2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers

turbo_dog · 07-06-2022, 10:56 AM

I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD.

Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had.

I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference.

All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota.

Boston Saint · 07-06-2022, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD.

Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had.

I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference.

All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota.

Yeah, agree with most of this. I think Baun could be used in a trade for a RB or TE maybe. Interesting that Kwon is still a FA. Some team will pick him up as
training camps start and inevitable injuries happen.

turbo_dog · 07-07-2022, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Yeah, agree with most of this. I think Baun could be used in a trade for a RB or TE maybe. Interesting that Kwon is still a FA. Some team will pick him up as
training camps start and inevitable injuries happen.

I could've sworn I read he signed with a team, but some googling didn't find anything. I did learn that he played college ball at LSU, I didn't even know that.

K Major · 07-07-2022, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD.

Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had.

I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference.

All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota.

What some people don't see with Pete is that he doesn't guess on his assignments (1 missed tackle in 2021). Pete isn't nearly as athletically gifted as Kwon but was rarely out of position. Not a lot of talk or fanfare, just does his job.

As for Jackson, you may be right ... I think the coaches really like his college tape. We'll see.

Absent injury to Pete or Davis, I don't think Kwon makes a lot of sense given our cap, desire to develop our younger LBs & the Saints generally only have 2 on the field.

AsylumGuido · 07-07-2022, 10:18 AM

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jeanpierre · 07-07-2022, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What some people don't see with Pete is that he doesn't guess on his assignments (1 missed tackle in 2021). Pete isn't nearly as athletically gifted as Kwon but was rarely out of position. Not a lot of talk or fanfare, just does his job.

As for Jackson, you may be right ... I think the coaches really like his college tape. We'll see.

Absent injury to Pete or Davis, I don't think Kwon makes a lot of sense given our cap, desire to develop our younger LBs & the Saints generally only have 2 on the field.

Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle...

And I'd rather have Kwon and not need him than need him and he not be available during the season...

As you say, We'll see as Training Camp and PreSeason unfolds...

Boston Saint · 07-07-2022, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle...

And I'd rather have Kwon and not need him than need him and he not be available during the season...

As you say, We'll see as Training Camp and PreSeason unfolds...

Agree about the need/have point you make JP. Still scratching my head a little on why he’s not in camp if for nothing else but depth. Maybe Kwon wants a little too much money? Just a thought.

Crusader · 07-14-2022, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle...

That is high praise! Shanle was a very good player for us.

Rugby Saint II · 07-16-2022, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

That is high praise! Shanle was a very good player for us.

And Warner looks to be faster than Shanley. He might even be an upgrade.

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2022, 11:37 AM

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07-06-2022, 10:56 AM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,708	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD. Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had. I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference. All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota. SmashMouth and Boston Saint like this.

07-06-2022, 11:20 AM	#2
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by turbo_dog I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD. Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had. I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference. All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota. Yeah, agree with most of this. I think Baun could be used in a trade for a RB or TE maybe. Interesting that Kwon is still a FA. Some team will pick him up as training camps start and inevitable injuries happen. SmashMouth likes this.

07-07-2022, 08:03 AM	#3
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,708	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by Boston Saint Yeah, agree with most of this. I think Baun could be used in a trade for a RB or TE maybe. Interesting that Kwon is still a FA. Some team will pick him up as training camps start and inevitable injuries happen. I could've sworn I read he signed with a team, but some googling didn't find anything. I did learn that he played college ball at LSU, I didn't even know that.

07-07-2022, 10:04 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,844 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by turbo_dog I think we all know how I felt about Kwon, he will be missed! He was the perfect compliment to DD. Pete Werner played better than I expected last season, though. He plays "heads-up" football, showed some good short yardage coverage skills, fills gaps well, and even has a little closing speed. Not sure he has the sideline to sideline range that Kwon had. I'm really hoping D'Marco Jackson becomes a real star. Everything you see on his college film looks like a star. He looked like the best player on the field a lot, which is what you expect from an athlete in the Sunbelt conference that makes it to the next level. But even against Miami he was dominant. Fingers crossed on this young man to come in and make a difference. All the others are a coin flip. If we could get something for Baun, do it. Ellis is a special teamer. I don't know much about the other guys but Wilson did flash a little in Minnesota. What some people don't see with Pete is that he doesn't guess on his assignments (1 missed tackle in 2021). Pete isn't nearly as athletically gifted as Kwon but was rarely out of position. Not a lot of talk or fanfare, just does his job. As for Jackson, you may be right ... I think the coaches really like his college tape. We'll see. Absent injury to Pete or Davis, I don't think Kwon makes a lot of sense given our cap, desire to develop our younger LBs & the Saints generally only have 2 on the field. AsylumGuido, jeanpierre, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

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07-07-2022, 06:22 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by K Major What some people don't see with Pete is that he doesn't guess on his assignments (1 missed tackle in 2021). Pete isn't nearly as athletically gifted as Kwon but was rarely out of position. Not a lot of talk or fanfare, just does his job. As for Jackson, you may be right ... I think the coaches really like his college tape. We'll see. Absent injury to Pete or Davis, I don't think Kwon makes a lot of sense given our cap, desire to develop our younger LBs & the Saints generally only have 2 on the field. Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle... And I'd rather have Kwon and not need him than need him and he not be available during the season... As you say, We'll see as Training Camp and PreSeason unfolds... SaintGnome likes this.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by jeanpierre Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle... And I'd rather have Kwon and not need him than need him and he not be available during the season... As you say, We'll see as Training Camp and PreSeason unfolds... Agree about the need/have point you make JP. Still scratching my head a little on why he’s not in camp if for nothing else but depth. Maybe Kwon wants a little too much money? Just a thought. jeanpierre likes this.

07-14-2022, 11:24 AM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,050	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by jeanpierre Werner is basically a younger, faster Scott Shanle... That is high praise! Shanle was a very good player for us. iceshack149, jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

07-16-2022, 11:31 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,198	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints roster breakdown: Linebackers Originally Posted by Crusader That is high praise! Shanle was a very good player for us. And Warner looks to be faster than Shanley. He might even be an upgrade.

07-18-2022, 11:37 AM	#10
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