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Old 05-10-2008, 10:20 PM   #1
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Is there anyone on this list who could help the Saints.
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Old 05-11-2008, 12:04 AM   #2
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Really doubt it...
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Old 05-11-2008, 05:00 AM   #3
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Takeo Spikes, LB Two wounded MLB? he might be worth contacting

Jeremy Newberry, C We got a backup stating and his backup is under investigation. He too might be needed
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Old 05-11-2008, 09:14 AM   #4
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Re: Free-agent market still has players worth signing

Hagan,

You beat me to the punch. Those two were the obvious choices.

A proven Spikes would upgrade our defense. This favors my "Heavy MLB" defense. Spikes plays the middle, Vilma the WLB, and Fugita (or Morgan) play SLB. Talk about improvement!

Newberry is also a proven player. The coaching staff must feel pretty good about Goodwin, but I don't. This would be helpful.

Too bad there aren't any proven Safeties on this list!

What about CB, Cousin?

We're starting to hit the time of year when cost might be a factor in who we pick up.

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Newberry is also a proven player. The coaching staff must feel pretty good about Goodwin, but I don't. This would be helpful.

That's why they are the coaches and we aren't. They won't be calling us to find out who we think should be starting where.
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Old 05-11-2008, 09:33 AM   #6
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Hagan,

You beat me to the punch. Those two were the obvious choices.

A proven Spikes would upgrade our defense. This favors my "Heavy MLB" defense. Spikes plays the middle, Vilma the WLB, and Fugita (or Morgan) play SLB. Talk about improvement!
I THINK I WOULD GO WITH SPIKES AT WLB.

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Too bad there aren't any proven Safeties on this list!

What about CB, Cousin?.
5'9" AND 188? NAH we got enough of them in David alone.
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Re: Free-agent market still has players worth signing

DitUp2,

I suppose. But, over the years, coaches have made so many mistakes it isn't worth reciting them. So, it is still plausible to second guess coaches (even if one should acknowledge their position with respect to the information - they have more).

Further, I'm guessing it isn't an accident that they brought in Lehr (who can play C). Thus, I take it that they may not be 100% on Goodwin either. Certainly, there is no harm in brining in some additional proven competition for an important spot on the roster.

Also, since the coaches aren't interested in answering my questions (any more than they're going to call for my opinion), it is more fun to do these things on this board with intelligent and interesting people.

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Hagan,

Spikes is slowing down, and I just think that it wouldn't be prudent to ask him to cover the flats (and middle hooks) on the weakside. He'd just be stronger with a more limited role in pass coverage (it is easier to sheild the MLB in this way - in pass coverage - with the Safeties and OLBs). Thus, my suggestion.

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I'm pretty happy with out FA signings and overall draft. Let's see how camp plays out...
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Hagan,

Spikes is slowing down, and I just think that it wouldn't be prudent to ask him to cover the flats (and middle hooks) on the weakside. He'd just be stronger with a more limited role in pass coverage (it is easier to sheild the MLB in this way - in pass coverage - with the Safeties and OLBs). Thus, my suggestion.
I am would be worried about Vilma's size at WLB. Maybe this debate is why the saints have not talked to him. there seems to be a limbo area here between the two. lack of Speed and lack of size
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