Something to Ponder: Saints best special teamer pick of the century

Saintswrath · 03-28-2011, 01:01 PM

(2000-present) Thomas Morstead (5th round, 2009). Morstead has become a weapon on special teams and is most known for his successful onside kick to open the second half in Super Bowl XLIV.

One of the Gem's we got out of Haslett era..

Danno · 03-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Morstead was Loomis/Payton.

And weapon and Punter should never be used in the same sentence.

saintsfan1976 · 03-28-2011, 02:12 PM

Nor should "traded up to pick"

Danno · 03-28-2011, 02:27 PM

Of course we only picked 2, Morstead and Melhaf.

If you wanna include LS I'd say Kevin Houser was a much better pick that Morstead, who is only a punter

Saintswrath · 03-29-2011, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Morstead was Loomis/Payton.

And weapon and Punter should never be used in the same sentence.

Correcto! i dunno what i was thinking.

papz · 03-29-2011, 08:15 AM

I don't think that's fair Danno. In a game of field position, I've always considered Shane Lechler a weapon on special teams... and he's a punter.

Danno · 03-29-2011, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I don't think that's fair Danno. In a game of field position, I've always considered Shane Lechler a weapon on special teams... and he's a punter.

Can you name a less important position on a team, in any sport?

Maybe the Long Snapper?

And you don't burn two picks in a four pick draft to pick a punter. There's a reason only 1 or 2 punters are picked every year, and mostly in the 6th or 7th round, and in nearly every instance this century the team that picked one had 7 or more picks.

papz · 03-29-2011, 06:12 PM

[quote=Danno;291827]Can you name a less important position on a team, in any sport?

Maybe the Long Snapper?[quote]

Guys who ride the pine earning a pay check not seeing a single snap regardless of position.

And you don't burn two picks in a four pick draft to pick a punter. There's a reason only 1 or 2 punters are picked every year, and mostly in the 6th or 7th round, and in nearly every instance this century the team that picked one had 7 or more picks.

I agree with this... on the same note, at least it worked out for us.

But I'm not arguing this point with you... it's not about Morestead. It's you saying "punter" and "weapon" should never be used in the same sentence. Lechler is an invaluable weapon... one of the best if not the best in the league. When he booms those 60 yard punts down field, he's a weapon. Brian Moorman would be another guy that I would call a weapon. Not only is he a elite punter, he's ridiculously athletic and keeps teams on their toes with his ability to run and throw.

RaginCajun83 · 03-30-2011, 09:53 AM

Melhaf > Morestead

If a team burns a draft pick, he should be good enough to last years on the team that drafts him, Melhaf lasted like one season now that's a wasted pick

RaginCajun83 · 03-30-2011, 12:11 PM

Misread the title, Morestead by far best pick

03-28-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Something to Ponder: Saints best special teamer pick of the century (2000-present) Thomas Morstead (5th round, 2009). Morstead has become a weapon on special teams and is most known for his successful onside kick to open the second half in Super Bowl XLIV. One of the Gem's we got out of Haslett era..

03-29-2011, 02:22 AM	#5
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Originally Posted by Danno Morstead was Loomis/Payton. And weapon and Punter should never be used in the same sentence. Correcto! i dunno what i was thinking.

03-29-2011, 08:49 AM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,715	Originally Posted by papz I don't think that's fair Danno. In a game of field position, I've always considered Shane Lechler a weapon on special teams... and he's a punter. Can you name a less important position on a team, in any sport? Maybe the Long Snapper? And you don't burn two picks in a four pick draft to pick a punter. There's a reason only 1 or 2 punters are picked every year, and mostly in the 6th or 7th round, and in nearly every instance this century the team that picked one had 7 or more picks.

03-29-2011, 06:12 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,739	[quote=Danno;291827]Can you name a less important position on a team, in any sport? Maybe the Long Snapper?[quote] Guys who ride the pine earning a pay check not seeing a single snap regardless of position. And you don't burn two picks in a four pick draft to pick a punter. There's a reason only 1 or 2 punters are picked every year, and mostly in the 6th or 7th round, and in nearly every instance this century the team that picked one had 7 or more picks. I agree with this... on the same note, at least it worked out for us. But I'm not arguing this point with you... it's not about Morestead. It's you saying "punter" and "weapon" should never be used in the same sentence. Lechler is an invaluable weapon... one of the best if not the best in the league. When he booms those 60 yard punts down field, he's a weapon. Brian Moorman would be another guy that I would call a weapon. Not only is he a elite punter, he's ridiculously athletic and keeps teams on their toes with his ability to run and throw.
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03-28-2011, 02:11 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,715	Morstead was Loomis/Payton. And weapon and Punter should never be used in the same sentence.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,814 Blog Entries: 3	Nor should "traded up to pick"

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,715	Of course we only picked 2, Morstead and Melhaf. If you wanna include LS I'd say Kevin Houser was a much better pick that Morstead, who is only a punter

03-29-2011, 08:15 AM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,739	I don't think that's fair Danno. In a game of field position, I've always considered Shane Lechler a weapon on special teams... and he's a punter.

03-30-2011, 09:53 AM	#9
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Melhaf > Morestead If a team burns a draft pick, he should be good enough to last years on the team that drafts him, Melhaf lasted like one season now that's a wasted pick

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Misread the title, Morestead by far best pick