mighty12

What I am talking about is a 6 LB 6 CB split. Glenn or Craft are goners(and honestly do you get excited about either one?) and Mitchell would be the guy I would like to see more of. I still only see 2 studs in that LB group and no superstar, although I would argue Fujita and Vilma can be superstars in our new defense.

hagan714

WLB
4. 58 Shanle, Scott LB 6-2 245 28 6 Nebraska
6. 54 Evans, Troy LB 6-3 238 30 7 Cincinnati

MLB
1. 51 Vilma, Jonathan LB 6-1 230 26 5 Miami (Fla.)
2. 52 Morgan, Dan LB 6-2 245 29 8 Miami (Fla.)
7. 50 Mitchell, Marvin LB 6-3 249 23 2 Tennessee

SLB
3. 55 Fujita, Scott LB 6-5 250 29 7 California
5. 53 Simoneau, Mark LB 6-0 245 31 9 Kansas State


Just looking at the line up I see the only battles this year at
SLB back up

5. 53 Simoneau, Mark LB 6-0 245 31 9 Kansas State
Vs.
8. 59 Sanders, Luke LB 6-5 242 23 R Louisiana State

MLB backup
7. 50 Mitchell, Marvin LB 6-3 249 23 2 Tennessee
Vs.
9. 56 Dunbar, JoLonn LB 6-0 226 23 R Boston College


At CB
#1
5. 42 David, Jason CB 5-8 180 25 5 Washington State

#2
2. 20 Gay, Randall CB 5-11 190 26 5 Louisiana State
1. 34 McKenzie, Mike CB 6-0 194 32 10 Memphis (PUP)

#3
21 Craft, Jason CB 5-10 187 32 10 Colorado State

#4
4. 28 Young, Usama CB 6-0 200 23 2 Kent State

3. 22 Porter, Tracy CB 5-11 186 21 R Indiana


7. 31 Glenn, Aaron CB 5-9 183 35 15 Texas A&M
My money goes with the Vet. saints are creatures of habit.

PS
8. 36 Phillips, Anwar CB 6-0 187 25 1 Penn State
9. 32 Fassitt, Greg CB 5-11 186 23 1 Grambling State


Now you have the battle for the last roster spot. M&M will probably start the season on the PUP list. You have to love the big change in age.

In 2009 M&M, Craft and David will be in danger.

#1
3. 22 Porter, Tracy CB 5-11 186 21 R Indiana
#2
2. 20 Gay, Randall CB 5-11 190 26 5 Louisiana State
#3
28 Young, Usama CB 6-0 200 23 2 Kent State
#4
1. 34 McKenzie, Mike CB 6-0 194 32 10 Memphis (PUP)
5. 42 David, Jason CB 5-8 180 25 5 Washington State
21 Craft, Jason CB 5-10 187 32 10 Colorado State

Another top 3 pick at CB/S in the draft will be needed. Vet in FA that can do both?

It will take another year of FA and drafts to finish this off. Well Almost. But I see the saints adding an extra LB to the roster till Vilma is set.

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

RickyInKenner

hagan whats with the misinformation, MM will be ready to start in 08 :\

JKool

Nicely done Hagan. Your lineup looks pretty likely to me. There is still time to add a few players (especially when the first cuts come). I still hope we can get another Safety and maybe another DE and/or LB to push some of our more marginal players.

There's no way we're going to keep 7 CBs and/or 6 LBs.

I'd guess also there is no way that Kendrick Clancy won't make the team. There is just too much need for a rotation on the DL, unlike in the CBs. Unless one of the 7 CBs is going to return kicks, one more of them (from the list Hagan gave) will be gone - I'd guess one of Craft, Young or Porter at this point.

Unless Morgan gets hurt in preseason or training camp, I think Hagan's got those right. Also, I don't see Simoneau starting at SLB (at least not in the base package); he just isn't good enough against the run to be expected to taken on the TE too.

Also, I actually think we look pretty weak at C. We ran a lot in the middle last year, and I'm not sure we'll get what we want with a new C (whether Nesbit, Goodwin, or Lehr). That, IMO is the weak link on Offense right now. Defense is another story...

"... I was beating them with my eyes the whole game..." - Aaron Brooks

hagan714

Really? I have to see it to believe it. The injury happened way to late in the season. History is against a come back that quick. Besides I left a window of optimism there.

M&M will probably start the season on the PUP list.

RickyInKenner

ur out of ur mind if u think they'll cut porter or usama rofl

CantonLegend

i agree...i think that usama fits our system too well to cut him and i doubt they will cut our 2nd overall draft pick....i dont think that mike will start the beginning of the season tho....his injury is tough to come back from...i say mid-season he is back to starting

jewagr007

I don't think you will see Simoneau in a Saints jersey this year. Age and quickness issues for a Weak Outside Backer. Look for Sanders and Dunbar to compete for that spot. Vilma in the middle (Morgan back-up) and Fujita on the Strong side (Shanle back-up unless Mitchell out of Tenn. can bump him).

Just my opinion

jewagr007

Do you remember a guy named Peterson last year drafted 2nd round that a rookie free agent beat out of a spot on the roster. Do not think for one second that Peyton will not cut a second or even first rounder if he does not perform.

RickyInKenner

what are you even talking about?

also simoneua isn't getting cut rofl