Platoon planned at corner in David's absence

WhoDatQB · 10-05-2007, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Saints notes: Platoon planned at corner in David's absence
By Brady Aymond
Louisiana Gannett News

METAIRIE -- With Jason David scheduled to be out 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his forearm, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday that veteran Fred Thomas, Jason Craft and rookie Usama Young would likely split time at the cornerback spot opposite Mike McKenzie.
"We have some flexibility," Payton said. "We'll be able to put Fred Thomas in there. Jason Craft and Fred both have experience and Usama (Young) has been playing well. We'll see how the week unfolds, but we have some flexibility with those three guys. Those are the three guys you saw all during training camp."
Craft has seen action in all three games this season, mostly as the team's nickel back. Craft has made eight tackles and one pass breakup this season.
"It doesn't change. I still have to go out there and do my job and help the team any way I can," Craft said of his approach to this week's game against Carolina on Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome. "It's obvious we're all hungry for a win. Everything has to come together."Thomas was inactive the first three games and hasn't seen action since the preseason. He played in all five preseason games and started two of them. He finished the preseason with 12 tackles and two pass breakups.
"I don't go out there with anything to prove," Thomas said of finally getting his chance. "You go out there with that attitude and you end up trying too hard to make something happen and you make a mistake."
Young has played in all three games, but saw his first action on defense against Tennessee two Mondays ago. Young broke up one pass.

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So do we get to play 12 players on defense? I bet Jason Craft and Usama Young have to be as good as Champ Bailey by himself. That is the only way we could cover someone unless the D line starts playing better.

10-05-2007, 12:35 PM	#11
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Platoon planned at corner in David's absence Originally Posted by hagan714 Saints notes: Platoon planned at corner in David's absence By Brady Aymond Louisiana Gannett News METAIRIE -- With Jason David scheduled to be out 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his forearm, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday that veteran Fred Thomas, Jason Craft and rookie Usama Young would likely split time at the cornerback spot opposite Mike McKenzie. "We have some flexibility," Payton said. "We'll be able to put Fred Thomas in there. Jason Craft and Fred both have experience and Usama (Young) has been playing well. We'll see how the week unfolds, but we have some flexibility with those three guys. Those are the three guys you saw all during training camp." Craft has seen action in all three games this season, mostly as the team's nickel back. Craft has made eight tackles and one pass breakup this season. "It doesn't change. I still have to go out there and do my job and help the team any way I can," Craft said of his approach to this week's game against Carolina on Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome. "It's obvious we're all hungry for a win. Everything has to come together."Thomas was inactive the first three games and hasn't seen action since the preseason. He played in all five preseason games and started two of them. He finished the preseason with 12 tackles and two pass breakups. "I don't go out there with anything to prove," Thomas said of finally getting his chance. "You go out there with that attitude and you end up trying too hard to make something happen and you make a mistake." Young has played in all three games, but saw his first action on defense against Tennessee two Mondays ago. Young broke up one pass. The Town Talk - www.thetowntalk.com - Alexandria-Pineville, Louisiana === So do we get to play 12 players on defense? I bet Jason Craft and Usama Young have to be as good as Champ Bailey by himself. That is the only way we could cover someone unless the D line starts playing better.