Rookie TE Hilton biggest surprise of Saints camp

SaintNik · 08-27-2003, 10:37 AM

Saints are deep at TE with 5 players likely to be on an active roster in the league this year. Hilton is the big suprise in camp this year as the team had expected him to be a player in need of grooming at least another year. Projected to be a developmental squad candidate, his play has caught the attention of coaches and fans and you can bet personnel folks around the league. If cut, he probably would not clear waivers to go on developmental but if he did some team would pluck him off during the course of the year.

The Saints are still trying to improve the backup RB and are willing to make a trade to upgrade. Boo Williams is the most likely candidate to be traded. He is young, has added bulk to his body for the blocking part of the game, and is a natural reciever who can run well. He would be a good fit with the Redskins. Tony Gonzales was hurt in practice yesterday and may miss some time for the Chiefs. David Sloan could be the odd man out as things stand. Hilton could be used in the redzone as a jump ball target with his 6\' 8\" height. Teams would not be able to defend this.

08-27-2003, 10:37 AM	#3
SaintNik 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 312	Rookie TE Hilton biggest surprise of Saints camp Saints are deep at TE with 5 players likely to be on an active roster in the league this year. Hilton is the big suprise in camp this year as the team had expected him to be a player in need of grooming at least another year. Projected to be a developmental squad candidate, his play has caught the attention of coaches and fans and you can bet personnel folks around the league. If cut, he probably would not clear waivers to go on developmental but if he did some team would pluck him off during the course of the year. The Saints are still trying to improve the backup RB and are willing to make a trade to upgrade. Boo Williams is the most likely candidate to be traded. He is young, has added bulk to his body for the blocking part of the game, and is a natural reciever who can run well. He would be a good fit with the Redskins. Tony Gonzales was hurt in practice yesterday and may miss some time for the Chiefs. David Sloan could be the odd man out as things stand. Hilton could be used in the redzone as a jump ball target with his 6\' 8\" height. Teams would not be able to defend this.
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