Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense

QBREES9 · 01-09-2008, 10:35 PM

2theadvocate.com | Sports | Laurinaitisâ€™ work ethic keys Buckeyesâ€™ defense — Baton Rouge, LA

It’s just a mentality,” Laurinaitis said. “Last year, I don’t think as a defense we were all that physical. … We talked after last season we couldn’t even make a highlight of big hits. That’s what we wanted to focus on, getting good hits and be more physical at the point of attack.”

This guy sound great. Just what we need.

MatthewT · 01-09-2008, 10:47 PM

I sure hope this guy is still available when the Saints are on the clock. This looks like a best player available and a need position all rolled into one. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Turbo Saint · 01-09-2008, 10:50 PM

i didn't see him do too much against LSU...guess i didn't watch him specifically though.

LordOfEntropy · 01-09-2008, 10:52 PM

I saw him in the LSU game, and I thought he did pretty well. Others don't agree, however. I intend to re-watch the game (recorded) and focus on his play (and that CB they've got), but haven't gotten around to it yet. I do know that he set a record for tackles in that game, though.

Cancer Beater · 01-09-2008, 11:11 PM

I'd be happy with that guy.

WVSaint · 01-10-2008, 08:33 AM

I believe he had 18 tackles in the game. After the game Ive heard a lot of people complain about his coverage against the pass and his inability to show up in the big game. Even so, I really wanna see him on the board when we pick.

mikesaintfan · 01-10-2008, 09:18 AM

the son of "ANIMAL" would be a great pick in the draft. L.O.D. in N.O.

NEXTPROBOWLER · 01-10-2008, 01:50 PM

he got pushed around alot.....he is small and plays small, and doesnt have the blazin speed u think cuz he is small, i really think he will gettin swallow by opposin guards gettin to the second level

TheDeuce · 01-10-2008, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by NEXTPROBOWLER

he got pushed around alot.....he is small and plays small, and doesnt have the blazin speed u think cuz he is small, i really think he will gettin swallow by opposin guards gettin to the second level

Agreed. I don't think we could go wrong with Keith Rivers. Or one of the ultra-talented cornerbacks in the draft (assuming some of them come out). I saw Malcolm Jenkins on the field after the NCG and told him that I hoped I would see him in black and gold, but he just gave me a death stare. Anyways, I don't like the talk of drafting another safety, maybe because I think KK should step in and play for Bullocks. In the second round, I hope the Saints are targeting Brandon Flowers (CB, VTech) who just announced he was coming out. The guy is a good one, and would be a great pickup in the second round after we draft Rivers.

andersen · 01-10-2008, 07:58 PM

And he looks kinda scrawny. Maybe NFL trainers can bulk him up a bit. But, 18 tackles is nothing to sneeze at. He does have a nose for the bal.

01-09-2008, 10:35 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense 2theadvocate.com \| Sports \| Laurinaitisâ€™ work ethic keys Buckeyesâ€™ defense — Baton Rouge, LA It’s just a mentality,” Laurinaitis said. “Last year, I don’t think as a defense we were all that physical. … We talked after last season we couldn’t even make a highlight of big hits. That’s what we wanted to focus on, getting good hits and be more physical at the point of attack.” This guy sound great. Just what we need.
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01-09-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense I sure hope this guy is still available when the Saints are on the clock. This looks like a best player available and a need position all rolled into one. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

01-09-2008, 10:50 PM	#3
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense i didn't see him do too much against LSU...guess i didn't watch him specifically though.

01-09-2008, 10:52 PM	#4
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense I saw him in the LSU game, and I thought he did pretty well. Others don't agree, however. I intend to re-watch the game (recorded) and focus on his play (and that CB they've got), but haven't gotten around to it yet. I do know that he set a record for tackles in that game, though.

01-09-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
Cancer Beater 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 154	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense I'd be happy with that guy.
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01-10-2008, 08:33 AM	#6
WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense I believe he had 18 tackles in the game. After the game Ive heard a lot of people complain about his coverage against the pass and his inability to show up in the big game. Even so, I really wanna see him on the board when we pick.

01-10-2008, 09:18 AM	#7
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense the son of "ANIMAL" would be a great pick in the draft. L.O.D. in N.O.

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NEXTPROBOWLER 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 269	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense he got pushed around alot.....he is small and plays small, and doesnt have the blazin speed u think cuz he is small, i really think he will gettin swallow by opposin guards gettin to the second level

01-10-2008, 02:36 PM	#9
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense Originally Posted by NEXTPROBOWLER he got pushed around alot.....he is small and plays small, and doesnt have the blazin speed u think cuz he is small, i really think he will gettin swallow by opposin guards gettin to the second level Agreed. I don't think we could go wrong with Keith Rivers. Or one of the ultra-talented cornerbacks in the draft (assuming some of them come out). I saw Malcolm Jenkins on the field after the NCG and told him that I hoped I would see him in black and gold, but he just gave me a death stare. Anyways, I don't like the talk of drafting another safety, maybe because I think KK should step in and play for Bullocks. In the second round, I hope the Saints are targeting Brandon Flowers (CB, VTech) who just announced he was coming out. The guy is a good one, and would be a great pickup in the second round after we draft Rivers.
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01-10-2008, 07:58 PM	#10
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Laurinaitis’ work ethic keys Buckeyes’ defense And he looks kinda scrawny. Maybe NFL trainers can bulk him up a bit. But, 18 tackles is nothing to sneeze at. He does have a nose for the bal.