2012 New Orleans Saints Depth Chart

FinSaint · 03-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

Too much suspension talk in Ellis case, I think a lot of the Saints players beside Harper, Vilma will get fines and not suspensions, for many of the players even though it would be the worst of first offenses it still would only be the first offense. I would trade Ellis for a 2nd to get a crack at Chandler Jones. Imagine it, ROMEUS, BUNKLEY, JORDAN, JONES front four!!!!!

Who would give up a 2nd round pick for Ellis?

SaintsRule11 · 03-26-2012, 08:33 PM

Does anyone out there wonder if Randy Moss would have been a good pickup for us?

hitta · 03-26-2012, 08:43 PM

What if Vilma doesn't get a long term suspension and remains with the team? What kind of rotation you think we would try?

jeanpierre · 03-27-2012, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

What if Vilma doesn't get a long term suspension and remains with the team? What kind of rotation you think we would try?

What concerns me most about Vilma is this ongoing degenerative bone condition he has...

I'm concerned for the man as a person and his long term health...

Plus, what kinda of snap limitations can he see per game?

Should he move to the OLB spot and aid in pass coverage limiting the physical toll of the run defense?

If his snaps becomes limited or situational, will he redo his contract to reflect same?

And with the uncertainty, how do you game plan to include him when you have the glaring uncertainty that his joints are breaking down?

He wants to play so he can both earn and contribute to the game he obviously loves...

And you got these media jerks beating the drum at Goodell's door each day wanting blood because the Saints dared step up and knock the Vikings out of the playoffs...

And it's a real conumdrum for the franchise as he's been a big part of changing the culture here...

jeanpierre · 04-04-2012, 06:53 AM

2012 New Orleans Saints Depth Chart

Note: Free Agent Signing/Retainer or Acquisition in Bold

WR Marques Colston, Adrian Arrington, Joe Morgan
TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Player to be Named
LT Jermon Bushrod
LG Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen
C Brian De La Puente, Matt Tennant
RG Jahri Evans
RT Zach Strief, Charles Brown
FR Lance Moore, Devery Henderson
QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel
FB Jed Collins, Korey Hall
RB Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Chris Ivory

RDE Will Smith, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus
RDT Sedrick Ellis, Mitch King
LDT Brodrick Bunkley, Tom Johnson
LDE Cam Jordan, Junior Galette
SLB Scott Shanle, Martez Wilson, Will Herring
MLB Jon Vilma, Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber
WLB Chris Chamberlain, Jonathan Casillas
LCB Jabari Greer, Player to be Named
SS Roman Harper; Jonathon Amaya, Player to be Named
FS Malcolm Jenkins; Isa Abdul-Quddus
RCB Patrick Robinson, Johnny Patrick

P Thomas Morstead
K John Kasay
LS Justin Drescher

Analysis

The linebacker situation has turned around real fast - interesting to see if it gels.

Do we still have Free Agent DL, especially a DT, that can protect these LineBackers?

What about the offensive line? It's pretty thin...

Speaking of thin, the DB's are thin as well - that's trouble.

Loomis praise will be premature if the big question doesn't get addressed...

l...Will Drew be signed in time to start working with the offense?

FinSaint · 04-04-2012, 07:04 AM

So where do you see Hawthorne fitting in the LB line-up?

Jankman8 · 04-04-2012, 07:42 AM

I love our LB core, but we need some improvements on the Dline to protect our LB and create some pressure!

FinSaint · 04-04-2012, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Jankman8

I love our LB core, but we need some improvements on the Dline to protect our LB and create some pressure!

I'm not sure if there are any really smart choices available anymore on the FA market which would improve the front 4, I think that the Saints will try to address those needs via the draft.

Danno · 04-04-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I'm not sure if there are any really smart choices available anymore on the FA market which would improve the front 4, I think that the Saints will try to address those needs via the draft.

And from what I'm reading, this is one of the deepest DL drafts in a long long time.

We can probably still get a DT with a 2nd round grade in the 3rd round.

FinSaint · 04-04-2012, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

And from what I'm reading, this is one of the deepest DL drafts in a long long time.

We can probably still get a DT with a 2nd round grade in the 3rd round.

That's what I'm hoping for... Wolfe and Hicks would be two great pick ups with relatively low risk to potential ratio, in my opinion, the Saints might even be able to "steal" them away with the 4th and the 6th picks respectively.

03-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by alleycat_126 Too much suspension talk in Ellis case, I think a lot of the Saints players beside Harper, Vilma will get fines and not suspensions, for many of the players even though it would be the worst of first offenses it still would only be the first offense. I would trade Ellis for a 2nd to get a crack at Chandler Jones. Imagine it, ROMEUS, BUNKLEY, JORDAN, JONES front four!!!!! Who would give up a 2nd round pick for Ellis?

03-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#2
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03-26-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
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03-27-2012, 07:00 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by hitta What if Vilma doesn't get a long term suspension and remains with the team? What kind of rotation you think we would try? What concerns me most about Vilma is this ongoing degenerative bone condition he has... I'm concerned for the man as a person and his long term health... Plus, what kinda of snap limitations can he see per game? Should he move to the OLB spot and aid in pass coverage limiting the physical toll of the run defense? If his snaps becomes limited or situational, will he redo his contract to reflect same? And with the uncertainty, how do you game plan to include him when you have the glaring uncertainty that his joints are breaking down? He wants to play so he can both earn and contribute to the game he obviously loves... And you got these media jerks beating the drum at Goodell's door each day wanting blood because the Saints dared step up and knock the Vikings out of the playoffs... And it's a real conumdrum for the franchise as he's been a big part of changing the culture here...
	It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

04-04-2012, 06:53 AM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	2012 New Orleans Saints Depth Chart Note: Free Agent Signing/Retainer or Acquisition in Bold WR Marques Colston, Adrian Arrington, Joe Morgan TE Jimmy Graham, David Thomas, Player to be Named LT Jermon Bushrod LG Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen C Brian De La Puente, Matt Tennant RG Jahri Evans RT Zach Strief, Charles Brown FR Lance Moore, Devery Henderson QB Drew Brees, Chase Daniel FB Jed Collins, Korey Hall RB Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Chris Ivory RDE Will Smith, Turk McBride, Greg Romeus RDT Sedrick Ellis, Mitch King LDT Brodrick Bunkley, Tom Johnson LDE Cam Jordan, Junior Galette SLB Scott Shanle, Martez Wilson, Will Herring MLB Jon Vilma, Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber WLB Chris Chamberlain, Jonathan Casillas LCB Jabari Greer, Player to be Named SS Roman Harper; Jonathon Amaya, Player to be Named FS Malcolm Jenkins; Isa Abdul-Quddus RCB Patrick Robinson, Johnny Patrick P Thomas Morstead K John Kasay LS Justin Drescher Analysis The linebacker situation has turned around real fast - interesting to see if it gels. Do we still have Free Agent DL, especially a DT, that can protect these LineBackers? What about the offensive line? It's pretty thin... Speaking of thin, the DB's are thin as well - that's trouble. Loomis praise will be premature if the big question doesn't get addressed... l...Will Drew be signed in time to start working with the offense?
	It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

04-04-2012, 07:04 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	So where do you see Hawthorne fitting in the LB line-up?

04-04-2012, 07:42 AM	#7
Jankman8 Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austria, Europe Posts: 374	I love our LB core, but we need some improvements on the Dline to protect our LB and create some pressure!

04-04-2012, 07:45 AM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Jankman8 I love our LB core, but we need some improvements on the Dline to protect our LB and create some pressure! I'm not sure if there are any really smart choices available anymore on the FA market which would improve the front 4, I think that the Saints will try to address those needs via the draft.

04-04-2012, 07:54 AM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Originally Posted by FinSaint I'm not sure if there are any really smart choices available anymore on the FA market which would improve the front 4, I think that the Saints will try to address those needs via the draft. And from what I'm reading, this is one of the deepest DL drafts in a long long time. We can probably still get a DT with a 2nd round grade in the 3rd round.

04-04-2012, 07:58 AM	#10
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Danno And from what I'm reading, this is one of the deepest DL drafts in a long long time. We can probably still get a DT with a 2nd round grade in the 3rd round. That's what I'm hoping for... Wolfe and Hicks would be two great pick ups with relatively low risk to potential ratio, in my opinion, the Saints might even be able to "steal" them away with the 4th and the 6th picks respectively.

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