual obstacles to overcome. They all came crashing down on the team. Hopefully the team is healthier in both players and coaches this week. I expect a better showing.

Plus, I will be there. So they have that going for them...which is nice.

Rugby Saint II · 09-23-2021, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

+1

Last week’s game was full of unusual obstacles to overcome. They all came crashing down on the team. Hopefully the team is healthier in both players and coaches this week. I expect a better showing.

Plus, I will be there. So they have that going for them...which is nice.

The Perfect Storm!

09-22-2021, 08:53 AM	#21
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Originally Posted by FinSaint Clapp? I think he is injured. Originally Posted by jeanpierre Reserve, Injured; see Roster Outlook page... I know... that was a rhetorical question. Is he really injured... you know how SP plays the game of roster shuffling and injuries designations.

09-22-2021, 03:06 PM	#22
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center. Move Ruiz back to guard. jnormand likes this.

09-23-2021, 02:00 AM	#23
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Originally Posted by K Major Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center. Move Ruiz back to guard. Sounds like a plan IF they really think he'll be an upgrade over Ruiz and/or moving Ruiz back to G will improve the line regardless of who plays center.

09-23-2021, 09:59 AM	#24
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Originally Posted by K Major Erik McCoy is probably a few weeks away from returning so, I hope the Saints elevate Austin Reiter from the PS & start him at center. Move Ruiz back to guard. Ruiz wasn't great last week but the Center position is a difficult position to play. I'm fairly certain that the Saints are better off with him there than anybody not named McCoy.

09-23-2021, 11:44 AM	#25
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Injuries. Coaches out. Being away from home living,, training,, and traveling. Coming off an emotional,, almost perfect game against the Packers.. It was just too much.. Plus, the Panthers are legit. This week, against another tough defense, will be more of an indicator of the unit and the team as a whole. I expect a strong bounce back. Boston Saint likes this.
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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Originally Posted by Cruize Injuries. Coaches out. Being away from home living,, training,, and traveling. Coming off an emotional,, almost perfect game against the Packers.. It was just too much.. Plus, the Panthers are legit. This week, against another tough defense, will be more of an indicator of the unit and the team as a whole. I expect a strong bounce back. +1 Last week’s game was full of unusual obstacles to overcome. They all came crashing down on the team. Hopefully the team is healthier in both players and coaches this week. I expect a better showing. Plus, I will be there. So they have that going for them...which is nice. iceshack149 and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Starting Guard Battle? Should Throckmorton supplant Peat/Ruiz when McCoy returns? Originally Posted by Boston Saint +1 Last week’s game was full of unusual obstacles to overcome. They all came crashing down on the team. Hopefully the team is healthier in both players and coaches this week. I expect a better showing. Plus, I will be there. So they have that going for them...which is nice. The Perfect Storm! Boston Saint likes this.