New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams breaks down Saints' 2011 draft class

05-16-2011, 05:52 PM

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams spoke publicly for the first time Monday since the NFL draft two weeks ago. And like everyone else, he raved about the Saints' 2011 class, which included five defensive players.

Williams said he loves California defensive end Cameron Jordan's versatility, he's excited by Illinois linebacker Martez Wilson's potential as a strong-side linebacker, and he likes the upside of Louisville cornerback Johnny Patrick, Pittsburgh defensive end Greg Romeus and Illinois linebacker Nate Bussey.

But he said tailback Mark Ingram "might be the best pick we took, even though he's on the offensive side of the ball."

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"He's the first guy we've had in here that really fits the profile of a Scott Fujita," Williams said. "Last year, we used four different guys in different packages. When Martez earns the right to get on the field, he can do a lot of those things. We were fortunate to get him where we got him (in Round 3)."

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foreverfan · 05-16-2011, 10:46 PM

But he said tailback Mark Ingram "might be the best pick we took, even though he's on the offensive side of the ball."

"I really like him because he'll keep our defense off the field at the end of the game, because he can run the ball in the power running game," Williams said before teeing off at the Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic. "So I'm really pleased with the whole group of guys."

Danno and I kept saying this.

Other than that, it looks like all of our draft choices will see the field in 2011.

Audio: Gregg Williams Gives Thumbs Up To Draft Class

Marlboro Man · 05-17-2011, 12:35 AM

Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all.

Danno · 05-17-2011, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all.

I agree. It looks like every player may make the team, and contribute.

GW was talking like Romeus and Bussey already made the team.

foreverfan · 05-17-2011, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all.

Yea... it's a smokem if you got them draft if you know what I mean.

Rugby Saint II · 05-17-2011, 06:16 PM

On paper these guys look very good......They'll look even better on grass.

05-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams spoke publicly for the first time Monday since the NFL draft two weeks ago. And like everyone else, he raved about the Saints' 2011 class, which included five defensive players. Williams said he loves California defensive end Cameron Jordan's versatility, he's excited by Illinois linebacker Martez Wilson's potential as a strong-side linebacker, and he likes the upside of Louisville cornerback Johnny Patrick, Pittsburgh defensive end Greg Romeus and Illinois linebacker Nate Bussey. But he said tailback Mark Ingram "might be the best pick we took, even though he's on the offensive side of the ball." ... "He's the first guy we've had in here that really fits the profile of a Scott Fujita," Williams said. "Last year, we used four different guys in different packages. When Martez earns the right to get on the field, he can do a lot of those things. We were fortunate to get him where we got him (in Round 3)." Full article below. New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams breaks down Saints' 2011 draft class \| NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	But he said tailback Mark Ingram "might be the best pick we took, even though he's on the offensive side of the ball." "I really like him because he'll keep our defense off the field at the end of the game, because he can run the ball in the power running game," Williams said before teeing off at the Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic. "So I'm really pleased with the whole group of guys." Danno and I kept saying this. Other than that, it looks like all of our draft choices will see the field in 2011. Audio: Gregg Williams Gives Thumbs Up To Draft Class Danno likes this.
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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all. strato likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all. I agree. It looks like every player may make the team, and contribute. GW was talking like Romeus and Bussey already made the team.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Like I've said before, this is the best draft I've ever seen from the Saints, and I've seen them all. Yea... it's a smokem if you got them draft if you know what I mean.

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