NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith

vpheughan · 12-20-2021, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Not even sure why Kenny (inactive vs Bucs) was even brought back. Another veteran that's not helping us offensively.

Stock answer: "Knows the System" "Brings Veteran Presents To The Locker Room" "It Is What It Is" "The Sky Is Above Our Heads" ect. ect. ect.

K Major · 12-20-2021, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I’ve been trying to think of player comps for these top WR’s… Maybe you guys have some ideas.

Chris Olave: A less-injured Will Fuller. Exact same size and deep threat speed.

Treylon Burks: A bigger AJ Brown/Deebo Samuel. Thickly built, motioned around in the backfield a lot.

Garrett Wilson: Calvin Ridley? Inside/outside versatility with incredible body control and YAC ability.

One of these guys will be there regardless of where we are in the draft order.

I'd be elated with any ... especially Burks.

At least 2 could potentially end up as Day 1 starters at the next level.

vpheughan · 12-20-2021, 02:09 PM

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83 Cliff Benson TE 8 3 26 Purdue
85 Hoby Brenner TE 12 10 28 Southern California
89 Robert Clark WR 2 0 22 North Carolina Central
80 Stacey Dawsey WR 3 3 22 Indiana
82 Darren Gottschalk TE 1 0 22 California Lutheran
37 Mel Gray WR 12 1 26 Purdue
80 Herbert Harris WR 2 0 26 Lamar
86 Vic Harrison WR 3 0 26 North Carolina
87 Lonzell Hill WR 10 1 22 Washington
86 Mike Jones WR 12 7 27 Tennessee State
84 Eric Martin WR 15 11 25 Louisiana State
2 Ken O'Neal TE 2 0 25 Idaho State
88 Mark Pattison WR 9 4 25 Washington
87 Malcolm Scott TE 3 3 26 Louisiana State
85 Curtland Thomas WR 2 0 25 Missouri
89 Joe Thomas WR 1 0 24 Mississippi Valley State
82 John Tice TE 12 8 27 Maryland
88 Mike Watters TE

AsylumGuido · 12-20-2021, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

It's truly befuddling why these guys can't take advantage of their opportunities. It can't by that hard, can it?

Unfortunately it takes two parties to play pass and catch. Both Taysom (injured finger) and Siemian (ineptitude) haven't shown the consistent ability to throw catchable balls when the receivers do get open. I think Brees could take the field today and be making what we have now look like solid NFL starters.

K Major · 12-20-2021, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

It's truly befuddling why these guys can't take advantage of their opportunities. It can't by that hard, can it?

I only see one route runner on the roster and he's gone for the year. Tre, Kenny, Chris Hogen, Kevin White, etc just don't have the ability to get open.

Deonte & Callaway are the only guys worth keeping around next season.

Help your QB out, come back to the ball or go get it in traffic.

Draft 2, then go get a dawg in Free Agency. We need help offensively.

dizzle88 · 12-20-2021, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Unfortunately it takes two parties to play pass and catch. Both Taysom (injured finger) and Siemian (ineptitude) haven't shown the consistent ability to throw catchable balls when the receivers do get open. I think Brees could take the field today and be making what we have now look like solid NFL starters.

I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season.

Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better.

AsylumGuido · 12-20-2021, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season.

Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better.

Yeah. That pass was nice. His problem has been on those 10-15 yarders.

Boston Saint · 12-20-2021, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season.

Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better.

No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter. Just my opinion and I’m not trying to start a big debate.

K Major · 12-20-2021, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter.

Yes. You have gotta get better this off-season ... both at QB and WR.

9 points (all fgs) isn't gonna get it done consistently at this level.

Missed opportunities passing and catching.

dizzle88 · 12-20-2021, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter. Just my opinion and I’m not trying to start a big debate.

Completely valid and respect your opinion.

I hope the news about Russell Wilson wanting to be a Saint is reciprocated by our management though, I'd love that move.

12-20-2021, 01:38 PM	#11
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,499	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by K Major Not even sure why Kenny (inactive vs Bucs) was even brought back. Another veteran that's not helping us offensively. Stock answer: "Knows the System" "Brings Veteran Presents To The Locker Room" "It Is What It Is" "The Sky Is Above Our Heads" ect. ect. ect. Boston Saint likes this.
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12-20-2021, 01:42 PM	#12
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I’ve been trying to think of player comps for these top WR’s… Maybe you guys have some ideas. Chris Olave: A less-injured Will Fuller. Exact same size and deep threat speed. Treylon Burks: A bigger AJ Brown/Deebo Samuel. Thickly built, motioned around in the backfield a lot. Garrett Wilson: Calvin Ridley? Inside/outside versatility with incredible body control and YAC ability. One of these guys will be there regardless of where we are in the draft order. I'd be elated with any ... especially Burks. At least 2 could potentially end up as Day 1 starters at the next level.

12-20-2021, 02:09 PM	#13
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,499	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith New Orleans Saints 1987 Receiving Corps 83 Cliff Benson TE 8 3 26 Purdue 85 Hoby Brenner TE 12 10 28 Southern California 89 Robert Clark WR 2 0 22 North Carolina Central 80 Stacey Dawsey WR 3 3 22 Indiana 82 Darren Gottschalk TE 1 0 22 California Lutheran 37 Mel Gray WR 12 1 26 Purdue 80 Herbert Harris WR 2 0 26 Lamar 86 Vic Harrison WR 3 0 26 North Carolina 87 Lonzell Hill WR 10 1 22 Washington 86 Mike Jones WR 12 7 27 Tennessee State 84 Eric Martin WR 15 11 25 Louisiana State 2 Ken O'Neal TE 2 0 25 Idaho State 88 Mark Pattison WR 9 4 25 Washington 87 Malcolm Scott TE 3 3 26 Louisiana State 85 Curtland Thomas WR 2 0 25 Missouri 89 Joe Thomas WR 1 0 24 Mississippi Valley State 82 John Tice TE 12 8 27 Maryland 88 Mike Watters TE
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12-20-2021, 02:21 PM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by SmashMouth It's truly befuddling why these guys can't take advantage of their opportunities. It can't by that hard, can it? Unfortunately it takes two parties to play pass and catch. Both Taysom (injured finger) and Siemian (ineptitude) haven't shown the consistent ability to throw catchable balls when the receivers do get open. I think Brees could take the field today and be making what we have now look like solid NFL starters.

12-20-2021, 02:31 PM	#15
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by SmashMouth It's truly befuddling why these guys can't take advantage of their opportunities. It can't by that hard, can it? I only see one route runner on the roster and he's gone for the year. Tre, Kenny, Chris Hogen, Kevin White, etc just don't have the ability to get open. Deonte & Callaway are the only guys worth keeping around next season. Help your QB out, come back to the ball or go get it in traffic. Draft 2, then go get a dawg in Free Agency. We need help offensively.

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12-20-2021, 02:34 PM	#16
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Unfortunately it takes two parties to play pass and catch. Both Taysom (injured finger) and Siemian (ineptitude) haven't shown the consistent ability to throw catchable balls when the receivers do get open. I think Brees could take the field today and be making what we have now look like solid NFL starters. I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season. Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better. AsylumGuido likes this.

12-20-2021, 02:54 PM	#17
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by dizzle88 I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season. Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better. Yeah. That pass was nice. His problem has been on those 10-15 yarders. dizzle88 likes this.

12-20-2021, 03:02 PM	#18
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,874	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by dizzle88 I do have to admit, Taysom's deep pass to Callaway showed nice touch and accuracy, something I didn't see last season. Hopefully he can become more consistent and allow this offense to get better. No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter. Just my opinion and I’m not trying to start a big debate. dizzle88, ChrisXVI and K Major like this.

12-20-2021, 03:11 PM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by Boston Saint No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter. Yes. You have gotta get better this off-season ... both at QB and WR. 9 points (all fgs) isn't gonna get it done consistently at this level. Missed opportunities passing and catching. Boston Saint likes this.

12-20-2021, 03:15 PM	#20
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: NOLA Saints: 6 college prospects who could replace Tre’Quan Smith Originally Posted by Boston Saint No guarantee he will be back of course, but I still think Winston has more potential and upside as a starter. Just my opinion and I’m not trying to start a big debate. Completely valid and respect your opinion. I hope the news about Russell Wilson wanting to be a Saint is reciprocated by our management though, I'd love that move. Boston Saint likes this.