New blood - New Orleans Saints tight ends

07-12-2011, 10:29 AM

Some may think that quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints has more than enough weapons surrounding him with a corps of wide receivers that could start for just abiout any team in the league. There are still more pieces to the puzzle though and the leader of the black and gold needs some big tight ends to take over the middle of the field, but he's got some younger hands for the upcoming season.

After checking out the wide receivers, it's time to look at the tight ends for the Saints as things are going to look a bit different on the ends in 2011. The ever-popular Jeremy Shockey was released and ended up signing with divisional rival Carolina. David Thomas is still around, but he's aging which means that a younger crowd is making their way in.

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dizzle88 · 07-12-2011, 01:38 PM

David Thomas is still a great guy to have around, Great hands, leadership skills and like it says in the article hes a great blocker, this includes when he plays the full back position.

Jimmy Graham is going to be the star, he's got a large role in the offense now that shockey is gone, he showed at the end of last season he was ready for it! this kid is special!

Danno · 07-12-2011, 01:57 PM

David Thomas is still around, but he's aging which means that a younger crowd is making their way in.

He turned 28 last week. That's aging?

SapperSaint · 07-12-2011, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He turned 28 last week. That's aging?

If that's true....Good Lord I don't have much longer!

joker-saint · 07-12-2011, 06:47 PM

I hate the fact that we have to play against Shockey twice a year now. I can almost guarantee that he is going to punish our defense. We should have waited to let him go. I hope that I am wrong. Geaux Saints!!!!

AlaskaSaints · 07-12-2011, 09:51 PM

Shockey has never stayed healthy enough to play anybody twice. We may see him for a series of downs... or two...

But I'm with ya, joker.

Alaska

darstep · 07-13-2011, 02:45 PM

Thomas keeps his feet and was much better than Shockey after the catch. Shockey seemed to be looking for a place to lay down after the catch. I hope he does OK in C-lina ... just not against us. We should be able to beat people 11 different ways and Graham/Thomas/Whoeverelse is going to be a big part of that. Payton has had up to six TE's on the roster at once. They make good ST cover guys with above average size, speed, and hands. I would "almost" guarantee a new veteran TE on the roster for more stability at that spot. If Graham and Thomas are healthy, and gutting teams in the middle, Brees is going to light it up, AGAIN.

07-12-2011, 10:29 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Some may think that quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints has more than enough weapons surrounding him with a corps of wide receivers that could start for just abiout any team in the league. There are still more pieces to the puzzle though and the leader of the black and gold needs some big tight ends to take over the middle of the field, but he's got some younger hands for the upcoming season. After checking out the wide receivers, it's time to look at the tight ends for the Saints as things are going to look a bit different on the ends in 2011. The ever-popular Jeremy Shockey was released and ended up signing with divisional rival Carolina. David Thomas is still around, but he's aging which means that a younger crowd is making their way in. New blood - New Orleans Saints tight ends - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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07-12-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by Danno He turned 28 last week. That's aging? If that's true....Good Lord I don't have much longer!

07-13-2011, 02:45 PM	#7
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Thomas keeps his feet and was much better than Shockey after the catch. Shockey seemed to be looking for a place to lay down after the catch. I hope he does OK in C-lina ... just not against us. We should be able to beat people 11 different ways and Graham/Thomas/Whoeverelse is going to be a big part of that. Payton has had up to six TE's on the roster at once. They make good ST cover guys with above average size, speed, and hands. I would "almost" guarantee a new veteran TE on the roster for more stability at that spot. If Graham and Thomas are healthy, and gutting teams in the middle, Brees is going to light it up, AGAIN. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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07-12-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	David Thomas is still a great guy to have around, Great hands, leadership skills and like it says in the article hes a great blocker, this includes when he plays the full back position. Jimmy Graham is going to be the star, he's got a large role in the offense now that shockey is gone, he showed at the end of last season he was ready for it! this kid is special!

07-12-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	David Thomas is still around, but he's aging which means that a younger crowd is making their way in. He turned 28 last week. That's aging?

07-12-2011, 06:47 PM	#5
joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	I hate the fact that we have to play against Shockey twice a year now. I can almost guarantee that he is going to punish our defense. We should have waited to let him go. I hope that I am wrong. Geaux Saints!!!!

07-12-2011, 09:51 PM	#6
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Shockey has never stayed healthy enough to play anybody twice. We may see him for a series of downs... or two... But I'm with ya, joker. Alaska