Thomas Morstead

lumm0x · 09-19-2011, 10:08 PM

That one punt was stellar. Must have been 70 yards in there. I thought for a second he was Erxlerben.

Saint_LB · 09-20-2011, 07:51 AM

Still think he's not worth what we gave for him Danno?

Danno · 09-20-2011, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Still think he's not worth what we gave for him Danno?

Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team.

There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him.

I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls.

I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it...

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

Saint_LB · 09-20-2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team.

There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him.

I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls.

I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it...

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

Not at the moment...maybe later.

But, FWIW...I think you are wrong on this one.

FinSaint · 09-20-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

I hate to beat a dead horse, but...

That statement is incorrect, because the Saints traded their 7th round pick in 2009 for a 5th round pick in the same draft. However, they also gave away their 5th round pick in the 2010 draft, but that doesn't equate to them giving up "two draft picks in a four pick draft". If anything, they improved their draft in 2009 (7th round pick to 5th round pick) by giving up a late round pick in the next years draft.

I do agree that one could make an argument against using two draft picks - 5th and 7th - to draft a punter, but that is a whole other argument than debating whether using two draft picks in a 4 pick draft was worth it.

Anyway, I totally think it was worth it, because Morstead has been very reliable and good in his performances ever since the day he first put on the black & gold uniform.

UK_WhoDat · 09-20-2011, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

......I think he's probably the most underrated player on the team.

Again

This guys is phenomenal. I was gushing during the game and still gushing now.

I watch many sports that have a kicking element and his kicking would be ace in all of them

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

Thomas Morstead - Solid, solid as a rock

I wrote this 01-25-2010, 02:29 PM and it still applies.

strato · 09-20-2011, 09:38 AM

Those two draft picks wouldn't even be starting..how is this an issue?

Ashley · 09-20-2011, 09:39 AM

He's money, and been playing like it too.

Saintsfan4ever · 09-20-2011, 10:04 AM

I don't think there is any such thing as a "least important position" on a NFL team. Just one guy not doing his job efficiently can result in a big fat L. That includes the LS, the holder, and the kicker/punter.

Thomas Morstead has a VERY important job and he does it well, and does it consistently. We're very fortunate to have this guy on our roster.

Budsdrinker · 09-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Well the draft is a crap shoot anyway. The 2 players we picked before Morestead didn't pan out and are no longer with the team (Arnoux and Vaughn). So anytime you have a draft pick that is on the team and making contributions I think however you got him was worth it.

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09-20-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Originally Posted by Saint_LB Still think he's not worth what we gave for him Danno? Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team. There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him. I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls. I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it... TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

09-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Originally Posted by Danno Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team. There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him. I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls. I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it... TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter? Not at the moment...maybe later. But, FWIW...I think you are wrong on this one. strato likes this.
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09-20-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Danno TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. I hate to beat a dead horse, but... That statement is incorrect, because the Saints traded their 7th round pick in 2009 for a 5th round pick in the same draft. However, they also gave away their 5th round pick in the 2010 draft, but that doesn't equate to them giving up "two draft picks in a four pick draft". If anything, they improved their draft in 2009 (7th round pick to 5th round pick) by giving up a late round pick in the next years draft. I do agree that one could make an argument against using two draft picks - 5th and 7th - to draft a punter, but that is a whole other argument than debating whether using two draft picks in a 4 pick draft was worth it. Anyway, I totally think it was worth it, because Morstead has been very reliable and good in his performances ever since the day he first put on the black & gold uniform. strato likes this.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

09-20-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,000	Originally Posted by 44Champs ......I think he's probably the most underrated player on the team. Again This guys is phenomenal. I was gushing during the game and still gushing now. I watch many sports that have a kicking element and his kicking would be ace in all of them Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat Thomas Morstead - Solid, solid as a rock I wrote this 01-25-2010, 02:29 PM and it still applies.

09-19-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	That one punt was stellar. Must have been 70 yards in there. I thought for a second he was Erxlerben.

09-20-2011, 09:38 AM	#7
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Those two draft picks wouldn't even be starting..how is this an issue?

09-20-2011, 09:39 AM	#8
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	He's money, and been playing like it too.

09-20-2011, 10:04 AM	#9
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	I don't think there is any such thing as a "least important position" on a NFL team. Just one guy not doing his job efficiently can result in a big fat L. That includes the LS, the holder, and the kicker/punter. Thomas Morstead has a VERY important job and he does it well, and does it consistently. We're very fortunate to have this guy on our roster. Ashley and strato like this.

09-20-2011, 10:31 AM	#10
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Well the draft is a crap shoot anyway. The 2 players we picked before Morestead didn't pan out and are no longer with the team (Arnoux and Vaughn). So anytime you have a draft pick that is on the team and making contributions I think however you got him was worth it. strato likes this.

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