New Orleans Saints: What Who Dat Fans Can Expect from Junior Galette in 2012

blackangold · 02-11-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I can't and won't disagree with the fact that Juniah is the best pure pass rusher on the Saints' D at the moment, but like the article very nicely put it, he has some very serious deficiencies when it comes to run defense..................

Bottom line is that the Saints can hardly go to the next season with the DEs they have at the moment, and hope that there'll be some miraculous change in their production simply because Spags is the new DC. They need to get some need blood from either the FA pool or the draft, and preferably from both.

I'm not sure if he (JR) has serious deficiencies in the run game, I'm not saying he is a stud vs the run but is he really that awful against a running game? I don't think so. I would like to see JR given the opportunity to test his ability to hold the edge and push running backs inside. It may not be fair to say he is bad against the run when he hasn't been on the field in running situations.

I realize JR needs to grow as a player and refine skills he has to be the monster I believe he can be, but he needs to be on the field first. Also, as the article mentions I would like to see him add 5-10 lbs and stay around 270lbs.

I believe our defensive starters are on the roster already (exception being DT).
Sometimes the best way to groom raw-talented players is to let them play.

02-11-2012, 06:52 PM	#17
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Originally Posted by FinSaint I can't and won't disagree with the fact that Juniah is the best pure pass rusher on the Saints' D at the moment, but like the article very nicely put it, he has some very serious deficiencies when it comes to run defense.................. Bottom line is that the Saints can hardly go to the next season with the DEs they have at the moment, and hope that there'll be some miraculous change in their production simply because Spags is the new DC. They need to get some need blood from either the FA pool or the draft, and preferably from both. I'm not sure if he (JR) has serious deficiencies in the run game, I'm not saying he is a stud vs the run but is he really that awful against a running game? I don't think so. I would like to see JR given the opportunity to test his ability to hold the edge and push running backs inside. It may not be fair to say he is bad against the run when he hasn't been on the field in running situations. I realize JR needs to grow as a player and refine skills he has to be the monster I believe he can be, but he needs to be on the field first. Also, as the article mentions I would like to see him add 5-10 lbs and stay around 270lbs. I believe our defensive starters are on the roster already (exception being DT). Sometimes the best way to groom raw-talented players is to let them play.