How the NFC South has fared in free agency

saintz08 · 03-21-2004, 08:20 PM

March 21. 2004 1:57AM

MIKE DETILLIER'S FOOTBALL WORLD
How the NFC South has fared in free agency

By MIKE DETILLIER
Special to The Courier

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

I really like the pick up of defensive tackle Brian Young from the St. Louis Rams, and he should give the Saints a solid inside performer who plays hard on each and every snap. Defensive linemen are the hardest people to find during the season, so getting a good one now is a strong move.

The biggest improvement on the SaintsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ defense has to come from within. Young players, like Charles Grant, Johnathan Sullivan, Melvin Williams, Sedrick Hodge, James Allen and Cie Grant, must turn athletic ability into football production.

For all the potential pick-ups, nothing will have a bigger impact on this club in 2004.

The Saints are in serious discussions with former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Juran Bolden, and he appears to be a likely signee. Bolden has the size (6-2, 205) you covet in a cornerback, but he has had a stock market career in Atlanta. For whatever reason, Bolden seems to have his best games against the Saints, and he has potential. But Saints coaches will have to push the right buttons on him to get his very best if they sign him.

Even if the Saints sign Bolden, cornerback is on top of the SaintsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ wish list come draft day. After cornerback, another defensive tackle and linebacker top the need list.

On offense, the Saints added veteran Aaron Stecker to back up Deuce McAllister, and Sam Gash to play fullback.

One area to closely watch on draft day is at wide receiver. The Saints canÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢t be happy with the production of their wide receivers last season, and donÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢t be surprised to see them pick one up early in the draft. Maybe very early.

http://houmatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/.../1032/SPORTS01

[Edited on 3/22/2004 by pakowitz]

03-21-2004, 08:20 PM	#1
saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020	How the NFC South has fared in free agency March 21. 2004 1:57AM MIKE DETILLIER'S FOOTBALL WORLD How the NFC South has fared in free agency By MIKE DETILLIER Special to The Courier NEW ORLEANS SAINTS I really like the pick up of defensive tackle Brian Young from the St. Louis Rams, and he should give the Saints a solid inside performer who plays hard on each and every snap. Defensive linemen are the hardest people to find during the season, so getting a good one now is a strong move. The biggest improvement on the SaintsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ defense has to come from within. Young players, like Charles Grant, Johnathan Sullivan, Melvin Williams, Sedrick Hodge, James Allen and Cie Grant, must turn athletic ability into football production. For all the potential pick-ups, nothing will have a bigger impact on this club in 2004. The Saints are in serious discussions with former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Juran Bolden, and he appears to be a likely signee. Bolden has the size (6-2, 205) you covet in a cornerback, but he has had a stock market career in Atlanta. For whatever reason, Bolden seems to have his best games against the Saints, and he has potential. But Saints coaches will have to push the right buttons on him to get his very best if they sign him. Even if the Saints sign Bolden, cornerback is on top of the SaintsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ wish list come draft day. After cornerback, another defensive tackle and linebacker top the need list. On offense, the Saints added veteran Aaron Stecker to back up Deuce McAllister, and Sam Gash to play fullback. One area to closely watch on draft day is at wide receiver. The Saints canÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢t be happy with the production of their wide receivers last season, and donÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢t be surprised to see them pick one up early in the draft. Maybe very early. http://houmatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/.../1032/SPORTS01 [Edited on 3/22/2004 by pakowitz]
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