TE RB and DB Still an issue for Saints

CantonLegend · 05-20-2008, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by JKool

See, I just don't agree with that. Otherwise, I am pretty much interested in what is being said.

I do remember Hoby. However, I don't remember him really ever catching more than 30-40 passes a year. Not exactly a "threat." If we just need a big old grinder at TE, then why not put Strief or Stinch out there on the end?

The TE is not the key to our running game, it is Karney and he's fine.

Also, I'm on board with an upgrade at TE, but I just don't see it as a glaring need.

Also, as just a quick point, we did bring in some DBs, and I can't help but agree that an improved front seven will improve the secondary.

Karney isnt necessarily the key to our running game but i've said that several times that he is one of the most underrated players in the NFL......as far as the DBs go.....we brought in Randal Gay who started for the patriots every game....not at #1 but at #2 corner inluding 3 starts at number 1 and one time in the post season.....thats good enough for me...he was on one of the best defenses over that past 4 years....i am impressed with the pickup even tho even he could be upgraded he can come in and start right away bringing not only veteran leadership but also experience and more importantly, talent

CantonLegend · 05-20-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by 504Highlander

'Just a luxury'??? You must be joking!

Originally Posted by hagan714

That is a luxury move we can ill afford right now.

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i think that all of those positions arent necessarily need positions to fill ne more....just luxury to help them out

for some reason i think its just a luxury to bring in new upgrades....we have a good base team....i think all thats left is to build up....put in the new waterfall so to speak....we can always add a player here and there to make our team better..thats what the offseason is for...now that we have secured up most of our need spots all thats left to do now is...(maybe look for another LB) and sit back and watch the season to start and fly by like it always seems to

praglen · 05-20-2008, 10:11 AM

In addition to the Meachem observation, here is SI's Jim Trotter:

Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2008 1:09PM; Updated: Wednesday May 14, 2008 2:54PM
Jim Trotter > INSIDE THE NFL...

It would be tough to say anyone played well in passing situations considering opponents burned the Saints for 54 plays of 20 or more yards, a league high. New Orleans also surrendered 15 pass plays of 40 yards or longer, tying Baltimore for the league high.

A key could be whether McKenzie returns to form after tearing an ACL in December. Loomis says the medical reports have been good and McKenzie is expected to be full-go by training camp

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

REALLY?.......where did u hear that....all ive heard from several sources is he'll be back mid-season....if that is true then that makes our defense even better....mike is a great DB in our system....he helps out our safeties a lot with his man coverage ability

05-20-2008, 09:09 AM	#71
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: TE RB and DB Still an issue for Saints Originally Posted by JKool See, I just don't agree with that. Otherwise, I am pretty much interested in what is being said. I do remember Hoby. However, I don't remember him really ever catching more than 30-40 passes a year. Not exactly a "threat." If we just need a big old grinder at TE, then why not put Strief or Stinch out there on the end? The TE is not the key to our running game, it is Karney and he's fine. Also, I'm on board with an upgrade at TE, but I just don't see it as a glaring need. Also, as just a quick point, we did bring in some DBs, and I can't help but agree that an improved front seven will improve the secondary. Karney isnt necessarily the key to our running game but i've said that several times that he is one of the most underrated players in the NFL......as far as the DBs go.....we brought in Randal Gay who started for the patriots every game....not at #1 but at #2 corner inluding 3 starts at number 1 and one time in the post season.....thats good enough for me...he was on one of the best defenses over that past 4 years....i am impressed with the pickup even tho even he could be upgraded he can come in and start right away bringing not only veteran leadership but also experience and more importantly, talent
	"deal with it or you can go play the saints and get trounced by 30 and you won't have to worry about it."-colin cowherd

05-20-2008, 09:17 AM	#72
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: TE RB and DB Still an issue for Saints Originally Posted by 504Highlander 'Just a luxury'??? You must be joking! Originally Posted by hagan714 That is a luxury move we can ill afford right now. Originally Posted by CantonLegend i think that all of those positions arent necessarily need positions to fill ne more....just luxury to help them out for some reason i think its just a luxury to bring in new upgrades....we have a good base team....i think all thats left is to build up....put in the new waterfall so to speak....we can always add a player here and there to make our team better..thats what the offseason is for...now that we have secured up most of our need spots all thats left to do now is...(maybe look for another LB) and sit back and watch the season to start and fly by like it always seems to

05-20-2008, 10:11 AM	#73
praglen Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5	Re: TE RB and DB Still an issue for Saints In addition to the Meachem observation, here is SI's Jim Trotter: Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2008 1:09PM; Updated: Wednesday May 14, 2008 2:54PM Jim Trotter > INSIDE THE NFL... It would be tough to say anyone played well in passing situations considering opponents burned the Saints for 54 plays of 20 or more yards, a league high. New Orleans also surrendered 15 pass plays of 40 yards or longer, tying Baltimore for the league high. A key could be whether McKenzie returns to form after tearing an ACL in December. Loomis says the medical reports have been good and McKenzie is expected to be full-go by training camp Originally Posted by CantonLegend REALLY?.......where did u hear that....all ive heard from several sources is he'll be back mid-season....if that is true then that makes our defense even better....mike is a great DB in our system....he helps out our safeties a lot with his man coverage ability
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