DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract

jegirouard · 03-30-2006, 03:17 PM

I saw that we signed him on the Saints website. Anybody heard of him?

http://www.neworleanssaints.com

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FanNJ · 03-30-2006, 04:24 PM

According to the articals If i read them right he was on the roster for 5 games last year

foreverfan · 03-30-2006, 05:21 PM

Started for 4 years with the Seahawks. Was pretty good from the stats but missed 2005. Doesn't say why but more than likely an injury. Pretty good pickup it looks like.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187689

papz · 03-30-2006, 06:10 PM

Should add some solid depth to our DT position... he's no star but should be serviceable. I want some news on Leisle.

FanNJ · 03-30-2006, 06:42 PM

Doesn't say why but more than likely an injury. Pretty good pickup it looks like.

He was picked up by NO at the end of last season. No injury just was released and did not play. Not sure what to think about this one

TheDeuce · 03-30-2006, 08:52 PM

This is a very good pickup. Scouts, Inc. has him ranked higher than any other DT for the Saints at 71, and is the same grade as Kelly Gregg. He's not a star, but this should give us at least a guy who is bigger than Brian Young at 310, and could be our 2nd DT. He has very good size for a DT, and he should be able to stuff the middle better. Here's a scouting report:

Lacks COD skills once he gets in the backfield and does not show much closing burst in pursuit. Has a limited array of pass rush moves. Has trouble getting off of blocks as a pass rusher and doesn't show closing burst even if he gets penetration. However, Woodard is a big, powerful two-gap DT. He comes out of his stance low and keeps good leverage. He's disciplined and completes his assignment. At his best taking up space and occupying blockers. Uses his hands well and has a wide base.

From ESPN:

He is a wide-bodied tackle whose forte is defending against the run.

CheramieIII · 03-30-2006, 08:53 PM

Good post Deuce and I like the pickup!

spkb25 · 03-30-2006, 09:01 PM

yes nice post cause i was thinking the guy was nothing more then a fill in . thanks deuce

TheDeuce · 03-30-2006, 09:03 PM

I like it too Cher, and here's something to think about:

I think this is another subtle example of Payton's competence and ability to make this team better. Our run defense has been horrendous recently, and a big part of it has been our lack of a big presence inside. What did Haz do about it? Nothing. What does Payton do about it? Goes out and signs a big DT who's specialty is stuffing the run. I think this, like maybe the Simmons signing or the Bennett signing, will show during the season that Payton has correctly evaluated the needs of tis team, and has gone out and addresses our needs with players who might not be the biggest names, but might very well be the best fit for this team.

spkb25 · 03-30-2006, 09:12 PM

i am with you deuce. i wasn't for igning the guy but right now i couldn't be happier with him. shows you what i know. of course it has to translate to wins on the field but i think it will

03-30-2006, 03:17 PM	#1
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03-30-2006, 04:24 PM	#2
FanNJ 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 324	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract According to the articals If i read them right he was on the roster for 5 games last year
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03-30-2006, 05:21 PM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract Started for 4 years with the Seahawks. Was pretty good from the stats but missed 2005. Doesn't say why but more than likely an injury. Pretty good pickup it looks like. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187689

03-30-2006, 06:10 PM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract Should add some solid depth to our DT position... he's no star but should be serviceable. I want some news on Leisle.

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FanNJ 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 324	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract Doesn't say why but more than likely an injury. Pretty good pickup it looks like. He was picked up by NO at the end of last season. No injury just was released and did not play. Not sure what to think about this one
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03-30-2006, 08:52 PM	#6
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract This is a very good pickup. Scouts, Inc. has him ranked higher than any other DT for the Saints at 71, and is the same grade as Kelly Gregg. He's not a star, but this should give us at least a guy who is bigger than Brian Young at 310, and could be our 2nd DT. He has very good size for a DT, and he should be able to stuff the middle better. Here's a scouting report: Lacks COD skills once he gets in the backfield and does not show much closing burst in pursuit. Has a limited array of pass rush moves. Has trouble getting off of blocks as a pass rusher and doesn't show closing burst even if he gets penetration. However, Woodard is a big, powerful two-gap DT. He comes out of his stance low and keeps good leverage. He's disciplined and completes his assignment. At his best taking up space and occupying blockers. Uses his hands well and has a wide base. From ESPN: He is a wide-bodied tackle whose forte is defending against the run.
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03-30-2006, 08:53 PM	#7
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract Good post Deuce and I like the pickup!

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract yes nice post cause i was thinking the guy was nothing more then a fill in . thanks deuce

03-30-2006, 09:03 PM	#9
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract I like it too Cher, and here's something to think about: I think this is another subtle example of Payton's competence and ability to make this team better. Our run defense has been horrendous recently, and a big part of it has been our lack of a big presence inside. What did Haz do about it? Nothing. What does Payton do about it? Goes out and signs a big DT who's specialty is stuffing the run. I think this, like maybe the Simmons signing or the Bennett signing, will show during the season that Payton has correctly evaluated the needs of tis team, and has gone out and addresses our needs with players who might not be the biggest names, but might very well be the best fit for this team.
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03-30-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	RE: DT Cedric Woodard on a one-year contract i am with you deuce. i wasn't for igning the guy but right now i couldn't be happier with him. shows you what i know. of course it has to translate to wins on the field but i think it will