Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor

SmashMouth · 05-29-2022, 12:12 PM

https://247sports.com/Article/Saints...lor-188089531/

Glowing praise from the HB.

AsylumGuido · 05-29-2022, 12:45 PM

From the article:

"Taylor is Tennessee's first defensive back selected in the draft since Rashaan Gaulden went in the third round (85th overall) to the Carolina Panthers in 2018, and Taylor, a 31-game starting cornerback for the Vols over the past four seasons, will likely start in New Orleans."

I'm not to sure about that. Especially right away. He has Lattimore and Adebo clearly in front of him at CB. Unless Ceedy moves from nickel I don't see where Taylor would start.

iceshack149 · 05-29-2022, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

From the article:

"Taylor is Tennessee's first defensive back selected in the draft since Rashaan Gaulden went in the third round (85th overall) to the Carolina Panthers in 2018, and Taylor, a 31-game starting cornerback for the Vols over the past four seasons, will likely start in New Orleans."

I'm not to sure about that. Especially right away. He has Lattimore and Adebo clearly in front of him at CB. Unless Ceedy moves from nickel I don't see where Taylor would start.

Nick Underhill said that Taylor would be challenging Adebo for the starting spot days after the draft and that surprised me. I'm still convinced that Taylor will move to Safety at some point.

AsylumGuido · 05-29-2022, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Nick Underhill said that Taylor would be challenging Adebo for the starting spot days after the draft and that surprised me. I'm still convinced that Taylor will move to Safety at some point.

If Taylor can start anywhere in the secondary this season it means he was a fantastic pick. That means he has to unseat one of Lattimore, Adebo, Ceedy Duce, Honey Badger, or Maye. That is a good thing.

Rugby Saint II · 06-02-2022, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

If Taylor can start anywhere in the secondary this season it means he was a fantastic pick. That means he has to unseat one of Lattimore, Adebo, Ceedy Duce, Honey Badger, or Maye. That is a good thing.

Who's spot do you think he could challenge for? Is he experienced at free safety and is he fast enough to cover ground on the back end?

iceshack149 · 06-02-2022, 03:21 PM

I don't want Taylor to start at all this season. That would mean that any of these good to great members of the Saints secondary is either hurt or not as good as we thought. (or missing some games due to DWI...)

jeanpierre · 06-02-2022, 05:24 PM

Until players are in it at full NFL speed, engaging physically, playing F*ck-F*ck Mind Games, letting reads flow naturally, you just don't know what you have...

Back in 1989, Tony Mandarich was an uber, physical phenom with little to no body fat for an OT but lacked the mental insight and adaptiveness needed to play the NFL game...

Just let the best five (5) DBs earn it and take the field; and don't be surprised nor hate the critics who ask aloud if the Marcus Maye signing wasn't maybe premature...

Thirty3 · 06-02-2022, 05:32 PM

I liked TM talking up the rookies. That is leadership.

05-29-2022, 12:12 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,012 Blog Entries: 29	Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor https://247sports.com/Article/Saints...lor-188089531/ Glowing praise from the HB. jeanpierre likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor From the article: "Taylor is Tennessee's first defensive back selected in the draft since Rashaan Gaulden went in the third round (85th overall) to the Carolina Panthers in 2018, and Taylor, a 31-game starting cornerback for the Vols over the past four seasons, will likely start in New Orleans." I'm not to sure about that. Especially right away. He has Lattimore and Adebo clearly in front of him at CB. Unless Ceedy moves from nickel I don't see where Taylor would start. darksoul35 likes this.

05-29-2022, 02:09 PM	#3
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,092 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor Originally Posted by AsylumGuido From the article: "Taylor is Tennessee's first defensive back selected in the draft since Rashaan Gaulden went in the third round (85th overall) to the Carolina Panthers in 2018, and Taylor, a 31-game starting cornerback for the Vols over the past four seasons, will likely start in New Orleans." I'm not to sure about that. Especially right away. He has Lattimore and Adebo clearly in front of him at CB. Unless Ceedy moves from nickel I don't see where Taylor would start. Nick Underhill said that Taylor would be challenging Adebo for the starting spot days after the draft and that surprised me. I'm still convinced that Taylor will move to Safety at some point. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor Originally Posted by iceshack149 Nick Underhill said that Taylor would be challenging Adebo for the starting spot days after the draft and that surprised me. I'm still convinced that Taylor will move to Safety at some point. If Taylor can start anywhere in the secondary this season it means he was a fantastic pick. That means he has to unseat one of Lattimore, Adebo, Ceedy Duce, Honey Badger, or Maye. That is a good thing. SmashMouth 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: 23,733	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor Originally Posted by AsylumGuido If Taylor can start anywhere in the secondary this season it means he was a fantastic pick. That means he has to unseat one of Lattimore, Adebo, Ceedy Duce, Honey Badger, or Maye. That is a good thing. Who's spot do you think he could challenge for? Is he experienced at free safety and is he fast enough to cover ground on the back end? jeanpierre likes this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,092 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor I don't want Taylor to start at all this season. That would mean that any of these good to great members of the Saints secondary is either hurt or not as good as we thought. (or missing some games due to DWI...) jeanpierre likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints' Tyrann Mathieu glowing over rookies Smoke Monday, Alontae Taylor Until players are in it at full NFL speed, engaging physically, playing Fck-Fck Mind Games, letting reads flow naturally, you just don't know what you have... Back in 1989, Tony Mandarich was an uber, physical phenom with little to no body fat for an OT but lacked the mental insight and adaptiveness needed to play the NFL game... Just let the best five (5) DBs earn it and take the field; and don't be surprised nor hate the critics who ask aloud if the Marcus Maye signing wasn't maybe premature... iceshack149 and darksoul35 like this.

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