TE RB and DB Still an issue for Saints

pakowitz · 05-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by 504Highlander

Let's talk about him when he actually takes the field and not before.

why not? he is arguably the best LB the saints have had in over 5 or 6 years... just b/c he hasnt suited up for the saints yet doesnt mean a thing...

Losing Deuce in 07 severely hampered our O. We don't have him back yet and probably won't for 08. Can you say 'microfracture surgery'?

yes i can.. but obviously you dont keep up with recent news... since he is already running and will be ready for training camp...

Serviceable skill position players make it tough to get a team to the SB. TE's are key positions for Colts, Chargers, Steelers, Broncos. All of those teams have been to the SB

chargers havent been to the SB in 10 or 15 years.. the colts also have payton manning, marvin harrison, reggie wayne, an awesome Oline, and a very fast and punishing defense... the steelers made it to the SB with a good defense and a great running game.. the broncos had john elway and terrell davis.. as well as a beast of an Oline..

what about the patriots, or eagles? or seahawks? or bears? none of those teams had really great TEs, yet still made the superbowl...

my point is we dont need an awesome TE to make the SB, it is a luxury, not a need... i would love to have gotten shockey, i think he would have made our offense even more unstoppable.. but it wasnt a need..

More rookies and old veteran players do not equal better on the field production.

no but experience and learning the system does...

Originally Posted by 504Highlander

No, I meant real TE's, that can block in the running game as well as catch in the passing game.

besides Eric Johnson, the TEs we have are better blockers then pass catchers...

Deuce 6'1" / 230lbs.

Matt Forte 6'2" / 232lbs, over 2300 yards rushing in one season.

I don't have Matt Forte listed as a Scat Back.

Matt Forte
Height: 6-1
Weight: 224 lbs.

and he isnt the bruiser that his height an weight suggest.. he is more of a finesse back then pounder

4 back to back games with over 1000 yards rushing.

against Memphis, Army, UAB, and Southern Methodist

thats almost impressive... he had 73 yards against a real defense when they played LSU... 43 when they played Miss St...

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pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Originally Posted by 504Highlander Let's talk about him when he actually takes the field and not before. why not? he is arguably the best LB the saints have had in over 5 or 6 years... just b/c he hasnt suited up for the saints yet doesnt mean a thing... Losing Deuce in 07 severely hampered our O. We don't have him back yet and probably won't for 08. Can you say 'microfracture surgery'? yes i can.. but obviously you dont keep up with recent news... since he is already running and will be ready for training camp... Serviceable skill position players make it tough to get a team to the SB. TE's are key positions for Colts, Chargers, Steelers, Broncos. All of those teams have been to the SB chargers havent been to the SB in 10 or 15 years.. the colts also have payton manning, marvin harrison, reggie wayne, an awesome Oline, and a very fast and punishing defense... the steelers made it to the SB with a good defense and a great running game.. the broncos had john elway and terrell davis.. as well as a beast of an Oline.. what about the patriots, or eagles? or seahawks? or bears? none of those teams had really great TEs, yet still made the superbowl... my point is we dont need an awesome TE to make the SB, it is a luxury, not a need... i would love to have gotten shockey, i think he would have made our offense even more unstoppable.. but it wasnt a need.. More rookies and old veteran players do not equal better on the field production. no but experience and learning the system does... Originally Posted by 504Highlander No, I meant real TE's, that can block in the running game as well as catch in the passing game. besides Eric Johnson, the TEs we have are better blockers then pass catchers... Deuce 6'1" / 230lbs. Matt Forte 6'2" / 232lbs, over 2300 yards rushing in one season. I don't have Matt Forte listed as a Scat Back. Matt Forte Height: 6-1 Weight: 224 lbs. and he isnt the bruiser that his height an weight suggest.. he is more of a finesse back then pounder 4 back to back games with over 1000 yards rushing. against Memphis, Army, UAB, and Southern Methodist thats almost impressive... he had 73 yards against a real defense when they played LSU... 43 when they played Miss St...
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