DT's other than Walter Thomas

WhoDat205 · 05-14-2007, 01:40 PM

New Orleans Saints

Defensive tackle was the team's most ignored draft need. But young backups Rodney Leisle, 26, and Antwan Lake, 27, have a greater opportunity to perform. Both were decent backups last season, working their way into the rotation behind Hollis Thomas and Brian Young. Leisle, thickly built at 6-3, 315 pounds, was in a heated battle with Thomas for the starting job in training camp last season before he injured a knee. If Leisle shows more consistency he could emerge as a starter.

Source: Sporting News (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...=tsn&type=lgns)

Honestly, I don't know a whole lot about Leisle or Lake. I know Lake had an okay season for ATL a couple of years ago and Leisle hasn't really played that much. What are some thoughts about these guys talent level? If they're healthy, are either potential starters?

05-14-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	DT's other than Walter Thomas New Orleans Saints Defensive tackle was the team's most ignored draft need. But young backups Rodney Leisle, 26, and Antwan Lake, 27, have a greater opportunity to perform. Both were decent backups last season, working their way into the rotation behind Hollis Thomas and Brian Young. Leisle, thickly built at 6-3, 315 pounds, was in a heated battle with Thomas for the starting job in training camp last season before he injured a knee. If Leisle shows more consistency he could emerge as a starter. Source: Sporting News (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...=tsn&type=lgns) Honestly, I don't know a whole lot about Leisle or Lake. I know Lake had an okay season for ATL a couple of years ago and Leisle hasn't really played that much. What are some thoughts about these guys talent level? If they're healthy, are either potential starters?