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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; The Saints brought in defensive lineman Scott Scharf for a three-day workout during this weekend's minicamp. Scharf spent part of last season on the Saints' practice squad. We are still looking. Good...

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Old 06-03-2007, 07:44 AM   #1
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The Saints brought in defensive lineman Scott Scharf for a three-day workout during this weekend's minicamp. Scharf spent part of last season on the Saints' practice squad.

We are still looking. Good
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Old 06-03-2007, 08:48 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by hagan714 View Post

We are still looking. Good
I agree with that.

I wonder if Payton really does have confidence in Lake & Leisle, or is just making positive comments until somebody better comes along.

Can anybody think of any DT's available, that are in shape? Not Jackson or Jenkins, obviously.
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Old 06-03-2007, 07:26 PM   #3
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Everybody keeps forgetting that Young was one of the most productive DT's in the league last year, don't get me wrong, I know we need to get younger and add depth to the position, but it's not as alarming as people think. Last year most of those huge running plays were to the outside, I think with the addition of Brian Simmons at MLB, Kevin Kaesviharn, and a healthy Roman Harper at the Safety positions, I don't think it's going to be easy running up the middle on us. We really need to watch for those outside, off tackles runs that killed us last year, if we can do that we will be dominant on the defensive side of the ball.

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Old 06-04-2007, 12:58 AM   #4
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i have some concern about the interior line! Even though I was impressed with way Hollis and especially Young played, I thought we wore down late in games. This seemed to be because of the dept that we lacked. Hollis is a good plugger, and Young was a beast, but we have to find quality "young" back ups who can come in and make plays.

Good post Hagan. It is soothing to know that the coaching staff is confident in the work of the DTs, But I thought they would have been a lil more aggresive in bringing in some young athletic DTs to back the boys up! With the two monsters we have at DE, quality play from the DTs would free them up to be spectacular on the outside.

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Old 06-04-2007, 06:21 AM   #5
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improved secondary play will have as much to do with the run defense.with better cover,we can cheat on running teams better without getting burnt.
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Old 06-04-2007, 08:16 AM   #6
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I think we're going to be okay this year with Young, Thomas, Leslie, and Lake... I'm more worried about the future more than the present. We'll definately address it next offseason.
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Old 06-05-2007, 10:31 AM   #7
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I remember a couple of years ago when Young was our leading tackler.... i think with like 66 tackles maybe? ill have to check.
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