Former Saint Ninkovich

Crusader · 11-14-2011, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Former Saint Rob Ninkovich, now an OLB with the Pats has had a ProBowler type game tonight...

In reflecting on the decision to let Fujita walk, do you think the Saints Braintrust has a weakness in evaluating/scouting defensive talent?

No not relly in theis case. We couldn't fully use his skillset in our 4-3 defence. Playing OLB in the Patriots 3-4 is a whole lot different.

papz · 11-14-2011, 06:43 AM

Is someone getting giddy over Rob Ninkovich who starts on the worst defensive in the NFL and played against one of the worst offenses in the NFL? I'm sure he'd a make a world of a difference here.

Hey, I got an interception and I play for the New England Patriots! I'm good! Hey "Saints Braintrust", you guys are idiots! You must be regretting that decision everyday... even after you won your Superbowl while I've been bouncing around the league.

neugey · 11-14-2011, 06:50 AM

It's been a looong time since we had Ninkovich ... maybe even the Haslett years. No worries.

jnormand · 11-14-2011, 07:13 AM

I don't think so. You know we may have a couple late bloomers....Bussey and Romeus. Who knows maybe next year both of them will upgrade the LB and DE positions. Here's hoping.

RaginCajun83 · 11-14-2011, 08:21 AM

WOW ... didn't realize they were paying Smith that much, hopefully these young guys develop so the Saints can unload that god awful contract to resign Drew and the rest of the core players to longer deals

jeanpierre · 11-15-2011, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

WOW ... didn't realize they were paying Smith that much, hopefully these young guys develop so the Saints can unload that god awful contract to resign Drew and the rest of the core players to longer deals

That's not the only awful contract we have on the books on defense...

strato · 11-14-2011, 09:42 AM

Shanle had an int...yesterday...just sayin..lol

AlaskaSaints · 11-14-2011, 10:00 AM

Even Scott Shanle can catch an interception!!!! LOL

Alaska

Barry from MS · 11-14-2011, 10:06 PM

Really happy for Ninkovich; he had a series of misfortunes with injuries before we had to let him go. Good to see he's somewhere playing, even more so starting for a winning team. I liked that we drafted him all those years ago, and I felt he could have helped us out somewhere along the way. Just as long as he don't beat us then I am good and with no worries. Good job, Rob.

QBREES9 · 11-14-2011, 11:01 PM

He had career game. Good for him.

11-14-2011, 12:22 AM	#1
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Former Saint Rob Ninkovich, now an OLB with the Pats has had a ProBowler type game tonight... In reflecting on the decision to let Fujita walk, do you think the Saints Braintrust has a weakness in evaluating/scouting defensive talent? No not relly in theis case. We couldn't fully use his skillset in our 4-3 defence. Playing OLB in the Patriots 3-4 is a whole lot different.

11-14-2011, 06:43 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Is someone getting giddy over Rob Ninkovich who starts on the worst defensive in the NFL and played against one of the worst offenses in the NFL? I'm sure he'd a make a world of a difference here. Hey, I got an interception and I play for the New England Patriots! I'm good! Hey "Saints Braintrust", you guys are idiots! You must be regretting that decision everyday... even after you won your Superbowl while I've been bouncing around the league.
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11-15-2011, 06:11 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 WOW ... didn't realize they were paying Smith that much, hopefully these young guys develop so the Saints can unload that god awful contract to resign Drew and the rest of the core players to longer deals That's not the only awful contract we have on the books on defense...

11-14-2011, 09:42 AM	#7
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Shanle had an int...yesterday...just sayin..lol saintfan likes this.

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11-14-2011, 06:50 AM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,870 Blog Entries: 13	It's been a looong time since we had Ninkovich ... maybe even the Haslett years. No worries.

11-14-2011, 07:13 AM	#4
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,769	I don't think so. You know we may have a couple late bloomers....Bussey and Romeus. Who knows maybe next year both of them will upgrade the LB and DE positions. Here's hoping.

11-14-2011, 08:21 AM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	WOW ... didn't realize they were paying Smith that much, hopefully these young guys develop so the Saints can unload that god awful contract to resign Drew and the rest of the core players to longer deals

11-14-2011, 10:00 AM	#8
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Even Scott Shanle can catch an interception!!!! LOL Alaska

11-14-2011, 10:06 PM	#9
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Really happy for Ninkovich; he had a series of misfortunes with injuries before we had to let him go. Good to see he's somewhere playing, even more so starting for a winning team. I liked that we drafted him all those years ago, and I felt he could have helped us out somewhere along the way. Just as long as he don't beat us then I am good and with no worries. Good job, Rob.

11-14-2011, 11:01 PM	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	He had career game. Good for him.