Learning on the run

08-31-2011, 08:24 PM

Third-round pick Wilson getting quick introduction

Sheldon Mickles
Advocate Sportswriter

In a short period of time this month, New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Martez Wilson learned a lot about defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

Wilson, the first of two third-round draft picks for the Saints this spring, didn’t really get to know his new defensive boss for more than three months because of the owners’ lockout of players.

So there was a lot of catching up to do for Williams, who likes to ride rookies mercilessly. When Wilson signed his contract on the third day of training camp and walked onto the practice field for the first time, he was officially indoctrinated.

Wilson became Williams’ pet project, much as free safety Malcolm Jenkins was in 2009 and Patrick Robinson was a year ago. But Wilson also learned something about Williams as well.

“I was told that if he’s not on you he doesn’t like you,” a smiling Wilson said. “The veterans told me that if he says something to you that means he likes you. I think he expects me to do well and use my athleticism.”

Full article below.
Learning on the run | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA

strato · 08-31-2011, 08:26 PM

Im hoping Wilson can be a starter soon...G.W is crazy..lol..i like his coaching style.

Crusader · 09-01-2011, 12:39 AM

Wow I didn't know he ran a 4.49 thats just flying. Hope everything else falls into place for him. Then he could be an absolute stud.

homerj07 · 09-01-2011, 11:25 AM

Wish him luck & wish us luck that he is that good!!

Rugby Saint II · 09-01-2011, 12:19 PM

I know how he feels.........when my girl yells at me I know I'm loved.

08-31-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,695 Rating: (0 votes - average) Third-round pick Wilson getting quick introduction Sheldon Mickles Advocate Sportswriter In a short period of time this month, New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Martez Wilson learned a lot about defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Wilson, the first of two third-round draft picks for the Saints this spring, didn’t really get to know his new defensive boss for more than three months because of the owners’ lockout of players. So there was a lot of catching up to do for Williams, who likes to ride rookies mercilessly. When Wilson signed his contract on the third day of training camp and walked onto the practice field for the first time, he was officially indoctrinated. Wilson became Williams’ pet project, much as free safety Malcolm Jenkins was in 2009 and Patrick Robinson was a year ago. But Wilson also learned something about Williams as well. “I was told that if he’s not on you he doesn’t like you,” a smiling Wilson said. “The veterans told me that if he says something to you that means he likes you. I think he expects me to do well and use my athleticism.” Full article below. Learning on the run \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 06:46 PM..
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Im hoping Wilson can be a starter soon...G.W is crazy..lol..i like his coaching style.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,987	Wow I didn't know he ran a 4.49 thats just flying. Hope everything else falls into place for him. Then he could be an absolute stud.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Wish him luck & wish us luck that he is that good!!

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,747	I know how he feels.........when my girl yells at me I know I'm loved.